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SkyTrak+ Review
How we assessed it: research-based, using manufacturer specifications, independent published testing, owner experience where useful and comparative analysis. How we 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.
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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 UK 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Main trade-offs: Superseded by the ST MAX; Membership needed for most features.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
| Status | Being run down; sold out at some UK retailers |
|---|---|
| Technology | Dual Doppler radar plus a camera, beside the ball |
| Data | Ball data plus club speed, path and face |
| Room needs | About 3 m wide × 4.5 m deep × 2.8 m high |
| Membership | From £129.99 a year (Essential) to £599.99 (Elite) |
| Launched | May 2023 at £3,095; now around £1,295 where stocked |
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 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. |
| Budget beyond the box | For indoor use, budget for a hitting mat and a net or impact screen, and for any simulator software you want. See complete setup costs. |
| Your rights when buying online | Bought online from a UK retailer, you can cancel within 14 days of delivery (Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013). If it is faulty you have 30 days to reject it for a full refund, and up to six years (five in Scotland) to claim for a fault that was there at delivery (Consumer Rights Act 2015). |
| Returns at the retailers we link to | Scottsdale Golf: 30 days from receipt, in original condition with packaging and an unused registration card. HotGolf: 14 working days from the day after delivery, unused, and you pay return postage. Amazon UK: most items sold by Amazon can be returned within 30 days. Affordable Golf: check its returns page before ordering. Always remove your personal data from GPS devices before returning them. |
Warranty and returns terms checked 5 October 2026. Retailers and manufacturers can change them, so check before you buy.
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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?
Yes, for most simulator features. UK plans start at £129.99 a year.