Radar + camera launch monitor · Beside the ball

SkyTrak+ (ST+)

SkyTrak · indoor & outdoor · spin measured

The short answer

The SkyTrak+ (ST+) is a hybrid launch monitor that combines radar with cameras that sits on the floor beside the ball, facing the golfer. It measures spin directly. Because it reads the ball beside the tee, it needs no ball-flight distance behind it — about 13.5–15.5 ft of depth is enough for a screen setup. Listed at $1,995 from SkyTrak.

Tracking
Radar + camera
Placement
Beside the ball
Room depth
13.5–15.5 ft
Spin
Measured
Price seen
$1,995

Good fit if

  • You want one unit for the driving range and the garage
  • Your room is short — no ball-flight distance is needed behind the unit
  • Measured spin matters to you (wedges, shot shaping, fitting)

Look elsewhere if

  • You don't want to use marked balls or stickers
  • Left- and right-handed golfers share the room — it has to be moved between them
$1,995SkyTrak listed price · seen 30 Sep 2026

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Room size: will the SkyTrak+ (ST+) fit?

The SkyTrak+ (ST+) sits on the floor beside the ball, facing the golfer. Camera units read the ball at impact, so the room depth only has to cover the golfer, safe ball-to-screen distance and a gap behind the screen.

DimensionWhat to plan forHow it's worked out
Depth, screen to back wall13.5 ft minimum · 15.5 ft comfortable1 ft screen gap + 8–10 ft ball to screen + 4.5 ft behind the ball for the backswing
Width, right-handed only11 ft minimum · 13 ft comfortableSwing arc on both sides of the golfer plus the unit beside the ball
Width, left- and right-handed13 ft minimumCentered hitting area so either stance fits

Ceiling height for a full driver swing

Golfer heightEstimated ceiling neededWorking
5′6″8′ 10″66 in + 45.5 in × sin 45° + 1.5 in mat + 6 in margin
5′10″9′ 2″70 in + 45.5 in × sin 45° + 1.5 in mat + 6 in margin
6′2″9′ 6″74 in + 45.5 in × sin 45° + 1.5 in mat + 6 in margin
6′5″9′ 9″77 in + 45.5 in × sin 45° + 1.5 in mat + 6 in margin
FOREference calculationEstimated ceiling = golfer height + driver length × sin 45° + mat height + a safety margin. Steep, upright swings need more; test with a practice swing before you buy. Run your own numbers.

What it measures, and how

The listing shows 15 ball parameters and 5 club parameters. Spin is read directly from the ball, which matters most for wedges and curved shots.

GroupParameters listed by the seller
Ball data (15)Carry distance, Total distance, Ball speed, Back spin, Side spin, Spin axis, Spin loft, Horizontal launch angle, Vertical launch angle, Lateral landing, Roll distance, Apex height, Flight time, Shot shape, Descent angle
Club data (5)Clubhead speed, Smash factor, Club path, Club face angle, Face to target
  • Ball marking: Not required
  • Club marking: Not required

Software, subscriptions and five-year cost

Software listed: SkyTrak app and Virtual driving range. No third-party simulator platform is named in the listing.

Seller or manufacturer claimSubscription terms listed: Course play and third-party connections depend on the SkyTrak membership tier.
Cost itemAmount
Hardware (listed price)$1,995
SubscriptionNot stated in the listing — check before buying
FOREference calculationFive-year total = listed hardware price + 5 × the listed annual plan. Excludes tax, a PC, the screen and enclosure. Build your full five-year budget.

Building a simulator around it

Side-of-ball units sit on the golfer's facing side, so left-handed golfers must move the unit to the other side of the ball — plan a hitting area and mat that leave room on both sides.

What else a full simulator needs

  • An impact screen and enclosure (or a net for practice without course play) — see enclosures & screens
  • A short-throw projector matched to your screen shape — see the throw calculator
  • A hitting mat whose surface sits level with the unit, since it reads the ball from beside the tee — see mats & turf

Packages built around the SkyTrak+ (ST+)

3 specialist-retailer packages in our catalog include this launch monitor, from $2,695 to $9,520.

How it compares

ModelTrackingPlacementSpinRoom depthPrice seen
SkyTrak+ (ST+)Radar + cameraBeside the ballMeasured13.5–15.5 ft$1,995
Bushnell Golf Launch Pro i (LPi)CameraBeside the ballMeasured13.5–15.5 ft$1,999
Uneekor EYE MINI LITECameraBeside the ballMeasured13.5–15.5 ft$1,999
Ernest Sports ES Tour PlusRadar + cameraBeside the ballMeasured13.5–15.5 ft$1,795

Room depth uses the same FOREference method for every model, so the column is comparable; prices are the lowest listed by the lead seller on the date shown.

Fit check: SkyTrak+ (ST+)

Worked out from the seller's published figures and our stated room method. Confirm against your space.

✓ Required? Check firsti Good to know
  • ✓Room depth13.5 ft minimum, 15.5 ft comfortable (1 ft screen gap + 8–10 ft ball to screen + 4.5 ft behind the ball for the backswing).
  • iDisplay devicePC, iOS or Android
  • ?Balls & markersNot required; club: Not required
  • ?Simulator softwareNo third-party platform named. Course play and third-party connections depend on the SkyTrak membership tier.
  • ?Left-handed golfersSide-of-ball units sit on the golfer's facing side, so left-handed golfers must move the unit to the other side of the ball — plan a hitting area and mat that leave room on both sides.
  • iOutdoor useListed for indoor and outdoor use.

Specifications

Each figure is labelled with where it comes from. Numbered references link to the source list below.

Manufacturer storeRetailer listingFOREference calculationNot verified

Published specifications

Tracking technologyHigh-speed cameras with Doppler radar[S1]Retailer listing
PlacementFloor unit beside the ball, facing the golfer[S1]Retailer listing
Indoor / outdoorIndoor and outdoor[S1]Retailer listing
Ball markingNot required[S1]Retailer listing
Club markingNot required[S1]Retailer listing
SpinMeasured directly[S1]Retailer listing
Shot delayAbout 1 second[S1]Retailer listing
DisplayPC, iOS or Android[S1]Retailer listing
SoftwareSkyTrak app, Virtual driving range[S1]Retailer listing
SubscriptionCourse play and third-party connections depend on the SkyTrak membership tier[S1]Retailer listing
Dimensions7 × 8 × 2.75 in[S1]Retailer listing
Weight3 lb[S1]Retailer listing
Warranty1-year[S1]Retailer listing
Ball data listedCarry distance, Total distance, Ball speed, Back spin, Side spin, Spin axis, Spin loft, Horizontal launch angle, Vertical launch angle, Lateral landing, Roll distance, Apex height, Flight time, Shot shape, Descent angle[S1]Retailer listing
Club data listedClubhead speed, Smash factor, Club path, Club face angle, Face to target[S1]Retailer listing

FOREference calculations

Room depth (FOREference method)13.5 ft minimum · 15.5 ft comfortableFOREference calculation
Ceiling for a 5′10″ golfer (driver)9′ 2″FOREference calculation

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Where to buy

2 specialist sellers list this exact product. Prices were observed on 30 Sep 2026; confirm the current price, stock and included items before ordering.

SellerListed priceType
SkyTrak$1,995Manufacturer store
Rain or Shine Golf$1,995–$2,474.99Specialist retailer
$1,995SkyTrak listed price · seen 30 Sep 2026

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Questions buyers ask

Does the SkyTrak+ (ST+) work with GSPro?
GSPro is not named in the listing we used. Check with the seller before relying on it.
How much room does the SkyTrak+ (ST+) need?
Using the FOREference method, about 13.5 ft of depth at minimum and 15.5 ft to be comfortable, 11 ft of width for right-handed play (13 ft if left- and right-handed golfers share it), and roughly 9′ 2″ of ceiling for a 5′10″ golfer swinging a driver.
Does the SkyTrak+ (ST+) need a subscription?
Course play and third-party connections depend on the SkyTrak membership tier
Does the SkyTrak+ (ST+) measure spin?
Yes — the listing states spin is measured directly.
Can left-handed golfers use the SkyTrak+ (ST+)?
Side-of-ball units sit on the golfer's facing side, so left-handed golfers must move the unit to the other side of the ball — plan a hitting area and mat that leave room on both sides.
Can the SkyTrak+ (ST+) be used outdoors?
Yes — it is listed for indoor and outdoor use.

Sources and verification

  1. Rain or Shine Golf — SkyTrak Plus (ST+) — product page and specifications Retrieved 30 Sep 2026
  2. SkyTrak — SKYTRAK ST+ Launch Monitor — product page Retrieved 30 Sep 2026

FOREference has not tested this product hands-on. This reference is compiled from the sources above; our calculations are labelled and show their working. Last verified 30 Sep 2026. How we work