Comparison
Preferred Impact Screen vs Premium Blackout Impact Screen
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A side-by-side look at how the Carl's Place Preferred Impact Screen and Impact Sports Premium Blackout Impact Screen 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 Preferred Impact Screen
- Buy at PlayBetter $299Free ship, Preferred Impact Screen
- Buy at Indoor Golf Outlet $299Free ship, Preferred Impact Screen
Prices confirmed Nov 10, 2026 · we check every retailer daily
Buy Premium Blackout Impact Screen
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.
Hardware
| Spec | Preferred Impact Screen | Premium Blackout Impact Screen |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Impact screen only (no frame) | Impact screen only (no frame) |
| Construction | Tightly woven 100% polyester with silicone reinforcement; rated to 250 mph | White face with black air-mesh blackout backing; grommets on 3 sides |
| Finish | Classic: 2.5" black vinyl edges with grommets | — |
- TypePreferred Impact ScreenImpact screen only (no frame)Premium Blackout Impact ScreenImpact screen only (no frame)
- ConstructionPreferred Impact ScreenTightly woven 100% polyester with silicone reinforcement; rated to 250 mphPremium Blackout Impact ScreenWhite face with black air-mesh blackout backing; grommets on 3 sides
- FinishPreferred Impact ScreenClassic: 2.5" black vinyl edges with grommetsPremium Blackout Impact Screen—
Dimensions
| Spec | Preferred Impact Screen | Premium Blackout Impact Screen |
|---|---|---|
| Size We Link | 8' × 8' (1:1), Classic finish ($298.95) | 9'10" W × 9'10" H (3 × 3 m), $235 |
| Other Sizes | 29 sizes, 1:1 to 16:9, up to 10' × 18' | — |
| Other Size | — | 11'6" W × 9'10" H (3.5 × 3 m), $320 |
- Size We LinkPreferred Impact Screen8' × 8' (1:1), Classic finish ($298.95)Premium Blackout Impact Screen9'10" W × 9'10" H (3 × 3 m), $235
- Other SizesPreferred Impact Screen29 sizes, 1:1 to 16:9, up to 10' × 18'Premium Blackout Impact Screen—
- Other SizePreferred Impact Screen—Premium Blackout Impact Screen11'6" W × 9'10" H (3.5 × 3 m), $320
Requirements
| Spec | Preferred Impact Screen | Premium Blackout Impact Screen |
|---|---|---|
| Not Included | — | Frame, ball bungees |
- Not IncludedPreferred Impact Screen—Premium Blackout Impact ScreenFrame, ball bungees
Persona fitWho each one is better for
Who each one is better for
Honest persona fit, side by side.
Better for Preferred Impact Screen
- Cost-Effective Buyer
The Carl's screen most DIY builders end up with: a clear upgrade on the Standard for about $110 more at this size.
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