Carl's Place 4'x5' HotShot Golf Hitting Mat

Description

The Carl’s Place 4’x5’ HotShot Golf Hitting Mat is built for long, comfortable practice. A pre-cut, replaceable hitting insert extends the life of your mat and lets you refresh the strike zone in minutes. Engineered to be joint-friendly and anti-fatigue, HotShot helps you log serious reps without beating up your wrists and elbows.

After testing countless simulator mats at different price points, Carl’s Place dialed in a smart balance of realism, durability, and value. Use it in the basement, garage, or out on the patio—setup is simple, feedback is honest, and the surface is made to last.

Features

Value that goes the distance
Enjoy premium-mat characteristics at a friendlier price. The replaceable insert keeps the surface fresh and extends overall lifespan.

Easy on the body
The anti-fatigue construction helps reduce shock at impact so your joints stay happier through longer sessions.

Rugged by design
Top-grade fibers and dense backing stand up to heavy home use—indoors or outdoors—while maintaining a consistent strike.

True strike feedback
From thin to chunky, the surface communicates what really happened at impact. Pair with real tees for even more realism.

Portable and flexible
Move the mat wherever you practice—garage, office, or patio—without fuss.

Simulator-ready foundation
A proper hitting mat is the cornerstone of any sim build; HotShot drops in cleanly and looks pro from the start.

Insert Options

Carl’s Place HotShot Standard Insert
Versatile and the only insert compatible with real tees. Forgiving on fat shots while still delivering realistic turf interaction. Includes three pre-cut tee-receiver holes.

Carl’s Place Foam Divot Strip
Impact-absorbing foam reduces strain on wrists and elbows—great for high-volume practice and long-term comfort.

Carl’s Place Gel Divot Strip
Tuned for a fairway-like glide and divot feel so you can groove proper turf interaction on clean strikes and controlled divots.

Accessories

Mat sizes
Three footprint options—each 1.75" thick—cover solo golfers and shared left/right-handed bays.

• 4' x 5' HotShot Dimensions: 4’D x 5’L x 1.75”H
• 5' x 7' HotShot Dimensions: 5’D x 7’L x 1.75”H
• 4' x 9' HotShot Dimensions: 4’D x 9’L x 1.75”H

Hitting inserts (mix and match)
Standard, Foam Divot, and Gel Divot strips let you tailor feel for different players or practice goals.

• Each insert measures 12" wide x 30" long x 1.75" tall.
• Fits all Carl’s HotShot Hitting Mat sizes.
• Also compatible with other 1.75" platforms.
• Standard Insert uses the same premium fibers as the mat and supports real tees.
• Foam Divot prioritizes joint comfort.
• Gel Divot mimics fairway interaction.

Optional Golf Mat Base
A dense EPDM rubber base keeps the mat planted through fast swings and adds extra cushioning for comfort.

Optional tees

• Carl’s HotShot™ Indoor Golf Tees, 40-Pack: Sits on top of the mat and trims to height; works with all inserts.
• Carl’s Driver and Iron Tees, 50-Pack: Black, LM-friendly tees (Driver 2.66", Iron 1.66"). Use only with the Standard Insert—do not use with Foam or Gel.
• Carl’s Place Golf Mat Tee Pack: (3) rubber tee holders, (6) iron tees, (6) driver tees for consistent tee height with HotShot mats.

Optional Ball Tray
Keep balls tidy and within reach. The rugged rubber tray sits flush to the mat with a gentle incline for smooth pickup.

• Capacity: ~86 balls (single layer)
• Dimensions: 42.5" L x 11.5" W x 3" H
• Weight: ~10 lbs

Optional Golf Club Holders
Clubhouse Compact and Clubhouse Classic organizers (durable composite wood) keep your set neat between swings.

Specifications

• HotShot Mat Dimensions:
  4' x 5': 4’D x 5’L x 1.75”H
  5' x 7': 5’D x 7’L x 1.75”H
  4' x 9': 4’D x 9’L x 1.75”H
• Hitting Insert Dimensions: 12"W x 30"L x 1.75"H
• Real Tee Compatibility: Standard Insert: Yes — Foam Divot: No — Gel Divot: No
• Pre-cut Tee Receiver Holes: Standard Insert: Yes, (3) — Foam Divot: No — Gel Divot: No