Rubber or Wood Tees - Which is a Better Fit for Me?

Rubber Tees: Designed for Durability and Convenience

Rubber tees are often included with driving range mats because they offer last a long time without needing to be replaced. Rubber tees come in various fixed heights and they're built into the mat or placed in a tee hole.

Pros:

• Durability: Rubber tees can last for thousands of hits without breaking.
• Consistency: They maintain the same height every time, making them great for working on specific clubs like your driver.
• Easy to use: No need to keep replacing or adjusting the tee.
• Designed for mats: They fit perfectly into pre-cut holes in synthetic mats.

Cons:

• Limited flexibility: You're restricted to preset heights, unless you buy multiple sizes.
• Different feel: Rubber tees can feel unnatural compared to real turf, potentially impacting feedback and transition to on-course play.

Wooden Tees: Closer to On-Course Reality

Wooden tees are the standard for on-course play. Five Star Golf Mats are designed to be used with wooden tees.

Pros:

• Natural feel: Mimics the real course experience, especially useful for transitioning practice to actual play.
• Adjustable height: You can vary tee height to suit different clubs and shots.
• Better feedback: You’ll feel if your swing contacts the tee incorrectly.

Cons:

• Break easily: Wooden tees snap frequently.
• Can damage mats: Inserting tees into turf mats can wear them down over time.
• Less stable: They may not stay in place as well as rubber tees.
• Wooden Tees: Closer to On-Course Reality

Here’s a guide on when to use each:
               Scenario                                                    Best Tee Type
Practicing with a driver                                       rubber or wooden
Working on consistent tee shots                       rubber
Mimicking real course play                                 wooden
Practicing with different clubs                           wooden
High-volume range sessions                              rubber

Verdict: Which One is Right for You?

• Use rubber tees if you're doing repetitive driver practice or value convenience and durability.
• Use wooden tees if you're prepping for a round or want the feel of real course conditions - just be ready to replace them more often.

Remember:

Five Star Golf Mats allow you to insert wooden tees just like on real turf. If you're serious about practicing like you play, invest in a golf mat that supports real tees for the best of both worlds.