Golf hitting mat, 1.5 × 1.5 m, with rubber tee
approx. 1.5 × 1.5 m cushioned base rubber tee
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Golf hitting mats for garden, garage and simulator
A hitting mat protects your lawn and your floor, and it decides how honest your strikes feel. A thin mat on concrete is hard on your wrists and hides heavy contact. A good one has dense turf, a cushioned base and enough size to stand on.
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Simulator hitting and stance mat, 1.5 × 3 m
approx. 1.5 × 3 m left and right-handed hitting insert
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What makes a good golf hitting mat?
Look at three layers. The turf on top should be dense enough to hold a tee and let the club slide through. The base underneath should cushion the club when it meets the ground, so a heavy shot feels heavy instead of bouncing into the ball. And the size should let you stand on the same surface as the ball, or at least stand level with it.
Size: hitting strip or full stance mat?
A mat of about 1.5 × 1.5 m (roughly 5 × 5 ft) lets you stand on it and hit from it, which suits a garden net or a garage. A longer mat of about 1.5 × 3 m gives a stance area on both sides, so left and right-handed players can share a simulator bay. Smaller mats are fine for chipping but put your feet lower than the ball unless you add a stance mat.
Indoors and outdoors
Indoors, the mat sits on a hard floor, so the base does all the cushioning. Outdoors, a mat needs to drain and stay flat on uneven ground: a paving slab or a level bed of compacted sub-base under it helps. The guide to choosing a golf hitting mat explains turf types, foam thickness and tees in more detail.
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Choosing a golf hitting mat: turf, base, size and tees
How to choose a golf hitting mat for the garden, garage or simulator: turf, cushioned base, size, rubber tees and how to stop the mat sliding about.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a real wooden tee on a hitting mat?
Only if the mat is made for it. Some mats have a deep pile or a special insert that holds a real tee. Most practice mats use a rubber tee instead, which you can usually swap for a taller or shorter one.
Is a hitting mat bad for my swing?
A thin, hard mat can let you get away with hitting the ground before the ball, because the club bounces into the ball instead of digging. A thicker mat with a cushioned base gives more honest feedback. Mix in sessions on grass when you can.
What size hitting mat do I need for a golf simulator?
If left and right-handed players will use the bay, a long mat with a hitting area in the middle and a stance area on both sides works best. For one player, a mat of about 1.5 m square plus a matching stance area is usually enough.