Review · from the maker’s own pages · not tested by hand
SkyTrak ST MAX: space needs, price and membership
The SkyTrak ST MAX was listed by SkyTrak at $1,695 on October 19, 2026. It sits beside the ball. SkyTrak lists a 10 ft-wide by 10 ft-deep minimum space, but ceiling clearance and a screen setup need separate checks.
- Room depth
- 10′ 16′ comfortable
- Ceiling
- 9 ft maker figure
- Width
- 12 ft maker figure
- Subscription
- $99.99–$599.99 a year maker’s plans
Launch monitor · beside the ball
SkyTrak ST MAX
$1,695SkyTrak (official) · Oct 19, 2026
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“For indoor use, a minimum space of 10′ wide x 10′ deep is recommended, with enough ceiling height to safely swing your longest clubs.”
SkyTrak, skytrakgolf.com · copied Oct 17, 2026
Your ceiling is tight for a full swing. 0 fit, 22 tight, 1 won’t fit. SkyTrak ST MAX: tight.
Your room against the ST MAX
| Measure | ST MAX needs | Your room | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 10′–16′ | 20′ | Fits |
| Width | 10′ | 18′ | Fits |
| Ceiling | 9′–10′ | 9′ | Tight |
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How deep, step by step
How much depth should you allow?
A minimum room footprint does not settle where the screen and golfer can go.
SkyTrak publishes no ball-to-screen distance on the pages checked. The calculator uses an 8 ft minimum, Foresight’s 1 ft screen-to-wall gap and this site’s allowance of about 5 ft behind the ball for the swing.
The 10 ft minimum and 16 ft comfortable depth are this site’s estimates, not a sum of those allowances. Check the actual screen position and backswing space in the room calculator before treating a room as usable.
Gap behind the screen
1′Foresight: “1 foot from back wall to projector screen”.
Ball to screen
8′SkyTrak publishes no figure; the calculator uses 8′ as the minimum.
Backswing room
5′Beside the ball: nothing stands behind the golfer; this site allows 5′ for the swing.
Room depth
10′–16′Minimum to comfortable, by this site’s estimate.
In the maker’s words
What room size does SkyTrak recommend?
SkyTrak’s pages, copied October 17, 2026, distinguish a 10 ft-wide by 10 ft-deep minimum from recommendations of 12 ft width and 17 ft depth. These are minimum and recommended figures, not interchangeable requirements.
SkyTrak says 10 ft of ceiling typically offers ample clearance, while many golfers report 9 ft is enough. The calculator’s 16 ft comfortable depth estimate should not be mistaken for SkyTrak’s 17 ft recommendation.
Use the minimum to screen out rooms, not as a promise that your swing will clear.
| What | Figure | In the maker’s words |
|---|---|---|
| Where it sits | beside the ball | Luckily, a SKYTRAK Launch Monitor sits next to the ball vs other launch monitors that require up to 8' behind the hitting area, saving…Luckily, a SKYTRAK Launch Monitor sits next to the ball vs other launch monitors that require up to 8′ behind the hitting area, saving you precious spa…skytrakgolf.com |
| Recommended ceiling height · minimum ceiling height | 10 ft, 9 ft | Based on our expertise, a ceiling height of 10’ typically offers ample clearance for most golfers, however many golfers say that 9' is…Based on our expertise, a ceiling height of 10′ typically offers ample clearance for most golfers, however many golfers say that 9′ is enough.skytrakgolf.com |
| Recommended room width | 12 ft | While we generally suggest a room width of 12′ for a more spacious feel, some of our simulator…skytrakgolf.com |
| Extra width for left- and right-handed players | 1–2 ft | Also, if you anticipate both right-handed and left-handed players using the simulator, it's wise to have an additional 1' to 2' of width…Also, if you anticipate both right-handed and left-handed players using the simulator, it’s wise to have an additional 1′ to 2′ of width for optimal comfort. While we generally suggest a room width of 12′ for a more spacious feel, some of our simulator…skytrakgolf.com |
| Recommended room depth | 17 ft | When it comes to room depth, it's important to consider the space you need between the enclosure and the wall, the enclosure and…When it comes to room depth, it’s important to consider the space you need between the enclosure and the wall, the enclosure and yourself, and to ensure there’s ample room behind you.skytrakgolf.com |
| Minimum room size | 10 W × 10 D ft | For indoor use, a minimum space of 10′ wide x 10′ deep is recommended, with enough ceiling height to safely swing your longest clubs.skytrakgolf.com |
Will it fit
Which sample rooms fit?
In these sample rooms, ceiling height stops the driver before floor space does.
For a 5′9″ golfer using a driver, this site’s model marks the garage tight at a 9 ft ceiling. The basement and spare bedroom fail on ceiling height. The dedicated room fits the modeled clearances.
These are estimates, not measurements. The swing model is calibrated on SkyTrak, Trackman and Foresight statements. Check with slow swings first; ceiling protection and ball rebound protection remain the owner’s call.
TightTwo-car garage, 18 × 20 ft, 9′
Ceiling clears a typical swing (9′) with less than a foot to spare (comfortable: 10′) — test with slow swings
Won’t fitBasement rec room, 14 × 16 ft, 8′
Ceiling 8′ is lower than a typical driver swing (9′)
Won’t fitSpare bedroom, 11 × 13 ft, 8′ 6″
Ceiling 8′ 6″ is lower than a typical driver swing (9′)
FitsDedicated sim room, 16 × 20 ft, 10′
Clears the maker figures and a comfortable swing
Where it costs what
Where is the ST MAX listed?
SkyTrak and The Indoor Golf Shop each listed the ST MAX at $1,695 on October 19, 2026. Neither listing offered a lower monitor price at that check.
That is the launch monitor price, not a complete studio budget. SkyTrak recommends a gaming PC and short throw projector for simulation; allow separately for the room’s screen, hitting surface and protection.
Compare the complete setup cost rather than treating the monitor price as the finished room budget.
Against the alternatives
How do nearby prices compare?
The lower-priced Omni needs more depth by this site’s estimate; SkyTrak+ shares the ST MAX depth estimate.
The Indoor Golf Shop listed Square Golf Omni at $1,599; SkyTrak listed SkyTrak+ at $1,995 on October 19, 2026. This site estimates their depth needs at about 14 ft and 10 ft respectively, versus 10 ft for ST MAX.
Uneekor listed EYE MINI LITE at $1,999 that day; its estimated depth is about 16 ft. All sit beside the ball, but placement alone does not establish the room depth.
| Monitor | Sits | Depth needed | Price | Subscription |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyTrak ST MAX | Beside the ball | 10′ | $1,695 | $99.99–$599.99 a year |
| Square Golf Omni | Beside the ball | 14′ | $1,599 | no subscription fee and 1,000 free credits |
| SkyTrak+ | Beside the ball | 10′ | $1,995 | $99.99–$599.99 a year |
| Uneekor EYE MINI LITE | Beside the ball | 16′ | $1,999 | $199–$599 a year |
Three years of ownership
What does membership add over time?
SkyTrak’s plans, copied October 17, 2026, run from Essential at $99.99 a year to Elite at $599.99 a year. Using SkyTrak’s October 19, 2026 monitor price, this site’s three-year totals range from $1,994.97 with Essential, rising to $3,494.97 with Elite.
Those totals assume three paid years at unchanged rates. SkyTrak also includes a year of Core: Foresight with an ST MAX purchase after registration; the chart does not deduct that included year. Compare membership costs before choosing course access.
The chart compares paid-plan budgets; the included Core: Foresight year changes the purchase’s initial membership cost.
- ST MAX aloneSkyTrak, October 19, 2026$1,695
- + Essential$99.99 a year × 3$1,994.97
- + Core: Foresight$299.99 a year × 3$2,594.97
- + Core: Trackman$349.99 a year × 3$2,744.97
- + Elite$599.99 a year × 3$3,494.97
- Launch monitor
- Plan, 3 years
| ST MAX alone | $1,695 |
|---|---|
| + Essential | $1,994.97 |
| + Core: Foresight | $2,594.97 |
| + Core: Trackman | $2,744.97 |
| + Elite | $3,494.97 |
Where it goes
Where does it sit for shared play?
SkyTrak says the ST MAX sits beside the ball, rather than behind the hitting area. That leaves the space behind the golfer available for the swing, but it still needs to remain clear.
For right- and left-handed players sharing a room, SkyTrak recommends an additional 1–2 ft of width. Plan clearance on both sides of the ball rather than checking only the usual player’s stance.
Shared-handed use changes the width check, even though the monitor sits beside the ball.
Where to check the price
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- SkyTrakST MAX $1,695 · Oct 19, 2026See price at SkyTrak
- The Indoor Golf ShopST MAX $1,695 · Oct 19, 2026See price at The Indoor Golf Shop
Readers ask
Answers use the makers’ figures and the dated prices on this page.
How much room does a SkyTrak ST MAX golf simulator need?
SkyTrak lists a minimum space of 10 ft wide by 10 ft deep, with enough ceiling height for the longest club. Its wider planning recommendations are 12 ft width, 17 ft depth and a 10 ft ceiling.
Can the ST MAX launch monitor fit under a 9 ft ceiling?
SkyTrak says many golfers report 9 ft is enough, but recommends 10 ft for ample clearance. This site’s driver estimate for a 5′9″ golfer reaches about 9 ft, so that ceiling is tight. Check with slow swings first.
Does SkyTrak ST MAX include membership?
SkyTrak says an ST MAX purchase includes a year of Core: Foresight, activated after receiving and registering the device. Paid plans have separate annual prices; do not assume the included membership continues without renewal costs.
Is the SkyTrak ST MAX price a complete golf simulator studio?
No. The $1,695 listed by SkyTrak on October 19, 2026 is the monitor price used here, not a complete studio or bundle price. Check any package’s contents separately, including the screen, hitting surface, projector and computing device.
Sources
- Plan Your Space with SKYTRAK™skytrakgolf.com · checked Oct 17, 2026
- SKYTRAK Frequently Asked Questionsskytrakgolf.com · checked Oct 17, 2026
- SKYTRAK™ ST MAX Launch Monitorskytrakgolf.com · checked Oct 19, 2026
- The Indoor Golf Shop: SkyTrak ST MAX Launch Monitorshopindoorgolf.com · checked Oct 19, 2026
- SKYTRAK™ ST MAX Launch Monitorskytrakgolf.com · checked Oct 19, 2026
- SkyTrak: Membership plansskytrakgolf.com · checked Oct 17, 2026
- The Indoor Golf Shop: Square Golf Omni Launch Monitorshopindoorgolf.com · checked Oct 19, 2026
- SKYTRAK ST+ Launch Monitorskytrakgolf.com · checked Oct 19, 2026
- Uneekor: EYE MINI LITEuneekor.com · checked Oct 19, 2026
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Not tested at homeRoom figures are the makers’ own words from their official pages; the swing and room depths are this site’s estimates, not measurements.
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