Comparison
Built-In Golf Room Kit vs SPG-8 XL Edition Net
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A side-by-side look at how the Carl's Place Built-In Golf Room Kit and Spornia SPG-8 XL Edition Net compare on specs, accuracy, room requirements, and price. No hype — just the parts of the decision a buyer actually weighs.
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Specifications
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Hardware
| Spec | Built-In Golf Room Kit | SPG-8 XL Edition Net |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Built-in, wall-to-wall impact screen on top and bottom cables (no pipe frame) | Pop-up practice net with ball return, roof and black target sheet |
| Screen | Made to the room; Carl's Premium Impact Screen per Indoor Golf Outlet | — |
| Options | Screen only ($565); + retractable curtains ($1,185); + ceiling panels ($2,175); padded walls and ceiling panels ($3,995) | — |
| Takes Projection | — | With Spornia's white simulator target sheet, sold separately |
- TypeBuilt-In Golf Room KitBuilt-in, wall-to-wall impact screen on top and bottom cables (no pipe frame)SPG-8 XL Edition NetPop-up practice net with ball return, roof and black target sheet
- ScreenBuilt-In Golf Room KitMade to the room; Carl's Premium Impact Screen per Indoor Golf OutletSPG-8 XL Edition Net—
- OptionsBuilt-In Golf Room KitScreen only ($565); + retractable curtains ($1,185); + ceiling panels ($2,175); padded walls and ceiling panels ($3,995)SPG-8 XL Edition Net—
- Takes ProjectionBuilt-In Golf Room Kit—SPG-8 XL Edition NetWith Spornia's white simulator target sheet, sold separately
Requirements
| Spec | Built-In Golf Room Kit | SPG-8 XL Edition Net |
|---|---|---|
| Room Minimum | 14' W (tee-centered) × 18' D, 9' ceiling recommended, 11' maximum (Indoor Golf Outlet) | — |
| Mounting | Screen 1' off the back wall; 2x4 wood-framed walls without trim | — |
| Hitting Space | — | At least 10 ft of depth (Spornia) |
- Room MinimumBuilt-In Golf Room Kit14' W (tee-centered) × 18' D, 9' ceiling recommended, 11' maximum (Indoor Golf Outlet)SPG-8 XL Edition Net—
- MountingBuilt-In Golf Room KitScreen 1' off the back wall; 2x4 wood-framed walls without trimSPG-8 XL Edition Net—
- Hitting SpaceBuilt-In Golf Room Kit—SPG-8 XL Edition NetAt least 10 ft of depth (Spornia)
Practical
| Spec | Built-In Golf Room Kit | SPG-8 XL Edition Net |
|---|---|---|
| Install Time | About 4 hours for the screen (Indoor Golf Outlet) | — |
| Weight | — | 30 lbs |
- Install TimeBuilt-In Golf Room KitAbout 4 hours for the screen (Indoor Golf Outlet)SPG-8 XL Edition Net—
- WeightBuilt-In Golf Room Kit—SPG-8 XL Edition Net30 lbs
Dimensions
| Spec | Built-In Golf Room Kit | SPG-8 XL Edition Net |
|---|---|---|
| Size | — | 8' W × 8' H × 8' D; roof +1' (Spornia) or up to 10' high, angled (Indoor Golf Outlet) |
- SizeBuilt-In Golf Room Kit—SPG-8 XL Edition Net8' W × 8' H × 8' D; roof +1' (Spornia) or up to 10' high, angled (Indoor Golf Outlet)
Persona fitWho each one is better for
Who each one is better for
Honest persona fit, side by side.
Better for Built-In Golf Room Kit
- Showroom
The screen spans the room wall to wall with no frame in view, which is the built-in look that pipe enclosures can't give.
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