Awesome, great idea!

Love it, gonna try to do something similar.

Nice job! I too use my garage in the winter to hit practice flatballs into a baffle I cooked up but I would like to hit actual golf balls and you have given me some great ideas. Thanks!

@GolfTestDummy

3 жыл бұрын

I tried to make it as cheap as possible, but still durable and functional. It will work for you.

Thank you. Great video.

@GolfTestDummy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's still holding as strong as day 1.

dig it! i have an outdoor net i built out of PVC... when the weather changes in texas i will need to move into the garage. down side is our ceilings are 10' so no driver. but Irons all day. Was looking for something like this, definitely need to buy the canvas. Cheers!

@GolfTestDummy

3 жыл бұрын

Canvas is holding up great. I rarely use the hoists, because I use the space all the time.

Looking at doing this for golf and baseball. Thanks.

@GolfTestDummy

2 жыл бұрын

Just make double sure that you get the heavyweight 12 oz.

The huge net that I have 10x10x20 was only $150 on amazon, just used some $2 hooks and some rope I had kicking around. I have other ropes going up that I can just pull the net up with and skateboard or do mechanic work in the space. They had smaller ones that were even cheaper. I do love anything diy though, I had a bunch of blankets hung up when I was younger as a golf net and just multiple carpets on top of each other for a mat. Maybe use something like electrical wire instead of zip ties though, I’ve tried zip ties to hang targets and they only last a few hits.

Love it -- my first "practice net" was a king size fleece blanket in front of an old sleeping bag clamped to an MDF board hung from the ceiling with rope. Only $30 out of pocket and it worked great.

@GolfTestDummy

3 жыл бұрын

Thats perfect! Hell, you saw my first net.... this is a Ferrari compared to that.

Also, those zip ties might break after a while, try ball bungees. They absorb some of the stress. I built my own and used 1/2" electrical conduit instead of wood dowels. I made my own pulley system but really like the bike one. Next time around I will try that.

@GolfTestDummy

3 жыл бұрын

All great ideas. I considered those same pieces. PVC is too flexible. Steel pipe is too heavy. Lightweight conduit is perfect, but more expensive. This was as cheap as I could make it.

Impressive

Very good, great video.. Impressed with using dust sheets for net : painters dust canvas sheet we can get heavy dust sheet plastic coated. Using nickel style grommets. Might assist avoiding sewing too, double or triple flooding the edge fabric. Love the off the shelf - pully system. Plastic chain good idea to avoid noise plus decent shock absorber. I used thick bungie cord to fill any narrow gaps, plus have a cheap net behind to soak any energy left in the screen. Just bought a Garmin R10 , and had a an amazon offer HD projector too. Never seen me affording a home simulator but, now do : )

@GolfTestDummy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! You gotta tell me a bit more about the Garmin and projector. How close is that to a simulator and what was your cost on those 2 items?

@MarvinofMars

3 жыл бұрын

@@GolfTestDummy The R10 can run E6 or the low image quality Garmin golf, simulator is cool. Both want annual subscriptions! Best to check a few content U tube platformers who got early access on R10s, for $500 it is well worth the budget, now hunting for gaming PC to run E6 then I will be happy. OS systems run it OK but reports are no were near as sharp in graphics. Currently comparing the Apple and PC demo packages. My full budget is £1000 UK/ $1400 US for everything: 6ft*6ft ex range mat $100 in good shape $120 for 1 3/4inch key clamp and pipe 10ft box frame $100 for 10*10ft White baffle net $40 for 10*150ft of scaffold net. Scaffold net just double walled all sides. 50 yards of bungie cord, to hold netting and shock absorb balls. Projector $250 decent quality R10 $500

@GolfTestDummy

3 жыл бұрын

So for me, I would just need the R10 and a projector, along with an iPad or laptop to push it.

Awesome video! Thanks, man. Just putting together something in my basement space right now. Driving to the range all the time is killing me

@GolfTestDummy

3 жыл бұрын

I know the feeling. Their prices are going up and it seems like there are less and less ranges every year. Like they are closing their doors.

@Hahehhwgajshah72726..

2 жыл бұрын

@@GolfTestDummy Many driving ranges and courses have closed/sold here in Australia as they are sitting on a gold mine in land value.

I’m in my attic with a net at the moment. Been thinking about ways to beef up the space and to make my FlightScope launch monitor function a bit better. This setup looks like a winner.

@GolfTestDummy

3 жыл бұрын

Man I'm jealous of the Flightscope! Looking at the Garmin G80 or Swing Caddie SC300.

@brianmoss9399

3 жыл бұрын

@@GolfTestDummy Don’t be too jealous. I’m finding a lot of issues with it as an indoor launch monitor. His little brother, the Mevo, is actually better for indoor, at least in my experience. Both are great on the range in the open air, but the whole point is INDOOR, right? My hope is that taking some of the things you have in your garage and adding those elements to my attic space will help the FlightScope track the ball better. First project for the new year LOL! And speaking of, Happy New Year to ya!

@GolfTestDummy

3 жыл бұрын

I have been researching which ones are approved for indoor tracking. Man, the units get pricey.

Look at he way Roman blinds retract. That will help your pull-up height.

Thanks for the video- I created my own setup on the driveway hitting into my carport- Well I had purchased moving blankets from Harbor Freight after reading someone elses advice, and on my first swing I blasted the ball through 2 blankets, and out the back of my garage (through the wall and shingle) 🤣 Ordered your link! Thanks!!!

@GolfTestDummy

2 жыл бұрын

Ouch. That's not ideal. I never had a hole even begin to form in my cloth. Lasted a long time before I got my enclosure.

@gm3430

2 жыл бұрын

@@GolfTestDummy I purchased 2 just to be safe...Should be good! Appreciate your video. Every single golf net I researched had reviews where people put holes through them.

@scottelectronic

2 жыл бұрын

You’re trying to tell us that in one single shot you managed to blow a hole through 2 moving blankets? You did it…twice…in one shot…when most people could hit 10,000 balls at a blanket before ever creating a hole? I guess typing unnecessarily is fun?

@gm3430

2 жыл бұрын

@@scottelectronic Scott- What I said really happened. I had 2 hanging thinking it would be enough. It blew through both blankets and out the back side of my old garage which is shingled. The harbor freight moving blankets suck. The Canvas that the guy who posted this video recommends works for sure though. I have a vid and photo of it happening if I'm keeping you up at night with this one lol.

Chad - Great job and thanks for the detailed explanation. Have you hit any balls over the top of the canvas?

@GolfTestDummy

3 жыл бұрын

Oh no. Not even close yet. But, for more lofted clubs, I get a bit closer to the canvas.

Greetings from Sydney Australia mate.You could park a semi trailer in that garage.You'd pay a million bucks for a space that big in Sydney. Great idea if you have ceilings that reach the sky like yours.My ceilings are 9ft for comparisons.

@GolfTestDummy

2 жыл бұрын

Haha, well, on camera it's a bit deceiving as far as width and depth, but that's because the ceiling is so high. I'm grateful for the height, but honestly, they call it a 2 car garage, but you'd be hard pressed 2 fit 2 Prius' in there, let alone 2 normal sized cars.

Looks great. Any idea how a simulation projection looks on the canvas?

@GolfTestDummy

2 жыл бұрын

I've actually got videos in more recent months where I was still using this cloth with a projector, before upgrading to my impact screen enclosure. It looked great in my opinion.

to have the canvass role up, weave the pulley string through the canvass down to the bottom dowel. Cut a few holes in the canvass 1 to 2 feet spaced along the sides, take the pulley string and alternate front to back from top to bottom as you get down to floor. When you pull this will grab the canvass and bunch it up

@GolfTestDummy

3 жыл бұрын

I had the same thought, and they actually make canvas with grommets. Those cost twice as much though, so I went the cheaper route.

@billcrawford4547

Жыл бұрын

Excellent idea, Doug.

What’s the closest you would hang this setup to a wall? Considering the weight of the canvas and how far a driver pushes into it

Hey thanks for sharing the video. I'm considering a similar setup. How has the 12oz canvas held up since you posted?

@GolfTestDummy

3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic. Not a hole yet. It does develop a "depressed" area relatively quick, so I was concerned in the beginning, but I've beat balls in to it for months and it isn't compromised at all.

@RetroRepairs

Жыл бұрын

@@GolfTestDummy any update after a year? Has it held up?

@GolfTestDummy

Жыл бұрын

Well this video was actually longer than a year ago. I upgraded a while back, and just put out a video earlier today with a big promo code and free simulator offer from a sponsor.

You're like the Tim the toolman taylor of golf vlogs.

@GolfTestDummy

3 жыл бұрын

Only way less knowledgeable lol.

@theweekendhack

3 жыл бұрын

@Zain Dallas you two absolute jabrones in on flixzone or something?

FANTASTIC IDEA!!! I'm curious if there is an option to get the canvas is a white color as I would like to get an Optishot, and a projector to connect to a laptop which would have the optishot software on it and make it into a full on golf simulator.

@maeu59

Жыл бұрын

Hope it’s not to late but don’t get an Optishot, nothing more than a toy.

@jeffrielly

Жыл бұрын

@@maeu59 I'm already aware of the driver/tape fix

@maeu59

Жыл бұрын

@@jeffrielly how’s it working out?

Great video. Just wondering how a projector would look on that canvas if you wanted to use it with a simulator.

@GolfTestDummy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I eventually used it for that and had no issues. It worked great.

@balls1299

2 жыл бұрын

@@GolfTestDummy Thank you very much!

Could you do the same level of review for mats.

Do you think it would be able to handle both a softball and golf ball?

@GolfTestDummy

2 жыл бұрын

Hmmmm. Thats tough for me to say. But, my instinct I that it would. At least for a while. A softball is larger and slower than a golf ball. More surface area means that whatever stress it's putting on the canvas would be spread out over a larger footprint, and make it harder for the softball to tear through.

can you comment on durability of the tarp? I was thinking to try jist a bed sheet, so I can hit into a projection'able screen.

@GolfTestDummy

Жыл бұрын

This lasted a long time with no wear. I have since switched to actual enclosures. The latest is from 24/7 Golf.

Did your canvas hold up over time? I'm playing with making one for myself. The thing is that I've got the money but I've got this sickness where I want to be a DIYer and be as frugal as possible without losing anything. At Harbor Freight, they have dirt cheap canvas drop cloths that are slightly lighter weight.... 10 mil or # or whatever it is, for $10 I think. I may try those out of curiosity. Any thoughts?

@GolfTestDummy

2 жыл бұрын

My canvas held up fantastic for a long time. The only reason I ditched it was because I started my partnership with a golf shop and they supplied me with an enclosure.

@biggregg5

2 жыл бұрын

@@GolfTestDummy Thanks. I'm also toying with waterproofing it with a silicone/mineral spirits mixture that I imagine will make it more durable. We'll see. Thanks for the quick reply.

Hi. Can I ask what the projector was like on th sheet??

@GolfTestDummy

2 жыл бұрын

It shows up no problem. Best to have dimmed lights in the room.

After a year of impact how is your tarp standing up?

@GolfTestDummy

2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic. No signs of wear. Of course, as with any screen, after you've hit a general area many times it tends to stretch a bit. But other than that, it's been amazingly resilient.

Hi, hows the tarp holding up mate?

@GolfTestDummy

Жыл бұрын

It was great for a very long time. I have an enclosure now.

Metal electrical conduit instead of wooden dowels might save a few bucks

@GolfTestDummy

3 жыл бұрын

Priced those out. The dowels were the cheapest. Metal conduit was my first choice.

Curious how the canvas has held up to hundreds of golf shots after 2 years? Any quick holes?

@GolfTestDummy

Жыл бұрын

Well, I didn't use it 2 years. I've had a sponsorship for a while now that provided an enclosure. But, I did hit tons of shots into it, and never a tear of any kind. I never anchored the bottom, so the cloth could absorb the impact. If you stretch it tight, I have no idea if it would tear or not.

Hows that been holding ?

@GolfTestDummy

2 жыл бұрын

Still going strong without a scratch!

I may have to give this a go. Nets just rip too easily.

@GolfTestDummy

3 жыл бұрын

Mine is still holding up really well.

save all the messing about..check out Quick net

Wiper motor, 12v power supply and a length of pipe or rod with a bit of creative thinking should work.

@GolfTestDummy

3 жыл бұрын

That's a great thought. I'd have to pirate the motor to keep costs down, and get 2 of them. But maybe an addition in the future.

@BruceBusby

3 жыл бұрын

@@GolfTestDummy sometimes used ones pop up, junkyards, etc. I used one to power a cheap manual bead roller. Also old Grange door openers could work. Often they get upgraded if someone lost the remote etc. Garage door installation companies give them away to save a dump trip. All of this is assuming you're motivated and have the skillset to do a little fab work for the fun and utility. I have a net in my hangar that is powered by a Milwaukee hole hawg drill that I had collecting dust. A couple brackets, bearings (bushings would have worked), a section of pipe, chain and sprockets and... hitting net that rolls up 15' when the airplane is taking up room in my golf simulator!

3 swings and the ball ripped right through that canvas.

@GolfTestDummy

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, I hit thousands of shots in to mine. Did you buy the 12 oz weight? Did you leave some "give" in it, sort of like a curtain?