SkyTrak (original)
Camera (photometric) launch monitor that sits beside the ball, listed at $1,9951.
- Price
- $1,995 1 List price, checked 13 Oct 2026
- Price band
- $1,000 to $4,999
- How it measures
- Camera (photometric)
- Where it sits
- Beside the ball
Room space
It sits beside the ball, so it needs no space behind you.5,6
The published minimum room depth is 10′.5,6 Check your room in the Bay Sizer.
Simulator software
- SKYTRAK app (5.x) and SKYTRAK membership plans Not confirmed 3 Needs: SKYTRAK membership
- GSPro Not supported 9
- E6 APEX Works directly 10,11 Needs: E6 APEX tier or E6 Connect subscription; Windows PC. SkyTrak-side requirement not confirmed.
- The Golf Club 2019 featuring PGA TOUR (TGC 2019) Not supported 12,13
- Awesome Golf Simulator Not supported 14
“Needs a connector” means a separate bridge program sits between the launch monitor and the simulator. See the full compatibility table.
What it measures
| Ball speed | Not confirmed |
|---|---|
| Launch angle | Not confirmed |
| Launch direction | Not confirmed |
| Spin rate | Not confirmed |
| Spin axis | Not confirmed |
| Club speed | Not confirmed |
| Club path | Not confirmed |
| Face angle | Not confirmed |
| Attack angle | Not confirmed |
Measured values come straight from the sensor. Calculated values are estimated from other measurements, which is usually less reliable for spin and club data.
Subscriptions and three-year cost
| Plan | Per year | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| SKYTRAK Essential | $99.99 | Driving Range, Sim Club, PinSeeker, Practice Range, Game Evaluation and Challenge libraries. No course play. |
| SKYTRAK Core: Foresight | $299.99 | Essential plus Course Play Practice and the Foresight course pack |
| SKYTRAK Core: TrackMan | $349.99 | Essential plus Course Play Practice and the TrackMan course pack plus the Pebble Beach Resort pack |
| SKYTRAK Elite | $599.99 | Essential plus both course packs and the Pebble Beach Resort pack |
Device plus three years of a plan: $2,294.97 with SKYTRAK Essential; $2,894.97 with SKYTRAK Core: Foresight; $3,044.97 with SKYTRAK Core: TrackMan; $3,794.97 with SKYTRAK Elite. A screen, a projector and any third-party simulator software come on top; the Bay Sizer lists those.
Other details
| Apps run on | iPhone/iPad, Android, Windows PC3,5,7,8 |
|---|---|
| Left-handed golfers | Not confirmed |
| Putting | Not confirmed |
| Outdoor use | Yes |
| Power | Battery or mains, about 5 hours per charge |
Guides that cover the SkyTrak (original)
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Buying guide
Launch monitors for small rooms and short garages
Which launch monitors need the least room for a home golf simulator: units that sit beside the ball or on the ceiling, compared with units that sit behind you.
7 min read , Updated 13 Oct 2026
Sources
Every number above links to one of these. We record the date each one was checked; if something has changed, the source is the place to confirm it.
- SKYTRAK: SKYTRAK Launch Monitor product page (regular $1,995, sale $695, in stock)
- SKYTRAK: Simulator software and membership plans
- SKYTRAK: System Specification Requirements
- PlayBetter: SkyTrak membership packages update (Jan 2026)
- SKYTRAK: Frequently Asked Questions (10 x 10 ft minimum)
- SKYTRAK: FAQ about the SkyTrak launch monitor (red dot placement)
- SKYTRAK: Original SkyTrak Technical Specifications
- SKYTRAK: Battery life tips
- GSPro FAQ: SkyTrak not officially supported
- TruGolf: Introducing E6 APEX (compatible launch monitors include SkyTrak)
- PlayBetter: Best golf simulator software for SkyTrak+ (13 Mar 2025)
- Golfstead: Best golf simulator software for SkyTrak
- Steam: The Golf Club 2019 (delisting notice)
- Awesome Golf: launch monitor compatibility list