First setup
Charge it fully, update maps or firmware, and set your preferred distance units before the first round.
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SkyTrak studio build
A mid-price simulator room built around SkyTrak’s camera-and-radar launch monitor, which sits beside the ball. We now build it around the ST MAX, which replaces the SkyTrak+.
Our score 94/100
What independent testing reveals
Hands-on coverage supports SkyTrak+’s appeal for indoor practice. The observations apply to the monitor, rather than a test of this complete studio package; check the supplied mat, enclosure and software separately.
Source: Plugged In Golf — Matt Saternus.
Read the detailed findings and test limitations
The linked report concerns the launch monitor component. Package contents and installation requirements need their own assessment.
Check the exact component versions and current software access included by the package retailer.
The 30-second verdict
A proven mid-price simulator for a short room. Most features depend on a SkyTrak plan, so compare the yearly cost with Square Golf, which has none.
Buy it if
- You want a unit beside the ball for a short room
- You want Foresight or TrackMan-style courses through SkyTrak plans
- Your budget is
Look elsewhere if
- You do not want a yearly plan (see Square Golf)
- You want a unit with its own screen (see the R50 SimBox)
- You want the lowest cost (see the MLM2PRO setup)
Why this score
Our score: 94/100. Evidence-led editorial assessment drawing on manufacturer documentation, independent published testing, owner experience where useful, source-market research and comparative analysis. The score is our buying judgement, not a measured performance margin.
What supports the recommendation
- Sits beside the ball
- Proven software ecosystem
Main trade-offs: Yearly plan needed; Needs a PC or Mac.
Evidence: SkyTrak · Golf Swing Systems. How we use evidence · How we score
What the setup includes
| Total budget | plus a yearly SkyTrak plan |
|---|---|
| Launch monitor | SkyTrak ST MAX, |
| Plan | Essential up to Elite; one year of Core included |
| Enclosure and screen | mid-range |
| Hitting mat | |
| Projector and PC | projector; a PC or Mac to run the software |
| Room | At least 3 m wide × 4.5 m deep × 2.8 m high |
Package components vary. Use the US configuration references and obtain an itemized specification for the monitor, enclosure, mat, display, computer and software.
| Route | What you get | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Complete bundle | SkyTrak ST MAX Simulator Bundle: ST MAX, enclosure, impact screen. Check current package price | SimSpace Golf → |
| Practice net bundle | ST MAX with a practice net. Check current package price | SimSpace Golf → |
| Launch monitor only | SkyTrak ST MAX; | Compare prices → |
| Add the parts yourself | SimSpace 4K enclosure 3 m ; SimSpace Premium Turf mat | Enclosure → · Mat → |
Package prices vary with enclosure size and included equipment. Compare the current package price with the same parts bought separately; we do not claim a saving without current matched prices. Check the item list, mat, projector, computer, software, delivery and returns before ordering.s are planning estimates, not retailer quotations. See our complete simulator cost guide.
Why it stands out
SkyTrak’s camera reads the ball at impact and its radar adds club data. The ST MAX replaces the SkyTrak+, with speed training and faster processing.
The simulator features you get depend on the plan you choose, from Essential to Elite. Include that yearly cost, and a PC or Mac, in your budget.
Pros and cons
What works well
- Sits beside the ball
- Proven software ecosystem
- Mid-range total cost
What to consider
- Yearly plan needed
- Needs a PC or Mac
- Short putts are weaker
Owning it: warranty, returns and rules
| Manufacturer warranty | SkyTrak gives a 30-day satisfaction guarantee and a warranty of 6 months or 25,000 shots, whichever comes first. Warranty terms ↗ |
|---|---|
| Left- and right-handed golfers | It sits beside the ball, so it has to be moved to the other side when a left-hander takes over. Rooms shared by both need extra width. |
| Balls and stickers | Normal golf balls. |
| Before you order | Check exactly which parts the package price includes (screen, enclosure, mat, projector, PC and software) and who installs it. See our installation guide. |
Warranty and returns terms checked 5 October 2026. Retailers and manufacturers can change them, so check before you buy.
Alternatives to consider
Bushnell Launch Pro studioOur score 98/100
A premium step up.
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Questions buyers ask
Should I buy the SkyTrak+ or the ST MAX?
The ST MAX replaces the SkyTrak+. Buy a SkyTrak+ only at a big discount.
Does SkyTrak need a subscription?
For most simulator features, yes. plans run to.
Is this a boxed package?
No. It is our suggested build around SkyTrak.
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This assessment covers the named configuration. For Indoor Golf Shop options, compare the separate SIG configurations and their included components.
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