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. Check price at The Indoor Golf Shop →
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 on the frame — the SIGPRO's covers its net too, while Spornia's netting is covered for only 60 days.
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 one year covers the frame, and the netting — the part the ball hits — is covered for only 60 days.