Carl’s Place HotShot Golf Mat Systems let you tailor your hitting surface to how you like to swing. Start by selecting your mat size, then choose a pre-cut, replaceable hitting insert—Standard, Foam Divot, or Gel Divot—to dial in the strike and feel you prefer. The system is engineered to be joint-friendly and anti-fatigue, so you can log long practice sessions without beating up your wrists or elbows.
After testing countless simulator mats across styles and price points, Carl’s Place balanced realism, durability, customization, and value into one lineup. Use it in the garage, basement, or patio—set up is simple, the build is rugged, and the feedback is true.
What’s Included
HotShot golf mat in your selected size
Pre-cut, replaceable hitting insert (choose Standard, Foam Divot Strip, or Gel Divot Strip)
Optional add-ons available separately: HotShot Base, tees, ball tray
Features
High value without compromise
HotShot packs the core qualities of premium mats at a friendlier price. The replaceable insert extends life and lets you swap feel on demand.
Joint-friendly performance
Each insert is designed to reduce shock and fatigue, helping protect wrists and elbows through extended range sessions.
Built to last
Top-grade fibers and robust construction stand up to heavy home or commercial use—indoors or outdoors—while maintaining consistent strike.
Authentic feedback
From clean strikes to heavy hits, the surface communicates what really happened at impact so you can adjust with confidence.
Portable, plug-and-play
Move it between rooms—or outside—whenever your setup changes. No fuss, just a dependable hitting surface wherever you practice.
Simulator-ready
A quality hitting mat is the foundation of any sim build; HotShot drops in cleanly and looks pro from day one.
Insert Options
Carl’s Place HotShot Standard Insert
The most versatile option—and the only one compatible with real tees. Softer and forgiving on fat shots while still relaying realistic turf interaction. Includes three pre-cut tee-receiver holes.
Carl’s Place HotShot Foam Divot Strip
Prioritizes joint comfort with impact-absorbing foam to reduce strain on wrists and elbows—ideal for high-volume practice.
Carl’s Place HotShot Gel Divot Strip
Tuned for a fairway-like glide and divot feel, helping you groove proper turf interaction for both crisp contacts and controlled divots.
Accessories
Mat sizes
Three primary footprints—each 1.75" thick—cover solo golfers or shared left/right-handed sim bays.
Carl’s Place HotShot Golf Hitting Mat Dimensions
4' x 5' HotShot: 4’D x 5’L x 1.75”H
4' x 9' HotShot: 4’D x 9’L x 1.75”H
5' x 8' HotShot: 5’D x 8’L x 1.75”H
6' x 10' HotShot: 6’D x 10’L x 1.75”H
Hitting inserts (mix and match)
Standard, Foam Divot, and Gel Divot strips let you fine-tune feel for different sessions or players.
Each insert: 12"W x 30"L x 1.75"H
Fits all HotShot mat sizes
Also compatible with other 1.75" platforms
Standard Insert matches the mat’s premium fiber blend and supports real tees
Foam Divot emphasizes softness and joint comfort
Gel Divot mimics fairway interaction
Optional Golf Mat Base
A dense EPDM rubber base helps the mat stay put through fast swings while adding extra cushioning that’s easy on the body.
Protect your joints with the EPDM base’s added give and grip.
Optional tees
Carl’s HotShot™ Indoor Golf Tees, 40-Pack: Sits on top of the mat and trims to height; compatible 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.
Carl’s Place Golf Mat Tee Pack: Includes (3) rubber tee holders, (6) iron tees, (6) driver tees for perfect tee height with HotShot mats.
Optional Ball Tray
Keep balls organized 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
Complement with Clubhouse Compact or Clubhouse Classic club organizers (durable composite wood) to keep sticks tidy between swings.
Specifications
HotShot Mat Sizes:
4' x 5': 4’D x 5’L x 1.75”H
4' x 9': 4’D x 9’L x 1.75”H
5' x 8': 5’D x 8’L x 1.75”H
6' x 10': 6’D x 10’L x 1.75”H
Hitting Insert Dimensions: 12"W x 30"L x 1.75"H
Real Tee Compatibility: Standard: Yes — Foam Divot: No — Gel Divot: No
Pre-cut Tee Receiver Holes (Standard): Yes, (3) holes — Foam Divot: No — Gel Divot: No
I am so happy with the whole package. It was delivered on time, all components were fine and perfect for my space. The installers were very professional and qualified to make it work in my space.
Also working with Vince was terrific and I would recommend him to all my friends!
We are very happy with the product, based on Vince’s recommendation. It is excellent fit for my space. Vince was very timely with calling me back and meeting my needs. He recommended excellent installers who were anxious to make it all work. Vince is a 5 star representative of your company. Congratulations!
Paul Matlock