SKLZDriving Range

Pleased with the quality of netting. Size of plexiglass rods nice and thick ,similar to size of a chapstick tube. Metal base sturdy yet easy to move. Assembly easy. Netting strong and seems to withstand the hardest of drives. Would purchase again in a heartbeat. Nice price to quality ratio.

Let's start with the fact the package was missing items. The paperwork says to call them if missing anything. Well, I tried multiple times to call the number provided and nobody ever answered the phone?? Then the product is horrible to try and put together. Once I found a video online I was able to get it set up. Within a few days the tent like pieces broke through the nylon rendering the product completely useless. So I wasted over $100 on a product that I never really got to use and never even had all the complete items. I would highly warn anyone against this product since there is no service whatsoever to backstop the problems.

Was looking forward to this driving range kit as it may be awhile before I get comfortable going out to play golf on the course or hit balls at the range. Maybe 90% of the installation process is reasonably easy. There are two points that could be better. First, in one of the earlier steps, you are supposed to hook rings at the base of the net over an L-shaped contraption that connects the base to the top part of the net. The picture wasn't that clear as to which of the two rings you should put in, but apparently one of the rings is for the stakes to stabilize the net. Second, it was a little hard to connect the last side of the top portion into the L-connector. It requires a bit of tugging and figuring out how to bend the rest of the net at the right angle to get the end in. Even with those two speed bumps, the whole process maybe took me 30-45 minutes to complete. The mat in the package is nice because it has a fairway and rough portions. However, I bought a 3' x 5' mat so I stand on a mat and don't destroy the grass in my backyard with my footwork. The net does not appear to be very high and very wide. This is why I positioned my two mats closer to the net so it hopefully prevents the ball from flying over. I'm right handed, so I positioned the mats a little left of center, as I don't think my hooks would go far enough left to miss the net on that side (knock on wood). I also have the net positioned to the left of a big tree, so in case the ball flares right the tree is there to block it. Basically, all these precautions are meant so that I feel more comfortable that when I swing the ball doesn't end up in my neighbors property. The practice balls that comes with the set are plastic . They are harder than the foam practice balls, but are still quite light. I don't know if a missed driver swing will be enough to cause damage to property, but I'm hoping I don't find out the hard way. Having said all that, it was a lot of fun to start hitting balls again with a full swing and with regular clubs. Update From Day 2: The net isn’t high enough. I have lost two balls in two days. Flush shots off a PW and 7-iron did the trick. I couldn’t follow where the ball went when it launched off the net.

I have tried a variety of these over the years, most lasting short time periods before being scrapped or replaced. Most times, the net gives out ... or the unit is so rickety, I lose interest in using it. With this unit, it feels like the most 'professional' setup I've used. In the past most 'home practice' nets have not been sturdy ... this one feels like what you'd see at a professional facility. What you get in sturdiness, you pay for in convenience. This takes a bit more time to set up. I have it under 5-7 minutes from setup to breakdown. While it is too tall for my garage, it is easy enough to put this up in my driveway and take it down when finished. The 10 minutes of breakdown is what I'd spend driving to/from the range. You don't need to stake this down as it is freestanding, which in the winter is key as driving pegs/stakes into frozen ground is impossible. The size of the net is good. You need to find your range here as to how close you want to be. I have a lot of loft on my shots, so closer makes me feel more comfortable. The photo of the guy using it is much further than I can be. I'd really have liked to see them include a small mat with a tee because in the winter, you aren't going to taking shots off frozen grass or concrete. I will have to buy one of those to use this. The metal is solid on this and its well made, which is the major strength. Flimsy products just don't last and this will stay put nicely. The net is also a lot better than other units. A lot of the units which feature a 'target' are taught. Over time, the nets degrade. In a matter of weeks, or months, these units become useless as the nets begin to unravel and get holes in them. This one features a 'catch net' system of a loose net which absorbs the impact and a taught net in the rear, which can also stop a ball. Some mention the lack of a target ... why would you need a target? Maybe for fun ... but this seems like it would actually hinder you from practicing for real shots. Overall, this is the best net you're going to find for the price. I've used several. I'd prefer a dome or a cage setup but those cost 2 - 4 times what this does. While the setup is a bit complicated and takes a little more technical skill, the sturdiness makes up for it. This will last a long time and the net will hold up to the hardest hits. If you are going to buy one net in the price range, make this the one.

good system but the net has failed and has holes in the front net. no replacement net available or support.

Difficult to set up

We are kinda stuck indoors during the winter with the recent 5’ of snow over the winter break! I have a high school varsity golfer who can’t get enough golf so this SKLZ golf net has really come in handy. As you can see in the video it sets up nicely in a pretty tight space and isn’t too tall to hit the garage doors when they open. We previously had a golf net that had a “target” on it that was nothing but a sheet of nylon. Within the first day, he had already sent a ball straight through the nylon rendering it useless. The SKLZ net doesn’t use a target and instead leverages a net in front of another net setup to absorb the force of the ball. Additionally, I really like the solid metal bar at the back that acts as a foundation for the net (something the other one didn’t have either). This translates into a solid unit that doesnt move at all when it’s hit at all force. Bonus: Carry bag and anchors also included with the net. If you found this review helpful, please take the time to hit the helpful button below. Thank you!

The front net to catch the golf ball is brilliant. It tends to roll up on impact, and then unroll, dropping the ball at the base of the net. The problem is that after 6 months of usage (on average twice a week) the front net has developed a hole. There is a one year warranty on the product. I have contacted the warranty department. I will change my rating if they send me a new net, otherwise I would not recommend buying the product.