The difference that matters
Only the SkyTrak ST MAX is listed for outdoor use as well as indoors. At the prices we observed, the SkyTrak ST MAX costs $100 less.
Side by side
| Specification | SkyTrak ST MAX | Ernest Sports ES Tour Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking | Radar + camera | Radar + camera |
| Detail | Photometric cameras with Doppler radar | Quad Doppler radar with two high-speed infrared cameras |
| Placement | Beside the ball | Beside the ball |
| Room depth (FOREference) | 13.5–15.5 ft | 13.5–15.5 ft |
| Stated ceiling | — | — |
| Spin | Measured | Measured |
| Ball data listed | 9 | 14 |
| Club data listed | 6 | 7 |
| Indoor / outdoor | Both | Indoor |
| Ball marking | Not required | Not stated |
| Display | PC, iOS or Android | PC, iOS or Android |
| Subscription | Launch monitor is bundled by some sellers with one year of Core membership; course play and third-party connections depend on the membership tier | Not stated |
| Weight | 3 lb | 2 lb |
| Price seen | $1,695 | $1,795 |
Highlighted rows differ. Figures come from each product's sources; room depth, distances and brightness are FOREference calculations using the same method for both.
Which should you choose?
SkyTrak ST MAX
Choose the SkyTrak ST MAX if you also want to use it at the range or price leads the decision ($100 less).
Ernest Sports ES Tour Plus
Choose the Ernest Sports ES Tour Plus if you prefer its maker, seller or ecosystem — the published figures do not favour it.
Before you buy either
- Check the room: room size calculator and ceiling height calculator.
- Confirm what each seller includes — accessories, software trials and bundles change often.
- Read the limitations on each full reference page.
FOREference compares published specifications; we have not tested these products side by side. How we work · Disclosure