Comparison
C-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen) vs ProScreen 180 Retractable
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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.
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- Buy at Shop Indoor Golf $1,999Free ship, ProScreen 180 Retractable
- Buy at Rain or Shine Golf $1,999Free ship, ProScreen 180 Retractable
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Full specificationsEvery spec for both, line by line
Specifications
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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 |
| Projectable Area | — | 7.5' × up to 7' (HomeCourse spec graphic); HomeCourse calls it a 14 ft projectable area with the Pro Arm side nets out |
| Pro Arms | — | 3' side nets that fold out on one or both sides; 10'6" wide with both extended |
| 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
- Projectable AreaC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)—ProScreen 180 Retractable7.5' × up to 7' (HomeCourse spec graphic); HomeCourse calls it a 14 ft projectable area with the Pro Arm side nets out
- Pro ArmsC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)—ProScreen 180 Retractable3' side nets that fold out on one or both sides; 10'6" wide with both extended
- Minimum Mount HeightC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)—ProScreen 180 Retractable8'6"
Dimensions
| Spec | C-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen) | ProScreen 180 Retractable |
|---|---|---|
| Frame (outer) | 112" H × 146.3" W × 59.125" D; the rear fitting adds 8.25" (67.375" of floor depth) | — |
| Viewable Screen | 132.3" × 99.2" (4:3, 165.4" diagonal) | — |
- Frame (outer)C-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)112" H × 146.3" W × 59.125" D; the rear fitting adds 8.25" (67.375" of floor depth)ProScreen 180 Retractable—
- Viewable ScreenC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)132.3" × 99.2" (4:3, 165.4" diagonal)ProScreen 180 Retractable—
Requirements
| Spec | C-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen) | ProScreen 180 Retractable |
|---|---|---|
| Clearance | At least 2–3" above and 2–3" each side; 8.25" minimum behind, 12" recommended (Carl's) | — |
| Room Needed | — | 9' ceiling and 10'6" of width: the 8'6" mount plus HomeCourse's 6" ceiling gap, and the width with both Pro Arms out. HomeCourse's own headline figure is an 8'6" × 10' space |
| Mounting Clearance | — | 6" minimum from the ceiling, 18" from the wall behind (HomeCourse) |
- ClearanceC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)At least 2–3" above and 2–3" each side; 8.25" minimum behind, 12" recommended (Carl's)ProScreen 180 Retractable—
- Room NeededC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)—ProScreen 180 Retractable9' ceiling and 10'6" of width: the 8'6" mount plus HomeCourse's 6" ceiling gap, and the width with both Pro Arms out. HomeCourse's own headline figure is an 8'6" × 10' space
- Mounting ClearanceC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)—ProScreen 180 Retractable6" minimum from the ceiling, 18" from the wall behind (HomeCourse)
Practical
| Spec | C-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen) | ProScreen 180 Retractable |
|---|---|---|
| Setup Time | About 1 hour of assembly (Carl's figure), plus buying and cutting the EMT | 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)About 1 hour of assembly (Carl's figure), plus buying and cutting the EMTProScreen 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
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 (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
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