Comparison
SkyTrak+ vs SkyTrak ST MAX
A side-by-side look at how the SkyTrak SkyTrak+ and SkyTrak SkyTrak ST MAX compare on specs, accuracy, room requirements, and price. No hype — just the parts of the decision a buyer actually weighs.

At $1,995 closeout pricing, this is the deal of the decade in the niche. Same hardware as the $2,995 ST MAX for $1,000 less.

Current-gen SkyTrak with GOLFTEC speed training. Native Mac and iOS support is rare in this price range.
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Specifications
The numbers, lined up.
Hardware
| Spec | SkyTrak+ | SkyTrak ST MAX |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking Method | Hybrid (Photometric + Radar) | Hybrid (Photometric + Radar) |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Both | Both |
- Tracking MethodSkyTrak+Hybrid (Photometric + Radar)SkyTrak ST MAXHybrid (Photometric + Radar)
- Indoor/OutdoorSkyTrak+BothSkyTrak ST MAXBoth
Data
| Spec | SkyTrak+ | SkyTrak ST MAX |
|---|---|---|
| Ball Data | Speed, launch, spin direct, carry | Speed, launch, spin direct, carry |
| Club Data | Speed, smash factor | Speed, smash factor |
- Ball DataSkyTrak+Speed, launch, spin direct, carrySkyTrak ST MAXSpeed, launch, spin direct, carry
- Club DataSkyTrak+Speed, smash factorSkyTrak ST MAXSpeed, smash factor
Software
| Spec | SkyTrak+ | SkyTrak ST MAX |
|---|---|---|
| Mac Support | Native | Native |
| iOS Support | Native | Native |
| Subscription | None required; Essential $129.99/yr, Core (Foresight) $299.99/yr, Core (Trackman) $349.99/yr, Elite $599.99/yr | None required; Essential $129.99/yr, Core (Foresight) $299.99/yr, Core (Trackman) $349.99/yr, Elite $599.99/yr |
| Course Play | TGC, E6 Connect, WGT, TGC 2019, Awesome Golf | — |
| GOLFTEC Integration | — | Yes |
- Mac SupportSkyTrak+NativeSkyTrak ST MAXNative
- iOS SupportSkyTrak+NativeSkyTrak ST MAXNative
- SubscriptionSkyTrak+None required; Essential $129.99/yr, Core (Foresight) $299.99/yr, Core (Trackman) $349.99/yr, Elite $599.99/yrSkyTrak ST MAXNone required; Essential $129.99/yr, Core (Foresight) $299.99/yr, Core (Trackman) $349.99/yr, Elite $599.99/yr
- Course PlaySkyTrak+TGC, E6 Connect, WGT, TGC 2019, Awesome GolfSkyTrak ST MAX—
- GOLFTEC IntegrationSkyTrak+—SkyTrak ST MAXYes
Accuracy
| Spec | SkyTrak+ | SkyTrak ST MAX |
|---|---|---|
| Independent Testing | MyGolfSpy 2024 — within 1% of GCQuad on ball speed indoors | — |
- Independent TestingSkyTrak+MyGolfSpy 2024 — within 1% of GCQuad on ball speed indoorsSkyTrak ST MAX—
Who each one is better for
Honest persona fit, side by side.
Better for SkyTrak+
- Cost-Effective Buyer
At $1,995 closeout pricing, this is the deal of the decade in the niche. Same hardware as the $2,995 ST MAX for $1,000 less.
Better for SkyTrak ST MAX
- Performance Seeker
GOLFTEC speed training module adds genuine practice value. Same accuracy as the SkyTrak+ in a current-gen package.
Both fit
- Recreational Player
- Family Setup
- Space-Constrained
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