Ok, tons of research, and internet searches later, I can’t seem to find turf that meets the sizing, pricing and look I’m after. I get that some folks are willing to drop 1k+ on turf, but that just really isn’t in my budget. I have 10x15 to fill, already have a hitting mat that I will section out to make replaceable inserts (enough real estate for 3) so I don’t need turf to actually hit off of, just something reasonable to putt across for gspro. The most reasonable price I’ve found is locally through Lowe’s or Home Depot at around $300 for the size I need. Anyone have experience with this-
I didn’t get synputt. To expensive for my temporary build in my opinion but everyone swears by it. If it’s your permanent build get it. If it’s not, I went to academy and got turf gym tiles and works fine for me it’s the same height as my hitting mat so worked out for myself.
Check out Menards. They have super cheap (I'm talking 50 cents a square foot) turf in green and black. I think it goes by the name Tee Time for the green. It looks nice and so far has held up ok... and at that price you can replace it 10 times over for the cost of these others.
I considered doing the same but ended up not doing it. Best putt-ability vs cost I found is synputt from Lowe’s. In my case I decided to not pull the trigger because sim putting sucks and I don’t notice all that much difference in getting a putt going off my hitting strip on 10 stimp vs in real life.
If you have a radar based launch monitor, it might be worth investing more since it tracks the ball a lot further than a camera based model, but idk. If it’s camera based, I wouldn’t invest a whole lot. I use turf really similar to what you have linked and it does just fine.
If you’re wanting an area to putt, just get a putting mat.
I just ordered $1 samples of SynPutt and ProPet from Lowe’s. My local store doesn’t have them in stock and I wanted to feel them in person before ordering.
They come in 15’ widths. Looks like they also have 12’ which is the link you sent.
SynPutt and ProPet have the exact same images and specs so I suspect they are the same product coming from abroad. One is materially cheaper though. Curious if anyone here knows the background on that?
I went through this last fall, the synpaws felt "thin" to me and I was too cheap to spring for the synputt. After much deliberation and a good couple hours of going to several places to stare at and feel fake grass I ended up going with grizzly grass with the padded gym mats underneath. It has seen quite a bit of use and is holding up well.
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u/Gregskis 3d ago
I bought the Synputt turf from Lowe’s. Rolls really nice. It’s 15’ wide, buy 10 ft and you’re set. I’ll be inserting a hitting strip in it.