Comparison
C-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen) vs SwingBay 9x12 (Triple-Layer Screen)
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A side-by-side look at how the Carl's Place C-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen) and Rain or Shine Golf SwingBay 9x12 (Triple-Layer Screen) compare on specs, accuracy, room requirements, and price. No hype — just the parts of the decision a buyer actually weighs.
Current price drop
The SwingBay 9x12 (Triple-Layer Screen) is currently $3,499$2,799 at Rain or Shine Golf — down $700 from its 30-day typical price.
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Specifications
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Hardware
| Spec | C-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen) | SwingBay 9x12 (Triple-Layer Screen) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Frame Material | — | Aluminum push-button (powder-coated) |
| Screen | — | Triple-Layer Screen Upgrade (3-layer spacer mesh) |
| Includes | — | Blackout curtains, side baffles, padding, sandbags, bungees |
- Screen MaterialC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)Premium 3-layer spacer meshSwingBay 9x12 (Triple-Layer Screen)—
- Screen Tiers AvailableC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)Standard / Preferred / Premium / High-Contrast Gray (price varies)SwingBay 9x12 (Triple-Layer Screen)—
- Both-Handed FriendlyC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)Yes — 12 ft wideSwingBay 9x12 (Triple-Layer Screen)—
- Frame MaterialC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)—SwingBay 9x12 (Triple-Layer Screen)Aluminum push-button (powder-coated)
- ScreenC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)—SwingBay 9x12 (Triple-Layer Screen)Triple-Layer Screen Upgrade (3-layer spacer mesh)
- IncludesC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)—SwingBay 9x12 (Triple-Layer Screen)Blackout curtains, side baffles, padding, sandbags, bungees
Dimensions
| Spec | C-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen) | SwingBay 9x12 (Triple-Layer Screen) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Size | — | 9' H × 12' W, up to 4.8' (58 in) D: FlightScope lists 4.8', Rain or Shine says 4'2" |
- 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)SwingBay 9x12 (Triple-Layer Screen)—
- Viewable ScreenC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)132.3" × 99.2" (4:3, 165.4" diagonal)SwingBay 9x12 (Triple-Layer Screen)—
- Frame SizeC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)—SwingBay 9x12 (Triple-Layer Screen)9' H × 12' W, up to 4.8' (58 in) D: FlightScope lists 4.8', Rain or Shine says 4'2"
Requirements
| Spec | C-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen) | SwingBay 9x12 (Triple-Layer Screen) |
|---|---|---|
| Clearance | At least 2–3" above and 2–3" each side; 8.25" minimum behind, 12" recommended (Carl's) | — |
- 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)SwingBay 9x12 (Triple-Layer Screen)—
Practical
| Spec | C-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen) | SwingBay 9x12 (Triple-Layer Screen) |
|---|---|---|
| Setup Time | About 1 hour of assembly (Carl's figure), plus buying and cutting the EMT | 30–45 minutes (community-reported first time) |
| Frame Weight | — | 60–95 lbs total |
| Tools Required | — | None |
| Frame Warranty | — | 3 years |
| Screen Warranty | — | 1 year |
- Setup TimeC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)About 1 hour of assembly (Carl's figure), plus buying and cutting the EMTSwingBay 9x12 (Triple-Layer Screen)30–45 minutes (community-reported first time)
- Frame WeightC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)—SwingBay 9x12 (Triple-Layer Screen)60–95 lbs total
- Tools RequiredC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)—SwingBay 9x12 (Triple-Layer Screen)None
- Frame WarrantyC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)—SwingBay 9x12 (Triple-Layer Screen)3 years
- Screen WarrantyC-Series DIY Enclosure (9x12, Premium screen)—SwingBay 9x12 (Triple-Layer Screen)1 year
Persona fitWho each one is better for
Who each one is better for
Both fit the same buyers.
Neither one wins a persona the other doesn’t. The choice comes down to specs, price, and room fit rather than buyer profile.
Both fit
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