ST MAX vs SkyTrak+: Speed Training Worth $500?
Is Speed Training Worth $500?
ST MAX ($1,995) adds GOLFTEC speed training and dual USB-C to the same engine as SkyTrak+ ($1,495). $500 for speed training. Worth it if you chase club speed.
The Short Answer
ST MAX ($1,995) adds GOLFTEC speed training and dual USB-C to the same engine as SkyTrak+ ($1,495). $500 for speed training. Worth it if you chase club speed.
Need the full picture on costs? 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership → with software subscriptions, mats that wear out, and the hidden expenses nobody talks about.
The SkyTrak+ at $1,495 is the better value for most buyers. Same tracking engine, same accuracy, same software ecosystem — $500 less. The ST MAX is only worth the premium if you specifically want GOLFTEC speed training or the dual USB-C ports. For everyone else, the SkyTrak+ at its current summer sale price is the smarter buy. For most people, the SkyTrak+ is the better choice.