SkyTrak
Photometric camera accuracy at a price that makes it one of the most accessible serious launch monitors available. Compact, WiFi-connected, and built for indoor use.
£495
Price varies by retailer. Simulation software requires separate subscription or purchase.
Key features
- Photometric high-speed camera system
- 16 ball metrics including back spin and side spin measured separately
- Built-in WiFi hotspot — no external network required
- Works with iOS, Android, PC and Mac
- Compact and portable — fits in a backpack
- 3D ball flight visualisation
- Shot Optimizer — tracks progress and compares to skill level benchmarks
- Skill-building games and challenges
- Upgradeable with Essential Plan or third-party simulation software
- Indoor focused — consistent accuracy regardless of lighting
- Commercial-grade photometric accuracy at a consumer price point
Our view
The SkyTrak occupies an interesting position in the launch monitor market. At around £495 it is one of the most affordable photometric camera systems available — a technology that usually costs considerably more. For golfers who want camera-based accuracy for indoor use without the price tag of the Bushnell Launch Pro or SkyTrak+, it is worth understanding carefully.
The photometric camera system measures ball data accurately and consistently indoors, which is the environment where radar devices struggle most. The 16 ball metrics include back spin and side spin measured separately — a level of spin detail that most radar devices at this price cannot reliably deliver.
The connectivity approach is practical. The built-in WiFi hotspot means you connect your phone, tablet, or laptop directly to the SkyTrak without needing your home network or any cables for basic use. For a range or garage setup where internet connectivity is unreliable, that matters.
The honest limitations are worth understanding. The SkyTrak is an older device and the base product has limited simulation software included — upgrading to meaningful course play requires the Essential Plan or additional software purchases. The SkyTrak+ at a higher price point addresses several of these limitations with updated technology and more software options.
For golfers who want photometric accuracy for practice data and basic simulation at the most accessible price point in the camera-based category, the SkyTrak delivers. For golfers who want a more comprehensive simulation experience with up-to-date technology, the SkyTrak+ or FlightScope Mevo Gen2 are worth the additional investment.
Pros
- Photometric accuracy at one of the lowest prices in the camera category
- 16 ball metrics including separate back spin and side spin
- Built-in WiFi hotspot — no external network needed
- Compact enough for a backpack
- Works with iOS, Android, PC and Mac
- Consistent indoor accuracy regardless of lighting
- Shot Optimizer for progress tracking
- Upgradeable with additional software as needs grow
Cons
- Older technology — SkyTrak+ is the updated version
- Meaningful simulation requires additional subscription or software purchase beyond base price
- Indoor focused — limited outdoor reliability compared to radar
- Fewer metrics than newer alternatives at similar prices
- Limited reviews from recent buyers at UK retailers — check current availability before purchasing
Who is this for?
| Handicap 0–12 | Low handicap | Good |
| Handicap 13–20 | Mid handicap | Good |
| Handicap 21–28 | High handicap | Good |
| Handicap 28+ | Beginner | Marginal |
The SkyTrak suits golfers who want photometric camera accuracy for indoor practice and simulation at the most accessible price in the camera-based category. It works well for golfers who will use it primarily for ball data and basic simulation, and who may upgrade their software as their needs grow. Golfers who want the most current technology and fuller simulation options from day one should look at the SkyTrak+ instead.
Key specifications
| Technology | Photometric high-speed camera system |
| Display | Via smartphone, tablet, PC or Mac |
| Ball data | Total distance, carry distance, clubhead speed, ball speed, smash factor, back spin rate, side spin rate, spin axis, spin loft, horizontal launch angle, vertical launch angle, lateral landing, roll distance, apex height, flight time, shot shape (16 parameters) |
| Indoor use | Yes — optimised for indoor |
| Outdoor use | Limited |
| Simulator software | Requires Essential Plan or additional software purchase |
| Portable | Yes — compact design |
| Connectivity | Built-in WiFi hotspot (iOS, Android, PC, Mac) |