Skytrak vs Mevo Plus vs ???

[Krumz]

I am currently in the process of my simulator build and ordered up a skytrak unit a few weeks ago. I am beginning to second guess if the skytrak is the right unit for me:

-The simulator unit will only be used indoors
-My driver ball speed can touch 180mph
-I have unlimited distance for the depth of the simulator so the mevo could be placed behind with no issue
-Not the biggest fan of the $100 per year mandatory subscription
-Not sure if the red indicator laser on the skytrak will bother my eye when hitting.

Is the skytrak proven to be more accurate than the Mevo plus? Should I have concerns with my ball speed and either of these units? Is there another unit I am forgetting in the same price range?

Would love to be pushed one way or another on this. Any input would be appreciated. Thank you

[Sixmudd]

I am currently in the process of my simulator build and ordered up a skytrak unit a few weeks ago. I am beginning to second guess if the skytrak is the right unit for me:

-The simulator unit will only be used indoors
-My driver ball speed can touch 180mph
-I have unlimited distance for the depth of the simulator so the mevo could be placed behind with no issue
-Not the biggest fan of the $100 per year mandatory subscription
-Not sure if the red indicator laser on the skytrak will bother my eye when hitting.

Is the skytrak proven to be more accurate than the Mevo plus? Should I have concerns with my ball speed and either of these units? Is there another unit I am forgetting in the same price range?

Would love to be pushed one way or another on this. Any input would be appreciated. Thank you

If what you are claiming is true regarding your ball speed, then you should probably go with mevo+. Although 180 mph ball speed would put you probably in the top 10 on the pga tour.

[Krumz]

The ball speed is accurate, distance has never been my issue. I have fears that the skytrak will not pick up on this. If I go the Mevo route, I will likely need to leave 12-14 ft between the ball and the impact screen.

[3on3putt]

The big question I think is this = What will you be using it for?

If it's just for practice only, I'd go Mevo.

But if you will be playing a lot of sim golf, I would go Skytrack.

The reason is that the Mevo has a lot of issues with chipping and putting (just see all the threads here about it). A lot of Mevo users have a hard time playing sim golf because of those issues. Skytrak has zero issues with that. Skytrak is photo based and Mevo is radar based. Generally speaking, photo based is better for indoor use and radar is better for outdoor use.

Skytrak used to have issues reading high ball speeds but they fixed that with one of the recent updates so you should be fine. I have a friend with ball speeds in the 170s and he has no issues on my skytrak.

The red dot won't bother you because you place the ball on top of the red dot and you don't see it. (In other words, it does not show up on the ball. The ball hides the dot and you don't even see it).

The $100 annual subscription is only if you want sim play or some of the advanced practice features. Basic driving range is free.

I would at least give Skytrak a try first. I think the Mevo is still back ordered as well so you would be waiting either way.

[Krumz]

The intention would be to play sim golf primarily. Not necessarily looking to improve my game, just looking for something fun to do. Glad to hear about the high ball speed correction, that was a large fear of mine. I intend on purchasing TGC 2019 which would require the $100 subscription.

[3on3putt]

Krumz --- My advice is to stick with Skytrak then. My only complaint about it is the 2-3 second delay between hitting the shot and seeing it on screen, which is why I would have recommended Mevo if you were only intending on driving range practice. However, I consider the shot delay to be a small price to pay in exchange for being able to hit short chips and putts with ease, which is an area that radar based units like the Mevo struggle with. It's imperative in sim golf to have a launch monitor that can read well in the short game.

[xfactor989]

I have used both and they both are great units for the price. I ended going with the Mevo+, as I wanted some club head data, did not want to pay the annual fee (I don't consider basic range usable) and the (5) e6 courses were a nice bonus as my budget did not allow for additional sim software or gaming computer. My ball speed is normally in the upper 150's and never had an issue with the skytrak reading it before the update. The skytrak did seem to overestimate the curvature. Maybe they fixed the spin decay in the latest update?

When I hit both units simultaneously, the numbers provided were very similar. Carry distance within a yard or two, vertical launch within a tenth of degree, spin within a few hundred rpm. Horizontal launch was and lateral distances where the biggest difference.

Skytrak should be better for short chips and putts. There is also the risk of a noisy environment for a radar unit. My mevo is in the garage and just added aluminum screen door mesh around my projector and I have had no issues. Picks up most putts and chips, I have never putted on Skytrak but photometric should be better. I think there is also a straight patch for TGC you can use as the horizontal launch can vary on Skytrak.

I use my Mevo+ in indoor mode with 13 ft from bal to screen. The more space you have the better the radar units are. If you are planning on the minimum 8ft ball to screen with your ball speeds, would probably suggest Skytrak.

I also prefer the instant shot data on Mevo+ vs the couple second delay on Skytrak. Not a deal breaker for me but definitely prefer the instant response.

Are you going to have Left and right handed play? Might push you into a radar or ceiling mounted unit so you dont have move the launch monitor.

I dont know of other launch monitors in the $2k range I would consider. If your budget is larger there are used GC2 and Uneekor.

Mevo+ needs a metallic dot for accurate spin, Skytrak needs the logo to face the camera.

Skytrak is a mature product, Mevo+ new (1 year) with continuous improvement and updates.

In short think you will be happy with either unit and there are many people who will swear by either unit.

[3on3putt]

Lefty / righty is one I forgot to mention. If you have a friend or family member who is the opposite hand and you anticipate they will be using the sim a lot with you then Mevo has an advantage in that area (provided you will be hitting from the same spot; if not hitting from the same spot then you'll still be moving the Mevo anyway).

[GungHoGolf]

This article of mine may help you: https://gunghogolf.com/articles/skytrak-vs-mevo-plus

[tinker812]

each has different strengths and weaknesses, which is great because it gives us 2 great relatively cheap options to play/practice golf year round. have had mevo+ since last june. most recent update (0.17) dramatically improved short chipping for me. putting also better inside 20 ft with the most recent update. i must say that i prefer no putting sim golf, though, so i don't really care about putting. it seems that different firmware versions work best with different units, so a fair amount of trial and error with mevo+ set up. the environment you are in is much more important with mevo+. Most need a long flat surface for accurate reads on full shots and definitely on putts...don't sell short the ease and ability to take the mevo outside. i just brought it the driving range for the first time this week - seeing ball flight and getting measured data is really great.