Golf Simulator Flooring DIY: Build It with Foam Board, EVA/Rubber & Turf!

[@tydalton8653]

How is the foam board flooring holding up in the high use area’s?

[@trpl_bgy]

Great question! IF it’s compressed or degraded at all. 1-year later I can not visibly or physically see or feel that it as even 1 bit. I’ve debated taking it apart and putting a digital caliper to it to officially measure it but it hasn’t felt worth it being I do not notice any change.. If it ever becomes noticeable I will certainly make a video showing. But for now my plan is to wait until then… and if it does, I’ll replace that chunk of pink foam for cheap and run it all over again 🙂

[@brianroddam7184]

This Foam Board is the way to go. I did the exact same thing 1.5" foam board and the 1/2" rubber mat. This video is why i did it and although I have not had mine down near as long as this guy has, I am a firm believe in it. If you decide to go this route, it will work.

[@trpl_bgy]

@@brianroddam7184 love the feedback and glad to hear it turns out to be positive! Thank you for sharing your experience and commenting!

[@FFBLossGoblin]

Dude!!! I have a Softy and even Indoor Golf Shop couldn’t give me better insight to do exactly what you are doing. Big thanks for making this video!

[@trpl_bgy]

So glad it was helpful! You’re welcome and Thank you for the comment!

[@seanv6051]

This is amazing, I have been trying to figure out the best way to get the flooring to 2 3/8” to match the hitting mat. This is super helpful!!

[@trpl_bgy]

Thanks for watching and especially for taking the time to comment! Cheers!

[@kserres]

Love this idea. Was trying to figure out how to economically build up that 2” under my turf. Questions based on your experience: 1) do you think the rubber topped Eva foam tiles is necessary or would normal eva (non rubber) work you think? 2) I don’t have the stance mat, just the sig pro softy strip. If I use your method for my stance portion too, do you think it will crush under pressure of hitting on it? Thanks!

[@trpl_bgy]

Normal should work just the same. It was just to build thickness. The reason I used what I used was because it was already the existing flooring that was in the room when I started. Because I used Foamular 150 I wanted something on top of it to disperse weight and reduce possibility of it compressing. So, using my existing flooring as build up helped to serve that purpose. If I had no flooring, I might have tried using Foamular 250 and just bought 2" thick so didn't need the EVA. If it ever does compress you could re-approach it with a new piece of Foamular and go down to 1.5" with EVA on top and then Turf. Just need to build to 2" total as the turf gets you the last 3/8". Here is a breakdown of the 2. - Average pressure exerted by a human, typically measured in pounds per square inch (PSI), is around 16 pounds per square inch. This is most commonly calculated based on the pressure applied by a person standing on their feet. - The compression value for "Foamular 150" = 15 lbs per square inch. You can go with "Foamular 250" = 25 lbs per square inch of pressure. It's available up to 100 psi compression strength. All more than enough. If I didn't go with a stance mat and simply cut in my hitting strip. I think I would frame in the hitting strip area with 2x4's placed flat so they were only 1.5" thick or best case would be to frame it in and attach to outer frame with wood that was 2" in height. This way you could fill right up to the hitting strip border and outer borders and lay turf over the top of it all. cut out the area that your hitting strip will drop into, and it would have a stable frame that wouldn't take a beating from impact. Great Questions! Thanks for watching!

[@kserres]

@@trpl_bgy wow. what a great reply. thanks so much! you actually read my mind on my next question. Was thinking about just trying 2" foamular. Thanks for the tip on going 250 as I didn't know the difference. I might be giving this a try and I'll let you know how it goes

[@vincentmonteforte9500]

Great video. Two questions: #1 What is the distance from your impact screen to your ball position on the Sig Pro Softy? #2. Would this build work without the frame system? I realize that the framing provides stability, anchors the 3 flooring layers and provides a finished aesthetic.

[@schop]

Another great video. I’m stealing your idea for the k2 tee hook. Love it.

[@trpl_bgy]

Originally was going to cut that but now I’m glad I left it in!

[@schop]

@@trpl_bgy how many different size teas do you have out?

[@trpl_bgy]

@@schop typically try to get by with 2, 3 at most. When I play solo I use just one #6 tee. Common is a #1, #5, & #6

[@MotoRiff77]

Good video! Thanks for all the help yesterday, come to find out my pc build did not have bluetooth for the MLM. I ordered an adapter and I'm going to build a faraday cage for the projector. I'm hoping it will help with all these "ghost shots" I get.

[@trpl_bgy]

You're welcome! Glad when I can help. Stay in touch as you come along. Questions always welcome!

[@rickliners6123]

Excellent video. Lots of great info. I'm taking on a garage upgrade to my sim this winter. Lots of useful techniques I'll apply to my build. Thanks for posting.

[@trpl_bgy]

Thanks for watching and especially for taking the time to comment! Cheers!

[@cesaunder]

Great video. What mat are you standing on. Looks like it takes traffic well. I noticed your hitting insert showed wear but where you were standing didn’t. I’m using cheapo depo putting green material from Home depot but it’s wearing down from my stance. Looking to do something that will not need to be replaced every 6 months

[@trpl_bgy]

So that is the "Stance Mat" portion of the SIG Pro Softy hitting mat. I had gone through two $300 mat's from local sports store and decided to invest in something more professional because of reviews. It's exremely durable and the hitting strip on the SIG Pro Softy hitting mat is relpaceable. I would recommend the purchase to all. Its been great on my joints and the hitting strip is 7 months old now and I don't plan to replace soon. SIGPRO Softy Golf Mat - amzn.to/3vxM7SA

[@jordangoracke1430]

Exactly what I am looking for. How long have you had this specific setup and how is the foam holding up?

[@trpl_bgy]

Installed the Foamboard 6 months ago, 11/10/23. I measured with a tape measure last weekend before the video and if there is an amount of compression at all it is not measureable for me on my tape measure or naked eye. Internet told me :) - "A 200 pound man standing on both feet exerts about 2.78 pounds per square inch (psi) of pressure. Standing on one foot, he exerts about 5.56 psi of pressure." 1.5 Foamboard is rated to withstand 15-25 PSI. So having 1/2" foam/rubber + 3/8" turf I was betting that the load would be spread enough to not affect it. I figured if it did effect eventually it would be easy to replace or redo. So far, I'm extremely happy with it and becaue of that.. I put out the video :)

[@jordangoracke1430]

@@trpl_bgy Makes total sense! Why didn't you go with a traditional 1/2" plywood versus the rubber top EVA foam? This would have saved a lot more money. Did you just want the softer feel? Love the setup, just curious.

[@trpl_bgy]

@jordangoracke1430 great question. Was really an order of operations limitation lol. Already had the floor in before ever decided or considered going this route. It is nice and soft and the tiles link together very “flush” to one another as well. But not sure this is exactly how one would draw up starting from scratch. Mostly wanted to put out an example of the use of the foam panels as I haven’t seen anyone try it and was sure others were wondering like I had. I searched and searched for someone who could tell me it worked or didn’t but never found. So thought I’d play guinea pig here and try it. I should add, the ball bounce is greatly reduced and it the combination of the layers seemed to absorb sound, just felt slightly less loud after install

[@Christopher-mc4cs]

Awesome set up and thanks for the step by step instructions. This is just what I'm looking for to start my own setup. Thank you.

[@trpl_bgy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@glennmcilvenna3142]

thanks for the insight

[@trpl_bgy]

My pleasure! Thank you for the comment!

[@mjmurphy53711608]

Great video, quick question: Why the foam vs a thicker eva foam tile? For example Meister sells a 1.5 inch thick EVA foam tile.

[@trpl_bgy]

Great question. It’s mostly due to the order of my operation. My whole room was covered in the Eva tile prior to starting…. So i incorporated it in to the build up for the Stance Matt. Mainly wanted to show the first use of the Foamular board as filler material and then test and follow up to see how it worked. It’s a cheap and easy way to build up. Everyone I asked kept saying they didn’t “think it was a good idea” but I couldnt math out why it wouldn’t work… so I tried. It’s worked really well and glad I did it this way.

[@mjmurphy53711608]

@@trpl_bgy Makes total sense! A creative solution, just discovered your channel and it's a ton of value - subscribed!

[@trpl_bgy]

@@mjmurphy53711608 thank you! Truly appreciate it! If ever get stuck or think I can help, reach out!

[@todpharis4996]

I love the foam idea. Did you try the foam with no rubber flooring on top of it? I am thinking it would save even more money.

[@trpl_bgy]

@@todpharis4996 I didn’t but only because I had the rubber flooring prior to getting the sig pro softy. It would save a few hundred dollars or more depending on the total area you cover. Thanks for comment and thanks for watching

[@wardflowers8371]

Question for you... now that you know the size build up to match the softie and all of your frame support, would you think a DIY stance of all the same build here and just buy a cheaper hitting strip only?

[@trpl_bgy]

I think it would be worth the try. I don’t see why it wouldn’t work if you glue down the turf to the layer below, especially near where you insert the hitting strip. Had I not owned the stance matt first I would have gone for it. Great question.

[@kodycooper1034]

Off topic but, do you have a tutorial on setting up webcam putting with the new direct connect bluetooth connector for the MLM2PRO? I never had putting setup but have the facilities for it now so I am trying to figure it out.

[@trpl_bgy]

By popular demand I think I'll put something together here soon for this. :) *Note: It will be same as set up on the OCR Springbok Connector and I have videos on that. But the settings will apply the exact same to Duwayne's Bluetooth Connector*

[@kodycooper1034]

@@trpl_bgy appreciate it! what do you download to get the putting? It's not built in to the BTC is it?

[@trpl_bgy]

@kodycooper1034 it’s built in. Just needs to be turned on in the settings and it will pop up when you switch to putter

[@ericruss5997]

Great video! Where did you get the turf from? And can you buy it in one big peace?

[@trpl_bgy]

I purchased from Menards and they shipped free to my local Menards where i picked it up. I did order it in 1 big piece. there is a link in the description of the video. Great question!

[@johnwolf24]

Coming from a firefighter… Just a thought but in case you aren’t aware, Foam Board is extremely flammable and releases cyanide when it burns.

[@trpl_bgy]

Yikes! What typically causes it to combust or go from inert to flames!? Made me dig a little… sounds like it is made with a flame retardant and is resistant to surface temperatures up to 180 degrees. Data sheet does say if exposed to open flame or fire it has a high spread rate. Being encased between concrete and rubber my ultimate goal is to keep the flames away from it!

[@glossolalian]

I'm now advancing to the flooring part of my garage build and would love to mimic what you show us in this video. In order to save some money though, instead of picking up a 4x7 SigPro stance mat for my standing area & surrounding the rest of it with your solution, could I use 1.5" foam board + 0.5" rubber mat + 3/8" turf for the entirety of my floor & then cut out a 28"x12" hole for the SigPro Softy strip? Or would I likely be unhappy with the way it feels under my feet? Also curious if I were to go with a 0.5" foam board, 0.5" rubber mat, and 0.25" turf & matched that with a 1.25" SigPro Softy Lite strip, do you think I would notice a difference between it and the above build from a quality/softness perspective? It's not so much about the cost savings at that point, but gaining an extra inch of ceiling height might prove to be beneficial in my situation. But I don't want to consider this route if it's going to feel like I'm hitting off a parking lot. Thank you!

[@chriscooper5221]

@@glossolalian was wondering the same thing I have the hitting strip and was considering building all the floor around it. Of course hitting driver and using legs will add more force and increase the 5kbs psi! But I think it would still hold up. And it’s a cheap replacement

[@MoonLandingz]

how did you secure the different layers together? Glue, screws?

[@trpl_bgy]

Great question. I actually simply laid each layer on top of the one below. No glue no nothing. Other than the white frame. It doesn’t move or slide a cm.

[@trpl_bgy]

Forgot to say, I did duct tape the seams of the pink styrofoam together to lock them in place and keep them level and more of 1 piece. Other than that nothing is attached permanently

[@MoonLandingz]

@@trpl_bgy I actually did pick up on that during the video but just assumed you had to somehow marry the different layers together. Thanks for the info and great video

[@bougie_kenny]

New sub here. I have the SigPro Softy. It’s amazing and I love it. My issue is that it’s to thick and with garage height being at a premium (8’4”) I have to go get a Monster Mat, just because it’s not as thick. Great video!

[@trpl_bgy]

Thank you for the sub! Appreciate it very much! Might be a silly question but Can you modify ceiling at all? Is there joist or attic space above?

[@bougie_kenny]

Unfortunately, I can’t. I’m in a new build townhouse. Would have loved to have Been able to use a wall mount opener, but don’t have the corner clearance.

[@whaleshark2625]

What's your ceiling height and overall room dimensions?

[@dennisdunn9315]

What projector are you using..Thanks

[@TylerPoppe]

We have built a 9 hole course in our pasture. We are currently running some as sand holes and some as AstroTurf from some that was being tossed (75% sand / 25% turf). Do you have any recommendations for outdoor rubber or setups that would work outside?

[@BradHardy-fg8il]

Thanks for the video. I’m still in planning stage and already purchased an sig pro softy hitting strip only and was going to build up everything else like your video including the hitting area for a clean look. Do you think this will work and hold up for a hitting area as well as putting area? Thanks

[@trpl_bgy]

It's been holding up wonderfuly for me and after nearly a year I don't see any issues with it holding up for years to come. Worst case would be some compression of the foam and should that happen, replacing a sheet would be easy work. But i see no sign of wear at this point. Great question.

[@Wildcater86]

What size is your hitting bay?

[@hannovaneyk7876]

What type of foam board are you using (the white foam board)?

[@trpl_bgy]

Link in description for all products. Great question and thanks for watching!

[@bernieceo]

Do you have material list?

[@trpl_bgy]

incomplete but close in the Description. If have any specific questions feel free to ask :)

[@philipmehl9355]

Why foam board instead of plywood or OSB…seem like similar pricing

[@trpl_bgy]

Good question.. mainly used it to build Thickness. I needed to raise my floor up and build up to the height to match my stance mat…. Seemed Simple, quick, no nails, glue etc. just a filler.

[@philbrown7197]

What PC do you currently use?

[@trpl_bgy]

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[@ittybitbobo7657]

The foam board is a bad idea. I hope you show a video when the pink foam board breaks down and turns to junk. Big mistake

[@trpl_bgy]

Thanks for watching and for the comment! I must say, 1 Year in and it looks the same as it did day 1. The day it corrodes, or compresses; you have my word there will be a video : ) Now.. to pull out my nerdy engineering perspective: - Average pressure exerted by a human, typically measured in pounds per square inch (PSI), is around 16 pounds per square inch. This is most commonly calculated based on the pressure applied by a person standing on their feet. - The compression value for "Foamular 150" = 15 lbs per square inch. You can go with"Foamular 250" = 25 lbs per square inch of pressure. It's available up to 100 psi compression strength. All more than enough. - Polystyrene is resistant to moisture & mildew. It does not corrode, rot, or decay. It is resistant to acid and 100% impervious to water. In fact, it has a lifetime warranty for these very things. - Commonly used for exterior foundation walls, underslab, foundations, crawlspaces and as a backer board for residing applications I have concrete, Foamular 1.5" and then 1/2" eva/rubber on top of it (PSI diluted further) and 3/8 moneyputt turf on top of that (more psi distribution). I should not have a situation that causes a greater than 15 lbs per square inch of pressure to compress it beyond. The cost of building up the floor with other materials is significantly higher. Last, if it were to some how break down (which it lasts on exterior of homes, under slabs, behind siding as a backer board for lifetimes of homes).... To me the value is there when I can go buy 2 new sheets for $45 each and simply role up my carpet, pull the old out and slip new in... But hey, I've been wrong before. :)