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Equipment comparison

Design the simulator bay around safety, image quality, and room fit.

Compare DIY enclosure kits, premium framed bays, nets, screens, and built-in room approaches.

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Buying framework

Enclosure and Impact Screen Comparison

The enclosure controls safety, screen quality, immersion, acoustics, and how finished the room feels. It also shapes the total buildout cost more than many first-time buyers expect.

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Pricing and package details can change. Treat ranges as planning inputs and verify final specs, subscriptions, and install requirements before purchase.

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Carl's Place DIY enclosure kit

As low as $999.95 listed

DIY homeFlexible sizes

A configurable DIY enclosure option with impact screen choices and add-ons for homes, garages, basements, and simulator rooms.

Pros
  • Wide size flexibility
  • Entry price listed publicly
  • Good foundation for home builds
Watchouts
  • Add-ons can raise total cost
  • Pipe/framing choices matter
  • Assembly and measurement accuracy are important
Installation notes

Measure ceiling height, room depth, screen width, side protection, and minimum screen-to-wall clearance before ordering.

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Carl's Place Pro / Curved enclosure

From $3,409.95+ / $4,894.95+ listed

Premium homeCommercial finish

Higher-end enclosure lines that add more premium finishes, broader sizes, and more immersive room options.

Pros
  • More finished look
  • Commercial-friendly feel
  • Curved options can increase immersion
Watchouts
  • Higher total cost
  • Needs more careful space planning
  • Premium options can add up quickly
Installation notes

Best planned with full room dimensions, projector throw, flooring, seating, and protection zones considered together.

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The Net Return Pro / Sim Series

$795+ listed for Pro; packages vary

Portable practiceNet-based setups

A net-based setup category that works well for practice-first rooms, portable use, and buyers not ready for a full impact-screen enclosure.

Pros
  • Portable relative to fixed bays
  • Lower entry cost than full rooms
  • Useful for practice-focused golfers
Watchouts
  • Less immersive than impact screen bays
  • Projector/screen experience may require add-ons
  • May not feel premium enough for paid simulator time
Installation notes

Confirm ceiling height, side barriers, ball return area, and whether the setup needs a separate screen or simulator kit.

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Comparison table

OptionBest forPrice rangeInstall note
Carl's Place DIY enclosure kitCarl's Place enclosure listingsDIY home, Flexible sizesAs low as $999.95 listedMeasure ceiling height, room depth, screen width, side protection, and minimum screen-to-wall clearance before ordering.
Carl's Place Pro / Curved enclosureCarl's Place enclosure listingsPremium home, Commercial finishFrom $3,409.95+ / $4,894.95+ listedBest planned with full room dimensions, projector throw, flooring, seating, and protection zones considered together.
The Net Return Pro / Sim SeriesThe Net Return official sitePortable practice, Net-based setups$795+ listed for Pro; packages varyConfirm ceiling height, side barriers, ball return area, and whether the setup needs a separate screen or simulator kit.

Install planning

What to confirm before buying

Planning note

Impact screens wear over time. Commercial facilities should model screen replacement as an operating cost.

Planning note

Always confirm safe buffer distance behind the screen and protection for side walls, ceiling, windows, and lighting.

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