Is the Original Skytrak Still Worth Buying In 2024?
Thinking about buying the original SkyTrak Launch Monitor in 2024? In this video, I dive deep into whether this decade-old device is still a valuable investment for golfers. I share my personal experience with the SkyTrak, highlighting its strengths like accurate data, reliability, and affordability. Discover how it stacks up against newer launch monitors in terms of performance and cost.
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Love the review of the OG ST. Got mine during covid and it's one of the biggest factors to reducing my handicap down. I was shooting in the high 90s and in one season, I got it dropped to single. And now I'm playing around a 4-5 hdcp. Time to start practicing short game this season more than the range. Also trying to improve my swing speed with The Stack System so I can use my shorter irons more often to get GIR
OG skytrak just dropped again! Got mine new for $949 from 2nd swing golf for my back yard deck driving range. Very happy with this set up.
Bought mine in October and have about 3-4 months of daily sim golf under my belt. If you’re not looking for club data this unit is incredible and I couldn’t recommend it enough.
With that being said I just preordered the new eye mini lite. I really want the club data and uneekors impact videos are amazing but I think for 800-900 bucks the OG skytrak is a great starter unit
Why dose the hight on ur device say 5yards mine gives me low hight readings too when I know on coarse mine go really high ?
Yes mitch lad this is class proud of you mate
Perfect timing on this video! I have the opportunity to upgrade from my R10 and buy a used Skytrak and I know you are an expert on the unit. This video along with your prior reviews solidified my decision to make the deal. Thanks Mitch!
Hello, do you need to pay annual fee from Skytrak to play GSPro?
FYI do not buy the mlm2Pro! It’s absolute garbage ! Misses a lot of shots, app is constantly crashing and has bugs. Terrible team and product
Hi Mitch, I think I have a similar setup in my small 1930's garage with an OG skytrak and GSPro. I have been using skytrak range and skills practice of late but now want to get back into GSPro. I tried the GSPro range and operation 36 level 5 and noticed my shots usually seem shorter with more spin or curvature in GSPro than skytrak. Skytrak level has me at zero for tilt and roll, GSPro connector had me around 0.25 for each. Could this be a factor? I was only swinging irons as my garage is small.
Thanks, love your reviews
I have the original sky trak, still love it
My OG SkyTrak is still working great.
Want size room is that? 10×10?
I have had the OG SkyTrak since 2017. I use it outdoors with a large netted cage/net return and iPad. It still works well, even outdoors. Since there is always more money you can spend on golf, I started exploring if I should upgrade to the SkyTrak+. While I like the additional data, I'm hard-pressed to justify switching at this stage. If I was buying a launch monitor without already having one, I probably would go with the SkyTrak+. Has anyone made the switch and seen the value?
I'm a weekend golfer and was saving up for the MLM2 Pro. But after seeing this review I think I'll do a little more saving and get the original Skytrak. I just like the interface better. I'm 59 with a 20+ handicap but I believe with something like the Skytrak that I can use in the privacy of my own home I could possibly shave a few points off my handicap going into my retirement years. Thanks for the in depth review.
Just got one. Not even close to accurate or consistent. Went to a range that also has a trackman to track the same shot. TM says my drives were 270. ST anywhere from 210 -235 for the same shot. It was reasonable for irons up to 4 then diverged wildy . Says i hit my 4 170 when i hit my 5 180, and the trackman said 200plus. I did a reset and it didnt do much. It read about 1 in 5 or so the same as the trackman for long irons and woods. Such a disappointment. Its just flat out not that good
Hello, great video. Can I use a SkyTrak outside to the same effect?
Just started golf and i got a second hand skytrak for 500$ and a bigger version of net return like net for 300$ shipped
I too bought my original Skytrak in 2020. Still works. I still use it often. No problems.
i just bought the skytrak and ive been having issues with distance i cant seem to get realistic carry numbers i can barely get an 8i 120 and my 5w which is a money 200 cant break 160 ive looked at discord threads but cant seem to figure out the issue any idea what you think it could be? people say indor swing syndrome but ive been hitting balls in here for 3 months and feel very confident that somethings off
I have a problem. The red laser does not appear whenever I am using the TGC. It works when I am just using Skytrak practice range.
Just picked up one on EBay for $800. Well worth it
I am a newer golfer, and have a pretty bad deflecting slice with my swings… Would the skytrak accurately show this to me? I want to buy a LM but want something that will be accurate so I know when i'm slicing and improving.
Good video. I am looking in ti getting one of these. One thing i cant find out on line is if you can use foam balls?
At this moment does anyone know if you have to have the essentials plan to us gspro or just basic free plan
What’s the ongoing skytrack subscription cost for skytrack to work with GSpro?
I just decided to purchase the OG Skytrak today for 995 USD for my first home sim. for my budget, seems to be the safest bet and I really only care about using the range feature for practice and dialing in distances as opposed to sim play rounds and worrying about club data. Your videos have been a big help in my deciding and knowing even though it's older, it's still a solid purchase.
Space is also a slight concern, my room is 11 feet wide by 17 feet long, how many feet away do you typically hit from the screen with OG Skytrak? I was originally going to get the R10 but I just couldn't accommodate that much space for behind the ball and to the screen, plus Skytrak seems more accurate anyway, for just a few hundred more.
I have the OG SkyTrak, when I cycle through previous shots, it only shows the updated shot line (shape), all the metrics are for the latest shot – hoping this is a bug somehow as that can’t be right
950£ now!
Might sound a silly question but does the SkyTrak ball tracking data get more accurate in a room with a bigger distance between the tee and the net/wall?
I found an original SkyTrak used for a good price but seller told me it's about 5 years old and only 2020 ones are compatable with Android.
Can I buy the skytrack and avoid paying their £250 a month subscription? I only want to use it with GS Pro.
I went to try one at golf bays. Fairly impressed with it. Thinking of upgrading from my R10. One thing I didn't try was hitting it off a tee. Does it work using a tee?