The impact screen is the part that takes a beating. Here is what actually matters.Bounce-backCheap screens throw the ball back at you. Better screens soak up energy. Check the maker's guidance on minimum distance from ball to screen.NoiseTighter weaves and quality material cut the slap sound. Matters a lot if the garage shares a wall with a bedroom.Image qualityA smoother, brighter surface gives a sharper projector image. Pick the screen size to match your enclosure opening, not the other way around.MountingBungee or grommet mounting lets the screen flex on impact....
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The short version: ceiling height decides everything. Width and depth are easy to fix. Ceiling height is not.Ceiling heightA good rule of thumb is your height plus 3.5 feet for a full driver swing. A 6 foot golfer wants about 9.5 feet. Most garages are 8 to 10 feet, so taller golfers often end up hitting irons only or swinging flatter. Test it: take a slow driver swing in the spot where you will hit.WidthAbout 11 feet works if only righties or only lefties hit and the tee sits centered....
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