DIY Golf Simulator Enclosure Kit with Impact Screen

Our ball bungees are used to secure screens and enclosures to the frame. They’re designed with flexibility in mind so you can add or remove ball bungees as needed, to achieve your desired amount of tension.

Bungee attachment diagram for golf impact screens

• Insert the loop end of the bungee into a grommet from behind the screen.
• Thread it through the grommet until the toggle ball touches the
• backside of the grommet.
• Pull the cord over and around the frame/pipe.
• Hook the cord over the toggle ball to create a loop.

Note: A screen with too much slack leads to poor projected images and can cause accelerated wear. A screen that is too tight will allow balls to bounce back at a higher rate of speed than desired.

Aspect ratio simply refers to the shape of the image being projected. When the ratio of the projector, image, and screen match the image fills the entire screen and you will not see black masking bars.

An aspect ratio of 4:3 has the shape of a CRT TV, and a 16:9 has the shape of a flat screen TV. The 4:3 is very common for golf simulators because it allows you to go taller, giving you more room to swing, without needing a wider room. If space allows the 16:9 is great for 4K and HD images, but be aware if you are tall or have limited room depth that this option may be too short for you to swing a golf club. The 16:10 is an aspect ratio mostly used for computer displays and tablet computers. These days it’s somewhat uncommon for projection, but with some effort it should be possible to find a projector capable of this ratio.

For some customers, the projected image is secondary while the safety of the surrounding area is the priority. Selecting a size where the aspect ratio is non-standard, so that it fits your space, is also an option. Just be aware the image will not fill the entire screen if you are using it for projection and the black masking bars will be visible.

The 1:1 is a square and is not a standard aspect ratio for projectors, but may work if space is limited, although it increases the chances of seeing black bars and you will likely have to adjust the settings on your computer. Adjusting the settings on your computer may be difficult for most customers unless you are very technically savvy.

For the safety of both the golfer and the screen, we recommend standing a minimum of 10-12 feet away from the screen.

Some bounceback is to be expected in the indoor golf industry. You want the ball to return to you gently after hitting the screen. But, depending on how you hang/install the screen, the distance you stand from the screen, the strength you hit the ball, and the club you use, you may find the golf ball bouncing back from the impact screen faster than you would like. This article ‘Troubleshooting Impact Screen Bounce-Back’ walks you through everything you need to know.

We do NOT recommend ironing your golf screen, simply because it is very easy to damage the screen. And we want your golf screen to last you a long, long time. With wrinkles and fold marks, the best thing is prevention. Unpack your new screen immediately, and if you need to store it, fold it very loosely. But if you’re reading a section on ironing your golf screen, it’s probably too late for prevention. Know that mounting your golf screen to a frame with tension, like with our ball bungees, and letting it relax for a couple of days will smooth out most wrinkles.

That being said…

We have heard of customers being successful in removing wrinkles and fold marks from their screens using a clothes iron. If you want to try this, do so only on the backside of the material and on a VERY LOW setting. If it doesn’t go well, you might want to check our Clearance section for a new screen.

Golf hitting mats give you a nice cushy surface to stand and swing your golf club. They help protect your joints from any impact during your swing. They also let you have a more realistic golf practice when you can tee up the golf ball at the perfect height and swing freely.

When choosing a size for your golf mat consider the golfer’s needs. A size of 4’x5′ will let most golfers swing a driver with their heels comfortably on the edge of the mat. A larger size, 5’x7′ or 4’x9′, would be able to accommodate golfers with a wide stance or if you have friends over swinging either rightie or leftie.