Comparison
C-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen) vs ProScreen 180 Retractable
A side-by-side look at how the Carl's Place C-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen) and HomeCourse ProScreen 180 Retractable compare on specs, accuracy, room requirements, and price. No hype — just the parts of the decision a buyer actually weighs.
Carl's Place's flagship C-Series build. 12 ft wide for both-handed practice; Premium 3-layer spacer mesh screen.
Motorized retractable screen — the room becomes non-golf the rest of the time. The renter-friendly retractable, with Pro Rack option.
Buy C-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)
Specifications
The numbers, lined up.
Hardware
| Spec | C-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen) | ProScreen 180 Retractable |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Material | Premium 3-layer spacer mesh | Ballistic-grade |
| Screen Tiers Available | Standard / Preferred / Premium / High-Contrast Gray (price varies) | — |
| Both-Handed Friendly | Yes — 12 ft wide | — |
| Mounting | — | Ceiling, wall, or freestanding Pro Rack |
| Base Screen | — | 8' × 8'; expands to 14' wide with Pro Arms |
| Minimum Mount Height | — | 8'6" |
- Screen MaterialC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)Premium 3-layer spacer meshProScreen 180 RetractableBallistic-grade
- Screen Tiers AvailableC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)Standard / Preferred / Premium / High-Contrast Gray (price varies)ProScreen 180 Retractable—
- Both-Handed FriendlyC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)Yes — 12 ft wideProScreen 180 Retractable—
- MountingC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)—ProScreen 180 RetractableCeiling, wall, or freestanding Pro Rack
- Base ScreenC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)—ProScreen 180 Retractable8' × 8'; expands to 14' wide with Pro Arms
- Minimum Mount HeightC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)—ProScreen 180 Retractable8'6"
Practical
| Spec | C-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen) | ProScreen 180 Retractable |
|---|---|---|
| Setup Time | 3–5 hours, two people | 60–90 minutes (mostly mounting) |
| Retraction Time | — | Under 30 seconds |
| Power | — | Lithium-ion battery (months between charges) |
| Made In | — | USA |
- Setup TimeC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)3–5 hours, two peopleProScreen 180 Retractable60–90 minutes (mostly mounting)
- Retraction TimeC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)—ProScreen 180 RetractableUnder 30 seconds
- PowerC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)—ProScreen 180 RetractableLithium-ion battery (months between charges)
- Made InC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)—ProScreen 180 RetractableUSA
Who each one is better for
Honest persona fit, side by side.
Better for C-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)
- Performance Seeker
Premium 3-layer spacer mesh screen reduces bounce-back that affects launch-monitor accuracy. 9×12 size accommodates full driver swing arc with comfortable bounce-back room.
Better for ProScreen 180 Retractable
- Space-Constrained
The space-constrained secondary. The room reverts to non-golf use between sessions — the only enclosure on this list that does this. Pro Rack option avoids drilling for renters.
Both fit
- Family Setup
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