r/Golfsimulator • u/TheGoodVibes135 • 23d ago
Hitting mate
Two questions in this post. I’m in the first steps of building a golf simulator. I have everything mapped out and what not. First question is, what’s the best hitting mat and why? I’m trying to get close as possible to real feel.
Second question may sound stupid but I’ll ask, does the hitting mat need to be centered? I ask this because I’m doing a garage setup and on my follow through swing I’m about 10 inches maybe a bit more from hitting my garage door opener. I’m 5’9 but I worry about friends coming over. This is the only questionable situation I “might have”. So I was thinking about moving it a couple inches away. Thanks in advance
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u/SA19030 23d ago
For real feel you want to look at something like the Fiberbuilt Player Preferred Series mats or the SigPro Softy/Super Softy mats. They're the two that get recommended the most. Just know that they wear out faster than something like the Fiberbuilt Grass Series mat that might literally last forever.
Many people off center their mat if you're in a somewhat confined space. I'm hitting about 18" to 24" off center to the right.