How does Skytrak work and how does this effect the space needed?

Skytrak uses photometric technology to gather golf ball data as it takes off after impact. Photometric means that it takes skytrak user manual multiple images of the ball at high speed just after you hit the ball. The software in the Skytrak then analyses the images taken and produces data related to important parameters such as launch angle and ball speed.

Skytrak does not measure club path without extra pieces of equipment used in combination. You can use products such as SkyPro in conjunction with Skytrak to attain this data. Given Skytrak’s camera technology being placed just to the side of the golf ball, you won’t need cameras set up under the mat, behind the golfer or overhead like other launch monitors use.

Skytrak Room Length Explained
You need at least 12 feet (3.65m) in length for your Skytrak simulator. In this length, you need to have your hitting mat, space for your backswing, space for your through swing, space for the ball to travel, space for your net and screen and also a bit of space for your net and screen to deform backward slightly without ricocheting off the wall behind.

If any of these aspects are different from normal then you may need extra space. For example, if you have a wider backswing, you’ll need a longer simulator or risk hitting the wall with the club. The last thing you want from a golf simulator is that your swing gets worse because of your room size restraints.

The good thing with Skytrak, is that it sits behind the golf ball, to the side of the golfer. This means it does not need to sit further back in the simulator space like more expensive radar based launch monitors.

Note that technically you don’t need any more room length than you need to swing the golf club, but there may be lots of problems with ricochet, bounceback and noise if you tee it up close to the screen.

A smaller room will also limit the amount of extra ‘swing studio features’ you have in your simulator. Of course, having a small simulator is better than no simulator at all. However, be aware that a small simulator space will limit your ability to set up cameras to record your swing and put up mirrors and similar endeavours.