Net Return Pro Series Review: The Ball Comes Back
A Net Return Pro Series review: what the automatic ball return changes about practice, the 250,000 shot guarantee, and why side barriers are a separate purchase.
Five minute assembly, 240 mph rated, and a shank goes straight past it.
The verdict: Buy it if you want a net that returns the ball to your feet, assembles in five minutes and is rated for the hardest swing you have. Skip it if you shank, because at 8 feet wide the net does not catch what misses it and side barriers are an extra purchase.
Net Return Pro Series Golf Training Net, 8 by 7 ft 6 in, with Auto Ball Return
Around $795
An aircraft-grade aluminium practice net with a patented S-shape automatic ball return, rated above 240 mph ball speed.
Check price on AmazonSpecifications
| Size | 8 ft by 7 ft 6 in |
|---|---|
| Assembly | Quick Color Connect push-button system, around 5 minutes, no tools |
| Ball speed | Safely handles speeds exceeding 240 mph |
| Warranty | 3 year warranty with a 250,000 shot guarantee |
| Frame | Aircraft-grade aluminium with UV-shielded netting |
| Space needed | 8.5 ft of hitting distance and 9 ft of ceiling for most golfers, more for taller golfers and longer clubs |
| Return | Patented S-shape return system |
| Accessories | Side barriers, precision target, sim screen, frame pads and hitting turf sold separately |
Specifications above come from Net Return's published product specifications. Treat pricing as approximate, since Amazon pricing moves.
What it does well
- The automatic return is the feature. A practice session where you never bend down to pick up a ball is a session you actually finish.
- A 250,000 shot guarantee is an unusually specific and testable warranty claim, and it is the reason people buy this net rather than a $150 one.
- Five minute push-button assembly with no tools, which means the net gets put away and brought out rather than living in the way permanently.
- Aircraft-grade aluminium rather than fibreglass poles, which is what survives years of impacts and repeated assembly.
- Net Return publishes the space requirement plainly: 8.5 feet of hitting distance and 9 feet of ceiling for most golfers.
Where it falls short
- It is 8 feet wide. A well struck shot goes into the middle and a shank goes past it into the wall, and side barriers are a separate purchase.
- Nine feet of ceiling for most golfers is a real requirement, and taller players with longer clubs need more. Measure with a driver, not a tape.
- It returns the ball at you, which is the point and also means the ball comes back with some pace. Stand where you intend to stand.
- It is a net, not a screen. Projecting an image onto it needs the separate Flex Simulator Screen, so a net-based simulator is two purchases.
- Eight feet by seven and a half feet is a target, not a room. It does not protect the ceiling, the side walls or anything behind you.
What owners report
Owners consistently describe it as the last net they will buy, which is the most common phrasing in reviews of this product and the reason it holds its reputation. The ball return draws universal praise. The most repeated warning is about mishits: the net catches what you aim at it, and a shank finds drywall. Side barriers are the near-universal follow-up purchase, and Net Return sells them.
Whether you want a net at all is the first question, and impact screen vs hitting net and launch monitor vs net both cover it. If shanks are a concern, side baffles vs wider net is the honest version of that problem. Check the space with the golf sim room size calculator before ordering.
Who it suits
- Garage and basement practice where picking up balls kills the session.
- Golfers with high ball speeds who have broken cheaper nets.
- Setups that need to be put away between sessions.
- Anyone pairing a portable launch monitor with a safe target.
Who should skip it
- Golfers who shank regularly, without buying side barriers as well.
- Rooms below 9 feet of ceiling for a full driver swing.
- Anyone who wants a projected image, which needs a screen rather than a net.
Alternatives worth considering
Net Return Side Barriers for Home and Pro Series Golf Nets
Around $249
The net catches what you aim at it. Side barriers catch what you do not, and they are the difference between a hobby and a repair bill.
Check price on AmazonThe Indoor Golf Shop SIG10 Golf Simulator Enclosure with SIGPRO Premium Screen and Poles
Around $2,000
If you want a projected image and full-width protection, an enclosure with an impact screen is the category to shop rather than a net.
Check price on AmazonSpornia SPG-7 Golf Practice Net with Automatic Ball Return
Around $350
Less than half the price with its own ball return and a wider catching profile. Less durable frame and a shorter warranty.
Check price on AmazonKeep reading
- Impact screen vs hitting net
- Side baffles vs wider net
- Golf sim room size calculator
- Best golf simulator nets
- SIG10 enclosure review
- Country Club Elite 5x5 mat review
This review draws on published specifications, manufacturer figures and the consensus of verified owner reviews. We have not tested this product ourselves, and we say so rather than implying otherwise. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much space does the Net Return Pro Series need?
Net Return states 8.5 feet of hitting distance and 9 feet of ceiling for most golfers, with more needed for taller players and longer clubs. Swing a driver in the actual room before ordering, because ceiling height is the constraint that ends most indoor practice plans.
Will it catch a shank?
No. At 8 feet wide it catches what you hit at it. A shank or a heavy pull goes past the frame into whatever is beside it, which is why Net Return sells side barriers separately and why almost every owner ends up buying them.
Can you project onto a Net Return?
Not onto the net itself. Net Return sells a separate Flex Simulator Screen designed to fit the frame. If a projected image is the goal from the start, compare the total cost against a dedicated enclosure with an impact screen.
Is a net safe with real golf balls indoors?
With a net rated for your ball speed, adequate ceiling height and side protection, yes. Without those, no. The rating on this net exceeds 240 mph, and the risks in a domestic room are the ceiling, the side walls and anything behind the hitting position rather than the net itself.
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