Rain or Shine SwingBay vs Carl's Place DIY Golf Simulator Enclosure Kit
The SwingBay is the sturdier, faster-to-build enclosure: a powder-coated aluminum push-button frame, blackout curtains and a screen rated to 250 mph, backed by a 3-year frame warranty. The Carl's Place kit is a DIY shell with steel corner fittings, bungees and zip ties, and its standard screen is a loosely woven polyester aimed at beginners. Buy the SwingBay if you want a rigid frame and a brighter projected image with less setup fuss. Buy the Carl's Place kit if you want a flexible, modular base you tension yourself and may upgrade screen-by-screen.
- Choose the Rain or Shine SwingBay if you want a rigid aluminum frame that goes up in under 20 minutes, blackout curtains for a bright image, and a screen rated for high ball speeds.
- Choose the Carl's Place DIY kit if you want a low-fuss shell you tension yourself with bungees and zip ties, and you plan to pick your own screen and add a pipe frame later.
Prices
- Rain or Shine SwingBay: $3,499.00 at Garage Golf (last seen Nov 10)
- Carl's Place DIY Golf Simulator Enclosure Kit: $999.95 at PlayBetter (last seen Nov 10)
- Difference: the Carl's Place DIY Golf Simulator Enclosure Kit is $2,499.05 cheaper than the Rain or Shine SwingBay at the latest prices (Nov 10)

