Comparison
C-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen) vs Premium Square Pole Enclosure
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A side-by-side look at how the Carl's Place C-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen) and Impact Sports Premium Square Pole Enclosure compare on specs, accuracy, room requirements, and price. No hype — just the parts of the decision a buyer actually weighs.
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Specifications
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Hardware
| Spec | C-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen) | Premium Square Pole Enclosure |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Material | Premium 3-layer spacer mesh | — |
| Screen Tiers Available | Standard / Preferred / Premium / High-Contrast Gray (price varies) | — |
| Both-Handed Friendly | Yes — 12 ft wide | — |
| Type | — | Freestanding pole-and-bungee enclosure with roof and side walls |
| Screen | — | Impact screen plus a separate blackout screen behind it; viewable size and aspect not published |
| Frame | — | Powder-coated square steel poles, foam pole padding |
- Screen MaterialC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)Premium 3-layer spacer meshPremium Square Pole Enclosure—
- Screen Tiers AvailableC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)Standard / Preferred / Premium / High-Contrast Gray (price varies)Premium Square Pole Enclosure—
- Both-Handed FriendlyC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)Yes — 12 ft widePremium Square Pole Enclosure—
- TypeC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)—Premium Square Pole EnclosureFreestanding pole-and-bungee enclosure with roof and side walls
- ScreenC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)—Premium Square Pole EnclosureImpact screen plus a separate blackout screen behind it; viewable size and aspect not published
- FrameC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)—Premium Square Pole EnclosurePowder-coated square steel poles, foam pole padding
Dimensions
| Spec | C-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen) | Premium Square Pole Enclosure |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | — |
| Size We Link | — | 9'10" W × 4'11" D × 8'2" H ($2,066) |
| Other Size | — | 13'1" W × 4'11" D × 9'10" H ($2,654) |
- 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)Premium Square Pole Enclosure—
- Viewable ScreenC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)132.3" × 99.2" (4:3, 165.4" diagonal)Premium Square Pole Enclosure—
- Size We LinkC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)—Premium Square Pole Enclosure9'10" W × 4'11" D × 8'2" H ($2,066)
- Other SizeC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)—Premium Square Pole Enclosure13'1" W × 4'11" D × 9'10" H ($2,654)
Requirements
| Spec | C-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen) | Premium Square Pole Enclosure |
|---|---|---|
| Clearance | At least 2–3" above and 2–3" each side; 8.25" minimum behind, 12" recommended (Carl's) | "A few extra inches beyond the enclosure dimensions for assembly" (Indoor Golf Outlet, no figure) |
| Not Included | — | Launch monitor, projector, hitting mat, software |
- 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)Premium Square Pole Enclosure"A few extra inches beyond the enclosure dimensions for assembly" (Indoor Golf Outlet, no figure)
- Not IncludedC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)—Premium Square Pole EnclosureLaunch monitor, projector, hitting mat, software
Practical
| Spec | C-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen) | Premium Square Pole Enclosure |
|---|---|---|
| Setup Time | About 1 hour of assembly (Carl's figure), plus buying and cutting the EMT | — |
- Setup TimeC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)About 1 hour of assembly (Carl's figure), plus buying and cutting the EMTPremium Square Pole Enclosure—
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 Premium Square Pole Enclosure
- Recreational Player
Everything for the bay arrives in one box, including the blackout screen many kits sell separately. Nothing to source at a hardware store.
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