ST MAX Studio specs
| Brand | SkyTrak |
|---|---|
| Type | Complete simulator package (radar + camera launch monitor) |
| Placement | Beside the ball: ST MAX beside the ball, about 10 ft back from the screen inside the Studio enclosure |
| Room depth | 16 ft minimum, 17 ft comfortable. SkyTrak room planner: Studio 10 and Studio 12 need a room at least 16 ft deep (17–20 ft ideal); Studio 13 Deep needs 17 ft. |
| Room ceiling / width | 9 ft ceiling, 11 ft width minimum (maker) |
| Use | Indoor (enclosure); the ST MAX itself also works outdoors |
| Spin | Measured from camera images of the ball |
| Club data | Path + face angle: Club speed, smash, path, face angle and face-to-path; no angle of attack. No stickers. |
| Putting | No |
| Balls / stickers | None |
| Display | Short-throw laser projector included (plus your PC, Mac or iPad) |
| Free to use | 1 year of software included with this listing |
| Course play | SkyTrak Core: Foresight ($299.99/yr). First year included; then $299.99/yr (51 courses) |
| Third-party software | None officially supported. No official third-party software for new SkyTrak buyers (Breaking Eighty, PlayBetter). |
| Works on | SkyTrak app on Windows, macOS (M1+), iPad (M1+) or Android |
| Warranty | 6 months on the ST MAX (6 months listed on Amazon) |
| 3-year cost | About $5,595: hardware plus three years of the cheapest course plan |
| Price tier | $$$ Premium ($2,500–$5,000). See Amazon for today's price. |
What's in the package
- SkyTrak ST MAX launch monitor and protective case
- Studio enclosure, frame and stretch impact screen
- 5 × 5 ft hitting mat with embedded putting turf
- Ball tray with phone holder
- Optoma short-throw laser projector (listed as GT2000HDR/GT2300HDR)
- Amazon's listing: Studio 10 fits 10 ft W × 8 ft 6 in H × 5 ft 4 in D; Studio 12 fits 12 × 8'6" × 5'4"; Studio 13 Deep fits 13 × 10 × 10 ft. SkyTrak's planner gives minimum rooms of 11 × 16 × 9 ft (Studio 10), 13 × 16 × 9 ft (Studio 12) and 14 × 17 × 10.5 ft (Studio 13 Deep).
- SkyTrak's site lists Standard, Premium and Ultimate Studio packages from $3,995, $4,495 and $4,995. The Amazon listing at $4,995 (sold by SkyTrak Golf) matches the Ultimate price; we couldn't load SkyTrak's package pages to confirm which tier it is.
- The Amazon bullets name a GT2300HDR projector while the 'included components' field says GT2000HDR; both are Optoma short-throw laser models.
- SkyTrak's Studio 10 diagram places the ST MAX about 10 ft back from the screen and needs 9.2 ft of height.
Specs come from the maker's manuals, FAQs and spec pages and from independent reviews; they can change with firmware and new bundles. Confirm what's in the box on the Amazon page before buying.
SkyTrak ST MAX Golf Simulator Studio Package video review
Video by SKYTRAK on YouTube. Independent creator content, shown as a reference. It is not part of our scoring.
The SkyTrak ST MAX Golf Simulator Studio Package is a complete home simulator in one order: SkyTrak’s ST MAX launch monitor, an enclosure with impact screen, a hitting mat with putting turf, a short-throw laser projector and a year of courses. It costs about $4,995 on Amazon (Nov 12, 2026; prices change), sold by SkyTrak Golf. That’s roughly what a Garmin R50 costs on its own.
Who it’s for, and who should skip it
It’s for buyers who’d rather order one box than research five, and who have a spare room or garage bay at least 16 ft deep. SkyTrak publishes exact room sizes for each Studio, which most kits don’t, and everything is sized to work together.
Skip it if you want GSPro or E6: you’re tied to SkyTrak’s software. Skip it if you’re comfortable assembling parts, because a DIY build with the same monitor can cost less (see below). And for a $5,000 purchase, note that the listing had only 9 Amazon ratings, averaging 3.8 stars, when we checked. Builders who want GSPro should look at a Uneekor EYE MINI LITE or FlightScope Mevo Gen2 build instead.
What’s in the box
- SkyTrak ST MAX launch monitor and protective case
- Studio enclosure, frame and stretch impact screen
- 5 x 5 ft hitting mat with embedded putting turf
- Ball tray with phone holder
- Optoma short-throw laser projector
- A year of SkyTrak Core: Foresight (51 courses)
The projector model isn’t consistent on the listing: the Amazon bullets name the GT2300HDR, while the “included components” field says GT2000HDR. Both are Optoma short-throw laser models. You still need your own Windows PC, M1-or-newer Mac or iPad, or an Android device to run the SkyTrak app.
The ST MAX itself reads club path, face angle and face-to-path with no stickers, but no angle of attack. GolfLink found its numbers consistent over months of weekly use.
Room minimums
SkyTrak’s room planner gives these minimum rooms:
| Studio | Min room (W x D x H) |
|---|---|
| Studio 10 | 11 x 16 x 9 ft |
| Studio 12 | 13 x 16 x 9 ft |
| Studio 13 Deep | 14 x 17 x 10.5 ft |
SkyTrak calls 17 to 20 ft of depth ideal for the Studio 10 and 12. Its Studio 10 diagram places the ST MAX about 10 ft back from the screen and calls for 9.2 ft of height, so a 9 ft ceiling is tight. The Amazon listing describes all three sizes (it gives the Studio 10 as 10 ft wide x 8 ft 6 in high x 5 ft 4 in deep), so confirm which one you’re ordering. Check your room in the room size checker first.
Package vs DIY cost
Here’s the same ST MAX with parts from our accessories list, at Amazon prices on Nov 12, 2026:
| Build | Parts | Approx. total |
|---|---|---|
| Studio package | Everything above | $4,995 |
| DIY mid-range | ST MAX ($1,695), GoSports 10 x 8 ft enclosure ($999.99), Real Feel 5 x 5 ft mat ($599), Optoma GT2300HDR ($1,099), Mount-It! mount ($36.99) | $4,430 |
| DIY budget | ST MAX ($1,695), Sturdum 10 x 8 ft enclosure ($499.99), GoSports Elite mat ($213.62), Optoma GT2300HDR ($1,099), Mount-It! mount ($36.99) | $3,545 |
The Amazon ST MAX listing also includes a year of Core: Foresight, so the software is a wash. The DIY builds leave out the putting turf, ball tray and protective case, and the parts aren’t sized as a matched set. There’s another price to check: SkyTrak’s own site lists Standard, Premium and Ultimate Studio packages from $3,995, $4,495 and $4,995. The Amazon price matches the Ultimate, but we couldn’t confirm which tier the listing is. Run your own combination in the setup cost builder, or read the DIY build guide.
Software lock-in and renewal
After the included year, Core: Foresight renews at $299.99 a year for 51 courses. Essential is $99.99 a year with no courses; Elite is $599.99 a year for 100+. Over three years, the package plus two Core renewals comes to about $5,595.
The bigger issue is lock-in. With no official GSPro or E6 support for new SkyTrak buyers, the only way to switch software later is to switch launch monitors. The enclosure, mat and projector would carry over, but plan on SkyTrak’s app for the life of the ST MAX. Our subscription cost guide compares this with other ecosystems.
Warranty
The ST MAX carries a 6-month or 25,000-shot warranty, whichever comes first, and Amazon lists 6 months. That’s short next to the 1-year warranties on the Garmin R50 and Bushnell Launch Pro.
Bottom line
The ST MAX Studio is the simplest complete simulator we cover: one order, published room sizes, a laser projector and a year of courses. The trade-offs are SkyTrak-only software, a short warranty, few reviews, and the possibility of doing it cheaper yourself or direct from SkyTrak. If you value one-box convenience and your room is at least 16 ft deep, compare prices, then check the listing on Amazon.
Extras for the ST MAX Studio
The package covers the enclosure, screen, mat and projector. These are the extras worth adding.
- NetThe Net Return Home/Pro Series golf net, 8 × 7.5 ft, auto ball returnUniversal fit
The premium practice net: aluminum frame, S-shaped return that sends the ball back, and 4.8 stars from 348 ratings. A net, not a projector screen. The maker quotes 8.5 ft of hitting distance and a 9 ft ceiling.
- Hitting matSIGPRO Softy golf mat, 4 × 7 ft, 2.5 in foam coreUniversal fit
A joint-friendly premium mat with a replaceable hitting strip and real-tee support; the 4 × 7 ft size gives a full stance. 2.5 in thick: raise side-of-ball units (SkyTrak, Bushnell, Uneekor, Garmin R50) to mat height.
- Hitting matSIGPRO Softy golf mat, 4 × 10 ft (dual stance)Universal fit
The 10 ft version has stance zones on both sides, for households with left- and right-handed golfers. Side-of-ball monitors still need moving to the other side for lefties.
- MountMount-It! projector ceiling and wall mount, 40 lb capacityUniversal fit
An adjustable-arm universal mount for putting a short thrower on the ceiling, clear of your swing and the ball's path.
Checked November 2026. Price the whole build in the setup cost builder or browse every part in build your sim.
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