Comparison
Curved Enclosure Kit (9x14x8) vs Vanish Series Retractable Enclosure
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A side-by-side look at how the Carl's Place Curved Enclosure Kit (9x14x8) and The SportScreen Vanish Series Retractable 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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- Buy at PlayBetter $2,400Free ship, Vanish Series Retractable Enclosure
- Buy at Indoor Golf Outlet $2,400Free ship, Vanish Series Retractable Enclosure
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Specifications
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Hardware
| Spec | Curved Enclosure Kit (9x14x8) | Vanish Series Retractable Enclosure |
|---|---|---|
| Type | DIY curved enclosure kit (fittings, screen, BlackStop fabric); 2" EMT sourced separately | Wall/ceiling-mounted, fully retractable enclosure |
| Screen | Curved Premium (white) or High-Contrast Gray impact screen | — |
| Side Screens | — | 5 ft deep, retract with the screen |
- TypeCurved Enclosure Kit (9x14x8)DIY curved enclosure kit (fittings, screen, BlackStop fabric); 2" EMT sourced separatelyVanish Series Retractable EnclosureWall/ceiling-mounted, fully retractable enclosure
- ScreenCurved Enclosure Kit (9x14x8)Curved Premium (white) or High-Contrast Gray impact screenVanish Series Retractable Enclosure—
- Side ScreensCurved Enclosure Kit (9x14x8)—Vanish Series Retractable Enclosure5 ft deep, retract with the screen
Dimensions
| Spec | Curved Enclosure Kit (9x14x8) | Vanish Series Retractable Enclosure |
|---|---|---|
| Size We Link | 9' H × 14' W × 8' D: 108" × 166" × 96", plus 9.5" for the backset rear fitting ($4,894.95, Premium screen) | Vanish 9, hand crank: 93" W × 99"–102" H × 60" D ($2,999.99) |
| Other Sizes | 18 listings from 9 × 14 × 8 ft up to 10 × 17 × 15 ft (H × W × D) | Vanish 11: 123" W, 120" × 90" (4:3), from $3,499.99; 13H: 143" × 107.5"; 16: 183" × 90"; 16H: 183" × 102"; remote control +$1,000 |
| Projectable Area | — | 89" × 89" (1:1) |
- Size We LinkCurved Enclosure Kit (9x14x8)9' H × 14' W × 8' D: 108" × 166" × 96", plus 9.5" for the backset rear fitting ($4,894.95, Premium screen)Vanish Series Retractable EnclosureVanish 9, hand crank: 93" W × 99"–102" H × 60" D ($2,999.99)
- Other SizesCurved Enclosure Kit (9x14x8)18 listings from 9 × 14 × 8 ft up to 10 × 17 × 15 ft (H × W × D)Vanish Series Retractable EnclosureVanish 11: 123" W, 120" × 90" (4:3), from $3,499.99; 13H: 143" × 107.5"; 16: 183" × 90"; 16H: 183" × 102"; remote control +$1,000
- Projectable AreaCurved Enclosure Kit (9x14x8)—Vanish Series Retractable Enclosure89" × 89" (1:1)
Requirements
| Spec | Curved Enclosure Kit (9x14x8) | Vanish Series Retractable Enclosure |
|---|---|---|
| Image Warping | Needed for one projector on the curve (e.g. Immersive Display PRO, not included) | — |
| Clearance | 6–7" above, 2–3" each side, 9.5" minimum behind for the rear fitting (Indoor Golf Outlet) | 8–12 in behind the screen, 6–8 in beside the side panels (Indoor Golf Outlet) |
| Not Included | 2" EMT pipe, back cover and its pipe kit, safety baffles, warping software | — |
| Room Minimum | — | Required 101" W × 108" H × 204" D; recommended 107" × 111" × 204" (Indoor Golf Outlet, Vanish 9) |
- Image WarpingCurved Enclosure Kit (9x14x8)Needed for one projector on the curve (e.g. Immersive Display PRO, not included)Vanish Series Retractable Enclosure—
- ClearanceCurved Enclosure Kit (9x14x8)6–7" above, 2–3" each side, 9.5" minimum behind for the rear fitting (Indoor Golf Outlet)Vanish Series Retractable Enclosure8–12 in behind the screen, 6–8 in beside the side panels (Indoor Golf Outlet)
- Not IncludedCurved Enclosure Kit (9x14x8)2" EMT pipe, back cover and its pipe kit, safety baffles, warping softwareVanish Series Retractable Enclosure—
- Room MinimumCurved Enclosure Kit (9x14x8)—Vanish Series Retractable EnclosureRequired 101" W × 108" H × 204" D; recommended 107" × 111" × 204" (Indoor Golf Outlet, Vanish 9)
Persona fitWho each one is better for
Who each one is better for
Honest persona fit, side by side.
Better for Curved Enclosure Kit (9x14x8)
- Performance Seeker
Carl's Premium screen and enclosure sides that run the full 8 to 15 ft depth, so mishits stay in the bay during long sessions.
- Showroom
A curved 14-ft screen is the one enclosure here that changes how the room looks, not just what it contains. Budget for warping software and a careful projector setup.
Better for Vanish Series Retractable Enclosure
- Space-Constrained
Everything rolls up, sides and ceiling included, so the room is clear when the bay is not in use.
- Family Setup
A full bay with 5-ft side screens when it is down and an empty room when it is up, which suits a space the household shares.
- Recreational Player
No assembly between sessions and nothing left standing in the room.
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