When it was initially released nearly a decade ago, the original SkyTrak started the trend of offering pro-level data for the home market. The new version, the SkyTrak+, not surprisingly offers a lot of punch for its price, providing a home unit that rivals the best professional units.
For a unit that was on the market for a decade, it isn’t altogether unexpected that the new SkyTrak+ offers a lot of new features.
Dual Radar
Most launch monitors either use radar or high-speed cameras to capture ball flight details. The Skytrak+ uses a dual Doppler radar (yes, like those ones weather forecasters talked about on television), with machine-learning algorithms the company says measures up well against professional models you see on the PGA Tour and used by club fitters.
Key Data
The SkyTrak+ offers all the key factors you want for practice—clubhead speed, club path, face angle and smash factor. The camera also makes it possible to use the unit indoors and outdoors, meaning you can take it to the range in the summer.
Additional Features
The SkyTrak+ offers a 40 percent larger hitting area to provide reliable data on launch and spin. Combined with the radar, SkyTrak uses the camera to provide a level of detail usually only found in very expensive professional models. And you don’t need any stickers on the balls or clubs to pick up the data.
More Courses
For some, the SkyTrak+ will be used for practice, helping players refine their approach and take direction from their instructors. But those seeking to use the unit to play simulated courses are going to find some amazing advancements. There are more than 100,000 courses that can be played—think Bandon Dunes, Pebble Beach and lots, lots more. This means you can play and practice with the unit.
Better Tech
A new processor makes it faster for the shot to show up, and 5Ghz Wi-Fi capabilities offer faster and more stable connectivity, and USB Type C charging options for port stability and rapid charging.
Is it for me?
While not inexpensive, the SkyTrak+ is a lot less expensive than the professional models it is comparable to. The ability to use the unit indoors during Canadian inclement weather, as well as indoors for simulators and practice, makes the SkyTrak+ an attractive option for those demanding a high level of data.