Carls Screens & Enclosures

Our Curved Golf Enclosures require 2-inch EMT ((Electrical Metal Tubing/Conduit). We recommend you add a Pipe Framing Kit to your order so you get pre-cut, perfectly sized, and marked pipes for your enclosure frame. That way all you have to do is assemble your frame and enclosure.

Note, these pipes can be difficult to source locally. Be sure you can purchase it near you before making your final buying decision. Either way, we will provide a diagram indicating the required cut lengths for your specific size kit.

For the best image, where the image aligns seamlessly with the curved screen, you have two options:

1. Use a projector with built-in image warping capabilities.
   Carl's Place offers the BenQ AK700ST, and BenQ LK936ST, and LG ProBeam BU53RG projectors, which all have integrated warping capabilities.
2. Pair any standard projector with warping software, such as Immersive Display Pro. Screen warping software allows you to “pinch” the projected image to accommodate the depth in the curve.

Important Note: When mounting your projector, measure the distance to the leading (front) edge of the curved screen closest to the golfer, NOT the deepest part of the curve.

EMT stands for Electrical Metal Tubing, also known as, Electrical Metal Conduit. We often just refer to them as pipes on our website. You need EMT  (pipes) to build the frame for your enclosure/screen. Do not mistake PVC pipes for EMT. PVC will not work with our fittings. You have 2 options on how to get the necessary pipes:

1. Add a Pipe Framing Kit. (You'll see these as accessories on our DIY and Pro Golf Enclosure Kits.
2. Source EMT pipes at your local building supply store.

Our Pro Golf Enclosures require 2-inch EMT ((Electrical Metal Tubing/Conduit). We recommend you add a Pipe Framing Kit to your order so you get pre-cut, perfectly sized, and marked pipes for your enclosure frame. That way all you have to do is assemble your frame and enclosure.

Note, these pipes can be difficult to source locally.  Be sure you can purchase it near you before making your final buying decision. Either way, we will provide a diagram indicating the required cut lengths for your specific size kit.

Our DIY Golf Simulator Enclosures require 1-inch EMT (Electrical Metal Tubing/Conduit). We recommend you add a Pipe Framing Kit to your order so you get pre-cut, perfectly sized pipes for your enclosure frame. However, you can source EMT pipes on your own. Your kit will include all details on what lengths and quantities of pipes are required.

When measuring for a golf simulator, make sure you take into account:

• Buffer space: You don't want your golf simulator right up next to any walls or ceiling. Balls that contact the walls or ceiling can cause damage and have unwanted bounce back.
• Footprint of the golf enclosure: Make sure to check the actual dimensions of the enclosure footprint. Our C-Series enclosures have built-in buffer space in the rear with the backset rear fitting.
• Safe golfing distance away from the screen: For the safety of both the golfer and the screen, we recommend standing a minimum distance of 10 to 12 feet away from the screen.
• Height of the golfer(s)
• Length of the golf club(s)
• Turf thickness, heating ducts, and soffits
• Furniture and access to doorways

We want your indoor golf set up to be fun, help improve your game, and be safe for everyone.

• Make sure to follow the assembly manual provided with your enclosure.
• Keep children, pets, and spectators out of swing range.
• Protect windows, cars & neighboring homes.

We do NOT recommend ironing your golf screen, simply because it is very easy to damage the screen. And we want your golf screen to last you a long, long time. With wrinkles and fold marks, the best thing is prevention. Unpack your new screen immediately, and if you need to store it, fold it very loosely. But if you're reading a section on ironing your golf screen, it's probably too late for prevention. Know that mounting your golf screen to a frame with tension, like with our zip ties or ball bungees, and letting it relax for a couple of days will smooth out most wrinkles.

That being said...

We have also had success using a steamer to help get wrinkles and folds out. Using a clean, consumer-grade steamer with distilled water will help accelerate the wrinkle removing process, and should avoid leaving water marks on your screen.

For the safety of both the golfer and the screen, we recommend standing a minimum of 10-12 feet away from the screen.