SkyTrak Plus vs. Mevo Plus – Ultimate Home Golf Simulator Showdown
SkyTrak plus versus the Flightscope MEVO Plus. Which launch monitor is best for your golf game? Mevo plus, with its small form factor and club data, is a powerful launch monitor, whereas the SkyTrak plus, with its classy look and home simulator-focused software, could be the right choice for your indoor golf home simulator. Who makes the best launch monitor for the price?
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SkyTrak vs Mevo Plus: A comparison of two titans in the golf launch monitor world. Get ready to find out which one will revolutionize your indoor golf experience!
Meet the Challengers: Introducing the SkyTrak and the Mevo Plus. We’ll break down their key features before diving into this golf simulator battle royale of the SkyTrak vs Mevo Plus.
Setting Up – Ease and Flexibility. First Impressions: We compare the setup process for both the SkyTrak and Mevo Plus. Discover how friendly each home launch monitor is home golf simulator setup. Who will win in the SkyTrak vs Mevo Plus?
Accuracy and Performance. Numbers Don’t Lie: We put the accuracy of these golf launch monitors to the test. Watch as we compare their performance. Who wins in the SkyTrak vs Mevo Plus?
Software and Simulation Quality. Virtual Golf at Its Best: How do the SkyTrak Plus and Mevo Plus enhance your indoor golf simulator experience? We delve into their software capabilities and the realism they bring to your home golf simulator experience.
Portability and Versatility. Not all golf simulators are created equal. We evaluate the portability of the SkyTrak Plus and Mevo Plus.
Value for Money. Breaking Down the Costs: Is the new SkyTrak launch monitor or Mevo Plus a better investment for your golf simulator for home? We compare their pricing, features, and long-term value.
User Experience and Feedback. Learn how a home launch monitor can help golfers practice better, improve their game, and have tons of fun.
Final Verdict. The Winner Is…: We weigh all factors – from accuracy to fun factor – to declare the ultimate home golf launch monitor. Will it be the SkyTrak Plus or the Mevo Plus? Tune in to find out!”
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I just bought the Mevo +. I probably would have went with the SkyTrak, but I have a lefty in my house so that left me with only a couple of options. Luckily, space is not a concern with my sim set up.
Really good video mark I have a mevo plus which if set up properly and you have the space is a great unit I’m nearly 60 now the youngsters today are so lucky today to have launch monitors they are brilliant fun you can play all the best courses in the world on the sim. I’ve got gspro which paired up with flightscope is brilliant
I'm going with "driving range." The ONLY place to practice, improve, and create a solid golf swing. Throw a few lessons in, and you're set. Indoor simulator practice does not transfer when playing on natural turf in natural conditions. Having said that, I'm addicted to my own simulator. I need some serious intervention!
If you have left and right handed users on the same device then SkyTrak is going to be a problem whereas Mevo+ would resolve this situation easily. Other than that space behind and in front of the strike area is the only other issue. SkyTrak needs minimal space around the strike area (just enough to swing the club) whereas Mevo+ needs maybe 3 yards behind and 2 yards after to have enough ball flight time to produce the measurements. So just as you say – SkyTrak in restricted home space, Mevo+ where space is not an issue. For all other domestic and game usage the two devices are matching parameter for parameter.
Great compare breakdown Mark!
Failed to mention.. Mevo plus no yearly fees for data. One and done. Skytrack plus is ongoing and could raise yearly fees when ever they want
Mevo Plus has speed training function and the fs skills app sky track doesn’t have the speed training capability.
Mevo Plus also comes with 6 FREE e6 courses NO annual subscription with Mevo plus where there is with sky track so in the long run it’s going to cost more to have a sky track. Mevo plus also gives way more information standard deviation and shaft speed and acceleration profiles.
2 great reviews of both products I just wanted to add this to help people make the decision.
Great video! I’ve been watching your channel for many years. Use your opinion on many golf purchases. I’m about to retire and have always wanted a home simulator. Skytrak and mevo have come down to final 2 in my budget. Problem is I’m left handed and my closest golf buddies are all right handed. Is the skytrak difficult to move from right to left hand side. I’ve read the mevo can sit behind either hand golfer…correct?
I would like one that you sit opposite the ball, not behind, for inside use. Now cost is another story! Thanks Mark
After a lot of investigation and weighing up pros and cons I bought the Mevo+ with Pro Package and Face Impact during the November sale. I wanted a unit that I could use indoors and at the range. Practice and 'self coaching' was much more important to me than playing simulated courses. The final deciding factor was subscriptions and the Mevo+ being a one and done purchase. I love it, setting up is easier than some had said; max 5 minutes. The amount of information it provides is mind blowing. I've used GC3 in the past and the Mevo+ gives me more.
Given the nature of range balls, which launch monitor–all of them, not just these two–would be best for use at the range?
Thanks Mark. Great timing as I like both of these. Question for everyone: my wife is a lefty, I am a righty. I think mevo must be best for us as it is behind. But how does it manage the club data if we alternate shots?
Mevo+ is great the no annual fees , the amount of features such as face impact location, speed and acceleration profile the multicam , the unit is on another level
How does the Rapsodo mlm2pro sit against mevo+
People also forget about the right and left handed aspect of you have one of each in your friend group or household the mevo accommodates that while skytrack needs to be moved every time
Be interesting to see you review the GolfZon Wave.
Also can’t see the point taking the device to the range given the variability of the range balls sqiffs the numbers and many ranges have some form of Trackman or tracking system. No too many people get the opportunity to hit their gamer ball on a range.
Nice review but there were several points missed in favor of the Mevo+:
1. Mevo+ has no subscription service. Even for third party connectivity. Skytrak+ requires a subscription for itself AND the third party software.
2. The Pro package and Impact software are options but definitely not required. Without them, they are both comparable. With only the Pro Package, Mevo+ has more data points and is still less costly.
3. I have never seen Skytrak go on sale while Mevo+ has major sales frequently throughout the year. Right now, Mevo+ and Pro Package together is $2600.
4. Mevo+ comes with a free version e6connect and 10 free courses that includes Bay Hill. All software is free for both iPhone/iPad and Windows PC.
IMHO, you're playing an upcharge for the camera system in Skytrak+. And that's it.
For myself however, I'd wait for the Uneekor Mini to be on sale, and pay the additional $500 for it.
Im about to build my own "man cave" 🙂 and of cause it has to contain a home sim ! But as im a lefty and my mates are righties, would that rule out the SkyTrak ? or has anyone thought up some brilliant solution for that scenario ?
Hi Mark, Have you had the opportunity to review the Ernest Sports Tour Plus 2.0. It's similar to the SkiTrak Plus. It's in the same price range and has just been upgraded.
Hi Mark thanks for taking the time to review, one thing I would like to know please. How accurate are these at picking up fades/ slices, draws/ hooks can they pick them up and are the numbers realistic, is one better than the other. Cheers
Golf Tec uses Skytrak + in all their teaching centers now. Granted, they now own Skytrak but having used it in a lesson environment, it's fantastic so much that I bought one.
So here is my review of the skylark plus which I chose because a) I don't have room for the Mevo and b) I want to play including putting.
I have just returned my SkyTrak plus for a full refund for the following reasons:
1- constantly lost connection between the SkyTrak plus and the iPad. This was even after SkyTrak support finally admitted that the tech doesn’t like mesh networks and I consequently set up a totally separate network on a hard wired access point, taking care to separate the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands as the SkyTrak doesn’t like those on the same SSID either. Still the unit constantly loses connection in both direct mode and network mode.
2- the app- what a piece of underdeveloped junk, it crashes randomly, does not follow even the most basic design standards for iOS software and whilst the features are great the usability is awful especially if you try to use it with a newer iOS device without the home button and why on earth do you have to come out of the app every time you switch between functions in the app?
3-accuracy of the readings: I found that the carry distances were pretty accurate but that was the only accurate reading that I got – and that’s available for $300 with the Garmin. The spin rates, face angle, face to path, launch angles were all way off vs a Trackman. In fact I tried to get my unit to give me an out to in and open face reading by deliberately chopping across the line with a massively open face and the reading was face angle 3 open and path inside 4 degrees !!!!
All told this is a totally underdeveloped piece of technology that shouldn’t be beyond the alpha lab let along on the market to consumers.
Thanks for the review. I have just returned my SkyTrak plus for a full refund for the following reasons:
1- constantly lost connection between the SkyTrak plus and the iPad. This was even after SkyTrak support finally admitted that the tech doesn’t like mesh networks and I consequently set up a totally separate network on a hard wired access point, taking care to separate the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands as the SkyTrak doesn’t like those on the same SSID either. Still the unit constantly loses connection in both direct mode and network mode.
2- the app- what a piece of underdeveloped junk, it crashes randomly, does not follow even the most basic design standards for iOS software and whilst the features are great the usability is awful especially if you try to use it with a newer iOS device without the home button and why on earth do you have to come out of the app every time you switch between functions in the app?
3-accuracy of the readings: I found that the carry distances were pretty accurate but that was the only accurate reading that I got – and that’s available for $300 with the Garmin. The spin rates, face angle, face to path, launch angles were all way off vs a Trackman. In fact I tried to get my unit to give me an out to in and open face reading by deliberately chopping across the line with a massively open face and the reading was face angle 3 open and path inside 4 degrees !!!!
All told this is a totally underdeveloped piece of technology that shouldn’t be beyond the alpha lab let along on the market to consumers.
My only nitpick with this video is the part about the Mevo+ and range balls. It was presented as a "problem" specific to the Mevo+ but using literally any launch monitor at the driving range, including the SkyTrack, would have the same issue. Since the Mevo+ is also usable at home just like the SkyTrack, this shouldn't have been presented as an issue specific to the unit.
One point that sent me to the Mevo+ is the integrated compatibility with the stack system. I'm lazy, and I don't want to manually put in my speed numbers 🙂
Thanks for the review. I went with the Mevo+. I also got the Stack System which can be paired with the Mevo+. If anyone out there is looking for coupons, I used "M10" for the Mevo+ and "STACK10" for the Stack System. Coupons work when purchasing directly from each of their websites. Unit arrives in 3 days 🙂
Mevo+ –> no annual subscriiption. Skytrak+ – subsccription based if you really want to utilize features. Mevo+ –> compatible w/ GS Pro. Skytrak+ –> NOT currenlty compatible w/ GS Pro, a 3rd party integration, which many will say is much better than E6 software.
Hi Mark here's a question for you why are launch monitors so expensive? Let's put it into context the gc3 has 3 cameras, a top end camera is 5-£900 and a pc is £800-£1500 pounds and let's face it a launch monitor has a pcb! Not a pc!
Admittedly there are production and development costs but the technology is not new any more! The GC quad has an extra camera but I doubt the internal hardware is much different just extra different software so how do they justify the £8500 – £17,000 pound price tag?
I feel it's being kept artificially high and am not sure why they don't want to cater for the mass market, the numbers obviously add up in favour of their current market place strategy, but the hardware and technology should not cost what they're charging. Maybe I'm wrong tell me and the rest of your subscribers what you think.
Neil
You mixed up the product names there "Skytrak Mevo Plus is almost a professional device". Which one did you mean there?
No mention of compatible sim software?
Hi Mark, can you compare these units to the Uneekor mini Lite for data accuracy to be used in a home simulator.
Am I missing something here in terms of pricing? You said that skytrak + wins if you are keeping your sim indoor only. A Skytrak+ will cost you 3k, you would then need to buy a software package of your choice and you would need to buy the skytrak subscrition package too. (you can obviously go down the GSpro route but its not officially supported) If you were only using the device for an indoor simulator only then surely you could just purchase the New 2023 Mevo + on its own (currently on sale for £1,795) and you get 10 free E6 courses for life. Not to mention you could also purchase GSPro which is supported. This is substantially cheaper than the skytrak. Making the Mevo a clear winner for indoor sim use…. if you have the space surely??
Just ordered my SkyTrak+ this morning, thanks for the code!! By the way, what hitting turf are you using in your videos Mark?
Great review Mark! These are the two LMs that I’ve been considering for months. I’ve owned a regular Mevo and used a Garmin R10. Great units for the price, small and portable, but I want something with more and better data. In particular, I want club face angle and club path. I’m moving toward the ST+ because of space and ease of setup. What I find interesting is that the ST+ (supposedly) uses its dual Doppler radar for club data, and the camera system collects the ball data. That’s almost opposite the Mevo+. Decisions! Either way I go I’ll use your code – thanks!
thanks Mark, great information, just a thought if you had multi hand users left/ right/ mevo would be better also
Based on research, I'm getting a Mevo+ because I can go one and done pay and have 12 E6 courses, and then pay later for TGC 2019 or a subscription software later if I do truly get tired of playing those 12 courses (which include some bangers, St. Andrews, Pebble Beach, Bay Hill, and other great courses) and using it for basic practice. Then again, maybe at that point I'm looking to upgrade the hardware to GCQ or a Trackman or something.
One point on reviews I hardly ever see… how FRUSTRATING all these side monitors are with groups of friends and one is lefty.. that is were back setup shines….. I guess you reviewers forget about that part.
I have had both. Skytrak wins for me. Mevo plus has issues indoors with driver distance. Mine would be 40 to 50 yards off.