Comparison
HotShot Hitting Mat (4×9) vs SIG Fairway Series Golf Mat (5×5)
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A side-by-side look at how the Carl's Place HotShot Hitting Mat (4×9) and Shop Indoor Golf SIG Fairway Series Golf Mat (5×5) compare on specs, accuracy, room requirements, and price. No hype — just the parts of the decision a buyer actually weighs.
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Buy HotShot Hitting Mat (4×9)
- Buy at PlayBetter $780Free ship, HotShot Hitting Mat (4×9)
- Buy at Indoor Golf Outlet $780Free ship, HotShot Hitting Mat (4×9)
Prices confirmed Nov 10, 2026 · we check every retailer daily
Buy SIG Fairway Series Golf Mat (5×5)
Prices confirmed Nov 10, 2026 · we check every retailer daily
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Full specificationsEvery spec for both, line by line
Specifications
The numbers, lined up.
Dimensions
| Spec | HotShot Hitting Mat (4×9) | SIG Fairway Series Golf Mat (5×5) |
|---|---|---|
| Hitting Surface | 9' × 4' (Carl's: 4' deep × 9' long), stance on both sides of the strip | 5' × 5' |
| Thickness | 1-3/4" | 1-5/8" |
- Hitting SurfaceHotShot Hitting Mat (4×9)9' × 4' (Carl's: 4' deep × 9' long), stance on both sides of the stripSIG Fairway Series Golf Mat (5×5)5' × 5'
- ThicknessHotShot Hitting Mat (4×9)1-3/4"SIG Fairway Series Golf Mat (5×5)1-5/8"
Hardware
| Spec | HotShot Hitting Mat (4×9) | SIG Fairway Series Golf Mat (5×5) |
|---|---|---|
| Hitting Strip | 12" × 30", replaceable, in the middle of the mat | — |
| Turf | — | Teeline turf over the whole mat |
| Base | — | 5/8" foam (SIGPRO comparison table) |
- Hitting StripHotShot Hitting Mat (4×9)12" × 30", replaceable, in the middle of the matSIG Fairway Series Golf Mat (5×5)—
- TurfHotShot Hitting Mat (4×9)—SIG Fairway Series Golf Mat (5×5)Teeline turf over the whole mat
- BaseHotShot Hitting Mat (4×9)—SIG Fairway Series Golf Mat (5×5)5/8" foam (SIGPRO comparison table)
Pricing
| Spec | HotShot Hitting Mat (4×9) | SIG Fairway Series Golf Mat (5×5) |
|---|---|---|
| Strip Options | Standard ($779.95 with the mat), Foam Divot ($929.95), Gel Divot ($979.95) | — |
- Strip OptionsHotShot Hitting Mat (4×9)Standard ($779.95 with the mat), Foam Divot ($929.95), Gel Divot ($979.95)SIG Fairway Series Golf Mat (5×5)—
Practical
| Spec | HotShot Hitting Mat (4×9) | SIG Fairway Series Golf Mat (5×5) |
|---|---|---|
| Real Tee | Standard strip only (three pre-cut holes for tee receivers); Foam and Gel strips no | Yes, anywhere |
| Weight | — | 41 lb |
- Real TeeHotShot Hitting Mat (4×9)Standard strip only (three pre-cut holes for tee receivers); Foam and Gel strips noSIG Fairway Series Golf Mat (5×5)Yes, anywhere
- WeightHotShot Hitting Mat (4×9)—SIG Fairway Series Golf Mat (5×5)41 lb
Persona fitWho each one is better for
Who each one is better for
Honest persona fit, side by side.
Better for HotShot Hitting Mat (4×9)
- Family Setup
The strip sits in the middle with a stance area on each side, so a left- and a right-handed player share it without moving the mat, and a worn strip is replaced rather than the mat.
Better for SIG Fairway Series Golf Mat (5×5)
- Cost-Effective Buyer
$549.99 for a 5×5 that takes a real tee. SwingTurf's 5×5 does the same for $499.
Both fit
- Recreational Player
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