How long does a hitting mat last?
Range mats: 18 to 36 months under daily use. Home simulator mats: 5+ years with care.
Range mats
A commercial range mat gets thousands of strikes per day. Even with rotation, the worn spots show by month 18. Most ranges replace mats every 2 to 3 years.
Home simulator mats
A single-user simulator mat that sees 4 to 8 sessions per week can easily last 5 years if treated well. The variables: how heavy your strikes are, whether you rotate the mat to spread wear, and whether your tees damage the surface.
Tee choice as a mat-life multiplier
Switching from spike-based rubber tees to a surface-sitting TPU tee with a wide footprint can stretch mat life by an additional 25 to 50%, mostly because tracking damage stops. Math depends on usage but the direction is clear.