Why This Screen
Pro-grade, piece by piece
The Sweet Spot — Performance Meets Value
The Carl's Place Preferred Impact Screen sits right in the performance sweet spot — offering a meaningful upgrade over the Standard without the premium price tag. It's the screen most golfers choose when they want something better than entry-level but don't need the absolute top tier.
Thicker construction, quieter ball impact, and a smoother projection surface make the Preferred ideal for regular use.
Thicker Weave for Longer Life
The Preferred uses a denser, tighter weave compared to the Standard screen. This translates to better impact absorption, reduced ball bounce-back, and a screen that holds up longer under heavy play.
If you're the kind of golfer who hits regularly — multiple sessions a week — the Preferred is built for that level of use.
Quieter Ball Impact
Nobody wants their sim room to sound like a drum. The Preferred screen's thicker material dampens the sound of ball strikes significantly compared to thinner screens.
The result is a more immersive, less disruptive experience — especially important if your simulator is in a shared living space or next to bedrooms.
Better Image Clarity
The tighter weave produces a smoother projection surface, which means sharper text, cleaner edges, and more accurate color reproduction from your projector.
You'll notice the difference especially in simulator software menus, course flyovers, and any scenario with fine detail on screen.
What Golfers Are Saying
As soon as I opened the box and took it out it was obvious it was blemished — missing grommet backs and stains. Carl’s issued a refund and apologized, which I appreciated.
The Preferred material appears slightly better than Standard — the gap between the weave seems smaller and tighter.
More from Carl’s Place owners & buyers
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The quality is great and the service/support during and after purchase was excellent.
Great price. Great screen.
Fast shipping even during the busy holiday season!
Loved everything about our Carl’s Place setup. Easy assembly, badass result.
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Details & requirements
What you'll source locally
The enclosure frame uses standard EMT conduit pipes, which ship expensive — so you pick them up at any hardware store instead. A cut sheet with exact lengths is included with your order.
Tech requirements
- Dedicated graphics card (GTX 1070 or better recommended)
- Windows 10/11, 16GB RAM
- Stable internet for course downloads and online play
Shipping & delivery
Ships within the US only. Free shipping on orders over $100. Components may arrive in multiple shipments from different warehouses — we'll send tracking for each.
Returns & warranty
30-day hassle-free returns. Every component carries its full manufacturer warranty, and our team handles any warranty claims with you.
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