SportScreen's Vanish Series Hides Golf Simulators in Plain Sight

By Staff Writer

3 min read

Key takeaways

  • SportScreen's Vanish Series is a retractable golf simulator enclosure that mounts to a ceiling or wall track.
  • Five standard sizes are offered: Vanish 9 (1:1), Vanish 11 (4:3), Vanish 13H (4:3), Vanish 16 (16:9) and Vanish 16H (16:9), plus custom dimensions.
  • Retraction comes in a standard hand-crank version or a motorized, remote-control version that supports Google Home and Alexa integration.
  • Each package includes the impact screen, a blackout screen, side screens, ceiling panels, corner pieces, baffles and all mounting brackets.
  • A free 3D sim builder tool lets buyers preview the enclosure against their own room dimensions before ordering.

SportScreen has built a golf simulator enclosure designed to disappear when the room needs to serve another purpose. The Vanish Series rolls up along a ceiling- or wall-mounted track, clearing the floor for a car, storage or any other use once a practice session ends.

How does the retractable enclosure work?

The system mounts directly to a ceiling or wall and can also be configured around garage rail systems, bulkheads and sloped ceilings. When deployed, baffles and corner pieces seal the enclosure so there are no gaps for a wayward shot to escape through. SportScreen says the setup is built to the same strength and protection standard as a fixed, built-in enclosure, intended to hold up from wedge swings through full-speed drives.

What models does SportScreen offer?

The enclosure comes in five standard sizes, built around different screen aspect ratios to match common room shapes. Fully custom widths, heights and depths are also available for rooms that don't fit a standard size.

ModelAspect ratio
Vanish 91:1
Vanish 114:3
Vanish 13H4:3
Vanish 1616:9
Vanish 16H16:9

Manual or motorized retraction?

Buyers choose between a hand-crank model, the lower-cost option, or a motorized version that retracts at the push of a remote. The motorized version also supports home-automation integration, so the enclosure can be stowed through a Google Home or Alexa voice command. SportScreen sells conversion kits separately for anyone who starts with a hand crank and later wants to upgrade to a motorized system.

A screen that retracts turns a one-purpose simulator room into a multi-purpose one.

What comes in the package?

SportScreen includes everything needed for the enclosure itself in every package: a 3-ply impact screen, a blackout screen to cut ambient light and reduce wear, side screens, ceiling panels, corner pieces, front and side baffles, and all mounting brackets for ceiling or wall installation. No additional hardware purchase is required to complete the build.

Frequently asked questions

What is the SportScreen Vanish Series?

It's a retractable golf simulator enclosure that mounts to a ceiling or wall and rolls up when not in use, letting the room serve other purposes between sessions.

Can the Vanish Series be motorized?

Yes. Alongside the standard hand-crank version, SportScreen offers a motorized, remote-control model that can also integrate with Google Home and Alexa.

What room sizes work with the Vanish Series?

Five standard models cover 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios, and SportScreen also builds fully custom widths, heights and depths for non-standard rooms.

Does the enclosure include everything needed to install it?

Yes. Each package comes with the impact screen, blackout screen, side screens, ceiling panels, corner pieces, baffles and mounting brackets.

SportScreen also offers a free 3D Vanish Series Sim Builder tool so buyers can visualize how a given model fits their room's actual dimensions before choosing a size or retraction method.


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