Review · SkyTrak
SkyTrak ST MAX review
For short rooms on a mid budget, this is the unit I keep coming back to. It sits beside the ball, so it doesn't need space behind you, and at its $1,695 sale price it's strong value. Just budget for the Core plan from year two.
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Radar + camera · Sits beside the ball
- Price
- $1,695
- Plan / yr
- $300
- 3-yr cost
- $2,295
Price seen Oct 27, 2026; prices change.
I'd buy it if
Rooms with limited depth and buyers who want an iPad-friendly system.
I'd skip it if
You hate subscriptions, or you hit from both sides (the unit has to move for lefties).
My take on the SkyTrak ST MAX
The ST MAX replaced the SkyTrak+ in late 2025. Like Foresight's units it sits beside the ball, so you don't lose 6–8 ft of room behind you the way you do with radar. That alone makes it the most practical choice for a lot of basements and spare rooms.
Owners praise faster shot registration than older SkyTraks and the GOLFTEC speed training. The complaints are network-related: drops that need a reboot to restore ball detection, plus the usual SkyTrak frustration with short putts in sim play.
Plans are where you need to pay attention. Course play needs Core ($299.99–$349.99 a year), and the first year is included with the ST MAX at the time of writing. GSPro's own FAQ doesn't list SkyTrak as supported; owners connect it unofficially. If GSPro is a must for you, I'd look at Square Golf Omni or a Uneekor instead.
What I'd check before buying
- Core plan renewal from year two
- The unit moves to the other side for left-handed golfers
- GSPro only works unofficially
How I put this review together: I haven't had this unit in my own bay. It's built from SkyTrak's own pages, retailer listings, published reviews and owner reports, each linked below. My research method.
The real cost of the SkyTrak ST MAX
I saw it at $1,695.00 (list price $2,995.00). Course play needs Core ($299.99–349.99/yr) or Elite ($599.99/yr). The first year of Core comes with the ST MAX at the time of writing.
| Plan or add-on | Per year | Required? | What it unlocks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | $99.99 | Optional | Driving range, practice libraries, Sim Club |
| Core: Foresight | $299.99 | Optional | Course Play with 51 Foresight courses; 1 year included with ST MAX after registration |
| Core: TrackMan | $349.99 | Optional | 53 TrackMan courses + Pebble Beach pack |
| Elite | $599.99 | Optional | Both libraries + perks |
- Year one
- $1,695
- Three years
- $2,295
- Five years
- $2,895
My math: price + the yearly plan a typical owner needs to play full courses ($299.99/yr, first year included). Excludes net, mat, screen and projector. Compare every plan.
Where to buy
- SkyTrakCheck price
- AmazonCheck price
The room it needs
The SkyTrak ST MAX is a radar + camera unit (side of ball (hitting area)). Units beside the ball read the launch with cameras, so they need little depth, but they must move to the other side for a left-handed golfer.
| Unit behind the ball | 0 ft |
|---|---|
| Ball to screen (minimum) | Not published |
| Room depth (minimum) | Not published |
| Room width (minimum) | 8 ft |
| Ceiling (minimum) | 7.42 ft |
| Indoor / outdoor | Indoor |
| Special balls or stickers | none |
SkyTrak's smallest studio/enclosure spec is 8 ft W x 7 ft 5 in H x 4 ft D; that is the enclosure footprint, not a total room depth (golfer still needs swing room behind). Product page lists location as 'Indoor'. Golfers Authority says outdoor use needs a level surface and no direct sunlight on the lens. Studio minimum taken from SkyTrak's SkyTrak+ page (same form factor); ST MAX page gives no explicit space spec. CONFLICT: ST MAX product page lists location as 'Indoor'; Golfers Authority and Stymie say indoor and outdoor. Outdoor left unverified.
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What it measures (and what it estimates)
Makers rarely label which numbers are measured and which are calculated. Where the sources split them, I show it. A calculated value isn't useless, but it's more likely to drift indoors.
Measured
- ball speed
- launch angle
- side angle
- back spin
- side spin
- club head speed (radar)
Calculated / estimated
- carry distance
- total distance
- descent angle
- shot shape
- smash factor
- club path
- face angle
- face to path
Same data set as SkyTrak+ (15 combined metrics per Golfers Authority); SkyTrak does not publish measured vs calculated split - split here is inferred. Hitting zone ~4 x 4 in.
Software and compatibility
Native app: SkyTrak app 5.0+ (range, Course Play, GOLFTEC Speed Training). Runs on Windows 10/11, macOS (M1+), iOS/iPadOS (M1+; no iPhone Course Play), Android (12 GB RAM).
| Simulator software | Works? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GSPro | Unofficial | GSPro's own FAQ doesn't list SkyTrak; owners connect through a community connector. named by PlayBetter and Golfers Authority; connection method/membership requirement unverified |
| E6 Connect | Yes | named by PlayBetter and Golfers Authority |
| The Golf Club 2019 | Yes | owner review on SkyTrak site mentions occasional lockups |
What owners say
Recurring points from owner forums, verified-buyer reviews and retailer Q&A. Each links to where I read it. "Several sources" means at least two independent owners said it.
Praise
- GOLFTEC swing speed training is the most-praised additionseveral reviewers on manufacturer site · skytrakgolf.com
- Faster shot registration than earlier SkyTrak modelsseveral reviewers on manufacturer site · skytrakgolf.com
- Compact footprint for limited indoor space; easy setupseveral reviewers on manufacturer site · skytrakgolf.com
Complaints
- Network drops; reboot needed to restore ball detectionseveral reviewers on manufacturer site · skytrakgolf.com
- Short putts problematic in sim playsingle source · skytrakgolf.com
- Club speed differs from sim readout by a few mph; occasional TGC 2019 lockupssingle source · skytrakgolf.com
What published reviews found
These outlets published their own reviews. I summarize their headline verdict; read the full review for their testing details.
Excellent but only marginally better than SkyTrak+; worth it mainly for the speed-training program.
Performs almost identically to SkyTrak+; buy it for training features, not tracking upgrade.
Compared in SkyTrak+ review; SkyTrak+ at closeout is better value.
'Pro accuracy, surprising price' - accessible at-home option (via search snippet; page 403).
Where the sources disagree
I show the conflict and which figure I used, rather than quietly picking one.
Core membership price
PlayBetter: Core $299/yr; SkyTrak site: Core Foresight $299.99, Core TrackMan $349.99.
I use: SkyTrak site (Manufacturer page.)
Essential membership price
SkyTrak membership page $99.99; Stymie $129.99
I use: $99.99 (Manufacturer page)
outdoor use
product page 'Indoor'; Stymie indoor and outdoor
I use: unverified (Manufacturer only states indoor)
Alternatives to consider
Square Golf
Square Golf Omni
4 cameras beside the ball · indoor/outdoor · no plan
Uneekor
Uneekor EYE MINI LITE
2 IR cameras beside the ball · indoor, wired
Ernest Sports
Ernest ES Tour Plus 2.0
Cameras + radar beside the ball · no plan
Questions people ask
How much does the SkyTrak ST MAX really cost?
$1,695 at the street price I saw on 2026-10-27. Course play needs Core ($299.99–349.99/yr) or Elite ($599.99/yr). The first year of Core comes with the ST MAX at the time of writing. By my math that's about $2,295 over three years and $2,895 over five.
Does the SkyTrak ST MAX need a subscription?
No plan is required for the core features. Course play needs Core ($299.99–349.99/yr) or Elite ($599.99/yr). The first year of Core comes with the ST MAX at the time of writing.
Can you use the SkyTrak ST MAX outdoors?
The sources disagree or don't say, so check with the seller before buying for outdoor use.
How much space does the SkyTrak ST MAX need?
It sits beside the ball, so it needs no space behind you. Plan for about 15 ft of total depth with a 10 ft ball-to-screen gap, and room for the unit on the hitting side.
Keep reading
What I couldn't verify (10)
- GSPro support
- exact release date
- independent expert reviews (search budget exhausted)
- independent owner reports outside SkyTrak's own review widget
- official ST MAX space requirements (borrowed from ST+ studio spec)
- outdoor suitability
- owner feedback limited to manufacturer-hosted reviews
- space requirements
- third-party sim membership requirement
- space.room_depth_min_ft: SkyTrak publishes enclosure size only, no total room depth
Sources
Every number on this page comes from one of these 9 pages. We checked them on Oct 27, 2026. Prices change often, so confirm before you buy.
About the author
Nouman SabirFounder & Editor
Nouman Sabir founded Carry & Spin and edits every page. Nouman reads the makers' manuals and plan pages, retailer listings and owner forums, works out what each setup really costs, and keeps every claim linked to its source. Nouman is a researcher, not a golf pro, and says so.
Expert review panel: PGA professionals and launch monitor testers who advise on the technical side of these guides.
