Comparison
C-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen) vs Vanish LITE Retractable Enclosure
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A side-by-side look at how the Carl's Place C-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen) and The SportScreen Vanish LITE Retractable 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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- Buy at PlayBetter $1,840Free ship, Vanish LITE Retractable Enclosure
- Buy at Indoor Golf Outlet $1,840Free ship, Vanish LITE Retractable Enclosure
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Specifications
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Hardware
| Spec | C-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen) | Vanish LITE Retractable 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 | — | Wall/ceiling-mounted, semi-retractable enclosure (screen rolls up, side curtains slide on a track) |
| Screen | — | Premium 3-ply impact screen with rear support membrane |
| Side Curtains | — | 3 ft deep, slide on a track |
- Screen MaterialC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)Premium 3-layer spacer meshVanish LITE Retractable Enclosure—
- Screen Tiers AvailableC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)Standard / Preferred / Premium / High-Contrast Gray (price varies)Vanish LITE Retractable Enclosure—
- Both-Handed FriendlyC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)Yes — 12 ft wideVanish LITE Retractable Enclosure—
- TypeC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)—Vanish LITE Retractable EnclosureWall/ceiling-mounted, semi-retractable enclosure (screen rolls up, side curtains slide on a track)
- ScreenC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)—Vanish LITE Retractable EnclosurePremium 3-ply impact screen with rear support membrane
- Side CurtainsC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)—Vanish LITE Retractable Enclosure3 ft deep, slide on a track
Dimensions
| Spec | C-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen) | Vanish LITE Retractable 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 | — | Vanish LITE 9, hand crank: 99" W × 101" H × 36" D ($2,299.99) |
| Projectable Area | — | 93" × 93" (1:1) |
| Other Sizes | — | LITE 11: 130" W, 124" × 93" (4:3), from $2,799.99; LITE 13: 148" × 93", from $3,299.99; remote control +$250 |
- 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)Vanish LITE Retractable Enclosure—
- Viewable ScreenC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)132.3" × 99.2" (4:3, 165.4" diagonal)Vanish LITE Retractable Enclosure—
- Size We LinkC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)—Vanish LITE Retractable EnclosureVanish LITE 9, hand crank: 99" W × 101" H × 36" D ($2,299.99)
- Projectable AreaC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)—Vanish LITE Retractable Enclosure93" × 93" (1:1)
- Other SizesC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)—Vanish LITE Retractable EnclosureLITE 11: 130" W, 124" × 93" (4:3), from $2,799.99; LITE 13: 148" × 93", from $3,299.99; remote control +$250
Requirements
| Spec | C-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen) | Vanish LITE Retractable Enclosure |
|---|---|---|
| Clearance | At least 2–3" above and 2–3" each side; 8.25" minimum behind, 12" recommended (Carl's) | 6–12 in behind the screen (Indoor Golf Outlet) |
| Room Minimum | — | Required 111" W × 108" H × 180" D; recommended 117" × 111" × 180" (Indoor Golf Outlet, LITE 9) |
- 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)Vanish LITE Retractable Enclosure6–12 in behind the screen (Indoor Golf Outlet)
- Room MinimumC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)—Vanish LITE Retractable EnclosureRequired 111" W × 108" H × 180" D; recommended 117" × 111" × 180" (Indoor Golf Outlet, LITE 9)
Practical
| Spec | C-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen) | Vanish LITE Retractable 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 EMTVanish LITE Retractable 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 Vanish LITE Retractable Enclosure
- Space-Constrained
The screen rolls up and the side curtains pin back, so a garage or shared room gets its floor back between sessions without taking the enclosure down.
- Recreational Player
Crank it down, play, crank it up. Low effort is what keeps a casual setup in use.
Both fit
- Family Setup
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