GoSports Range Cage 10 x 8 ft with Simulator Impact Screen

The GoSports Range Cage with Sim Screen is a 10 by 8 foot hitting cage with side and top netting and an 88 by 80 inch impact screen for a projector.

Why it made the list

A budget simulator needs three things around the launch monitor: something to stop the ball, something to project onto and something to protect the room. This cage covers all three for $299.99. It has built-in shank nets on each side, netting across the top and a high density woven polyester impact screen in the middle, so a toe shot or a skied wedge stays inside the cage.

It is also quick to put up and take down. GoSports says it assembles in about 5 minutes and stores in the included carrying case, which suits a garage where the car still needs to park.

What it does well

• Side shank nets and a top net keep mishits inside the cage
• An 88 by 80 inch impact screen takes real golf balls and a projected image
• Fiberglass frame with a foam lined base that cuts rebounds and stops balls sliding under
• Sets up in about 5 minutes and packs into a carrying case
• Works for right- and left-handed golfers

The top net is the detail most cheap nets skip. It lets you hit wedges and flop shots indoors without worrying about the ceiling or a garage door opener.

Who it’s for

Golfers starting a first home simulator with a radar unit like the Garmin Approach R10, or anyone who wants to test how much they’ll use a setup before buying a frame enclosure. It also works outdoors without the sim screen.

Who should skip it

Skip it if you want an edge to edge projected picture with blackout sides. This is a net cage with a screen, not a full enclosure. Skip it too if your ceiling is under 9 feet, which is the room height GoSports recommends.

Key specs, explained

The cage measures 10 feet wide, 8 feet tall and 5.5 feet deep. The 5.5 feet of depth is the space between the front of the cage and the screen, and you still need room behind it for your swing and your launch monitor. A radar unit that sits behind you needs much more total depth than a camera unit beside the ball. The impact screen is 88 by 80 inches. A launch monitor and projector are not included.

How it compares

The Rukket Haack Golf Net 10 x 7 ft is a simpler hitting net without an impact screen, fine for range practice on a phone app. The GoSports Golf Simulator Enclosure with Shank Nets 10 x 8 ft steps up to a frame enclosure. Choose the Range Cage if you want a projected course on a budget and need to store it between sessions.

Good to know

Pair it with a hitting mat to protect your floor and your wrists. If you plan to project, a short throw projector mounted above or behind you keeps your shadow off the screen. GoSports sells a separate printed range screen version for golfers who don’t use a projector.

Questions about the GoSports Range Cage with Sim Screen

Can I use real golf balls in the GoSports Range Cage?

Yes, GoSports built it for practice with real golf balls. The impact screen and netting are rated for all swing speeds.

How much ceiling height does the Range Cage need?

GoSports recommends a 9 foot ceiling. The cage itself is 8 feet tall.

Does the GoSports Range Cage include a projector?

No, the launch monitor and projector are sold separately. The cage includes the frame, netting, impact screen and a carrying case.