DIY Home Practice Surface-Suggestions Needed

[standrew]

Im trying to find a way to practice uphill/downhill and ball below and above feet lies at home. I feel its so much more beneficial than just firing off perfect lies for every practice.

I was wondering if anyone does this. I was considering some form of plyboard wedge with carpet. I need something i can stand on and can hit from.

 

[London mike 61]

Dave Pelz uses one in his short game bible book, but he doesn't give any details how to make one which is a shame as most golfers would benefit from practicing on one.

 

[standrew]

think so

 

[SAPCOR1]

Aldi have a gardening promotion on and you can get a 2 meter x 1 meter green artificial grass carpet for £6.99.

Bought myself one today and will see what use I can put it to....

https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/specialbuys/sunday-27th-april/product-detail/ps/p/artificial-grass-carpet/

 

[Oddsocks]

We have one on our range, I'll try and get some pics

 

[standrew]

We have one on our range, I'll try and get some pics

That is very posh. Would be very grateful if you could take pics.

 

[Alex1975]

In my experience carpet does not work. perhaps if you glued it down entirely then you may but honestly its not going to be good for your clubs and I genuinely think it will only last a few shots before it wrinkles and then you bust a hole in it.

I use door mats, I have for years, they last me about 4 months hitting off them every night. There is enough bounce to protect your club and you don't need to fix them down so they don't shred. You can also push a tee peg into them. I shall do some pics later if I remember.

 

[Chisteve]

Aldi have a gardening promotion on and you can get a 2 meter x 1 meter green artificial grass carpet for £6.99.

Bought myself one today and will see what use I can put it to....

https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/specialbuys/sunday-27th-april/product-detail/ps/p/artificial-grass-carpet/

Lidl are also doing a similar offer in my local store assume its nation wide

I have 3 laid out in my garage, brought them last year - great for practice

Steve

 

[SAPCOR1]

Lidl are also doing a similar offer in my local store assume its nation wide

I have 3 laid out in my garage, brought them last year - great for practice

Steve

I may get another one or two and do likewise!

 

[standrew]

In my experience carpet does not work. perhaps if you glued it down entirely then you may but honestly its not going to be good for your clubs and I genuinely think it will only last a few shots before it wrinkles and then you bust a hole in it.

I use door mats, I have for years, they last me about 4 months hitting off them every night. There is enough bounce to protect your club and you don't need to fix them down so they don't shred. You can also push a tee peg into them. I shall do some pics later if I remember.

its not the surface thats the issue, its getting an adjustable slanted board so i can practice different gradients.

Having said that, ive used a piece of carpet with a bit underlay to stop vibrations and its lasted 14 months of hacking.

 

[Alex1975]

its not the surface thats the issue, its getting an adjustable slanted board so i can practice different gradients.

Having said that, ive used a piece of carpet with a bit underlay to stop vibrations and its lasted 14 months of hacking.

Interesting, how did you secure them together?

 

[Alex1975]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFcYntyQER0

Have a look at what Shaun is using, easy enough to make.

 

[guest100718]

unless you're playing off lots of wierd lies all the time I wouldnt bother. Practice the shots you are likely to play more often...... Altough a home setup is a good idea, juts forget the slopey stuff.

 

[standrew]

Interesting, how did you secure them together?

Nothing it hardly ever moves. it is about 10 x 3 ft