————|—––| mm) | | Weight | 54 lbs | | Face Material | 42 oz nylon with 5 mm foam backing | | Putting Stimp | ~10 (medium-fast green) | | Ball Return | Continuous (via Net Return net) | | Warranty | 3 years | | Compatibility | Net Return Pro Series, Home Series, Simulator Series only | | Storage | Rolls up to 12“ diameter x 72“ roll | | Includes | 2x Rangemart rubber tees (2-¼“ and 1-¾“) |
- name: Who Should Buy the Net Return Pro Turf text: Net Return owners who want the full system. If you already own a Net Return Pro Series or Home Series net, the Pro Turf is the obvious upgrade. It completes the system with continuous ball return and putting practice that no other mat can replicate at this price. You are the target buyer. Garage practitioners who want single-roll-out practice. If your garage does double duty as a parking spot and a golf space, and you set up and tear down every session, the rollable design and 10-minute setup make the Pro Turf the most convenient practice station on the market. Apartment or condo dwellers with limited storage. The 12-inch x 72-inch roll stores in a closet or leans against a wall. Combined with the Net Return Home Series ($595), you can have a full practice setup that stores in the space of a floor lamp.
- name: Who Should Skip the Net Return Pro Turf text: Sim builders who need a dedicated hitting mat. If you are building a home simulator with a projector and screen, do not buy the Pro Turf. The ¾-inch thickness, lack of a replaceable hitting strip, and nylon turf wear profile make it inferior to the Country Club Elite ($399), Carl’s Place HotShot ($499), or SIGPRO Softy ($999) for sim use. Those mats are designed for thousands of reps without replacement. The Pro Turf is designed for portability. Joint-sensitive golfers. The ¾-inch thickness on concrete is a genuine elbow and wrist concern. The Fiberbuilt Grass Flight Deck ($99) delivers better joint protection at 1/6th the price, and the SIGPRO Softy ($999) is 2.5 inches of compression foam. If you have existing joint issues, the Pro Turf is a bad choice without $50 of foam tiles. Golfers who do not own a Net Return net. As discussed above — this mat is designed as a system component. Buying it without the net is buying half a product.
- name: Alternatives at This Price Point text: ‘| Product | Price | Size | Key Difference | — |—|—|—| | Net Return Pro Turf | $599 | 6’‘x10’’ | Dual-purpose hitting + putting, rollable, Net Return exclusive | | Country Club Elite 5x5 | $399 | 5’‘x5’’ | 1.75“ thick, Long Dense Fiber, real tees, 10-year warranty | | Carl’‘s Place HotShot 4x5 | $499 | 4’‘x5’’ | 3 swappable hitting strips, modular design | | SwingTurf 4x7 | $699 | 4’‘x7’’ | Real tees anywhere, 4.8/5 from 279 reviews, 3-year warranty | | SIGPRO Softy 4x7 | $999 | 4’‘x7’’ | 2.5“ thick, replaceable strip, best joint protection in class | | Fiberbuilt Grass Studio 7x4 | $1,249 | 7’‘x4’’ | Suspension fiber, best joint protection, rubber tee inserts |’
Net Return Pro Turf Review: The Best All-in-One
Buy This If You Want a Single Roll-Out Practice Station. Skip It If You Don’t Own a Net Return Net.
The Net Return Pro Turf is not a hitting mat in the traditional sense. It is a 6-foot by 10-foot roll-out practice surface that turns any Net Return net into a complete practice station with built-in ball return and a 10-foot putting green. At $599, it costs more than a Country Club Elite 5x5 ($399) but less than a Fiberbuilt Studio Mat ($1,249) or a SIGPRO Softy 4x7 ($999). The question is not whether it is a good mat. The question is whether it fits your setup. Across 42 reviews on The Net Return’s site, owners consistently rate it 5.0 stars. The complaints are predictable: it is thin on concrete, it cannot be used without a Net Return net, and the nylon turf chews up wedge shots faster than you would like. But for the specific use case it was designed for — a portable, all-in-one practice station that packs into a roll — there is nothing else at this price that does what it does.
Specs
| Specification | Value |
|—| | Price | $599 | | Dimensions | 6’ wide x 10’ long | | Thickness | ~¾“ (19 mm) | | Weight | 54 lbs | | Face Material | 42 oz nylon with 5 mm foam backing | | Putting Stimp | ~10 (medium-fast green) | | Ball Return | Continuous (via Net Return net) | | Warranty | 3 years | | Compatibility | Net Return Pro Series, Home Series, Simulator Series only | | Storage | Rolls up to 12“ diameter x 72“ roll | | Includes | 2x Rangemart rubber tees (2-¼“ and 1-¾“) |
What We Love
The 6x10 Footprint Changes How You Practice
Standard hitting mats are 4x5 or 5x5. You stand in one spot, hit, and pick up the ball. The Pro Turf is 6x10 — 60 square feet versus 25. That extra 35 square feet is not decorative. It enables three things: continuous ball return (the ball bounces off the net, lands on the mat, and rolls back to your feet), putting practice along the 10-foot axis, and the ability to stand in different positions for different clubs without stepping off the surface. Owners consistently report that the ball return feature alone cuts practice time in half. Instead of hitting 50 balls and walking to collect them, you hit 50 balls and they roll back to you. The Net Return net’s S-Shape design sends the ball down at an angle that lands on the Pro Turf’s surface, not the floor. That is the key integration point — the mat and net are designed as a system, not two separate products.
Dual-Purpose Hitting and Putting
The Pro Turf is the only mat under $600 that legitimately works as both a hitting surface and a putting green. The nylon turf rolls at approximately Stimp 10, which is a medium-fast green speed — not Augusta, but faster than your average municipal course. The 10-foot length gives you enough run to practice 6-to-8-foot putts with a realistic roll-out, and Net Return sells a Putting Cup and Flag accessory ($29) that adds target feedback and rejects balls hit too hard. Is it as good as a dedicated putting green? No. The 5 mm foam backing creates a slightly softer roll than real grass, and the nylon face has more grain than a TourLinks or BirdieBall surface. But for a single mat that you hit drivers off, chip from, and putt on in the same session, it is the best compromise on the market.
Rollable by Design
The 5 mm foam backing is thick enough to give the mat structure but thin enough to roll it into a 12-inch diameter cylinder that stores in a corner or hangs on a wall hook. The Net Return Pro Series V2 net stores in a flat box. Together, the entire practice setup breaks down into two packages that fit in a car trunk. That matters for apartment dwellers, shared garages, or anyone who cannot dedicate a room to golf. At 54 lbs, it is not light. But the roll-up form factor makes it a one-person job to move — unroll it on the floor, set up the net, and you are hitting in under 10 minutes. No assembly, no tools, no subfloor.
3-Year Warranty and 50,000+ Customer Base
The Net Return is not a startup. The company has sold over 50,000 nets, has been in business for over a decade, and backs the Pro Turf with a 3-year warranty. That matters because nylon turf is a consumable — it wears, especially on wedge shots. A 3-year warranty from a company that actually honors claims is worth real money.
What Sucks
Net Return Exclusive — You Cannot Use It Standalone
This is the most important caveat in this review. The Pro Turf is designed exclusively for use with Net Return nets. Without the net’s S-Shape ball return, the continuous ball return feature does not work, and the 6x10 surface loses its primary advantage over a standard 5x5 mat. You could theoretically use it as a standalone hitting mat, but at $599 with no hitting strip and no replaceable insert, it is a worse value than a Country Club Elite ($399) for that use case. If you do not own a Net Return net, do not buy this mat. Buy the Pro Turf only as part of a Net Return system purchase.
Concrete Floor Firmness Is a Real Issue
At ¾-inch thick with only 5 mm of foam backing, the Pro Turf is thin. On concrete or hardwood floors, it feels firm — noticeably firmer than a SIGPRO Softy (2.5 inches thick) or a Fiberbuilt Grass Series (1.5 inches with suspension fiber technology). Owners consistently recommend placing six 2x2 puzzle foam tiles ($30-50 on Amazon) under the hitting zone to add shock absorption. Without the subfloor, wedge shots send vibration up the shaft. Owners with existing elbow or wrist sensitivity should budget for foam tiles or skip the Pro Turf entirely in favor of a thicker mat.
Nylon Turf Wears Faster Than Hybrid Materials
The 42 oz nylon face is durable for a turf surface, but nylon is nylon. It wears. Heavy wedge practice — 100+ shots per week from the same spot — will show visible wear within 6-12 months. The rotatable design helps, but rotating a 6x10 mat every month is more labor than rotating a 5x5 mat. Compare this to the Fiberbuilt Grass Series, which uses suspension fiber technology that does not compress or mat down over time. The Fiberbuilt Studio 7x4 ($1,249) will outlast the Pro Turf 3:1 on hitting surface longevity. You are paying for the size and portability, not for the hitting surface’s lifespan.
54 lbs Is Not Really Portable
The Pro Turf is portable in the sense that you can roll it up and carry it. It is not portable in the sense that you want to move it every day. At 54 lbs in a 6-foot-long roll, it is awkward to carry through doorways and around corners. The Net Return site markets it as portable, but owners on Golf Simulator Forum consistently note that it stays in place once set up because moving it is a project. If you need a mat that packs into a car trunk weekly, the Pro Turf works. If you need a mat that you can drag from the garage to the backyard every afternoon, buy something lighter.
Who Should Buy the Net Return Pro Turf
Net Return owners who want the full system. If you already own a Net Return Pro Series or Home Series net, the Pro Turf is the obvious upgrade. It completes the system with continuous ball return and putting practice that no other mat can replicate at this price. You are the target buyer. Garage practitioners who want single-roll-out practice. If your garage does double duty as a parking spot and a golf space, and you set up and tear down every session, the rollable design and 10-minute setup make the Pro Turf the most convenient practice station on the market. Apartment or condo dwellers with limited storage. The 12-inch x 72-inch roll stores in a closet or leans against a wall. Combined with the Net Return Home Series ($595), you can have a full practice setup that stores in the space of a floor lamp.
Who Should Skip the Net Return Pro Turf
Sim builders who need a dedicated hitting mat. If you are building a home simulator with a projector and screen, do not buy the Pro Turf. The ¾-inch thickness, lack of a replaceable hitting strip, and nylon turf wear profile make it inferior to the Country Club Elite ($399), Carl’s Place HotShot ($499), or SIGPRO Softy ($999) for sim use. Those mats are designed for thousands of reps without replacement. The Pro Turf is designed for portability. Joint-sensitive golfers. The ¾-inch thickness on concrete is a genuine elbow and wrist concern. The Fiberbuilt Grass Flight Deck ($99) delivers better joint protection at 1/6th the price, and the SIGPRO Softy ($999) is 2.5 inches of compression foam. If you have existing joint issues, the Pro Turf is a bad choice without $50 of foam tiles. Golfers who do not own a Net Return net. As discussed above — this mat is designed as a system component. Buying it without the net is buying half a product.
Alternatives at This Price Point
| Product | Price | Size | Key Difference |
|—|—|—| | Net Return Pro Turf | $599 | 6’x10’ | Dual-purpose hitting + putting, rollable, Net Return exclusive | | Country Club Elite 5x5 | $399 | 5’x5’ | 1.75“ thick, Long Dense Fiber, real tees, 10-year warranty | | Carl’s Place HotShot 4x5 | $499 | 4’x5’ | 3 swappable hitting strips, modular design | | SwingTurf 4x7 | $699 | 4’x7’ | Real tees anywhere, 4.8/5 from 279 reviews, 3-year warranty | | SIGPRO Softy 4x7 | $999 | 4’x7’ | 2.5“ thick, replaceable strip, best joint protection in class | | Fiberbuilt Grass Studio 7x4 | $1,249 | 7’x4’ | Suspension fiber, best joint protection, rubber tee inserts |
The Competition
The closest competitor to the Pro Turf concept is the Spornia SPG-8 with their accessory mat ($499 net, ~$150 mat). The Spornia setup is lighter (35 lbs for the net), cheaper, and more portable, but the mat is smaller (4x5), the ball return is less reliable, and there is no putting surface. The Net Return package wins on quality and integration. The Net Return Home Series + Pro Turf combo at $1,190 ($595 net + $595 mat) is the complete entry-level system. Compare that to the Spornia SPG-8 + country club elite mat at ~$900 ($499 + $399). The Spornia/CCE combo is cheaper but lacks ball return integration and putting capability. Which one is better depends on whether you value portability (Spornia) or system integration (Net Return). For sim builders, the Carl’s Place HotShot ($499) is the better buy at a similar price. The HotShot’s replaceable hitting strips (Standard, Foam Divot, Gel Divot at $80 each) extend the mat’s lifespan indefinitely. The Pro Turf cannot do that — when the nylon face wears out in the hitting zone, you buy a new mat.
FAQ
Can I use the Pro Turf with a launch monitor?
Yes, with caveats. Photometric launch monitors (GC3, GCQuad, Eye Mini, BLP) work fine on the Pro Turf because they read ball data from the hitting position. Radar-based units (Garmin R10, Mevo+, Rapsodo MLM2Pro) require 6-8 feet of ball flight behind the hitting zone — the Net Return net’s 8-foot depth is sufficient, but the Pro Turf’s 10-foot length means you need at least 18 feet of total room depth for radar units. The continuous ball return can also interfere with radar tracking if balls roll through the reading zone during a swing.
Does the Pro Turf work with GSPro or other sim software?
The Pro Turf is a physical surface, not a software platform. It works with any launch monitor + sim software combination that your launch monitor supports. It does not have any built-in sensors, cameras, or electronics.
How long does the Pro Turf last?
Owner reports on Golf Simulator Forum and Net Return’s review section suggest 2-3 years of regular (3-5x/week) use before the hitting zone shows visible wear. The rotatable design extends this to 3-4 years if you rotate monthly. Heavy wedge players will wear through the nylon face faster — some owners report visible matting in the hitting zone within 6 months of daily wedge practice. The 3-year warranty covers manufacturing defects but does not cover normal wear and tear on the turf surface.
Can I cut an insert into the Pro Turf?
Yes. Net Return sells Brushed Tee, Gel, and Thick Tee inserts that can be cut into the Pro Turf’s surface to modify the hitting feel. This voids any warranty claim on the cut section but is a common modification among owners who want a softer hitting surface without losing the continuous ball return feature. The cut insert sits flush with the turf surface, so the ball return path remains unobstructed.
Is the Pro Turf worth $599?
For Net Return owners, yes. The Pro Turf completes the system and delivers a practice experience that no standalone mat at this price can match. The combination of 6x10 hitting area, continuous ball return, and 10-foot putting green is unique. For non-Net-Return owners, no. You are buying a surface that works best as part of a specific system. Buy the Country Club Elite at $399 or the Carl’s Place HotShot at $499 instead.
Verdict: Best Practice Station Mat, Not the Best Sim Mat
The Net Return Pro Turf gets an 8/10 for what it is: a purpose-built practice station surface for Net Return nets. It is not the best hitting mat for simulators, not the best value in standalone mats, and not the most durable option at this price. But if you own a Net Return net, it is the best surface you can put under it, and the integration — ball return, putting, rollable storage — is something no other manufacturer replicates at this price. Buy the Pro Turf if you own or plan to buy a Net Return net and want a single, roll-out practice station with ball return and putting. Skip it if you need a standalone sim hitting mat, have joint sensitivity, or do not own a Net Return net. For the sim builders reading this: buy the Country Club Elite 5x5 at $399 and spend the remaining $200 on foam tiles for a subfloor. Your elbows will thank you.
Read the companion Net Return Pro Series V2 net review for the full Net Return system breakdown. Compare the Pro Turf to other mats in our Best Golf Hitting Mats guide and see how it fits into a Garage Golf Simulator Setup. For the best practice net to pair with this mat, read our Spornia SPG-8 review — the top portable alternative to the Net Return system.