If you're building a retractable golf simulator at home, one of the most important decisions is choosing the right retractable golf enclosure.
A retractable system allows you to transform a garage, basement, or multi-purpose room into a fully functional golf simulator, then retract it away when you're done playing.
Our two most popular solutions are the Vanish Series and the Vanish LITE. Both are designed to create a clean, space-saving retractable golf sim enclosure, but they offer different levels of flexibility, installation requirements, and pricing.
This guide explains the key differences between the Vanish Series and Vanish LITE so you can decide which retractable golf simulator enclosure is best for your space.
GENERAL GUIDELINE:
Choose Vanish LITE if you:
- Want a lower price point
- Only have 1 mounting surface (2 mounting points)
- Need side wall, ceiling or back wall mounts
- Are mounting directly to a wall, making it ideal for spaces with taller or sloped ceilings.
- Prefer a simpler setup with built-in corners and baffles
- Want sliding side curtains that pin back
- Are working with tighter spaces
Choose Vanish Series if you:
- Want a fully retractable enclosure
- Prefer vertically retracting side screens
- Need side wall, ceiling or back wall mounts
- Need deeper enclosure options (5ft, 10ft, or custom width side screens)
- Want maximum customization and containment
- Want wider enclosure options can have a maximum width of 16ft
Before
AfterVanish Series wall-mounted around garage rails — shown fully in play vs. fully-retracted when you need the space back.
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AfterVanish LITE wall-mounted in the garage — shown fully in play vs. semi-retracted when you need the space back.
Quick Comparison: Vanish SERIES vs Vanish LITE
$2,999.99 USD
$2,299.99 USD
Fully retractable
Semi retractable
Add-on Velcro corner pieces & baffles
Built-in corner & baffle system
Ceiling and/or wall mounting
(*capable of mounting around garage rails)
Ceiling and/or wall mounting
(*capable of mounting around garage rails)
4 mounting points
2 mounting points
Side screens retract vertically
Side curtains slide and pin back
5 ft, 10 ft, or custom depth
3ft depth
9', 11', 13', 16', custom width
9', 11', 13', custom width
If you're deciding between the Vanish LITE and the Vanish Series, the right choice largely depends on your space, installation requirements, and how retractable you want your golf simulator enclosure to be.
The Vanish LITE is designed as a simpler, more affordable retractable golf enclosure that works well in rooms with only one available mounting surface or higher ceilings. It only requires two mounting points and a single wall or ceiling. It also features a built-in corner and baffle system, allowing you to roll the enclosure down and start playing immediately without attaching additional pieces.
The Vanish Series, on the other hand, is built for golfers who want a premium, fully retractable golf simulator enclosure with greater flexibility. It uses four mounting points, offers multiple depth options, and uses add-on Velcro corner pieces and baffles to fully enclose the golf sim.
In short, choose the Vanish LITE if you have only one mounting surface, high ceilings or want a more budget-friendly, semi-retractable enclosure with simple installation and quick play, and choose the Vanish Series if you want a premium, fully retractable system with more customization and enclosure depth options.
