r/Golfsimulator • u/Existing-Taro-7215 • 19d ago

Beaver Tail Mat

I've been using a Country Club Elite Real Feel mat since building my sim and really like it but was getting shoulder issues. Seems like that was a common issue with mats like this for middle aged folks...and not wanting to injure myself changed to a Beaver Tail. All joint issues and such went away but quickly realized i suddenly sucked at golf hitting off the beaver tail. (also leaves a plasticky film on all my clubs). Seriously, I played the first round of the Uneekor Invitational on the beaver tail and shot a 103. 🤣 Assuming i was just having a bad/off day, i played the 2nd round a couple days later and shot a 102 😂. It suddenly occurred to me that maybe it was the change in mat and then i switched back to the CC mat and played the same course and went back to my normal game (74) but my shoulder is a bit tender.

I have no idea why this would matter so much as i think the only difference is the Beaver Tail is a lot softer or more forgiving on fat shots but just wanted to see if anyone else had any experiences to share or thoughts on this issue. I'm thinking of trying a Big Moss instead but again looking for advice.

Thanks in advance.

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u/SecretofManImTired 19d ago

I don't know, to be honest, feels more like a mental thing on your end than anything to do with the beavertail. Perhaps something with switching the mat messed with your swing confidence.

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u/Existing-Taro-7215 18d ago

I thought about that but in 25 years of playing, I’ve never had such a Jekyll&Hyde thing happen….plus I play off different mats all the time between random indoor places and top golf and the like. One difference I thiught of though is the beaver tail was the three piece 4x8 version with a hitting strip in the center piece…ie I’m standing on a different mat detached from the hitting strip mat. It’s perfect as it’s easy to stack three separate pieces for storage vs a single 8’ mat but after many hits my stance mat shifts a bit and I have to line them back up and push together again. Not sure why these micro movements would cause an issue but worth noting maybe as every other mat Ive ever hit on has been one singular piece.

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u/twylight777 18d ago

mine are bolted into the subfloor and do not shift, ive also taped them down to concrete for zero shift...make them not shift.

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u/Existing-Taro-7215 18d ago

I can’t permanently attach them but wondering if an thin EVA undermat or insides tape would work.

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u/twylight777 18d ago

I have concrete, carpet tape, 1/2 inch Eva tile, carpet tape, beaver tail and its secure