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SkyTrak+ Review

Being replaced by the SkyTrak ST MAX, and now heavily discounted where it is still in stock. We recommend the ST MAX for new buyers.

Archived score 91/100 · model replaced

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What independent testing reveals

Plugged In Golf’s Matt Saternus found SkyTrak+ enjoyable and straightforward once set up, with intuitive practice software and encouraging indoor agreement with GCQuad. Its strength is a useful home-practice routine without marked clubs or balls. Allow time for initial setup and expect a short pause before the shot appears.

Source: Plugged In Golf — Matt Saternus.

Read the detailed findings and test limitations

The reviewer needed support during setup and experienced occasional wireless dropouts. Raw measurements agreed closely in his indoor test while calculated distances could differ. Check current memberships and third-party eligibility rather than relying on the review’s older software packages.

The report describes the model and software available during its original test. Check the version, current software access and supplied equipment before buying; historical prices are not current purchase terms.

The 30-second verdict

Replaced by the SkyTrak ST MAX. The ST MAX keeps the same radar-and-camera approach. A SkyTrak+ only makes sense at a big discount, and remember the membership cost.

Buy it if

  • You find one heavily discounted
  • You want a unit beside the ball for a short room

Look elsewhere if

  • You can buy the ST MAX for a similar price
  • You do not want an annual membership

Why this score

Our score: 91/100. Evidence-led editorial assessment drawing on manufacturer documentation, independent published testing, owner experience where useful, current equipment market information and comparative analysis. The score is our buying judgement, not a measured performance margin.

What supports the recommendation

  • Sits beside the ball
  • Large price drops where still stocked

Main trade-offs: Superseded by the ST MAX; Membership needed for most features.

Evidence: SkyTrak · GolfBays. How we use evidence · How we score

Key specifications

TechnologyDual Doppler radar plus a camera, beside the ball
DataBall data plus club speed, path and face
Room needsAbout 3 m wide × 4.5 m deep × 2.8 m high

Manufacturer and retailer figures, checked September 2026. Sources: SkyTrak · GolfBays

Why it stands out

SkyTrak+ added radar to SkyTrak’s camera, which improved club data and short-game reading. It has been followed by the ST MAX, which adds speed training and faster processing.

Most simulator features depend on a SkyTrak membership, so include that yearly cost when you compare prices.

Pros and cons

What works well

  • Sits beside the ball
  • Large price drops where still stocked

What to consider

  • Superseded by the ST MAX
  • Membership needed for most features

Owning it: warranty, returns and rules

Manufacturer warrantySkyTrak 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 golfersIt 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 stickersNormal golf balls.
Budget beyond the boxFor indoor use, budget for a hitting mat and a net or impact screen, and for any simulator software you want. See complete setup costs.

Warranty and returns terms checked 5 October 2026. Retailers and manufacturers can change them, so check before you buy.

Alternatives to consider

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Questions buyers ask

Has the SkyTrak+ been replaced?

Yes, by the SkyTrak ST MAX, launched in 2025.

Does SkyTrak+ need a membership?

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