Carl's HotShot Gel Divot Strip
By Carl's Place
Build Your Dream Home Golf Simulator
Pair the Carl's HotShot Gel Divot Strip with a launch monitor, projector, and hitting mat in the SimKit Builder.
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Built for the HotShot Hitting Area
Fairway-Realistic Interaction
A gel-infused layer lets the club take a divot the way it would on real turf, providing authentic feedback on strike quality.
Punishes Chunked Shots Honestly
Mis-hits behind the ball feel the way they would outdoors, giving accurate swing feedback rather than masking fat contact.
Vibration Dampening
The gel layer reduces the harshness of impact even as it lets the club dig in, landing between Standard firmness and Foam softness.
Fits Every HotShot Mat Size
| Dimensions | 30″ long × 12″ wide × 1.75″ tall |
| Fits | All HotShot Hitting Mat sizes; other mats or flooring ~1.75″ tall |
| Installation | Trace, cut out the worn section, press the new insert into place |
| Manufactured | In-house in Milton, Wisconsin |
| Tee Compatibility | Carl’s Indoor Golf Tees only — no real tees |
Crafted in-house in Milton, Wisconsin. Installs by tracing the worn hitting area, cutting it out, and pressing the replacement insert into place.
Building a Pro Enclosure Setup?
Every HotShot insert fits Carl’s HotShot Hitting Mat in any size, and any hitting mat or flooring system that measures roughly 1.75″ tall — including the Pro Enclosure Kit hitting area.
Compare All Three HotShot Inserts
All three inserts share the same 30″ x 12″ x 1.75″ dimensions and fit any HotShot mat size or compatible flooring system. They differ in feel, tee compatibility, and joint impact.
Standard Hitting Strip
Same turf as the mat itself. Accepts real tees. Most versatile, familiar feel.
View Standard Hitting StripFoam Divot Strip
Softest option. Forgiving on wrists and elbows across long practice sessions.
View Foam Divot StripGel Divot Strip
Most realistic fairway feel. Reacts to divots like real turf, punishes fat shots.
The Closest Feel to a Real Fairway, Indoors
Swap in the Gel Divot Strip for a hitting surface that reacts to divots and chunked shots the way real turf does.
Contact UsCommon Questions
What makes the Gel Divot Strip different from Foam?
A gel-infused layer beneath the turf lets the club interact with the surface the way it would on a real fairway, including some give on divots and chunked shots, while the Foam Divot Strip prioritizes joint protection over realism.
Does the Gel Divot Strip accept real golf tees?
No. The Gel Divot Strip requires Carl’s Indoor Golf Tees or a similar sit-on-top tee. Only the Standard insert accepts a real wood or rubber tee.
Who is the Gel Divot Strip best suited for?
Golfers who want the closest indoor approximation of a real fairway, including honest feedback on chunked shots. Players who frequently hit behind the ball may see faster wear than with the Foam or Standard inserts.
Will this fit my existing HotShot mat?
Yes, it fits every size of Carl’s HotShot Hitting Mat (4’ x 5’, 4’ x 9’, 5’ x 8’, and 6’ x 10’) since all sizes share the same 30″ x 12″ hitting area cutout.
