SkyTrak Launch Monitor

[Maverick]

http://www.skytrakgolf.com/

iPad app:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/com.sporttrak.skytrak/id876548058?mt=8

[SkyTrak_Seth]

Unfortunately, still waiting on Apple. Strange actually that it is taking so long.

Thanks to everyone for the great reviews about SkyTrak!!! To the poster who posted about yellow/orange balls, definitely use white. That's the problem. You can get away with yellow sometimes outdoors, but inside, there just isn't even contract on the balls for us to do our measurements with yellow and especially orange.

[dt2511]

Any update on when the next version of the app is going to be available? Saw a note that it has been submitted to apple, but my iPad hasnt told me i can update yet

[Spudly]

Hi Jel. I can't agree with you more. My winter practice in my basement also became fruitful because of Skytrak. I obviously spent a chunk of money for it, but I didn't spent money for gas and range balls which are usually worn out so that they give me untruthful feedback.

As a side note, I was able to do a ball fitting myself with Skytrak. I wanted to cut down the budget for balls and I tested about 10 different golf balls to find the best mid-priced balls. 'Callaway Hex Chrome' ($30 or so per dozen) was the winner for my game. The spin rate for wedges is very close (if not identical) to Pro V1 or Pro V1x. The ball speed for irons is 2-3 mph higher than others including Pro V1x and Pro V1, which can be translated into 4-7 more yards for each club. It feels soft enough (but not as much as Pro V1x) and sounds good when I hit.
If you are looking for a low priced golf ball, I strongly recommend Srixon SoftFeel. Everything was great except the lower spin rate for wedges.
Ah... Taylormade Project (a) is the worst... Everything except the higher spin rate for wedges was crappy .... Avoid it...Just FYI.

Jel, HKS,
I could not agree more, I have had my unit since November and have been using it just about every weekend to work on very specific issues such as my low irons and my driver. I used it in conjunction with my GoPro camera this whole winter to develop a consistent base swing and body turn with my driver and low irons. I was getting great results on the screen and felt really good. The true test came this past Saturday when the range was finally open and I could hit some balls for real. After a good xlarge bucket, I have to say that I have never felt as confident in my 4, 5, & 6 irons as I do right now, and my Driver has never been as consistent as I was hitting this past weekend.

I can attribute this to my sessions this winter in the garage, no doubt, as I now know what to feel and how the ball will react. I am looking forward to the updates and the sim play, but for me so far this has paid huge dividends, and I know now that I can work on something and trust the results.

[DougieMn]

Any info on simulation via E6 or WGT or anybody? Loving the driving range and being able to work on game improvement but am now anxiously awaiting some form of game play.

I, like others, think the SkyTrak has helped my game. We've had an unprecedented early start to the golf season up here in the frozen north and had a chance to play a couple of rounds. My work with SkyTrak coupled with working with a coach on a consistent basis has gotten me on the right path to improving my game. In the past I would take lessons and then return home and hit balls into a net and not know(other than feel) what the ball was really doing. With SkyTrak the feed back is key! In addition, I live an hour away from a driving range and a range session was always a PIA with travel time etc. Now with my newly built mancave dedicated to golf I can wake up grab a cup of coffee and go to the range in my slipper and boxers if I wish.

[hks8888]

So I went to the driving range this week for the first time in 3 months after using SkyTrak since I received it in December. I have to say there is nothing like seeing real balls flying through the air BUT I can whole heartily say they would not have flow as well without the off session practice I had with the SkyTrak unit.

In the last 3 months I've leaned how to shape shots, hit the ball more solidly and develop a swing that I now feel very confident with ! So what I'm really saying is thank you to the ST team for bring this unit to the mass market !

Hi Jel. I can't agree with you more. My winter practice in my basement also became fruitful because of Skytrak. I obviously spent a chunk of money for it, but I didn't spent money for gas and range balls which are usually worn out so that they give me untruthful feedback.

As a side note, I was able to do a ball fitting myself with Skytrak. I wanted to cut down the budget for balls and I tested about 10 different golf balls to find the best mid-priced balls. 'Callaway Hex Chrome' ($30 or so per dozen) was the winner for my game. The spin rate for wedges is very close (if not identical) to Pro V1 or Pro V1x. The ball speed for irons is 2-3 mph higher than others including Pro V1x and Pro V1, which can be translated into 4-7 more yards for each club. It feels soft enough (but not as much as Pro V1x) and sounds good when I hit.
If you are looking for a low priced golf ball, I strongly recommend Srixon SoftFeel. Everything was great except the lower spin rate for wedges.
Ah... Taylormade Project (a) is the worst... Everything except the higher spin rate for wedges was crappy .... Avoid it...Just FYI.

[Jel]

So I went to the driving range this week for the first time in 3 months after using SkyTrak since I received it in December. I have to say there is nothing like seeing real balls flying through the air BUT I can whole heartily say they would not have flow as well without the off session practice I had with the SkyTrak unit.

In the last 3 months I've leaned how to shape shots, hit the ball more solidly and developed a swing that I now feel very confident with ! So what I'm really saying is thank you to the ST team for bringing this unit to the mass market !

[Bubba22]

In my opinion the direct connection is easier and more reliable. Try it and keep us posted.

[Tekbud]

I actually didn't know that direct connection was possible except for the initial setup. I had just assumed that the device and/or app needed internet connectivity to work. I'm going to give this a try as well as I noticed last night some shots were missing. I'll provide an update after I've had an opportunity to test.

[Bubba22]

Try direct connection and keep us posted.

[Sundevil1]

I hadn't thought of the connection. I am connected through my home wifi router. I will try a direct connection to device and a white ball as suggested above. Thank you.

[Jel]

New member. Recently purchased Skytrak and tested in garage under fluorescent lights. Placed ball exactly on laser dot. Problem is it only captures once in awhile, say 60% of shots. I use orange and yellow balls if that makes a difference. Any thoughts or advice to correct problem?

Are you connected directly to the ST unit or through your wifi. Since your in the garage the connection may not be great if your connected to your wifi and you will loose shot data sometimes.

[hks8888]

New member. Recently purchased Skytrak and tested in garage under fluorescent lights. Placed ball exactly on laser dot. Problem is it only captures once in awhile, say 60% of shots. I use orange and yellow balls if that makes a difference. Any thoughts or advice to correct problem?

I happened to use a new yellow ball (Srixon) for a bit and I felt the same, so I just stick with white balls.

[Sundevil1]

New member. Recently purchased Skytrak and tested in garage under fluorescent lights. Placed ball exactly on laser dot. Problem is it only captures once in awhile, say 60% of shots. I use orange and yellow balls if that makes a difference. Any thoughts or advice to correct problem?

[keithpbz]

I'm trusting ball speeds with driver more now. Think my problem was being rusty from not swinging much over winter. Got my averages in the high 150's now. Still lower than my trackman session of low 160's but much closer.

[Starman375]

I've had my SkyTrak since December and apart from keeping me sane during the snowy winter we have had on the East Coast it has also helped me make some fundamental changes to my golf swing.

I had our club's head pro around earlier this week to work on his game and fit him for some new irons, and he left so impressed by the SkyTrak that he is going to get one and use it for teaching and fitting at the club. I have had no issues with leveling the device and the measured data is invaluable in the club fitting process. For the most part distances are spot on and even with the current mid-iron issue the device proves it's worth as a great fitting tool.

I can't wait to see what next innovations are put out with future releases, and once the protective cradle is available I think we will see many more pro's adopting these as their go to device for clubs that can't justify the exorbitant costs of the Doppler radar based systems.