Carl's Place DIY, PRO & Curved Golf Enclosures: What's the Difference?

PlayBetter offers three Carl’s Place golf simulator enclosure types—DIY, PRO, and Curved—each tailored to different needs and preferences. Finding the right option for you is as simple as a quick understanding of how they compare. Read on for everything you need to know.

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DIY Golf Simulator Enclosure Kit

Frame Size Range: Minimum: 96”H x 96”W x 24”D; Maximum: 124.75”H x 163.33”W x 59.125”D.

Price: Starting at $1,540.

The DIY Golf Simulator Enclosure Kit is customizable down to the inch, making it the perfect easy-to-set-up option for almost any simulator space.

Use Cases

• Ideal for cost-conscious shoppers.
• Suitable for spaces with limited dimensions.
• Easy setup makes it accessible even if you’re not overly handy.

What’s Included?

• Premium Impact Screen: The best impact screen on the market. Thick, multilayer fabric with the tightest weave possible. Reduces sound, minimizes bounceback, and blocks ambient light.
• Black Nylon Enclosure: Durable fabric that shades the screen, enhances image brightness, and captures stray shots.
• One-Inch Steel Fittings: All of the corner and connector fittings required for assembly (pipes sold separately).
• Fasteners: Includes ball bungees and zip ties to secure the screen and enclosure to the frame.
• Assembly Instructions: Don’t worry, this is not as tough of a project as you may fear. The instructions even tell you the pipe lengths required if you’re going to buy and cut them yourself.

Nice-to-Have Add-Ons

• Pipe Framing Kit: Pre-cut pipes for hassle-free frame assembly. Note: Pipes are not included in the DIY kit. You’ll either need to purchase the pipe kit add-on or buy the pipes locally and cut them to size.
• Foam Insert Kit: Memory foam inserts to protect the frame from errant shots. This can serve as a safety precaution to guard against dangerous ricochets.
• Safety Baffles: Vinyl strips that hang from the ceiling of the enclosure and catch high-angle shots, preventing rebounds.
• Net Wall Extensions: Additional barriers to further contain any mishits.
• Back Cover: Eliminates light leakage, enhancing projector image quality. Recommended if there is any source of light behind the back wall of the enclosure.

If you’re looking for a straightforward yet customizable and still affordable setup that’s also easy to assemble, the DIY Enclosure Kit is an excellent choice. For more advanced features and a professional aesthetic, consider exploring the PRO or Curved enclosure options.

PRO Golf Simulator Enclosure Kit

Frame Size Range: Minimum: 102”H x 102”W x 24”D; Maximum: 123”H x 240”W x 240”D.

Price: Starting at $2,885.

The PRO Golf Simulator Enclosure Kit is right for you if you demand a premium, professional-grade indoor setup. Its robust construction and refined design make it ideal for commercial or luxury home installations.

Use Cases

• Ideal for commercial golf studios, teaching facilities, and luxury home installations.
• Suitable for golfers seeking a high-end, immersive experience.
• Perfect for spaces that can accommodate larger setups.

What’s Included?

• Premium Impact Screen: Triple-layer, heavy-duty, tightly woven polyester for superior image quality and durability.
• Black Knit Fabric Panels: Provides a sleek, professional appearance while enhancing image contrast and collecting stray shots.
• Two-Inch Steel Fittings: Sturdy connectors for assembling the robust frame (pipes sold separately).
• Fasteners: Includes ball bungees and zip ties for secure installation.
• Assembly Instructions: Everything you need to know for assembly, including pipe lengths.

Nice-to-Have Add-Ons

• Pipe Framing Kit: Pre-cut pipes tailored for the enclosure’s dimensions, simplifying assembly. Note: Pipes are not included in the PRO kit. You’ll either need to purchase the pipe kit add-on or buy the pipes locally and cut them to size.
• Foam Insert Kit: Custom-cut memory foam to safeguard the frame against impacts and prevent dangerous ball deflections.
• Safety Baffles: Ceiling-mounted vinyl strips to intercept high-angle shots.
• Back Cover: Ensures no light leakage, optimizing the visual experience. Recommended if there is any source of light behind the back wall of the enclosure.
• Crossbar: Additional support that is necessary for PRO Enclosures deeper than 10 feet. Customized options available for mounting electronics like projectors or cameras.

If you’re looking for a more elevated simulator setup, something more in line with what you’d find at a commercial space, the PRO Enclosure Kit is an outstanding option. For those desiring an even more immersive experience with a panoramic view, the Curved Golf Enclosure Kit is worth considering.

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Curved Golf Simulator Enclosure Kit

Frame Size Range: The Curved Enclosure is available in six standard sizes or in customizable sizes down to the inch.

Standard size options:

• 10’H x 17’W
• 9.5’H x 16’W
• 9’H x 15’W
• 10’H x 15’W
• 9.5’H x 14.5’W
• 9’H x 14’W

Customizable Option Minimum and Maximum Dimensions:

• Height: 102” minimum to 120” maximum
• Width: 144” minimum to 240” maximum
• Depth: 82” minimum to 240” maximum

Price: Starting at $4,894.95.

The Curved Golf Simulator Enclosure Kit offers a unique, immersive experience by wrapping the visual field around the golfer. This design enhances depth perception and realism, making it a standout choice for serious golfers.

Use Cases

• Ideal for golfers seeking the most immersive indoor experience.
• A great option for high-end residential setups and commercial installations.
• Perfect for spaces that can accommodate a wider field of view.

What’s Included?

• Premium Curved Impact Screen: Three-layer, heavy-duty, tightly woven polyester designed for full-impact play.
• Blackstop Fabric Enclosure: Durable, light-absorbing material that minimizes distractions and enhances image quality.
• Two-Inch Steel Fittings: Robust connectors for assembling the curved frame (pipes sold separately).
• Foam Inserts: Protective padding to shield the frame from errant shots.
• Fasteners: Ball bungees and zip ties for precise screen tensioning.

Nice-to-Have Add-Ons

• Pipe Framing Kit: Pre-cut, powder-coated pipes for a seamless assembly process. Note: Pipes are not included in the Curved kit. You’ll either need to purchase the pipe kit add-on or buy the pipes locally and cut them to size.
• Safety Baffles: Additional protection against high-angle shots.
• Back Cover: Eliminates rear light intrusion, ensuring optimal image projection. Recommended if there is any source of light behind the back wall of the enclosure.
• Electronic Mounts: Professional solutions for securely mounting overhead launch monitors and projectors.

A Note About Projectors and the Curved Screen Enclosure

You do not need a special projector for a Curved Screen. However, you may need additional software that supports image warping. When determining the mounting location for your projector, measure to the leading edge of the curved screen that is closest to the golfer rather than the deepest part of the screen that is furthest away from the golfer.

If you’re looking for a cutting-edge, immersive setup that most closely replicates on-course play, the Curved Enclosure Kit is the way to go.

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About PlayBetter Golf Reviewer Marc Sheforgen

Marc "Shef" Sheforgen is a golf writer whose passion for the game far exceeds his ability to play it well. Marc covers all things golf, from product reviews and equipment recommendations to event coverage and tournament analysis. When he’s not playing, watching, or writing about golf, he enjoys traveling (often golf-related), youth sports coaching, volunteering, and record collecting.