SkyTrak ST MAX
The current SkyTrak flagship. Dual Doppler radar, photometric camera, GOLFTEC speed training, and dual USB-C ports. Tour-level accuracy for serious home simulator builds.
£2,495
UK pricing — check current retailer price. Subscription required for course play. Multiple membership tiers available.
Key features
- Dual Doppler radar plus photometric camera system combined
- Speed Training powered by GOLFTEC — exclusive to ST MAX, guided drills for building swing speed with and without a ball
- Dual USB-C ports — simultaneous charging and data transfer, fixes the single-port frustration of SkyTrak+
- New modular internal design for improved stability and calibration
- Ball data: carry distance, total distance, ball speed, back spin, side spin, descent angle, side angle, launch angle, shot shape
- Club data: club head speed, smash factor, club path, face angle, face to path
- Skills Assessments, Bag Mapping, Randomized Practice, Wedge Matrix
- Compatible with E6, GSPro, and SkyTrak Course Play (subscriptions required)
- Works indoors and outdoors on mats
- 14-day trial membership included
- Premium charcoal finish
Our view
The SkyTrak ST MAX is the current flagship of the SkyTrak range, replacing the SkyTrak+ as the top model. The core technology is the same combination of dual Doppler radar and photometric camera that made the SkyTrak+ well regarded — the ST MAX adds GOLFTEC speed training, dual USB-C ports, and a new internal architecture for improved stability.
The accuracy story is strong. Independent testing has compared SkyTrak results favourably against TrackMan, and the dual technology approach — radar for club data, camera for ball data — delivers a complete picture of what happens at impact. The addition of club face angle and club path gives golfers meaningful data to work on shot shape and consistency.
Speed Training powered by GOLFTEC is the headline new feature. It provides guided drills for building swing speed both with and without a ball — something you would previously have needed a SuperSpeed or similar programme for separately. For golfers who want to add distance, having structured speed training built into the same device is genuinely useful.
The dual USB-C ports fix a real frustration from the SkyTrak+, where a single port meant you had to choose between charging and data transfer. Small detail, large quality-of-life improvement for anyone using the device daily.
The honest limitations: angle of attack is still not measured, which is a notable omission at this price when devices costing considerably less include it. Subscription is required for course play — SkyTrak offers multiple tiers from around £130 to £500 per year depending on what you want access to. Budget for this before comparing the headline hardware price against alternatives where course access is included.
At around £2,495, the ST MAX sits above the FlightScope Mevo Gen2 (£1,199, no subscription, 8 courses included) and the SkyTrak+ (still available at £1,695 at some retailers). The ST MAX earns its premium for golfers who will actively use the GOLFTEC speed training and who want the quality-of-life improvements of dual USB-C and the updated internal design.
Pros
- Dual radar plus photometric camera — accurate club and ball data combined
- GOLFTEC speed training exclusive to ST MAX — structured drills with and without a ball
- Dual USB-C — charge and transfer simultaneously, fixes SkyTrak+ flaw
- Strong independently verified accuracy compared to TrackMan
- Club data included — face angle, club path, club head speed, smash factor, face to path
- Works indoors and outdoors on mats
- Skills Assessments, Bag Mapping, and Wedge Matrix included
- Premium build quality and charcoal finish
- 14-day trial membership included
Cons
- Around £2,495 — significantly more than FlightScope Mevo Gen2 at £1,199
- Angle of attack not measured — notable omission at this price, cheaper devices include it
- Subscription required for course play — multiple tiers, budget separately
- Same core accuracy as SkyTrak+ which is available at lower prices while stock lasts
- No built-in screen — requires phone, tablet, or PC for data display
- Course play subscriptions add meaningful ongoing cost
Who is this for?
| Handicap 0–12 | Low handicap | Ideal |
| Handicap 13–20 | Mid handicap | Ideal |
| Handicap 21–28 | High handicap | Good |
| Handicap 28+ | Beginner | Not recommended |
The ST MAX suits serious golfers building a dedicated home simulator who want the most current SkyTrak technology and will actively use the GOLFTEC speed training as part of their practice routine. The dual USB-C fix and improved internal design make it a better daily use device than the SkyTrak+. For golfers who want SkyTrak accuracy without the ST MAX premium, the SkyTrak+ remains available at lower prices while stock lasts and delivers the same core performance.
Key specifications
| Technology | Dual Doppler radar plus photometric camera system |
| Display | Via app — phone, tablet, PC, or Mac |
| Ball data | Carry distance, total distance, ball speed, back spin, side spin, descent angle, side angle, launch angle, shot shape |
| Club data | Club head speed, smash factor, club path, face angle, face to path |
| Angle of attack | Not measured |
| Subscription | Required for course play. Multiple tiers available. 14-day trial included. |
| Indoor use | Yes |
| Outdoor use | Yes — on mats |
| Simulator software | SkyTrak Course Play, E6 Connect, GSPro (subscriptions required) |
| Special features | GOLFTEC Speed Training, Skills Assessments, Bag Mapping, Wedge Matrix, Randomized Practice |
| Connectivity | Dual USB-C, WiFi |
SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED FOR COURSE PLAY
The ST MAX hardware gives you ball and club data immediately. Course play requires a SkyTrak membership — tiers range from around £130 to £500 per year depending on which courses and software you want. E6 and GSPro are available as additional integrations at further cost. Factor these into your total investment before comparing against alternatives where course access is included in the hardware price.