Golfers are constantly trying to improve on their game
. Its a good thing technology now offers a number of options that can help players improve on skill and technique. One tool that has contributed to easier practice is driving range mats.
The only way to learn how to play a few decades ago was to hire a pro to teach you how to play while going for either 9 or 18 holes on a golf course. This is because the golf course was the only place that provided the means and terrain to learn how to hit the ball. This meant paying the green fees and the golf professional for his services; practice alone entailed a high cost. This is why driving range mats are highly appreciated by pros and students alike, it allows them to practice without having to spend too much money. The mats also provide golfers with the convenience of practicing in a driving range, allowing them to save time and money.
Driving range mats allow golfers to practice different parts of their game because of the number of materials used to imitate the feel of a golf course. It has rubber base that resembles a layer of soil; the fibers are then lodged into this layer to mimic the texture of grass on a field. Different materials represent the different areas of play in a golf course; from fairway to sand and even the rough. This gives golfers the advantage of practicing on a certain terrain that he feels he needs to improve on.
Innovation in driving range mats have allowed ranges to purchase products that are more durable and are easier to change. Old synthetic mats were quite flimsy and expensive because the whole mat had to be changed when the area for hitting has been worn out. These mats were more often than not, positioned on top of cement, so a wrong swing could inflict considerable damage on the club and even cause injury. The new mats today have a more durable material and have a detachable area that allow driving ranges to replace just the damaged area instead of changing the entire mat. Because these mats are more economical, ranges dont have to price their rates that high, allowing golfers to spend less on their practice. Its the reason why most if not all, driving ranges use this type of mat today.