Introduction
The Problem
When looking for a putting mat on Amazon, you’re faced with numerous choices, which can be confusing. Many reviewed mats tend to be pricier, leaving budget-conscious buyers with many options but not a lot of reliable information on more affordable golf putting mats.
The Solution
How I Found It
How It Worked (or Didn’t)
Markings and Design
The markings are in both yards and centimeters, which is acceptable for me, but the absence of foot markers, a standard putting measurement, was a notable omission and one that I don’t fully understand.
Regarding the markings, I appreciated the black and green contrast as well as the orange putting stroke markers. Even the target circle at the end of the putting green is a good design. However, the small orange circles for placing tees or using as gates didn’t add much value. The middle line was inconsistent with noticeable thickness differences running along the mat. Due to the orientation of the markings, it is also mainly suited for putting in only one direction. Not a deal breaker (some other options can be used in both directions) but it is noteworthy.
Speed and Accessories
One downside is that this indoor putting green is slow, especially when compared to my previous putting mats. Regardless of the putter or golf ball used, I felt I had to put in 30 to 40 percent more effort into each putt. Additionally, there was no backstop or anything included (mine did not come with the plastic green hole shown in the ad). This meant I could use the marked target or, as I mainly used, my PuttOUT training aid to have a more effective practice session. The slow speed limited my use as I preferred a practice green that was too quick rather than too slow.
Bottom Line
Do you prefer a simple practice putting green and play on slow greens? Then this could be a suitable indoor training aid for you. However, if you’re accustomed to fast greens, I highly recommend exploring alternatives like the Saplize Two-Speed Putting Mat or these other top indoor putting mat options.
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