What is the best putting turf??

I’m currently looking at upgrading from an 8x18 BirdieBall mat that I’ve laid into a platform I built. Have the space to go bigger or keep the platform and just add better quality turf. Can’t seem to find any head to head comparisons out there but I’m looking currently at StarPro and ProPutt turf primarily. Open to other options but just want the best quality I can find. Cost isn’t a huge issue. Have a large pole barn with a concrete floor so space isn’t an issue either. I’d like to also be able to chip and pitch to it and wondering if that will be possible if I just lay the turf directly onto the concrete. Representatives from each company say that I will but I’m skeptical that it might bounce too much. Anyone have any thoughts or opinions on the best quality turf out there, whether one of the two I listed or otherwise? And how it performs both for putting and chipping/pitching.

I’m currently looking at upgrading from an 8x18 BirdieBall mat that I’ve laid into a platform I built. Have the space to go bigger or keep the platform and just add better quality turf. Can’t seem to find any head to head comparisons out there but I’m looking currently at StarPro and ProPutt turf primarily. Open to other options but just want the best quality I can find. Cost isn’t a huge issue. Have a large pole barn with a concrete floor so space isn’t an issue either. I’d like to also be able to chip and pitch to it and wondering if that will be possible if I just lay the turf directly onto the concrete. Representatives from each company say that I will but I’m skeptical that it might bounce too much. Anyone have any thoughts or opinions on the best quality turf out there, whether one of the two I listed or otherwise? And how it performs both for putting and chipping/pitching.

Star Pro

Birdie Ball

Big Moss

Star Pro is excellent quality, but too slow. I wouldnt recommend buying it unless you want a really slow pace.

I actually like the performance of the BB, but you have one already.

The BM has a nice pace to it, and good quality, but I don't think it would fit your application?

BTW, I sold my SP, couldn't adjust to the snail pace.

I have Starpro Pro surface in my basement (16 x 8) and really like it. It may be a little slower (closer to public course speeds) but you easily chip on the material since it more like grass (distance from the bottom mat and the ball resetting on the surface). The spec sheet states you can use sand to get the speed up but in the basement that was not a option. I think I saw a post with someone that actually used sand indoors to make the surface have a faster speed. I know Starpro can send you samples to get a idea of the material not sure about your other option.

Wellputt, they’re pretty expensive (for what it is) but rolls great .. it’s what TPI uses. It’s the best I’ve found by far and rolls out flat and rolls up back into its box.

If you wanna go big here you go.

https://us.wellputt.com/en/wellputt-mats/6-wellputt-mat-26ft-pro-speed-11ft-3760228350291.html

Ended up going with ProPutt. Read way too many comments from various places saying the StarPro was just too slow. Ordered a custom 15x30 piece of turf. Hoping to receive it next week. From what I could find it rolls about 10.5 - 12 depending on the batch being delivered. They guarantee 10.5 but said most of the recent batches are measuring close to 12 but they’d rather under promise and over deliver. I’ll update once it’s received and installed.

Looking forward to your review of the ProPutt turf. I bought a Net Return Pro series a few years back, and although neither Net Return or ProPutt would admit to it, I think the 6 x 10 turf that came with it is the same turf. In fact, if you look at the PP "all products" page for Golf Studio Packages they have the same image as NR does. I spoke with Paul from Net Return, and asked him about it. To be fair, he said " No, we have a company in Georgia that makes it just for us", but PP doesn't offer a 6 x 10 , all of their turf is 15' in length... so perhaps there is some plausible deniability at work. Maybe he thought I was doing some corporate espionage...I don't know :). At any rate, I love the turf. Not only does it putt well ( never tested the stimp, but it's pretty slick), but you can hit off it with any club. Two years ago, we built an addition on the house and the green was left out on the deck all winter, and I live in Maine...didn't affect it at all. I'm betting you'll love it !

Delivery is scheduled for Monday. I’ve been waiting like a kid at Christmas for this turf!! In their defense though I did order it the Saturday before Christmas and with it being the week between Christmas and New Years I’m sure there were a number of days they were closed. Plus it’s almost 300 lbs so it has to be delivered by a freight company. Can’t wait to get it set up and test it out. Will update ASAP.

Turf is installed and we are loving it! 15x30 is huge and perfect for chips and pitches. Just rolled it out over a concrete floor and due to the drains in the floor it gives us multiple natural breaks. It’s perfect. Takes chips and even lofted pitches well. I would estimate it to roll about a 10 on the stimp. I’d prefer that it rolled a little faster but it seems like it’s either get a turf (carpet) that rolls fast and doesn’t accept chips and pitches well, or get one that will but won’t be as fast. All in all very satisfied with the quality and performance of the product.

You still using the ProPutt turf, how did it age over time? Trying to get a sense of long term durability.

Yes still using it. Has been great but I do use it indoors so other than temperature extremes it doesn’t get any moisture or direct sunlight.

Have a picture of your setup? I'm curious to see how you arranged it, and interested in something similar.

Tour Links is really good.

I have proputt turf and it rolled very slow like a 9. so I called them. They told me to leave it in the sun for a couple of days and it would speed up. Seemed to work as now it’s about 10.5 to 11.

Just what I was looking for! I was thinking about trying to finagle my old birdie ball matt onto my proputt because the speed was so much better. Now I just need the sun to come out!