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Perfecting your golf swing, be it with a driver or iron, takes serious work, both in terms of training and upkeep. Even professional golfers practice their swing hundreds (if not thousands) of times before playing a single round. It's a necessary part of the game.
One of the best ways to work on your swing is by practicing at home with a hitting mat. A purpose-built artificial surface for hitting off is vital because no lawn could handle the wear and tear and no carpet or pad keeps your hands and wrists safe from injury.
Having co-authored many golf instruction books, I've learned from top golf teaching pros about the qualities most desired in a hitting mat — and I've included the six best I've tested below. After taking a look at the best hitting mats, be sure to also check out the Insider Reviews guides on the best golf clubs and the best golf gloves.
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Here are the best golf hitting mats
Best overall: DURA-PRO Commercial Golf Mat - See at Amazon
The DURA-PRO Commercial Golf Mat is full-sized at four-by-five feet and range-tested for both durability and the natural grass feel a superior mat needs.
Best for experienced golfers: Original Real Feel Country Club Elite Golf Mat - See at Amazon
The Original Real Feel Country Club Elite Golf Mat, built to suit top players, is super-durable yet loaded with "playability" features demanded by tournament golfers.
Best budget: GoSports Pro 5x4 Golf Hitting Mat - See at Amazon
The GoSports Pro 5x4 Golf Hitting Mat is a hit with recreational golfers who practice for enjoyment and keep their swings smooth and rhythmic.
Best for short-game improvement: Rukket Tri-Turf Golf Hitting Mat - See at Amazon
The Rukket Tri-Turf Golf Hitting Mat is a compact, portable practice aid featuring three turf heights, to simulate the feel of rough, fairway, and close-cropped "collar" turf.
Best for alignment training: SASRL Golf Trainer Mat - See at Amazon
The SASRL Golf Trainer Mat is a portable, 13-by-24.4-inch functional swing aid that you hit off, leaving trace marks that indicate a correct or misaligned path through impact.
Best for beginners: Champkey Tri-Turf Golf Hitting Mat - See at Amazon
Affordable and rugged, the Champkey Tri-Turf Golf Hitting Mat is divided into three grass heights to introduce players to the feel of "real golf" conditions.
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