Comparison
C-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5) vs Standard Enclosure
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A side-by-side look at how the Carl's Place C-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5) and Impact Sports Standard Enclosure 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 | C-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5) | Standard Enclosure |
|---|---|---|
| Frame Material | 1" EMT conduit (sourced separately) | — |
| Screen Tiers | Standard / Preferred / Premium / High-Contrast Gray | — |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 — viewable 116.3" W × 87.2" H (145.4" diagonal); a 16:9 picture letterboxes | — |
| Side Walls | BlackStop enclosure fabric (sides and top) included; net wall extensions and safety baffles are add-ons | — |
| Type | — | Freestanding pole-and-bungee enclosure with roof and side walls |
| Screen | — | White impact screen, reinforced black border; viewable size not published |
| Includes Poles | — | Yes (numbered poles, push-fit connectors) |
- Frame MaterialC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5)1" EMT conduit (sourced separately)Standard Enclosure—
- Screen TiersC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5)Standard / Preferred / Premium / High-Contrast GrayStandard Enclosure—
- Aspect RatioC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5)4:3 — viewable 116.3" W × 87.2" H (145.4" diagonal); a 16:9 picture letterboxesStandard Enclosure—
- Side WallsC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5)BlackStop enclosure fabric (sides and top) included; net wall extensions and safety baffles are add-onsStandard Enclosure—
- TypeC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5)—Standard EnclosureFreestanding pole-and-bungee enclosure with roof and side walls
- ScreenC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5)—Standard EnclosureWhite impact screen, reinforced black border; viewable size not published
- Includes PolesC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5)—Standard EnclosureYes (numbered poles, push-fit connectors)
Dimensions
| Spec | C-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5) | Standard Enclosure |
|---|---|---|
| Frame (outer) | 100" H × 130.3" W × 59.125" D; the rear fitting adds 8.25" (67.375" of floor depth) | — |
| Size We Link | — | 8'2" W × 4'11" D × 8'2" H ($1,300) |
| Other Sizes | — | 9'10" × 4'11" × 9'10" ($1,379); 10'5" × 4'11" × 8' ($1,450); 12'3" × 4'11" × 9'4" ($1,530); 13'1" × 4'11" × 8'2" ($1,567); 13'1" × 9'10" × 9'10" ($1,960), W × D × H |
- Frame (outer)C-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5)100" H × 130.3" W × 59.125" D; the rear fitting adds 8.25" (67.375" of floor depth)Standard Enclosure—
- Size We LinkC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5)—Standard Enclosure8'2" W × 4'11" D × 8'2" H ($1,300)
- Other SizesC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5)—Standard Enclosure9'10" × 4'11" × 9'10" ($1,379); 10'5" × 4'11" × 8' ($1,450); 12'3" × 4'11" × 9'4" ($1,530); 13'1" × 4'11" × 8'2" ($1,567); 13'1" × 9'10" × 9'10" ($1,960), W × D × H
Requirements
| Spec | C-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5) | Standard Enclosure |
|---|---|---|
| Clearance | At least 2–3" above and 2–3" each side; 8.25" minimum behind, 12" recommended (Carl's) | "A few extra inches beyond the enclosure dimensions for assembly" (Indoor Golf Outlet, no figure) |
- ClearanceC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5)At least 2–3" above and 2–3" each side; 8.25" minimum behind, 12" recommended (Carl's)Standard Enclosure"A few extra inches beyond the enclosure dimensions for assembly" (Indoor Golf Outlet, no figure)
Practical
| Spec | C-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5) | Standard Enclosure |
|---|---|---|
| Setup Time | About 1 hour of assembly (Carl's figure), plus buying and cutting the EMT | — |
- Setup TimeC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5)About 1 hour of assembly (Carl's figure), plus buying and cutting the EMTStandard Enclosure—
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