Expert consensus comparison
SIGPRO Softy vs GoSports Elite Hitting Mat
A premium joint-friendly hitting strip versus a larger-format practice mat for home bays.
SIGPRO SIGPRO Softy Hitting Mat 9.1GolfTested score 
GoSports GoSports Elite Golf Hitting Mat 8.3GolfTested score SIGPRO Softy Hitting Mat scores 0.8 higher overall. SIGPRO Softy Hitting Mat leads 3 of 6 metrics, GoSports Elite Golf Hitting Mat leads 0, 3 tied. This is not presented as a GolfTested lab head-to-head.
SIGPRO Softy Hitting Mat
One of the best hitting mats for joint comfort and realistic feel: a soft foam insert and long turf that let you hit down on the ball without jarring your wrists and elbows.
High-volume indoor practice and wrist-sensitive players.
You only need an occasional backyard hitting mat.
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GoSports Elite Golf Hitting Mat
A practical larger-format mat for indoor or outdoor repetitions when you need stance room and multiple tee positions.
Golfers building a repeatable home practice area who want room for both stance and tee work.
You only need a tiny hitting strip, move your setup constantly, or expect a mat to replace real turf feedback.
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SIGPRO Softy Hitting Mat
- Much easier on wrists and elbows than thin turf mats
- Still gives useful feedback on fat shots
- Works well as a hitting strip in garage builds
- Costs more than basic stance mats
- Needs a stable stance surface around it
GoSports Elite Golf Hitting Mat
- Larger footprint gives right- and left-handed golfers more room to practice
- Multiple tee positions make driver and iron sessions less repetitive
- Designed for indoor garages, outdoor use, and home simulator layouts
- Three tee options in the listing add useful height flexibility
- A mat alone does not solve hard-floor fatigue or poor strike feedback
- Regular iron volume can eventually wear the primary hitting area
- You may need a heavier base or extra anchoring on smooth outdoor surfaces