The FORB Pro Pop-Up net in the 10x7ft size, a simple flat-panel hitting net for back garden practice, aimed at anyone who wants to bash balls at home without a full cage.
Best Golf Nets & Hitting Mats 2026
Swing properly at home without losing a window.
The FORB practice net and Tri-Turf hitting mat are the value sweet spot — a net you can hit driver into and a mat that won't wreck your wrists, which is all most golfers need to practise at home. This is the hardware that turns a garden or garage into a practice bay, from a simple chipping net for the short game up to an impact screen for a full simulator build, with foam balls for tight indoor spaces.
The two decisions that matter are space and mat quality. Measure your ceiling height and swing clearance before you buy anything — a full driver swing needs serious headroom, and many garages and gardens only suit shorter clubs or chipping. On the mat, thickness is everything: a thin mat over a hard floor doesn't absorb a heavy strike and jars your wrists and elbows over a session, so a proper turf mat is the upgrade worth paying for if you'll hit a lot of balls. Match the net's rating to the club speed you'll throw at it, too — chipping nets are for short shots only.
This range covers everyone from the golfer wanting a quick chipping setup in the garden to the simulator builder kitting out a garage bay. Honest note: cheap mats can be genuinely brutal on your joints, so don't skimp there even if you trim costs elsewhere — and always confirm your clearance before you swing anything full indoors.
The FORB Tri-Turf is a small, foldable three-section practice mat (roughly 60cm x 40cm) with separate fairway, rough and fringe turf strips, aimed at golfers who want to rehearse different lies in the garage, garden or at the range without lugging a full mat about.
A collapsible, spring-framed net that pops open into a freestanding target, usually with a couple of pocket holes to aim at. It's the cheap, grab-and-go way to practice chips and pitches in the garden without peppering the fence.
A tensioned polyester impact screen that doubles as your projection surface and your ball-stopper, aimed at anyone building a home or garage golf sim instead of paying club rates to hit into a TrackMan bay.
A nine-pack of soft foam practice balls with Callaway's hex dimple pattern, designed for full swings in gardens and tight spaces.
A cornhole-style garden game where you chip foam balls at a fold-out target board with three scoring holes, using your own wedge from an included mat.
Frequently asked
- What do I need to practise golf at home?
- At minimum a net you can hit into safely and a proper turf hitting mat. The FORB net and Tri-Turf mat are the value sweet spot; add a chipping net for short game and foam balls for tighter indoor spaces.
- Are cheap hitting mats bad for your wrists?
- Thin mats over a hard floor are — they don't absorb the impact of a slightly heavy strike and can jar your wrists and elbows over many balls. A thicker, quality turf mat protects your joints and is worth the extra if you'll practise often.
- Can I hit a driver into a home golf net?
- Into a proper full-size practice net rated for driver speed, yes — check the net's specification and leave enough distance and ceiling clearance. Smaller chipping nets are for short shots only, not full swings.
- How much ceiling height do I need to swing indoors?
- A full driver swing typically needs around 9 to 10 feet of clearance, and taller players need more. If your garage or room is lower, you can still practise short irons, wedges and chipping comfortably — just measure your own swing arc with a club before committing to a setup.
- Are foam balls worth using indoors?
- Yes, for tight or shared spaces — they're far safer for windows, walls and people, and still give you reps on contact and tempo. They don't fly or feel exactly like a real ball, so use them for grooving the swing rather than judging carry distance.
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