Comparison
C-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen) vs Golf Simulator Enclosure (SIM 1)
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A side-by-side look at how the Carl's Place C-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen) and SimSpace Golf Simulator Enclosure (SIM 1) 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) | Golf Simulator Enclosure (SIM 1) |
|---|---|---|
| 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-frame enclosure with velour side and ceiling panels |
- Screen MaterialC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)Premium 3-layer spacer meshGolf Simulator Enclosure (SIM 1)—
- Screen Tiers AvailableC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)Standard / Preferred / Premium / High-Contrast Gray (price varies)Golf Simulator Enclosure (SIM 1)—
- Both-Handed FriendlyC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)Yes — 12 ft wideGolf Simulator Enclosure (SIM 1)—
- TypeC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)—Golf Simulator Enclosure (SIM 1)Freestanding pole-frame enclosure with velour side and ceiling panels
Dimensions
| Spec | C-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen) | Golf Simulator Enclosure (SIM 1) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | SIM 1: outer frame 8'10" W × 8'6" H × 5'3" D ($1,699.99, no mat) |
| Screen | — | 7'10" W × 7'6" H (SimSpace: ratio 1:1); Platinum 3-layer white |
| Other Sizes | — | SIM 2 to SIM 4 (10'2" to 13'6" wide, 8'6" tall); SIM 5 and SIM 6 (10'2" tall and deep), up to $2,199.99 |
- 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)Golf Simulator Enclosure (SIM 1)—
- Viewable ScreenC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)132.3" × 99.2" (4:3, 165.4" diagonal)Golf Simulator Enclosure (SIM 1)—
- Size We LinkC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)—Golf Simulator Enclosure (SIM 1)SIM 1: outer frame 8'10" W × 8'6" H × 5'3" D ($1,699.99, no mat)
- ScreenC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)—Golf Simulator Enclosure (SIM 1)7'10" W × 7'6" H (SimSpace: ratio 1:1); Platinum 3-layer white
- Other SizesC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)—Golf Simulator Enclosure (SIM 1)SIM 2 to SIM 4 (10'2" to 13'6" wide, 8'6" tall); SIM 5 and SIM 6 (10'2" tall and deep), up to $2,199.99
Requirements
| Spec | C-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen) | Golf Simulator Enclosure (SIM 1) |
|---|---|---|
| Clearance | At least 2–3" above and 2–3" each side; 8.25" minimum behind, 12" recommended (Carl's) | 20" behind and 8" each side (Indoor Golf Outlet; SimSpace says 50 cm and 20 cm) |
| Note | — | SimSpace: "All measurements are estimates." |
- 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)Golf Simulator Enclosure (SIM 1)20" behind and 8" each side (Indoor Golf Outlet; SimSpace says 50 cm and 20 cm)
- NoteC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)—Golf Simulator Enclosure (SIM 1)SimSpace: "All measurements are estimates."
Practical
| Spec | C-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen) | Golf Simulator Enclosure (SIM 1) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 EMTGolf Simulator Enclosure (SIM 1)—
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 Golf Simulator Enclosure (SIM 1)
- Recreational Player
A complete kit with a 3-layer screen and dark velour walls for a better-looking picture, at a price close to a Carl's kit plus pipe.
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