Expert consensus review
SIGPRO Softy Hitting Mat Review
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.
What we like
- 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
What to weigh
- Costs more than basic stance mats
- Needs a stable stance surface around it
Scorecard
How scores are built- Forgiveness 8.4
- Feel 9.2
- Ease of use 9.0
- Value 8.7
- Build 9.3
This review weighs the manufacturer specifications, independent testing from across the golf equipment world, and long-term owner feedback, then scores the product against its closest alternatives. It is not presented as a GolfTested lab measurement.
Quick answer
The SIGPRO Softy is one of the most comfortable and realistic hitting mats for home practice. Its hitting strip combines a soft foam insert with plush turf, and compression slots help absorb impact, so slightly heavy strikes feel far less punishing than on thin commercial mats. For golfers who practice often or have sore joints, it is one of the best upgrades in a home setup.
Why it feels different
SIGPRO designed the Softy to balance realistic feel with injury prevention. The strip uses a soft foam insert under Teeline turf, with three compression slots that act as release valves at impact. Golfers who practice a lot repeatedly report they can hit down on the ball and take a divot-like strike without the elbow and wrist pain common with cheaper mats.
Things to know before buying
- Height: the Softy is taller than most mats, which matters in rooms with a low ceiling.
- Feel: some golfers find it softer than they prefer.
- Sizes: it comes as a hitting strip and in larger mat sizes, so choose based on your stance area and whether you hit from both sides.
Where it fits in a home bay
The Softy pairs well with a launch monitor such as the Rapsodo MLM2PRO or SkyTrak ST MAX and a quality net. For more options and budgets, see our best hitting mats guide and home golf simulator guide.
Verdict
The SIGPRO Softy is worth the premium for golfers who practice often. It protects your joints and gives more honest feedback on strike quality than most mats.
How we built this review: manufacturer specifications, independent testing from respected golf equipment reviewers, and long-term owner feedback, weighed against the closest alternatives.
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