Comparison
simDIY Premium Impact Screen vs SPG-8 XL Edition Net
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A side-by-side look at how the Rain or Shine Golf simDIY Premium Impact Screen and Spornia SPG-8 XL Edition Net 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 | simDIY Premium Impact Screen | SPG-8 XL Edition Net |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Impact screen only (no frame) | Pop-up practice net with ball return, roof and black target sheet |
| Material | Ballistic-grade woven polyester; vinyl-coated border, 3/8" grommets | — |
| Takes Projection | — | With Spornia's white simulator target sheet, sold separately |
- TypesimDIY Premium Impact ScreenImpact screen only (no frame)SPG-8 XL Edition NetPop-up practice net with ball return, roof and black target sheet
- MaterialsimDIY Premium Impact ScreenBallistic-grade woven polyester; vinyl-coated border, 3/8" grommetsSPG-8 XL Edition Net—
- Takes ProjectionsimDIY Premium Impact Screen—SPG-8 XL Edition NetWith Spornia's white simulator target sheet, sold separately
Dimensions
| Spec | simDIY Premium Impact Screen | SPG-8 XL Edition Net |
|---|---|---|
| Size We Link | 7.7' H × 10' W, 4:3 ($449) | — |
| Other Sizes | 8 × 10.5 and 9 × 12 (4:3); 8 × 14 and 9 × 16 (16:9), up to $699 | — |
| Size | — | 8' W × 8' H × 8' D; roof +1' (Spornia) or up to 10' high, angled (Indoor Golf Outlet) |
- Size We LinksimDIY Premium Impact Screen7.7' H × 10' W, 4:3 ($449)SPG-8 XL Edition Net—
- Other SizessimDIY Premium Impact Screen8 × 10.5 and 9 × 12 (4:3); 8 × 14 and 9 × 16 (16:9), up to $699SPG-8 XL Edition Net—
- SizesimDIY Premium Impact Screen—SPG-8 XL Edition Net8' W × 8' H × 8' D; roof +1' (Spornia) or up to 10' high, angled (Indoor Golf Outlet)
Requirements
| Spec | simDIY Premium Impact Screen | SPG-8 XL Edition Net |
|---|---|---|
| Frame Gap | At least 2" each side between screen and frame (Indoor Golf Outlet) | — |
| Hitting Space | — | At least 10 ft of depth (Spornia) |
- Frame GapsimDIY Premium Impact ScreenAt least 2" each side between screen and frame (Indoor Golf Outlet)SPG-8 XL Edition Net—
- Hitting SpacesimDIY Premium Impact Screen—SPG-8 XL Edition NetAt least 10 ft of depth (Spornia)
Practical
| Spec | simDIY Premium Impact Screen | SPG-8 XL Edition Net |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | — | 30 lbs |
- WeightsimDIY Premium Impact Screen—SPG-8 XL Edition Net30 lbs
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Who each one is better for
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Neither one wins a persona the other doesn’t. The choice comes down to specs, price, and room fit rather than buyer profile.
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