Choose Square Golf if…
You want a compact camera-based indoor monitor at a more accessible price and need to retain budget for the rest of the room. It is the clearer choice for most new value-led simulator builds.
Current-buy comparison · updated September 2026
Square Golf vs SkyTrak+
Square Golf is the stronger value-led new purchase. SkyTrak+ remains relevant to owners and used buyers, but it has been superseded by SkyTrak ST MAX and should not be treated as the automatic current step-up.
Current-status note: this page compares the two products accurately, but the buying context has changed. For a new purchase, compare Square Golf with current alternatives as well as any remaining SkyTrak+ stock.
Quick verdict
Square GolfGGL Score 90/100 · Guide price £650–£750
Choose it if you want a compact camera-based indoor monitor at a more accessible price and need to retain budget for the rest of the room.
SkyTrak+GGL Score 91/100 · Guide price £1,500–£2,100Replaced by the SkyTrak ST MAX.
Choose it if you find new stock at a clear discount; otherwise we would buy the ST MAX.
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Consider SkyTrak+ if…
You already own one, find a compelling used or clearance offer, and understand its software and subscription costs. It is now a legacy comparison choice rather than our default recommendation for a new mid-range system.
Square Golf vs SkyTrak+ at a glance
| Decision point | Square Golf | SkyTrak+ |
|---|---|---|
| Buying status | Current value-led option. | Superseded by ST MAX; mainly relevant to owners, used buyers and clearance research. |
| Best fit | Affordable indoor simulation and compact rooms. | Existing SkyTrak+ ecosystems or a demonstrably strong clearance price. |
| Room placement | Side-mounted camera design suits shallower rooms. | Side-mounted indoor design also avoids the depth demanded by many radar units. |
| Total-budget effect | Leaves more money for mat, protection, screen, projector and computer. | Higher monitor spend can constrain the surrounding build. |
| Purchase caution | Check ball requirements, compatible software and ongoing costs. | Check support horizon, subscription/software costs and whether ST MAX is the better current route. |
The monitor is not the whole simulator
A useful comparison must price the complete room. Before deciding, allow for:
- impact screen and enclosure, or a quality net and side protection;
- a hitting mat that protects joints and survives repeated use;
- a compatible PC, tablet or other display device;
- simulator software and recurring subscriptions;
- a projector and safe mounting position if you want a projected setup.
Golf Gear Lab verdict
For a new value-focused build, Square Golf wins. Its lower hardware commitment can produce a better complete room. SkyTrak+ can still make sense to an owner or at an unusually attractive verified price, but its successor status prevents us from calling it the stronger long-term new purchase.
Buy for room fit and total ownership cost, not the headline monitor score alone.
Frequently asked questions
Is SkyTrak+ still a current recommendation?
Not as the default step-up. It has been superseded by SkyTrak ST MAX. We retain the page for owners, used buyers and legacy research.
Which is better value for a new home simulator?
Square Golf is usually the clearer value choice because it leaves more of the budget for the physical room, computer, projector and software.
Does either product include a complete simulator room?
No. Treat the launch monitor as one component unless a retailer clearly lists a complete package and every included item.
Assessment method: published specifications, setup requirements, software and ownership considerations, market position and practical UK buying needs. Manufacturer claims are not presented as independent test results.
Checklist before you choose
The comparison above covers the main differences. Use these checks on your own room, round and budget before ordering.
- Which is better for your practice space?
- What data and feedback does each provide?
- What software or subscriptions are needed?
- What accessories or extra hardware will you need?
- Which works better indoors, outdoors or in a garage?
- What is the realistic first-year and longer-term ownership cost?
- What compromise would make you choose the other model?
What to compare before you choose
| Decision factor | What Golf Gear Lab checks |
|---|---|
| UK price today | Each product card above shows our guide price and the UK retailers we link to. Check the final price with the retailer. |
| Room fit | Check device placement, ball flight and total room depth before buying. |
| Data & feedback | Compare the measurements and practice feedback you will actually use. |
| Software & subscriptions | Include required apps, memberships and simulator software in the decision. |
| Extra equipment | Allow for a phone/tablet, PC, projector, mat, net or screen where applicable. |
| Ownership cost | Compare purchase price plus required extras and recurring costs, not headline price alone. |
| Where it works best | Decide whether your priority is garage, garden room, range, outdoor practice or a full simulator. |
Where live UK retailer data is available, use it for the current-price decision. Recurring or ownership costs are shown only where they materially affect the choice and can be supported reliably.