Comparison
Preferred Impact Screen vs Elite Impact Screen
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A side-by-side look at how the Carl's Place Preferred Impact Screen and SimSpace Elite 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 Elite Impact Screen
- Buy at Amazon $267Free ship, Elite Impact Screen
- Buy at Indoor Golf Outlet $250Free ship, Elite 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
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Hardware
| Spec | Preferred Impact Screen | Elite 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 | Single-layer tight-knit polyester; eyelets about every 30 cm |
| Finish | Classic: 2.5" black vinyl edges with grommets | — |
- TypePreferred Impact ScreenImpact screen only (no frame)Elite Impact ScreenImpact screen only (no frame)
- ConstructionPreferred Impact ScreenTightly woven 100% polyester with silicone reinforcement; rated to 250 mphElite Impact ScreenSingle-layer tight-knit polyester; eyelets about every 30 cm
- FinishPreferred Impact ScreenClassic: 2.5" black vinyl edges with grommetsElite Impact Screen—
Dimensions
| Spec | Preferred Impact Screen | Elite Impact Screen |
|---|---|---|
| Size We Link | 8' × 8' (1:1), Classic finish ($298.95) | 230 × 257.5 cm (7'6" W × 8'5" H) edge to edge |
| Other Sizes | 29 sizes, 1:1 to 16:9, up to 10' × 18' | Ten sizes up to 500 × 300 cm, $359.99 |
- Size We LinkPreferred Impact Screen8' × 8' (1:1), Classic finish ($298.95)Elite Impact Screen230 × 257.5 cm (7'6" W × 8'5" H) edge to edge
- Other SizesPreferred Impact Screen29 sizes, 1:1 to 16:9, up to 10' × 18'Elite Impact ScreenTen sizes up to 500 × 300 cm, $359.99
Requirements
| Spec | Preferred Impact Screen | Elite Impact Screen |
|---|---|---|
| Distance From Wall | — | 12–16" (Indoor Golf Outlet) |
- Distance From WallPreferred Impact Screen—Elite Impact Screen12–16" (Indoor Golf Outlet)
Persona fitWho each one is better for
Who each one is better for
Both fit the same buyers.
Neither one wins a persona the other doesn’t. The choice comes down to specs, price, and room fit rather than buyer profile.
Both fit
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