IZZO Tru Vu Trainer Hitting Net - Course Style

What a great idea to put a picture of a golf hole on the hitting mat. It makes hitting more enjoyable. The net itself works great at stopping the ball dead and dropping it to the floor gently, even with a full drive and real ball. I use it indoors, so I can't give information about how it works outdoors. One time I hit a lob wedge and it went over the net from 5 feet back. But, that's not the net's fault. It is quite big and will stop most shots, even wayward ones, with the exception of the dreaded shank.

This product is made for a larger room or can be used outdoors. It takes up more space than I anticipated (the room I was going to use it in is 12.5 x 12.5) and it really does not allow for full (real golf ball) shots in that amount of space. The issue I already encountered is a small hole was opened when I hit a real golf ball (and not even a driver shot) which went through the fabric, so I put a piece of shipping tape behind the opening. Now I also attached a tarp behind the fabric to give it more resistance. I know that I could get it replaced (since it is under warranty) but for now I will see if any additional tears or rips occur before reaching out to the company. BTW, I am in my mid-60's and I have a swing speed which is at max 100 mph, so I was disappointed that a mid-iron shot went through the fabric. I really like the visual it gives me and I am able to attach a target in the center using bungee cords for chipping and pitching practice.

Stops even well hit balls dead and drops to the floor or slow rolling return. I have the frame feet against a concrete wall and balls are stopped easily. Great view when hitting. Setup was very easy.

Building it was easy, though I got confused in the final step and had to backtrack a little. I set it up in my grass on a light breezy day and had to use the included metal stakes to keep it grounded. Fair enough, but the net (sail) has so much give that it would occasionally lean into my shot and get whacked.But where this really had me scratching my head was the way it kept deflecting balls straight up when I would hit the sweet spot. I only used practice golf balls, but I am confident a real one could have easily landed on my head and injured me.I think if this was built just a little bit sturdier and with a top deflector, it could truly replace the range. For now, while we are in quarantine, it will have to do. 3 stars because it does technically work, but I would honestly spend a little more money and get a sturdier one until they fix these design flaws.

I hit maybe 25 balls into this which is suppose to withstand 180 mph ball speed from a golf ball. I don’t hit over 140 mph and on the 25th ball it ripped severely on the bottom. Do not waste your money…