Comparison
C-Series DIY Enclosure (8x8) vs Pro Series V2
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A side-by-side look at how the Carl's Place C-Series DIY Enclosure (8x8) and Net Return Pro Series V2 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 Amazon $795Free ship, Pro Series V2
- Buy at PlayBetter $795Free ship, Pro Series V2
- Buy at Indoor Golf Outlet $795Free ship, Pro Series V2
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Specifications
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Hardware
| Spec | C-Series DIY Enclosure (8x8) | Pro Series V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame Material | 1" EMT conduit (sourced separately) | — |
| Screen Tiers | Standard / Preferred / Premium / High-Contrast Gray | — |
| Side Walls | BlackStop enclosure fabric (sides and top) included; net wall extensions and safety baffles are add-ons | — |
| Auto Ball Return | — | Yes |
| Includes Impact Screen | — | No — Simulator Kit (screen + valence) sold separately ($399) |
- Frame MaterialC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x8)1" EMT conduit (sourced separately)Pro Series V2—
- Screen TiersC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x8)Standard / Preferred / Premium / High-Contrast GrayPro Series V2—
- Side WallsC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x8)BlackStop enclosure fabric (sides and top) included; net wall extensions and safety baffles are add-onsPro Series V2—
- Auto Ball ReturnC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x8)—Pro Series V2Yes
- Includes Impact ScreenC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x8)—Pro Series V2No — Simulator Kit (screen + valence) sold separately ($399)
Practical
| Spec | C-Series DIY Enclosure (8x8) | Pro Series V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Includes EMT Pipe | No — buyer sources locally | — |
| Setup Time | About 1 hour of assembly (Carl's figure), plus buying and cutting the EMT | 5 minutes |
| Folds for Storage | — | Yes |
| Permanent Install | — | Not required |
| Frame Weight | — | 28 lbs |
| Warranty | — | 3 years / 250,000 shots |
- Includes EMT PipeC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x8)No — buyer sources locallyPro Series V2—
- Setup TimeC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x8)About 1 hour of assembly (Carl's figure), plus buying and cutting the EMTPro Series V25 minutes
- Folds for StorageC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x8)—Pro Series V2Yes
- Permanent InstallC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x8)—Pro Series V2Not required
- Frame WeightC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x8)—Pro Series V228 lbs
- WarrantyC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x8)—Pro Series V23 years / 250,000 shots
Dimensions
| Spec | C-Series DIY Enclosure (8x8) | Pro Series V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame (outer) | 100" H × 100" W × 59.125" D; the rear fitting adds 8.25" (67.375" of floor depth) | — |
| Viewable Screen | 86" × 86" (1:1, 121.6" diagonal) | — |
| Frame Size | — | 8' W × 7'6" H × 3'6" D |
- Frame (outer)C-Series DIY Enclosure (8x8)100" H × 100" W × 59.125" D; the rear fitting adds 8.25" (67.375" of floor depth)Pro Series V2—
- Viewable ScreenC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x8)86" × 86" (1:1, 121.6" diagonal)Pro Series V2—
- Frame SizeC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x8)—Pro Series V28' W × 7'6" H × 3'6" D
Requirements
| Spec | C-Series DIY Enclosure (8x8) | Pro Series V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Clearance | At least 2–3" above and 2–3" each side; 8.25" minimum behind, 12" recommended (Carl's) | — |
| Minimum Room | — | 10' W × 8'6" H × 14' L (Indoor Golf Outlet and PlayBetter listings) |
- ClearanceC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x8)At least 2–3" above and 2–3" each side; 8.25" minimum behind, 12" recommended (Carl's)Pro Series V2—
- Minimum RoomC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x8)—Pro Series V210' W × 8'6" H × 14' L (Indoor Golf Outlet and PlayBetter listings)
Performance
| Spec | C-Series DIY Enclosure (8x8) | Pro Series V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ball Speed Rating | Up to 250 mph (Premium screen) | 225 mph |
- Ball Speed RatingC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x8)Up to 250 mph (Premium screen)Pro Series V2225 mph
Persona fitWho each one is better for
Who each one is better for
Honest persona fit, side by side.
Better for C-Series DIY Enclosure (8x8)
- Recreational Player
Screen, fittings, and BlackStop side walls at $999.95 for an 8×8. Pro-grade screen options. Most casual builders' day-one fit if they're willing to source EMT pipe at a hardware store.
Better for Pro Series V2
- Space-Constrained
Free-standing, no install, folds into a duffle bag. The frame is 7'6" tall, but the minimum room Indoor Golf Outlet and PlayBetter list for it is 8'6" high, 10 ft wide and 14 ft long, so on the published figures it is not an 8-foot-ceiling answer. For renters with the room (Shop Indoor Golf's height table puts the swing at 9 ft or more for every golfer), it is still the default.
Both fit
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