FlightScope Mevo Gen2 vs SkyTrak ST MAX
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
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Why FlightScope Mevo Gen2 is better
- Price: $396 cheaper ($1,299 vs $1,695)
- Subscription: No subscription needed for full function (Not required vs Required)
- 3-year cost: $2,196 cheaper over three years ($1,299 vs $3,495)
- Measured ball data: 8 of 9 ball metrics measured (vs 5) (8 of 9 vs 5 of 9)
- Measured club data: 5 of 5 club metrics measured (vs 3) (5 of 5 vs 3 of 5)
- GSPro support: GSPro: native (Native vs No)
- Sim software: 3 more sim titles supported (3 titles vs 0 titles)
- Environment: Works indoors and outdoors (Indoor + outdoor vs Indoor only)
Why SkyTrak ST MAX is better
- Spin measurement: Camera-measured spin on any ball (Camera-measured spin on any ball vs Radar-measured spin outdoors)
- Club data access: Club data included (Included vs Basics included; full set paid)
- Room depth: 4 ft less room depth needed (12 ft vs 16 ft)
Specs Comparison
FlightScope Mevo Gen2 $1,299 vs SkyTrak ST MAX $1,695
| Specification |  FlightScope Mevo Gen2 $1,299 |  SkyTrak ST MAX $1,695 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $1,299 | $1,695 |
| Measurement | ||
| Tracking technology | Radar + camera fusion | Radar + camera fusion |
| Radar type | Single Doppler | Dual Doppler |
| Spin measurement | Radar outdoors; marked balls indoors | Optical (any ball) |
| Marked balls | RCT balls or stickers | Not required |
| Accuracy tier | Simulator-grade | Simulator-grade |
| Data points per shot | 20 | — |
| Ball data | ||
| Ball speed | Measured | Measured |
| Launch angle | Measured | Measured |
| Launch direction | Measured | Measured |
| Spin rate | Measured | Measured |
| Spin axis | Measured | Measured |
| Carry distance | Measured | Calculated |
| Total distance | Calculated | Calculated |
| Apex height | Measured | Calculated |
| Descent angle | Measured | Calculated |
| Offline distance | Measured | Calculated |
| Club data | ||
| Club speed | Measured | Measured |
| Attack angle | Measured | Not reported |
| Club path | Measured | Measured |
| Face angle | Measured | Measured |
| Face to path | Measured | — |
| Dynamic loft | Measured | Not reported |
| Impact location | Measured | Not reported |
| Smash factor | Calculated | Calculated |
| Club data unlock | Basics included; full set paid ($1,499) | Included |
| Space & environment | ||
| Environment | Indoor + outdoor | Indoor only |
| Placement | Behind the ball | Beside the ball |
| Setback (ft) | 7 | — |
| Min ball flight (ft) | 8 | — |
| Min room depth (ft) | 16 | 12 |
| Min room width (ft) | — | 12 |
| Ceiling height (ft) | — | 9 |
| Hitting zone | — | ~4 x 4 in (ball placement zone, skytrakgolf.com) |
| Lefty / righty | No repositioning | Repositioning required |
| Installation | None (portable) | None (portable) |
| Sim software | ||
| Simulator capable | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| GSPro support | Native | No |
| E6 Connect support | Native | No |
| Awesome Golf support | Native | — |
| TGC 2019 support | No | No |
| FSX Play support | No | No |
| First-party software | FlightScope FS Golf | SkyTrak Course Play (Foresight and Trackman licensed course packs inside the SkyTrak app; 95+ courses on Elite) |
| Sim software | Creative Golf 3D | — |
| Included sim content | 8 E6 courses owned for life (iOS + PC): Kiawah Ocean, Torrey Pines South, Kapalua Plantation, Valderrama, Sea Island Seaside, Pelican Hill, Chateau Whistler, Latrobe CC. Optional 12-course E6 premium upgrade $250 one-time. GSPro, Awesome Golf and Creative Golf connect with no device-side usage fees (FlightScope 2026 comparison blog). | Shop Indoor Golf: 'The ST MAX only integrates with SkyTrak Golf Simulator Software!' SkyTrak officially dropped third-party support (GSPro, E6 Connect) for new customers in 2025-26; existing SkyTrak+ owners were grandfathered, but a new ST MAX buyer gets first-party software only (Breaking Eighty). GSPro's official supported list carries no SkyTrak model and its FAQ names SkyTrak as unsupported. TGC2019 retail listing: 'Not compatible with SkyTrak or SkyTrak+'. FSX Play is Foresight-hardware-only; the Core: Foresight membership licenses Foresight COURSES inside SkyTrak's own software, not FSX. 14-day trial of Sweetens Cove course play included; End of Summer Sale bundled 1 year of Core membership free. |
| Subscription | ||
| Subscription (per year) | None | $600/yr |
| Works without subscription | All 20 base parameters, FS Golf app (iOS/Android/Windows), firmware updates and the lifetime 8-course E6 bundle are included with the hardware - 'no subscription required' (flightscope.com). Pro Package/FIL are one-time unlocks, not subscriptions. | Free Basic plan: SkyTrak Driving Range with ball and club data, Sim Club membership and PinSeeker access ('You can use SKYTRAK at a minimal level without a membership' - skytrakgolf.com FAQ). Course play and the improvement suites require a paid tier. |
| Subscription trial | — | 14-day trial access to play Sweetens Cove plus improvement features; End of Summer Sale included 1 year free Core (Foresight) membership |
| Connectivity & apps | ||
| Apps | iOS, Android, Windows | iOS, Android, Windows, macOS |
| Watch app | Apple Watch | None |
| Built-in display | None | None |
| Connectivity | WiFi | WiFi, USB-C |
| Offline mode | ✓ Yes | — |
| Physical & power | ||
| Weight (lb) | 1.1 | 1.7 |
| Dimensions (in) | 6.9 x 1.2 x 5.6 in | 6.875 H x 5.75 W x 2.5 D in |
| Battery life (hours) | 6 | 4 |
| Power source | Rechargeable battery | Rechargeable battery |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Alignment | — | Manual target line |
| In the box | power supply, USB-C cable, carry case, quickstart guide, 100 aluminum stickers | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty (months) | 12 | 6 |
Buy the FlightScope Mevo Gen2
Tracked price$1,299 at PlayBetter
90-day low / high$1,299 – $1,299
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Buy the SkyTrak ST MAX
Tracked price$1,695 at PlayBetter
90-day low / high$1,695 – $1,695
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