The world of home golf simulators has exploded in recent years, with more golfers than ever looking to convert garages, spare rooms, and garden studios into personal practice grounds. However, the barrier to entry has often been the complexity of the build – wrestling with steel pipes, ill-fitting canvases, and confusing diagrams. SimSpace aims to change that narrative with its latest range of simulator enclosures.
I recently tested the SimSpace Sim 4 enclosure, and to say it changes the game for DIY installs would be an understatement.
The enclosure features very subtle branding
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The SimSpace enclosure system is designed around a modular steel pole framework connected by sturdy joints, but the real magic lies in the materials. The enclosure features premium velour siding, which serves a dual purpose: it looks high-end, blocking out ambient light for a better projected image, and it acts as a safety buffer for errant shots.
At the heart of the unit is the ‘Platinum Impact Screen’. This is a 3-layer, fibre-bonded material designed to withstand high ball speeds while minimizing bounce-back and noise. The screen is tensioned using a system of bungee cords and Velcro straps, ensuring a flat surface without the “trampoline effect” that plagues cheaper alternatives.
The dimensions of the ‘SIM 4’ option that we tested
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The range is vast, catering to virtually any space. Sizes range from the compact Sim 1 (2.6m wide) up to the cavernous Sim 6 (4m wide x 3m deep). I tested the Sim 4 option, which measures 4m wide x 2.5m tall and 1.5m deep. This size struck a perfect balance for our testing space, offering a wide immersion area without eating up too much depth in the room.
If you have ever struggled with flat-pack furniture, you will appreciate the engineering here. The speed and simplicity of the construction process are exceptional. Where other enclosures feel like a construction project, this felt more like a simple assembly task.
The components were perfectly labelled and easy to locate
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The instructions provided are as simple and easy to follow as it gets. The poles are clearly identified, and the connectors snap into place with a reassuring solidity. All of the fabric pieces – including the screen, the velour sides, and the roof piece – were cut with laser-like precision.
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