Winter mats

[Jamie1873]

Whilst I don't particularly like playing on a winter mat, I have started a Saturday morning game where I will be using one more regularly.
My only problem is that I can't seem to find a decent quality mat anywhere, including through online searches.

Does anyone have any ideas where I can order a decent mat (firm base, not the flimsy ones that you get for a few quid)?

Cheers

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Pretty sure the Scottish contingent can help as this seems predominant up there. Would you want anything too firm (and heavy) if you are carrying it around all the time

 

[Matty2803]

I hate the mats. Waste of time. I just do the other option and take my ball into the rough and drop it there. I generally seem to hit the mat further than the ball, when I use a mat.

 

[Jamie1873]

Pretty sure the Scottish contingent can help as this seems predominant up there. Would you want anything too firm (and heavy) if you are carrying it around all the time

Prefer a slightly heavier mat tbh. I'm actually in Scotland, but struggling to find something decent.
It's only a mat approx 1.5 ft x 8 inches or so, so it won't be too much of a struggle to carry. :lol:

 

[Jamie1873]

I hate the mats. Waste of time. I just do the other option and take my ball into the rough and drop it there. I generally seem to hit the mat further than the ball, when I use a mat.

I do tend to do that, but closet to the green it's a disadvantage, plus I need to use a mat for teeing off on par threes.

 

[davidy233]

Ones in use at my course are called Multimat - quite firm plastic and ok to hit the ball off

 

[SAPCOR1]

Get yourself a Rocket Launcher, far better than any mat I have used. Our club bought a 100 or so for the members

http://www.divotend.com/golf-mats/rocket-launcher-smart-winter-rules-mat

 

[groundskeeperwilly]

We have them in use at my club, not sure the brand/name but mine has a fold out handle to which I have attached a climbers caribiner for quick click attachment to my bag. First time I have used them this year-how common are they?

 

[blackpuddinmonster]

Ones in use at my course are called Multimat - quite firm plastic and ok to hit the ball off

I have one of these, you can also peg it down with a tee so your not looking for your mat as well as the ball.

 

[davidy233]

I have one of these, you can also peg it down with a tee so your not looking for your mat as well as the ball.

Wouldn't know - I've never hit a shot that fat ;-)

 

[Lump]

I have one of these, you can also peg it down with a tee so your not looking for your mat as well as the ball.

Buy one of these and then shave/cut all the 'grass' off it. It'll then sit very flat to the grass and no more hitting the matt instead of the ball.

 

[williamalex1]

Get yourself a Rocket Launcher, far better than any mat I have used. Our club bought a 100 or so for the members

http://www.divotend.com/golf-mats/rocket-launcher-smart-winter-rules-mat

:thup::thup::thup:

 

[davidg2010uk]

I hate the mats. Waste of time. I just do the other option and take my ball into the rough and drop it there. I generally seem to hit the mat further than the ball, when I use a mat.

I do this too, (don't play comps in winter). I actually used to hit the ball quite well off mats, but when it came to playing off the fairway late March time I would chunk every shot!

 

[blackpuddinmonster]

Wouldn't know - I've never hit a shot that fat ;-)

:ears:

 

[blackpuddinmonster]

Buy one of these and then shave/cut all the 'grass' off it. It'll then sit very flat to the grass and no more hitting the matt instead of the ball.

Good tip, i might try this.
At only a tenner, nowt to loose really. :thup:

 

[davidy233]

Good tip, i might try this.
At only a tenner, nowt to loose really. :thup:

Only a tenner - £4.99 from our starters box

I actually thought of heating it and bending the grass towards the target

 

[williamalex1]

I hate the mats. Waste of time. I just do the other option and take my ball into the rough and drop it there. I generally seem to hit the mat further than the ball, when I use a mat.

If everyone drops from the fairway into the rough, come March/April, if per chance you miss a fairway by a yard or so, more than likely you will be in a divot . Which has been made by someone who hits the same FORUM distance as you.

 

[blackpuddinmonster]

Only a tenner - £4.99 from our starters box

:angry: Ruddy tinterweb...

 

[hoop67]

Got one of these last winter.Very happy with it

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GOLF-PRACTICE-SWING-MAT-47CM-x-20CM-BNIB-GREAT-BOXED-PRESENT-USE-ANYWHERE-/190741220215?pt=UK_Sporting_Goods_Golf_Accessories&hash=item2c69100b77

 

[patricks148]

We have a sort of astro turf wedge with a strap attached. The clubs buys them and you just help yourself to one when you go out.

Do you have to buy your own ?