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Backyard Net Mat Setup
Posted on 6/3/25 at 9:15 am
Posted on 6/3/25 at 9:15 am
My 10 year old started lessons over the weekend. Actually unbelievable how much they can learn when they are brand new. In addition I've been starting to hit a lot as well. In any case, I ordered a Net Return net for the back yard. He plays baseball as well, so we'll finally have a nice net that doesn't rot in a year. Trying to figure out a good practice mat setup without breaking the bank since the Net Return isn't cheap. For those who hit into a net and don't have enough space on a concrete patio, what's the best way to set up a hitting surface. Seems like the mat on the grass is going to be super lumpy/soft/etc. I can build a little wooden platform, but just checking what other good option are out there.
Part of me wants to build an area with crushed gravel or something with a cheap turf rug over it so it stays clean and drained. Put a hitting mat on top of that. Would be good for hitting baseballs off a tee as well. But not wanting to go off the deep end too quickly....I have a tendency to do that
Part of me wants to build an area with crushed gravel or something with a cheap turf rug over it so it stays clean and drained. Put a hitting mat on top of that. Would be good for hitting baseballs off a tee as well. But not wanting to go off the deep end too quickly....I have a tendency to do that
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Posted on 6/3/25 at 9:19 am to Jon A thon
Cheapest decent mat that is good to keep outdoors is the rawhide mats. Pretty sure it’s the same stuff used at topgolf.
There are options that are cheaper, usually at the expensive of padding (will eventually tear up your wrist and elbows) and durability. Cheap mats will fall apart.
If you want to get into more expensive options, there are many better products but you’ll get into the >$750 territory.
There are options that are cheaper, usually at the expensive of padding (will eventually tear up your wrist and elbows) and durability. Cheap mats will fall apart.
If you want to get into more expensive options, there are many better products but you’ll get into the >$750 territory.
Posted on 6/5/25 at 10:00 am to Jon A thon
Whatever you do - invest in some sort of swing launch monitor device - doesn’t need to be a trackman - technology has improved so much - the MEVO is excellent at $300 - that will get him off to the best start possible with a good coach…
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Posted on 6/5/25 at 10:08 am to 45RCRoy45
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Whatever you do - invest in some sort of swing launch monitor device - doesn’t need to be a trackman - technology has improved so much - the MEVO is excellent at $300 - that will get him off to the best start possible with a good coach…
I second this. I started with a Garmin R10. When used with rct balls it’s pretty accurate on distance. Left to right is a little iffy sometimes but it’s in the ballpark most of the time. Plus it give you the option to do more with simulator golf. It’s not a bad unit to start. I never really trusted the club data on it. Swing speed is accurate but not much else from my experience. I use raw hide mats. Bought a used one a couple of years ago. Getting to where it needs to be changed out. Probably just going to hit a hitting strip from an expensive mat and cut a slot for it. Only be about $100. Going to test it out shortly.
This post was edited on 6/5/25 at 10:09 am
Posted on 6/5/25 at 10:24 am to LSUfreak1459
Plan to eventually get a launch monitor. Want that for me as much as him. At this point he's just trying to practice what his instructor teaches him to regularly make contact. Ended up getting a cheaper mat from Amazon. Plan to get a better strip when this starts showing wear. My concern is more that we have a st. augustine lawn in the backyard and it's pretty thick. So when you put the matt on top of the grass, it's not the most solid surface.
Posted on 6/5/25 at 10:56 am to Jon A thon
St Augustine stinks to hit off of as well because your feet sink down so much. It never feels like any course conditions.
It'd probably be better just to hit his driver off of a tee until you get a little platform built with a mat on top. Would be real easy to build a platform, just a few 2x4's and a piece of plywood and probably glue the mat down.
It'd probably be better just to hit his driver off of a tee until you get a little platform built with a mat on top. Would be real easy to build a platform, just a few 2x4's and a piece of plywood and probably glue the mat down.
Posted on 6/5/25 at 11:20 am to Jon A thon
My mat now is on concrete. Before I had it on st Augustine but in a flat spot. The grass dies quickly. Another option like you mentioned is a wooden platform. That’s my plan this summer. Get off the concrete. There’s a spot that’s shaded all day in my yard. Plan on building a deck. May make a 6’x12’ building with two big doors that open up to put an impact screen and projector. My mat would be outside and I’d hit into the shed. Shed would be just to protect the impact screen and projector. I’ll start with the deck and go from there.
Make sure your spot is in the shade. I learned quick how fast an iPad/iPhone or laptop overheats this time of year when in sunlight.
Make sure your spot is in the shade. I learned quick how fast an iPad/iPhone or laptop overheats this time of year when in sunlight.
This post was edited on 6/5/25 at 11:22 am
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