Can anyone use MiniMat ?

Yes, it's ideal for every category of golfer - and aspiring golfers.

The mat seems very small compared with ordinary mats ?

Minimat is the same size as a large divot. It's wider than your golf club so if you are hitting the ball, you'll also be hitting the mat it's sitting on. Size is definitely not important as long as it's in the right place - where it's needed

Doesn't the mat wear out quickly ?

Minimats are long-lasting because there is no violent impact between clubface and the mat. While other mats remain stationary causing every shot to rip & tear at the mat surface, Minimat moves forward with the club, like a true grass divot, upon the slightest contact, so there is no 'grabbing' damage to the mat.

Will the bungee cord last long ?

Minimats are hand crafted with 1/8" industrial bungee cord for a long lasting mat. The bungee cords are thus stretched only slightly before the mat releases from the upward moving club - an average of 1/4" - 2" with good ball contact, 3" - 6" in a heavy hit. The cords last for years under these conditions.

Does the mat remain in place using only golf tees to fasten it ?

Minimat remains in position for hundreds of shots without being refastened, subject to ground conditions! This is achieved by the patented construction of two components and two sets of tees working independently: (1) to hold the anchor mat which is independent of (2) the bungee cord fixings.

What's the big advantage compared with conventional and range mats ?

Minimat reacts & feel like real turf allowing you to groove a swing that's effective on the course. You are able to clip (or sweep) the ball off the mat just like fairway turf, or to hit down onto the ball with your irons as you accelerate through the ball. Too often, golfers find that they can't repeat what appear to be good shots at the range when they arrive at the golf course. The reason is that clubs will bounce off static mats as you tend to decelerate on impact, or scoop the ball for fear of injury. Also, brush mats allow you to contact the mat anywhere behind the ball (even 6") so, as long as you continue swinging through, you will make ball contact and get away with it. Natural grass doesn't react this way!

Where can I use it ?

Minimat can be used anywhere. It's small and light enough to carry in your golf bag or even your jacket pocket so you can have it with you whenever any opportunity arises. It works well on hardpan soil, wet ground, long grass etc. Apart from creating a good surface for every type of shot, Minimats save the grass. Even in very small gardens they can be used to practice your short game (or just to swing) without damage.

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