Practice Nets

[carlwantsgolf77]

Hi again.

Just trying to gauge whether it's worth buying a practice net and mat etc for the garden over the winter months.

I try to get to get to the range 2-3 times a week, usually during a lunch break as I have very limited time. But could probably get more practice in if it was at home.

Can anyone recommend using them and if so which ones would you recommend?

 

[SteveW86]

Personally I like yo see the full flight of the ball, so a net wouldnt be for me

 

[Orikoru]

I bought a cheap one when lockdown hit. In eight weeks or whatever it was of not being able to play golf, I only bothered to use it twice. It's nice to keep the swing going and get your arms moving, but as you can't see the flight of the ball or what the result of the shot would be, it's of limited use as practise and gets boring quick. I dislike the driving range but still recognise that it's more useful than hitting into a net now.

 

[Jacko_G]

Nets are ideal for working on drills and ball striking. As far as I'm concerned I know when I've struck a ball where its going. I personally don't need to see the flight.

 

[patricks148]

not a fan, gon one in lockdown a big 10x10 metal poled one. thought i was hittin g it well had impact tape on as well, got on the course was ;eaking everything right as i had the club slightly open and the spins was off the chart robbing me of distance. i would say good if you have a monitor/ radar thing. seeing the flight is worth it if not

 

[Sausagefingers23]

Too scared I'd miss the net and take out one of the neighbours

 

[Orikoru]

Too scared I'd miss the net and take out one of the neighbours

I also bought foam rubber practise balls when I got mine. Turned out to be a good call, would have smashed my own conservatory otherwise when I fatted one over the net.

 

[IanM]

Nets are for working the muscles and striking - of course it is better to see the flight of the ball on a range (or on the course) but it's better than idly sitting in a chair

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I bought one in lockdown and some astroturf mats to hit off. Can't say I was a huge fan of it but better than nothing and at least I could pitch into it which definitrey helped

 

[gary996]

Bought one for lockdown off eBay for £30 or so.
Enjoyed it and videoed myself to work on removing my slice for good. Swig was looking great and then once the golf courses opened I genuinely couldn’t hit the ball I had changed so much
Still randomly use it but try not to spend ages on it like I previously did as seeing the ball flight it huge to understand your strike and clubface.

 

[abjectplop]

Useful if you're actually working on your swing and taking video etc. Not so good if just hitting ball after ball.

 

[larmen]

I bought one in lockdown and some astroturf mats to hit off. Can't say I was a huge fan of it but better than nothing and at least I could pitch into it which definitrey helped

Did you just get regular astroturf or something golf specific?

 

[HarrogateHacker]

I brought a mat and net, mat is great net not so much. Have put half a dozen drives straight through it (full refund from AG) overall I managed to increase swing speed but was losing it right big time when I initially returned to the course. I just chip off my mat at home these days

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Did you just get regular astroturf or something golf specific?

Got 4 of these and the interlocking pins. Plenty of room to stand on 2 and a decent hitting area off the other two https://www.homebase.co.uk/aslon-rubber-tile-with-grass-400mm_p252470

 

[inc0gnito]

Got 4 of these and the interlocking pins. Plenty of room to stand on 2 and a decent hitting area off the other two https://www.homebase.co.uk/aslon-rubber-tile-with-grass-400mm_p252470

Is it strong enough for heavy Steep iron shots? Some of these things rip like wet paper

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Is it strong enough for heavy Steep iron shots? Some of these things rip like wet paper

I'm a sweeper in terms of my contact and surprisingly robust. Very pleased with them. I think if you are a steeper angle of attack and divot taker it may be more of an issue

 

[larmen]

I am wondering about this impact carpet thing which advertises with James Robinson in it. I don’t really want to hit balls, just want to finesse this club surfing the grass feeling.