The Quick Verdict
Get the SIGPRO Softy 4×7. It's $160 more at list, but you get teeline turf that takes a real tee, a published weight, and a mat that breaks into two pieces for storage. The SIGPRO Softy LITE 4×7 is worth a look if you want the lower profile — at 1¼ in it is more than an inch thinner than the 4×7. Check price at The Indoor Golf Shop →
What They Have in Common
Same 84-inch by 48-inch footprint. Both use a replaceable SIGPRO Softy hitting strip, so when it wears out you're replacing a strip, not the whole mat. Neither carries a published warranty, and neither publishes a swing guarantee.
Where They Differ
Thickness — and what it means for your launch monitor
This is the one that actually changes how you set up your bay. The Softy 4×7 is 2.5 inches thick; the Softy LITE is 1.25 inches thick. That 1.25-inch gap is the height a floor-standing launch monitor sits beside. Both mats leave space beside the strip for one to sit on the mat itself; what differs is how thick the mat under it is — 2.5 in against 1¼ in.
Figure out which setup your monitor needs before you decide.
Worth noting: The Indoor Golf Shop lists the Softy 4×7's strip height three different ways across its own pages — 2⅜ in, 2½ in and 2⅝ in. That inconsistency is on them, not me, and it's worth emailing them to confirm before you order.
Real tees vs. putting turf
The Softy 4×7 uses Teeline turf across the stance area, which takes a real tee at adjustable height. If you want to work on driver with a proper tee, this is the mat that does it. The Softy LITE uses premium putting turf for the stance surface, which doesn't take a real tee at all. The LITE is flagged as indoor-only, so if the mat ever goes outside, that's another check against it.
Weight and portability
The Softy 4×7 comes in at 21 lbs and breaks into two pieces for storage. The LITE's weight isn't published, so there's no gap to quote — you'd have to ask before ordering if that matters to you.
What's in the box
The Softy 4×7 is described as a golf mat with an integrated SIGPRO Softy hitting strip. The LITE's included contents aren't listed — another gap worth confirming before you buy.
Who Should Buy Which
Buy the SIGPRO Softy 4×7 if:
- You want to practice with a real tee, especially driver work
- You want a known weight and a mat that breaks into two pieces for easier storage
- You'd rather not be limited to a mat flagged indoor-only
Buy the SIGPRO Softy LITE 4×7 if:
- You have a floor-standing launch monitor that needs to sit on the mat at close to ground level
- You're hitting indoors only and don't need a real tee
- The $160 difference at list matters and the thinner profile fits your setup
- You want putting turf across the stance area
The Bottom Line
Both mats share the same footprint and the same replaceable-strip design. The real decision is thickness and tee options. The Softy 4×7 gives you a real tee, a published weight, and two-piece portability. The LITE gives you a lower profile, 1¼ in against 2.5 in. For most setups, the Softy 4×7's flexibility is worth the extra $160 at list.