Review on SKLZ Home Range Golf Net With Dual Net For Easy Ball Return And Portable Carry Bag Ideal For Backyard Practice by Paul Tucker

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.