Carl's Place Impact Screens Carl's Place Golf Impact Screens The most trusted name in golf simulator screens. Carl's Place impact screens are heavy-duty polyester mesh designed to stop golf balls at speeds up to 250 mph while delivering a smooth, bright projection surface for your simulator image. Choose from 4 screen materials -- Standard, Preferred, Premium, and High-Contrast Gray -- in 3 finishing styles and 29 sizes to fit any enclosure, room, or budget. Every screen is finished with reinforced black vinyl edges and available with grommets, flaps, or loop fastener mounting for a clean, professional installation. Ships free via FedEx • Authorized Carl's Place Dealer 250 MPH Rated 4 Screen Types 29 Sizes Available 3 Finishing Styles Why Carl's Place Why Golfers Trust Carl's Place Impact Screens Industry Standard Carl's Place is the #1 brand in golf simulator enclosures and screens. Used in thousands of home and commercial sim rooms worldwide, from basement builds to professional teaching studios. 250 MPH Ball Speed Rating Every Carl's Place screen is tested to withstand repeated strikes at up to 250 mph -- well above the highest pro ball speeds of ~185 mph. Built to last through thousands of sessions. Projection-Optimized Surface Tightly woven polyester mesh provides a smooth, bright projection surface. Higher-tier screens use progressively tighter weaves for sharper image definition and deeper color reproduction. Any Size, Any Ratio 29 sizes spanning 4:3, 16:9, 16:10, and 1:1 aspect ratios plus custom dimensions. Match your screen to your projector's native resolution and your room dimensions precisely. Three Finishing Styles Classic with grommets, Classic with Flaps, or Classic with Loop Fastener. Choose the mounting style that fits your enclosure type and installation preference. Universal Compatibility Works with any golf simulator setup -- Carl's Place enclosures, DIY frames, ceiling-mounted systems, or standalone installations. Pair with any projector and launch monitor. Choose Your Screen Material Carl's Place Impact Screen Comparison The main difference between screen types is the tightness of the weave. Tighter weave = smoother image + longer durability. All four materials stop balls at 250 mph. Feature Standard Preferred Premium (White) High-Contrast Gray Image Smoothness Good Great Excellent Excellent Weave Tightness Standard Tighter Tightest Tightest Durability Good Great Excellent Excellent Noise Dampening No No Yes Yes Bounce-Back Reduction Standard Standard Reduced Reduced Ambient Light Performance Standard Standard Standard Enhanced contrast Screen Color White White White Gray Best For Budget builds Best value Premium sim rooms Rooms with light Screen Type Guide Which Screen Material Is Right for You? Standard An affordable entry point that still delivers solid image quality and 250 mph durability. The Standard screen is a polyester mesh with a good weave density -- not the smoothest image, but more than adequate for casual home use. Ideal if you are building your first simulator on a budget and want a real impact screen without paying for features you may not need. Preferred The best bang for the buck and the most popular choice for home and commercial simulators alike. A noticeably tighter weave than Standard produces a smoother, sharper projected image with better definition. If you want a visible upgrade in image quality without jumping to Premium pricing, the Preferred screen delivers. Premium (White) The smoothest, most durable screen Carl's Place makes in white. The tightest weave produces the sharpest image with the least visible texture. Premium screens also offer noise dampening and reduced bounce-back -- the ball drops closer to the screen instead of bouncing back toward you. Built for dedicated sim rooms where image quality is a priority. High-Contrast Gray Same construction as Premium but in gray material that absorbs ambient light for deeper blacks and higher contrast. If your sim room has windows, overhead lighting, or sits in a garage that you cannot fully darken, the gray screen will produce a noticeably better image than any white screen. Pairs especially well with higher-lumen projectors (3,500+ lumens). 0 Ball Speed Tested Every Carl's Place impact screen is tested to withstand repeated strikes well above the highest recorded pro ball speeds. Your driver, your irons, your wedges -- the screen handles them all. Finishing Styles Choose Your Mounting Style All Carl's Place impact screens come with 2.5-inch black vinyl edge finishing for a clean, professional look. Choose the mounting option that fits your enclosure and installation: Classic (Grommets) Smooth, rounded grommets (3/4" outer, 3/8" inner) sewn around the screen. Mount with bungees, hooks, or ties. Most versatile -- works with any frame or DIY setup. Classic with Flaps Everything in Classic plus 7-inch fabric flaps with 1-inch loop fastener strips around the perimeter. Flaps fold over your enclosure frame for a sleek, finished look that hides mounting hardware. Classic with Loop Fastener Everything in Classic plus 1-inch loop fastener strips sewn around the screen (no flaps). Attaches directly to hook fastener on your enclosure frame for quick on/off screen changes. Not sure which style? Classic (Grommets) is the most popular and works with any setup. Flaps are included by default with Carl's Place Pro Enclosures. Size Guide How to Choose the Right Screen Size Your screen size depends on two factors: your room dimensions and your projector's native aspect ratio. Match your screen aspect ratio to your projector for the best image fill. 4:3 Screens Traditional aspect ratio. 7.7x10 through 10x13 feet. Works with most standard projectors. 16:9 Screens Widescreen format. 7.7x13 through 10x18 feet. Matches widescreen projectors and provides a wider field of view. 16:10 Screens Slightly taller than 16:9. 7.7x11.5 through 10x15.5 feet. Common with BenQ and Optoma short-throw projectors. 1:1 Screens Square format. 7.7x7.7 through 10x10 feet. Versatile -- fill any aspect ratio within the square area. Tip: Measure your available wall space (width and height), then pick the largest screen that fits with at least 6 inches of clearance on each side. Need help choosing? Call us at 1-888-871-6110. Setup Tips Get the Best Results from Your Impact Screen Six tips for a wrinkle-free, well-tensioned screen with optimal image quality. Hang It First After unboxing, hang the screen immediately and let gravity pull out shipping creases overnight. Most fold lines disappear within 24 hours without any intervention. Tension Evenly Use bungees or hook fastener to pull the screen taut and even across all edges. Uneven tension creates wrinkles that show up in projected images. Start from the center of each edge and work outward. Control Ambient Light White screens perform best in dark or dimly lit rooms. If your room has windows or overhead lights, consider the High-Contrast Gray screen -- it absorbs ambient light for deeper blacks and better contrast. Center Your Projector Align your projector with the center of the screen for the best image geometry. Use keystone correction sparingly -- optical alignment always produces a sharper image than digital correction. Allow Clearance Leave at least 6 inches of clearance between your screen edges and walls or ceiling. This gives you room to tension the screen properly and prevents the projected image from spilling off the edges. Expect Burn Marks Burn marks from high-spin shots are normal wear on any impact screen and do not affect durability. They are a sign you are putting in the work. The screen will continue to perform and project well. Your Simulator Deserves the Right Screen 4 screen materials. 3 finishing styles. 29 sizes. Free shipping. Financing available through Affirm. View Pricing & Options Related Reading Learn More About Golf Simulator Setup Explore our in-depth guides to complete your simulator build. ‹ Buying GuideBest Golf Simulator Projectors in 2026 All 25 models compared side by side -- resolution, lumens, throw ratio, and price to help you pick the right one. Read the guide → Pairing GuideProjector + Screen Pairing Guide How to match your projector to the right impact screen based on throw ratio, gain, resolution, and room dimensions. Read the guide → Setup GuideShort Throw vs Ultra-Short Throw Projector Placement Where to mount your projector based on throw type, screen size, and room depth. Includes diagrams and measurements. Read the guide → Setup GuideProjector Setup Guide: Distance, Mounting & Image Size Step-by-step instructions for throw distance, ceiling mount placement, keystone correction, and dialing in image size. Read the guide → Ambient LightBest Projectors for Garage Golf Simulators Top projector picks for garage setups where ambient light is a challenge. Covers ALR screens, lumens, and light control tips. Read the guide → Brightness GuideHow Many Lumens Do You Need for a Golf Simulator? A complete brightness guide covering ambient light, screen gain, and the minimum lumens for basements, garages, and dedicated rooms. Read the guide → Product GuideBenefits of a HomeCourse Retractable Screen Why a retractable screen transforms multi-use spaces -- easy setup, quick retraction, and screen quality compared. Read the guide → › Why Top Shelf Golf Your Purchase is in Good Hands Authorized Carl's Place Dealer 1,194+ Verified Reviews Free Shipping Expert Support 1-888-871-6110 Affirm Financing Available From the moment you first contact us, we offer the very best advice and service to find the right product at the right price. We do not just sell boxes -- we help you build the sim room you have been planning. Common Questions Frequently Asked Questions What is the difference between Standard, Preferred, Premium, and High-Contrast Gray screens? The main difference is the tightness of the weave. All four are heavy-duty polyester mesh rated to 250 mph, but higher-tier screens use progressively tighter weaves for better image quality and durability. Standard is a budget-friendly option with good image quality. Preferred has a tighter weave for noticeably sharper projection -- the best value for most home and commercial setups. Premium has the tightest weave available, delivering the smoothest image plus noise dampening and reduced bounce-back. High-Contrast Gray uses the same Premium construction in a gray material that absorbs ambient light for deeper blacks and higher contrast -- ideal for rooms you cannot fully darken. Which screen type should I choose for my projector? For most home simulators with a dedicated dark room, any white screen (Standard, Preferred, or Premium) will work well -- choose based on your budget and image quality preferences. If your room has windows, overhead lighting, or ambient light you cannot eliminate, choose the High-Contrast Gray screen. It absorbs ambient light rather than reflecting it, producing deeper blacks and better contrast. The gray screen pairs especially well with brighter projectors (3,500+ lumens) like the Optoma GT2000HDR or BenQ laser models. What aspect ratio screen do I need? Match your screen aspect ratio to your projector's native resolution. Most projectors are 16:9 (widescreen) or 16:10. Some popular golf simulator projectors like the Optoma GT series support 16:9, 16:10, and 4:3 modes. If you are unsure, a 1:1 (square) screen is the most versatile -- any projector can fill a portion of a square screen at any aspect ratio. For the widest field of view, go with 16:9. Call us at 1-888-871-6110 and we can help you match your projector to the right screen size and ratio. What is the difference between the three finishing styles? All three styles include 2.5-inch black vinyl edge finishing. Classic (Grommets) has smooth, rounded grommets sewn around the screen for mounting with bungees, hooks, or ties -- the most versatile and popular option. Classic with Flaps adds 7-inch fabric flaps with loop fastener strips that fold over your enclosure frame, hiding the mounting hardware for a cleaner look -- this is the default style included with Carl's Place Pro Enclosures. Classic with Loop Fastener adds loop fastener strips directly to the screen edges (no flaps) for quick attachment to hook fastener on your frame -- ideal for DIY builds or frequent screen swaps. How long do Carl's Place impact screens last? Longevity depends on usage frequency, swing speed, and spin rate. A casual home user hitting a few times per week can expect years of use. Commercial facilities with constant daily use will see wear sooner. Higher-tier screens (Preferred, Premium, High-Contrast Gray) have tighter weaves that hold their shape longer. Burn marks from high-spin shots are normal and expected -- they appear on all impact screens regardless of quality and do not affect the screen's performance or durability. Think of them as proof you are putting in the work. Can I use this screen without an enclosure? Yes. While an enclosure gives you a complete, professional-looking setup, many golfers mount impact screens directly to walls, ceilings, or DIY frames using the Classic (Grommets) finishing style. You will need a way to tension the screen -- bungee cords attached to grommets are the simplest method. Just make sure you have enough clearance around the screen and a safe hitting area behind it. For a more polished standalone look, consider the Carl's Place DIY Enclosure (C-Series). Can I replace just the screen in my existing enclosure? Absolutely. Impact screens are designed to be replaced as they wear. If you have a Carl's Place Pro or DIY enclosure, order a new screen in the same size and finishing style as your original. Screens with Flaps or Loop Fastener finishing make swaps especially easy -- detach the old screen, attach the new one, and you are back in action. Make sure to match your existing enclosure's screen dimensions exactly when ordering. How do I measure for the right screen size? Measure your available wall space in height and width. Screen sizes are listed as Height x Width (e.g., 9H x 12W means 9 feet tall by 12 feet wide). Leave at least 6 inches of clearance on all sides for tensioning and mounting hardware. If you are fitting the screen into an existing enclosure, use the enclosure manufacturer's recommended screen size. For DIY frames, measure the inside dimensions of your frame and order the screen size closest to those dimensions. What are the burn marks on my screen? Burn marks are caused by friction from high-spinning golf balls striking the screen surface. They appear as small scuff marks or slight discolorations. This is completely normal on all impact screens from all manufacturers and does not indicate a defect. Burn marks tend to increase as your swing improves and you generate more spin. They do not affect the screen's structural integrity, ball-stopping ability, or projection quality in any meaningful way. Does Top Shelf Golf offer financing for impact screens? Yes. Top Shelf Golf offers financing through Affirm with flexible monthly payment options. Select Affirm at checkout to check your rate -- it takes seconds and does not affect your credit score. 0% APR options may be available depending on eligibility. Financing is available on all Carl's Place products. What is the warranty and return policy for Carl's Place impact screens? As an authorized Carl's Place dealer, every impact screen purchased from Top Shelf Golf is backed by Carl's Place. Impact screens are subject to wear from normal use -- burn marks, stretching, and eventual thinning are expected over time and are not covered under warranty. Manufacturing defects (seam failures, grommet pull-through on new screens, material tears unrelated to ball strikes) are covered. Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery for unused, undamaged screens in original packaging. Used or mounted screens cannot be returned. Shipping is free within the continental United States. For full details, see our Return Policy or call us at 1-888-871-6110. Building a complete simulator? Browse enclosures, projectors, and hitting mats or call us at 1-888-871-6110 for a personalized recommendation.
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