SIGPRO Golf Net vs Spornia SPG-5 Compact

The Quick Verdict

Get the SIGPRO Golf Net. It's $150 more at list, but it comes with side barrier netting and sandbags, The Indoor Golf Shop actually tells you the room it needs (10 ft wide, 8 ft ceiling, 12 ft deep), and there's a path to a full simulator screen for another $249.99. The Spornia SPG-5 Compact makes sense when portability is the whole point — 16 lbs, a carry bag in the box, and a ball-return that sends shots back to you.

What They Have in Common

Both are hitting nets that work indoors or outdoors. Neither publishes a ball-speed rating, so you can't compare netting limits on paper. Both carry a one-year warranty, though Spornia's warranty page separately says 60 days on the netting itself — worth noting before you buy.

Where They Differ

Size and Room

The SIGPRO Golf Net's frame runs 9 ft wide × 7 ft 7 in tall × 10 ft deep. The Indoor Golf Shop publishes a room requirement: 10 ft wide, 8 ft ceiling, 12 ft deep. Those are the numbers to measure against before you order.

The Spornia SPG-5 Compact's frame is 5 ft 6 in × 5 ft 6 in × 5 ft 6 in — a cube. Spornia does not publish a room requirement, so that frame dimension is the net's footprint, not the space a swing needs. Don't conflate the two.

Ball Return and What's in the Box

The SPG-5 Compact's headline feature is automatic ball return, which sends the ball rolling back toward you after each shot. It also ships with a Bulls Eye target sheet and a chipping basket — so the box is genuinely complete for a practice session. The net folds down and fits in the carry bag, also included.

The SIGPRO ships with side barrier netting, sandbags, and 4-inch ball bungees. The Indoor Golf Shop doesn't say whether it has a ball return. The side barriers matter for a bay setup where a mishit can ricochet into the wall or worse, and the sandbags suggest the frame is meant to stay put rather than travel.

Simulator Upgrade Path

The SIGPRO has an optional add-on: a Top Bar Attachment plus impact screen for $249.99 converts it into a simulator screen. That's not in the base price — at list, the SIGPRO is $399.99 and the screen conversion is separate. If you're thinking about adding a projector down the road, that path exists. Spornia doesn't list a screen option for the SPG-5 Compact.

Portability

The SPG-5 Compact weighs 16 lbs and folds into a carry bag. The Indoor Golf Shop doesn't publish a weight or stored size for the SIGPRO, so there's no apples-to-apples comparison there — but a 9-foot frame with sandbags isn't going to the driving range on a Tuesday.

Who Should Buy Which

Get the SIGPRO Golf Net if:

• You have a dedicated space that clears 10 ft wide, 8 ft ceiling, 12 ft deep and you want the net to stay there
• Side barrier coverage matters because the bay is in a garage with cars or walls nearby
• You want the option to add an impact screen later without replacing the whole setup

Get the Spornia SPG-5 Compact if:

• You need a net that travels — to the backyard, a friend's place, or a range session
• Ball return is meaningful to you, especially for solo sessions where walking to the net adds up fast
• You're working with a tighter budget: $249.99 at list versus $399.99

The Bottom Line

These aren't really competing for the same buyer. The SIGPRO Golf Net is a bay-in-a-box — frame, side barriers, sandbags, room specs published — built to live in one spot. The SPG-5 Compact is a pop-up net with ball return and a carry bag built to move. One wrinkle worth flagging: Spornia's warranty page says 60 days on the netting even though the main listing says one year. Get that sorted before you commit.

Get the SIGPRO Golf Net.