just bought mine today. Thanks for the review. I have been using an old used driving range mat i bought on etsy for 110 bucks. it WAS high quality, but worn and lumpy. Hurts the joints and bounces hard. My sky trak deserves better. Being American made makes this a no brainer. I buy everything i can made in the USA. Clothes, furniture, etc. This will be a great addition to the garage.
Hey all - I’ve been using this mat for the last 6 months. I just upgraded to the country club elite. I have a pretty steep attack angle as an FYI. This is a good starter mat but it sheds A LOT and I have to clean my clubs off prior to every round. You do get good feel but over time the mat has worn away, most likely due to the fibers shedding away. For my usage (hitting on the sim 3-5 times a week) and my attack angle I wouldn’t buy this mat again. Great price point but worth sharing my experience.
Very cool video and thanks for the shoutout! Love what you guys are doing. If you feel the mat slide over time you can use heavy duty velcro or carpet tape to keep it in place. I did that with mine. Also if you use some cheap interlocking rubber workout panels or better yet even horse stall mats you can eliminate any bounceback you guys are getting off of those outdoor pavers when the ball hits it after falling from the net. Should stop it dead in its tracks and if you line the height up right it could provide a straight smooth putting line all the way to the net from the mat for the mevo+ to accurately read putts. Keep up the great work!!
Too funny - I think I have the exact same mat (pre-Monster) and net. I paid around $75 for my 3x5 mat and while it’s been fine, I probably just don’t know what a good mat is supposed to feel like. I just added a SkyTrak to my setup and chose that over the Doppler units because I need to hit closer to the net to avoid sending balls over with anything less than a 7. I’ve only had the SkyTrak for a few days and it’s addicting! I’m now feeling the effects of the thin mat on concrete in my shoulders and elbows. Will need to take a look at the Monster. I loved how the rubber tee holder was flush with the mat surface. With my mat, that tee holder still sticks up too far. I bought some of those cone-shaped tees, but I’m not thrilled with them.
The biggest issue I have with hitting off mats is they are very damaging to your wrists and elbows. Through the winter I hit thousands of balls off mats and developed severe wrist pain and tennis elbow and my right arm.Would like to believe this mat is somehow different than those at the PGA superstore but have doubt.
I was thinking of purchasing but when I applied the discount it only gave 2.5% discount not the 5% it claims. Just FYI for any of your followers that’s run into the same issue. Thanks for the review
How’s the monster mat holding up after a year? Still highly recommend? I’ve been playing off a diy mat and looking to upgrade. Trying to decide between fiberbuilt, monster, or something like gungho’s hitting strip/mat.
Good review gents. I am in the midst of building a temporary indoor setup right now and have an old mat I got from a range. I have a smaller Country Club Elite mat that I put next to the range mat to hit off of. The Country Club Elite mat is a very nice mat and similar in construction to the Monster Mat, but it moves around over time - and that is using it outdoor in the driveway on concrete. I am sure it will move a lot more inside. I was really not in the market for a new mat since I just purchased a Foresight GC3, but came across this video so now I am thinking about it. Thanks for that guys 😆 Thought of one question. Would the mat be okay for putting? Using a GC3 which I think just measures the speed and club path at impact I would imagine it would be fine. Just wanted to ask. I am about 95% ready to order one.
I got no communication. 5 days after order I emailed asking for a shipping update. They didn’t respond just got a ups shipping notification. Days later it still hasn’t left them. So they printed the label but that’s it. I get they aren’t Amazon, but not leaving for over a week and no communication in todays world is a bad look. Edit, today is 3 weeks, contact made, still not shipped.
Great review Gabe. I am in the process of getting all the pieces together for a simulator area. Looking at a lot of different mats and can say the price compared to the others I've looked at is very reasonable for the thickness and quality this mat seems to be. Will definitely be looking to get one when the area is ready. Love that it is made in America as well.
Wondering how you are liking the monster mat after some time now (if you’re still using it). I have been using it for about 5 months now and for some reason I find it not very friendly…I’m finding it over penalizes poor strikes. For example, it grabs so much that even a slight fat shot gets terrible results. I thought maybe my swing just went to crap, but when I go to a grass range my results are much better. I finally got more confirmation when I went to get fitted for Mizuno irons the other day. I brought my gamers (T100s irons), and my fitter has a SkyTrak just like me. However, I was hitting fine on his mat, getting results more in line with what I see on the grass range and the course. Have you experienced any of that? Thanks and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
I love it. It does indeed penalize fat shots unlike other astro turfs out there which will skip the club and make bad shots look good, which is one of the reasons I really like it.
Well - I went ahead and ordered this mat last week- arrived in 6 days- impressed - Very solid and feels great...don’t have my net yet - so I haven’t had a chance to hit full shots yet. I only have one issue- The 1 1/2 “ tees that come with it- they sit flush under - but they don’t hold a tee- not even close - I don’t understand- it looks like yours takes a tee and holds it solid. This was one of the reasons I chose this mat... any ideas guys ?
@@thefingerwitch Ok there should be one that looks similar but inside it actually has some additional ribbing inside. See if you have one, if not I'd def suggest contacting them.
Great review, I notice you mentioned any mat you can put a tee in is no good, i currently use a matt that can be tee'd into but find i sink into it a little to much and my feet dont feel planted, Fatting a lot of shots. is this due to the mat you think?
Great review! Looking to do an identical setup with my Mevo…what size net is that and how far are you guys set up from it so that the Mevo works? As for the tee, I keep one in my bag in case I go to a range with mats…the tall nipples suck. They are either the wrong size, or someone tried to cut them and they don’t hold a ball anymore! LOL
How different is this from CCE? I have a CCE which looks similar and it absolutely sucks on your joints. I’ve since moved to softstrike from hd golf which is great but a little too forgiving. But this monster mat really looks indentical to CCE.
Hey Bobby, I can’t recall the exact model, but to be honest I wouldn’t recommend it. We ended up getting a new net that had a little bit more safety on the sides. If you scroll down here on the comments though a few people asked that I think I I had the exact name
I got a 5x5 with a rough section, wish i would have just got it without tho. The ball doesnt sit down in it like when your in the rough so it doesnt realy do anything. I just means i basicly have a 4×5. Great video tho.
It took a month to get my 3x5. Also, I didn't get the tees shown here. I got 3 of the same short rubber ones. Had to buy the one that holds a regular tee. Then I found I could poke a regular tee into the mat with a little effort. I'll be trying it out today for the first time.
Why is this the only video I can find on the Monster Mat? Is it new? I need to see more reviews before I drop the money, plus when I called the number for SAFEPLAY Golf, I got an answering machine.
Not sure. Maybe reviewers don’t think mats are sexy enough. They are Midwest family owned business rather than a big corporation, so would suggest calling again and see if you can catch them - I’m sure they’ll call back if you leave a voicemail.
I've had a country club elite for a year and am looking for a new mat.. for a player like myself 6 iron swing from 97-99mph at -5 aoa the country club elite is HARSH on my elbows
@@LetsPlayThru yeah it was amazing the first 7 months or so but for some reason got very hard feeling....it still looks brand new with 50,000+ shots but doesn’t feel good at all.....hoping this monster mat has a much better feel
wow I didn't know that about mats. Good info, cool video. I laughed when u hit first on Wades new toy haha. Also I see he is not hitting the new Sim 2, did he not buy one or was this filmed before hand?
This is probably what I have been looking for. I just got an outdoor net and I have been searching for a decent mat. Quality of this one looks really good. I like that you can actually feel fat shot on this mat and the tee's are a pretty nice add on. Great review on this Gabe!
Great mat … but good lord it’s an absolute green mess every time you use it with the weird build up on your clubs when striking. I’ve had it for a couple months and it’s excellent, but I’m SICK of the mess it leaves behind that I have to vacuum up Eeeeevery Time! Not sure I’d buy it again and if it doesn’t stop shedding green in the next few months it’s going back for a refund.
What you have to. say about this it is true or not. "This Matt is terrible... I have one and all I ever do is put crap all over my clubs and chunks all over the mat and into my impact screen "
Sorry to hear that you’re having those issues. That hasn’t been my experience at all having owned one for a couple years now. Definitely recommend you reach out to the company and get a replacement.
just bought mine today. Thanks for the review. I have been using an old used driving range mat i bought on etsy for 110 bucks. it WAS high quality, but worn and lumpy. Hurts the joints and bounces hard. My sky trak deserves better. Being American made makes this a no brainer. I buy everything i can made in the USA. Clothes, furniture, etc. This will be a great addition to the garage.
I think you’ll enjoy the upgrade Joe!
Hey all - I’ve been using this mat for the last 6 months. I just upgraded to the country club elite. I have a pretty steep attack angle as an FYI. This is a good starter mat but it sheds A LOT and I have to clean my clubs off prior to every round. You do get good feel but over time the mat has worn away, most likely due to the fibers shedding away. For my usage (hitting on the sim 3-5 times a week) and my attack angle I wouldn’t buy this mat again. Great price point but worth sharing my experience.
Thanks. That is what I was thinking if it sheds, then it will wear out more.
Why did you say that if you can put a tee into a mat it is very dangerous and to throw it away?
Very cool video and thanks for the shoutout! Love what you guys are doing. If you feel the mat slide over time you can use heavy duty velcro or carpet tape to keep it in place. I did that with mine. Also if you use some cheap interlocking rubber workout panels or better yet even horse stall mats you can eliminate any bounceback you guys are getting off of those outdoor pavers when the ball hits it after falling from the net. Should stop it dead in its tracks and if you line the height up right it could provide a straight smooth putting line all the way to the net from the mat for the mevo+ to accurately read putts. Keep up the great work!!
Awesome, thanks for the tips Roland!
Too funny - I think I have the exact same mat (pre-Monster) and net. I paid around $75 for my 3x5 mat and while it’s been fine, I probably just don’t know what a good mat is supposed to feel like. I just added a SkyTrak to my setup and chose that over the Doppler units because I need to hit closer to the net to avoid sending balls over with anything less than a 7. I’ve only had the SkyTrak for a few days and it’s addicting! I’m now feeling the effects of the thin mat on concrete in my shoulders and elbows. Will need to take a look at the Monster. I loved how the rubber tee holder was flush with the mat surface. With my mat, that tee holder still sticks up too far. I bought some of those cone-shaped tees, but I’m not thrilled with them.
I just ordered a monster mat 5x5 and the shipping weight is 32 pounds. Would anyone know the differences?
The biggest issue I have with hitting off mats is they are very damaging to your wrists and elbows. Through the winter I hit thousands of balls off mats and developed severe wrist pain and tennis elbow and my right arm.Would like to believe this mat is somehow different than those at the PGA superstore but have doubt.
What iPhone tripod mount are you using? Thanks
This review is straight-up A+. You covered every aspect, even comparing it to that cheaper mat. I'm giving you a Gold Star : )
Appreciate the kind words
Great video. I wasn't sure what I was quite looking for this video helped a lot
I was thinking of purchasing but when I applied the discount it only gave 2.5% discount not the 5% it claims. Just FYI for any of your followers that’s run into the same issue. Thanks for the review
How’s the monster mat holding up after a year? Still highly recommend? I’ve been playing off a diy mat and looking to upgrade. Trying to decide between fiberbuilt, monster, or something like gungho’s hitting strip/mat.
Can you do a review on the no shedding one?
How does this compare to the country club elite mat. I pre ordered the garmin approach from your video.
I like what the owner said on fat shots but did explain how his mat is different and why?
Good review gents. I am in the midst of building a temporary indoor setup right now and have an old mat I got from a range. I have a smaller Country Club Elite mat that I put next to the range mat to hit off of. The Country Club Elite mat is a very nice mat and similar in construction to the Monster Mat, but it moves around over time - and that is using it outdoor in the driveway on concrete. I am sure it will move a lot more inside. I was really not in the market for a new mat since I just purchased a Foresight GC3, but came across this video so now I am thinking about it. Thanks for that guys 😆
Thought of one question. Would the mat be okay for putting? Using a GC3 which I think just measures the speed and club path at impact I would imagine it would be fine. Just wanted to ask. I am about 95% ready to order one.
Just received my Monster Mat today. Totally love the mat and the communication with the company!
Can I ask when you ordered your mat? I ordered a little bit ago and they were having supply issues and my shipment seems delayed.
@@TheBar2z I purchased it on July 19th. They communicated great, on the delay. The mat is well worth the wait.
@@patbudnick4116 Awesome, thanks for the info and I'd agree they seem to communicate well! Can't wait to have mine come in
I got no communication. 5 days after order I emailed asking for a shipping update. They didn’t respond just got a ups shipping notification. Days later it still hasn’t left them. So they printed the label but that’s it. I get they aren’t Amazon, but not leaving for over a week and no communication in todays world is a bad look. Edit, today is 3 weeks, contact made, still not shipped.
Great review Gabe. I am in the process of getting all the pieces together for a simulator area. Looking at a lot of different mats and can say the price compared to the others I've looked at is very reasonable for the thickness and quality this mat seems to be. Will definitely be looking to get one when the area is ready. Love that it is made in America as well.
Thanks Mick! Sounds like a fun project!
Wondering how you are liking the monster mat after some time now (if you’re still using it). I have been using it for about 5 months now and for some reason I find it not very friendly…I’m finding it over penalizes poor strikes. For example, it grabs so much that even a slight fat shot gets terrible results. I thought maybe my swing just went to crap, but when I go to a grass range my results are much better. I finally got more confirmation when I went to get fitted for Mizuno irons the other day. I brought my gamers (T100s irons), and my fitter has a SkyTrak just like me. However, I was hitting fine on his mat, getting results more in line with what I see on the grass range and the course. Have you experienced any of that? Thanks and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
I love it. It does indeed penalize fat shots unlike other astro turfs out there which will skip the club and make bad shots look good, which is one of the reasons I really like it.
Well - I went ahead and ordered this mat last week- arrived in 6 days- impressed - Very solid and feels great...don’t have my net yet - so I haven’t had a chance to hit full shots yet. I only have one issue- The 1 1/2 “ tees that come with it- they sit flush under - but they don’t hold a tee- not even close - I don’t understand- it looks like yours takes a tee and holds it solid. This was one of the reasons I chose this mat... any ideas guys ?
Yes held them great for us. You placed the little tee piece underneath?
@@LetsPlayThru yeah- these are not friction tees that came with it it would appear- just plain with nothing in the center of the tee.
@@thefingerwitch Ok there should be one that looks similar but inside it actually has some additional ribbing inside. See if you have one, if not I'd def suggest contacting them.
Great review, I notice you mentioned any mat you can put a tee in is no good, i currently use a matt that can be tee'd into but find i sink into it a little to much and my feet dont feel planted, Fatting a lot of shots. is this due to the mat you think?
Certainly could be. At least in terms of footing. The fat shots …🤷
Great video. Can we get a link to the net you are using ?
How will this mat hold up on carpet? Converting my loft to a simulator and am thinking of going with this mat. Thanks!!
Should be great I would think. It's pretty sticky on the underside.
What app were you using on your phone to track your shots? Great review. Ty
Mevo plus
That new mat is a monster!
Great review. Working on setting up a home simulator. Definitely going to use Monster Mat. Thank you.
Sweet! Good luck with the build, what sim system are you going with?
You guys need to get a Spornia net, then you'll have a great setup!
Great video. That's the perfect size mat and looks like excellent quality. What net do you guys use?
It’s a pretty basic one from Amazon. It’s a bit too short though. Higher would be better.
Great review! Looking to do an identical setup with my Mevo…what size net is that and how far are you guys set up from it so that the Mevo works? As for the tee, I keep one in my bag in case I go to a range with mats…the tall nipples suck. They are either the wrong size, or someone tried to cut them and they don’t hold a ball anymore! LOL
You need to be 8 feet from the net at a minimum. Further the better with these things though. This net is 8 feet high I believe.
How different is this from CCE? I have a CCE which looks similar and it absolutely sucks on your joints. I’ve since moved to softstrike from hd golf which is great but a little too forgiving. But this monster mat really looks indentical to CCE.
I'm not sure of all the engineering differences to be honest, but the founder claims if you have joint issues, this is bar none the best mat for that.
What tripod did you use for your phone?
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hey guys unsure if you go through comments or not just curious what net you was using here? thanks in advance, cheers bobby
Hey Bobby, I can’t recall the exact model, but to be honest I wouldn’t recommend it. We ended up getting a new net that had a little bit more safety on the sides. If you scroll down here on the comments though a few people asked that I think I I had the exact name
@@LetsPlayThru awesome as yea I just been seeing what everyone uses before I make a choice
Website doesn’t sell 3’-5’?
You wouldnt want a 3×5....especially if you hit drivers. Get 5×5 and rotate it 90* every month and save on wear and tear.
Where do we buy the mat?
Have a coupon code ?
Wow big mat! Nice video
a lot of mats for home use scratch the bottom of your club, does this one?
I didn’t see any evidence of that happening with this one
@@LetsPlayThru thanks for the info.
Is that the 3x5?
The one we demoed is 5 x 5
@@valdez715 no what you see in the video is what we actually did. we literally unwrapped it laid it down and started hitting shots.
I got a 5x5 with a rough section, wish i would have just got it without tho. The ball doesnt sit down in it like when your in the rough so it doesnt realy do anything. I just means i basicly have a 4×5. Great video tho.
Yeah those rough parts are hit or miss depending on the manufacturer
You still high on the Monster Mat? I’m looking to buy a mat for my outdoor hitting net…
Absolutely I’ll have a promo code soon I can share too
Solid mat definitely looks like it. My range mat get filled with dirt and gets bouncey... Nice review with the Mevo+
You laid a tarp under the ground I thought?
@@LetsPlayThru Yes I did, but I think it was already full of dirt, I need to clean it out really good. It does build up dirt overtime.
@@thebackyardgolfer7010 sounds like you’ve got your next video topic 😀
How long did it take to come in? Ordered one bc of this video 👍🏻👍🏻 looks amazing
It was about a week for me. It’s a great mat, enjoy!
It took a month to get my 3x5. Also, I didn't get the tees shown here. I got 3 of the same short rubber ones. Had to buy the one that holds a regular tee. Then I found I could poke a regular tee into the mat with a little effort. I'll be trying it out today for the first time.
Why is this the only video I can find on the Monster Mat? Is it new? I need to see more reviews before I drop the money, plus when I called the number for SAFEPLAY Golf, I got an answering machine.
Not sure. Maybe reviewers don’t think mats are sexy enough.
They are Midwest family owned business rather than a big corporation, so would suggest calling again and see if you can catch them - I’m sure they’ll call back if you leave a voicemail.
I've had a country club elite for a year and am looking for a new mat.. for a player like myself 6 iron swing from 97-99mph at -5 aoa the country club elite is HARSH on my elbows
Wow, just one year? Sorry to hear
@@LetsPlayThru yeah it was amazing the first 7 months or so but for some reason got very hard feeling....it still looks brand new with 50,000+ shots but doesn’t feel good at all.....hoping this monster mat has a much better feel
Truestrike for the win, I hit minimum 1000 balls a week on mine it’s awesome
Is the brand name “Monster Mat?” What is the website to buy?
The mat itself is called Monster Mat and the company name is Safe Play Golf
Thanks!
My pleasure. I’ve got a link in the description if you wanna check the company out
when i get that simulator room green-lit, im getting a monster mat!
Might roll up nicely in your new vehicle as well (hint hint)
@@LetsPlayThru yes! I gotta make that happen!
Blasting balls into the outback would be so fun
wow I didn't know that about mats. Good info, cool video. I laughed when u hit first on Wades new toy haha. Also I see he is not hitting the new Sim 2, did he not buy one or was this filmed before hand?
They aren’t for sale until next month. I’m not sure if he’s buying but I def am.
@@LetsPlayThru hope there's a video for that day
This is probably what I have been looking for. I just got an outdoor net and I have been searching for a decent mat. Quality of this one looks really good. I like that you can actually feel fat shot on this mat and the tee's are a pretty nice add on. Great review on this Gabe!
And American made! Thanks Mark!!
@@LetsPlayThru USA 🇺🇸!
Still the best?
Can this be left outside on dirt? Thank you!
I don’t see why not, however if it rains and the water turns the dirt to mud that might get pretty messy
Why would a mat you can tee in to “dangerous”. That seems to tell me it’s a little softer and forgiving. Why dangerous?
I think the club can stick in it and cause injury
@@LetsPlayThru You mean like real grass?
@@Mike-lu1pt real grass makes divots
@@LetsPlayThru I still don't see what the issue is with mats that can take a real tee.
Support American-made!
Great mat … but good lord it’s an absolute green mess every time you use it with the weird build up on your clubs when striking.
I’ve had it for a couple months and it’s excellent, but I’m SICK of the mess it leaves behind that I have to vacuum up Eeeeevery Time!
Not sure I’d buy it again and if it doesn’t stop shedding green in the next few months it’s going back for a refund.
Honestly I haven't found that problem with mine. I would def suggest contacting them and letting them know. They may have a solution.
Wade there's multiple tee holes because left handed people exist in this world lol
Wade should know that, he’s a lefty actually 🤣
@@LetsPlayThru hahahahaha im dead
Bummer! Cart path on every shot.
What you have to. say about this it is true or not. "This Matt is terrible... I have one and all I ever do is put crap all over my clubs and chunks all over the mat and into my impact screen "
Sorry to hear that you’re having those issues. That hasn’t been my experience at all having owned one for a couple years now. Definitely recommend you reach out to the company and get a replacement.
Video was mostly of your close ups than the product. Smdh
Wait, if you can stick a tee in, throw it away? Why? You can stick a tee in Fiberbuilt mats. They’re no good?