The Quick Verdict
Get The Net Return Pro Series V2. It's wider, taller, rated for 225 mph ball speeds, and comes with a 3-year warranty — the kind of setup you build a permanent hitting bay around. The Spornia SPG-7 is worth considering if you need something that packs into a bag and moves around, or if $445 at list is genuinely the deciding factor. But for a dedicated space, the Pro Series V2 is the default. Check price at The Indoor Golf Shop →
What They Have in Common
Both nets include ball return, so your ball comes back to you after each shot. Both work indoors and outdoors. Neither includes side barriers in the base price — those are separate purchases on both sides. The SPG-7 folds down into its included bag, and neither maker publishes a folded size.
Where They Differ
Size and the Room You Need
The Net Return Pro Series V2 frames out at 8 ft wide by 7 ft 6 in tall by 3 ft 6 in deep. The Pro Series V2 also publishes its room requirement: 10 ft wide, 8 ft 6 in ceiling, 14 ft deep. That's the number to measure before you buy. Most people underestimate that 14 ft depth — that's where your swing arc lives, not just the net's footprint.
The Spornia SPG-7 frames out at 7 ft × 7 ft × 7 ft — the same front to back as it is across. Spornia doesn't publish a room requirement for the SPG-7, so there's nothing here to quote. The frame dimensions are the frame's dimensions — they don't tell you how much space a full swing needs in front of it. You'd have to work that out yourself.
One more thing on size: Spornia's own pages list three different dimensions for the SPG-7 — 7 ft square in the spec block, 2.1 m on the what's-included page, and 6.5 ft in the simulator guide. That inconsistency is worth knowing before you measure your space around it.
Ball Speed Rating and Warranty
The Pro Series V2 is rated for 225 mph ball speed. That's the netting's stated limit. The Spornia SPG-7 doesn't publish a ball speed rating, so there's no comparison to make there — just one number and one silence.
On warranty, the gap is significant. The Net Return covers the Pro Series V2 for 3 years or 250,000 shots, whichever comes first. Spornia splits its cover: 1-year limited on the frame, 60-day limited on the netting — and on a net you hit into, the netting is the part under load.
Weight and Setup
The SPG-7 is lighter: 20 lbs against the Pro Series V2's 28 lbs. The SPG-7 uses a pop-up frame design and includes a carry bag, which makes it genuinely portable. The Pro Series V2 assembles without tools in about 5 minutes and includes a color-coded aluminum frame, but it's designed to stay put.
What's in the Box
The SPG-7 includes more at its price: the net, a Noise Reduction Target Sheet, a roof attachment for short irons and wedges, a circular chipping basket, and a carry bag. The Pro Series V2 base includes the net and frame. Side barriers are a separate purchase on both, and Spornia sells the SPG-7's simulator target sheet separately too.
Who Should Buy Which
Buy The Net Return Pro Series V2 if:
- You have a dedicated hitting bay or garage space with at least 10 ft of width, an 8 ft 6 in ceiling, and 14 ft of depth
- You want a published ball-speed rating and a 3-year warranty on a net you plan to hit into regularly
- Portability isn't a factor — this thing is staying where you put it
Buy the Spornia SPG-7 if:
- You need something that folds into a bag and moves between a backyard, a basement, and wherever else
- The $445 list-price gap is real money in your setup budget
- You'll use the included chipping basket and target sheet regularly
The Bottom Line
At $445 apart at list, this is a real gap — not a rounding error. The SPG-7 earns that price difference if you need portability and variety in what's included. But The Net Return Pro Series V2 publishes its room requirement clearly, gives you a rated netting spec, and backs it with a warranty that actually holds up in print. If you're building a permanent hitting bay, there's a clear answer here.