Comparison
Motorized Drop-Down Golf Simulator Enclosure vs Parlour Series Enclosure
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A side-by-side look at how the Impact Sports Motorized Drop-Down Golf Simulator Enclosure and The SportScreen Parlour Series 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 | Motorized Drop-Down Golf Simulator Enclosure | Parlour Series Enclosure |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Motorized drop-down enclosure — screen and side walls retract together | Freestanding aluminum-frame enclosure (no wall or ceiling mounting) |
| Sizes | 8'W × 4'D × 8'H max drop ($1,963, the size we link); Impact Sports also lists 9'10" × 4'3" × 9'10" and 10' × 6' × 9', both $2,083 | — |
| Frame | Three main shafts and two side shafts, ceiling-mounted with brackets and iron plates | — |
| Controls | Remote, programmable stop heights | — |
| Side Walls | Blackout fabric, attached with Velcro | — |
| Ball Containment | Weighted bottom lip; no side netting included | — |
| Includes | — | Frame, impact screen, rear blackout membrane, 2 side screens, ceiling panel, corner pieces, side and front baffles |
- TypeMotorized Drop-Down Golf Simulator EnclosureMotorized drop-down enclosure — screen and side walls retract togetherParlour Series EnclosureFreestanding aluminum-frame enclosure (no wall or ceiling mounting)
- SizesMotorized Drop-Down Golf Simulator Enclosure8'W × 4'D × 8'H max drop ($1,963, the size we link); Impact Sports also lists 9'10" × 4'3" × 9'10" and 10' × 6' × 9', both $2,083Parlour Series Enclosure—
- FrameMotorized Drop-Down Golf Simulator EnclosureThree main shafts and two side shafts, ceiling-mounted with brackets and iron platesParlour Series Enclosure—
- ControlsMotorized Drop-Down Golf Simulator EnclosureRemote, programmable stop heightsParlour Series Enclosure—
- Side WallsMotorized Drop-Down Golf Simulator EnclosureBlackout fabric, attached with VelcroParlour Series Enclosure—
- Ball ContainmentMotorized Drop-Down Golf Simulator EnclosureWeighted bottom lip; no side netting includedParlour Series Enclosure—
- IncludesMotorized Drop-Down Golf Simulator Enclosure—Parlour Series EnclosureFrame, impact screen, rear blackout membrane, 2 side screens, ceiling panel, corner pieces, side and front baffles
Requirements
| Spec | Motorized Drop-Down Golf Simulator Enclosure | Parlour Series Enclosure |
|---|---|---|
| Power | Mains-powered motor; outlet needed at the mounting position | — |
| Not Included | Launch monitor, projector, mat, software | — |
| Clearance | — | At least 6" from the back wall and 4" from each side wall (Indoor Golf Outlet) |
| Room Minimum | — | Required 144" W × 108" H × 204" D; recommended 150" × 111" × 204" (Indoor Golf Outlet, Parlour 11) |
- PowerMotorized Drop-Down Golf Simulator EnclosureMains-powered motor; outlet needed at the mounting positionParlour Series Enclosure—
- Not IncludedMotorized Drop-Down Golf Simulator EnclosureLaunch monitor, projector, mat, softwareParlour Series Enclosure—
- ClearanceMotorized Drop-Down Golf Simulator Enclosure—Parlour Series EnclosureAt least 6" from the back wall and 4" from each side wall (Indoor Golf Outlet)
- Room MinimumMotorized Drop-Down Golf Simulator Enclosure—Parlour Series EnclosureRequired 144" W × 108" H × 204" D; recommended 150" × 111" × 204" (Indoor Golf Outlet, Parlour 11)
Practical
| Spec | Motorized Drop-Down Golf Simulator Enclosure | Parlour Series Enclosure |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Pre-order, about 2–4 weeks (Indoor Golf Outlet, October 2026) | — |
- AvailabilityMotorized Drop-Down Golf Simulator EnclosurePre-order, about 2–4 weeks (Indoor Golf Outlet, October 2026)Parlour Series Enclosure—
Dimensions
| Spec | Motorized Drop-Down Golf Simulator Enclosure | Parlour Series Enclosure |
|---|---|---|
| Size We Link | — | Parlour 11, 1-ply screen: 136" W × 102" H × 66" D ($2,399.99) |
| Projectable Area | — | 120" × 90" (4:3) |
| Other Sizes | — | Parlour 13H: 151" × 114" × 66", 138" × 103" screen; Parlour 16H: 198" × 114" × 66", 183" × 103" screen; 3-ply screen +$100 |
- Size We LinkMotorized Drop-Down Golf Simulator Enclosure—Parlour Series EnclosureParlour 11, 1-ply screen: 136" W × 102" H × 66" D ($2,399.99)
- Projectable AreaMotorized Drop-Down Golf Simulator Enclosure—Parlour Series Enclosure120" × 90" (4:3)
- Other SizesMotorized Drop-Down Golf Simulator Enclosure—Parlour Series EnclosureParlour 13H: 151" × 114" × 66", 138" × 103" screen; Parlour 16H: 198" × 114" × 66", 183" × 103" screen; 3-ply screen +$100
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Honest persona fit, side by side.
Better for Motorized Drop-Down Golf Simulator Enclosure
- Space-Constrained
Screen and side walls go up into the ceiling together, so the room gets its floor back and still has side containment when the bay is down.
Both fit
- Family Setup
- Recreational Player
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