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Simulator Bay (Sim 8) vs DIY Enclosure Kit (10'4" x 7'11")

Net Return Simulator Bay (Sim 8)Net ReturnSimulator Bay (Sim 8)
$1,995
Buy at Indoor Golf Outlet · $1,995, Simulator Bay (Sim 8)
vs
Shop Indoor Golf DIY Enclosure Kit (10'4" x 7'11")Shop Indoor GolfDIY Enclosure Kit (10'4" x 7'11")
$1,710
Buy at Amazon · $1,282, DIY Enclosure Kit (10'4" x 7'11")Compare 2 retailers

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A side-by-side look at how the Net Return Simulator Bay (Sim 8) and Shop Indoor Golf DIY Enclosure Kit (10'4" x 7'11") compare on specs, accuracy, room requirements, and price. No hype — just the parts of the decision a buyer actually weighs.

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Full specificationsEvery spec for both, line by line

Specifications

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Hardware

  • Type
    Simulator Bay (Sim 8)Freestanding aluminum-frame bay with netting, side barriers and floating screen
    DIY Enclosure Kit (10'4" x 7'11")DIY enclosure kit: screen, surround, 1" EMT fittings, padding, bungees (pipe not included)
  • Screen
    Simulator Bay (Sim 8)Floating HD screen with valance; size not published
    DIY Enclosure Kit (10'4" x 7'11")SIGPRO Premium triple-layer, white; viewable size not published

Dimensions

  • Size We Link
    Simulator Bay (Sim 8)Sim 8: 8' W × 8'6" H × 3'6" D (Net Return); Indoor Golf Outlet lists 8'10" H ($1,995)
    DIY Enclosure Kit (10'4" x 7'11")10'4" W × 7'11" H × 5' D, 4:3 ($1,709.99, SIGPRO Premium white)
  • Other Sizes
    Simulator Bay (Sim 8)Sim 10 (10' wide, $2,495); Sim 12 (12' wide, $2,995)
    DIY Enclosure Kit (10'4" x 7'11")8'4" × 8'4" (1:1) up to 15'4" × 9'10" (16:10); gray SIGPRO Premier screen costs more

Requirements

  • Room Minimum
    Simulator Bay (Sim 8)10' W × 9' H × 14' L for the Sim 8 (Net Return); 6" behind the bay
    DIY Enclosure Kit (10'4" x 7'11")—
  • Clearance
    Simulator Bay (Sim 8)—
    DIY Enclosure Kit (10'4" x 7'11")6–7" between the top of the frame and the ceiling (Indoor Golf Outlet)

Performance

  • Ball Speed Rating
    Simulator Bay (Sim 8)225 mph (Net Return; Indoor Golf Outlet says 250)
    DIY Enclosure Kit (10'4" x 7'11")—

Practical

  • Warranty
    Simulator Bay (Sim 8)Net 3 years / 250,000 shots; screen 1 year (Net Return)
    DIY Enclosure Kit (10'4" x 7'11")—
  • Includes EMT Pipe
    Simulator Bay (Sim 8)—
    DIY Enclosure Kit (10'4" x 7'11")No — 1" EMT bought separately (SIG sells a pipe kit add-on)
Persona fitWho each one is better for

Who each one is better for

Honest persona fit, side by side.

Better for Simulator Bay (Sim 8)

  • Family Setup

    Netting, side barriers and frame pads around the screen for a room where people walk past the bay.

Better for DIY Enclosure Kit (10'4" x 7'11")

  • Space-Constrained

    A 4:3 frame 7'11" tall, so the enclosure itself fits under rooms that a 9-ft bay will not. Check your swing against the ceiling first.

Both fit

  • Recreational Player

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