Skytrak vs GC2

[turkish]

Looking for opinions....

You can buy a brand new skytrack monitor for £1700 or a pretty banged up but fully functional gc2 for about £500 more... Which is better option and why?

 

[Deleted member 21258]

GC2 is more accurate and 'finds' the ball. Its effectively the Rolls Royce of camera based system, and also can be used as a stand alone system(ie. you do not need an ipad etc), you do not need marks on the ball

The skytrak is a cheaper version but is not stand alone, more picky with ball placement, marks on the balls.

Depends what you want it for, as the GC2 is a lot more new than 500 more.

Your £2300 must be a second hand price for GC2.

I think I would buy the GC2 if you know it isn't really old, the battery/flash unit is okay(fairly cheap to replace tho) and that it all works okay.

Depending on what you are looking for, what software you want to run, space you have etc, I would not rule out the flightscope option.

 

[MendieGK]

GC2 is more accurate and 'finds' the ball. Its effectively the Rolls Royce of camera based system, and also can be used as a stand alone system(ie. you do not need an ipad etc), you do not need marks on the ball

The skytrak is a cheaper version but is not stand alone, more picky with ball placement, marks on the balls.

Depends what you want it for, as the GC2 is a lot more new than 500 more.

Your £2300 must be a second hand price for GC2.

I think I would buy the GC2 if you know it isn't really old, the battery/flash unit is okay(fairly cheap to replace tho) and that it all works okay.

Depending on what you are looking for, what software you want to run, space you have etc, I would not rule out the flightscope option.

Assuming it's the unit on ebay, looks like a very old version on GC2.

 

[turkish]

It is the old unit on eBay so putting me off a bit as is a bit danged up

 

[Fish]

GC2 is more accurate and 'finds' the ball. Its effectively the Rolls Royce of camera based system, and also can be used as a stand alone system(ie. you do not need an ipad etc), you do not need marks on the ball

The skytrak is a cheaper version but is not stand alone, more picky with ball placement, marks on the balls.

Depends what you want it for, as the GC2 is a lot more new than 500 more.

Your £2300 must be a second hand price for GC2.

I think I would buy the GC2 if you know it isn't really old, the battery/flash unit is okay(fairly cheap to replace tho) and that it all works okay.

Depending on what you are looking for, what software you want to run, space you have etc, I would not rule out the flightscope option.

Not sure where your getting your info from but there are a few innacuracies in this long winded response, and as I work for SkyCaddie I can back that statement up 😉

 

[MendieGK]

Not sure where your getting your info from but there are a few innacuracies in this long winded response, and as I work for SkyCaddie I can back that statement up 😉

SkyTrak is impressive, but it's not GC2 good.

 

[guest100718]

SkyTrak is impressive, but it's not GC2 good.

the biggest issue is that its trying position itself as a cheaper option for those wanting more than juts a cheap doppler. But its still way to pricey for what you get.

 

[MikeL]

Might be worth having a look at the Ernest sports es16 which has just been released. It has photometric cameras like the gc2 and four Doppler radars like track man so should give the best of both worlds. I think it's priced at $4000 so pretty cheap considering.

 

[Fish]

SkyTrak is impressive, but it's not GC2 good.

I didn't say it was.

 

[guest100718]

I didn't say it was.

you havnt really said anything.

 

[MendieGK]

the biggest issue is that its trying position itself as a cheaper option for those wanting more than juts a cheap doppler. But its still way to pricey for what you get.

I don't think it's pricey at all for what you get in comparison to GC2 etc

 

[guest100718]

I don't think it's pricey at all for what you get in comparison to GC2 etc

1700 quid and that's before you've bought an iPad

 

[Sweep]

GC2 is more accurate and 'finds' the ball. Its effectively the Rolls Royce of camera based system, and also can be used as a stand alone system(ie. you do not need an ipad etc), you do not need marks on the ball

The skytrak is a cheaper version but is not stand alone, more picky with ball placement, marks on the balls.

Depends what you want it for, as the GC2 is a lot more new than 500 more.

Your £2300 must be a second hand price for GC2.

I think I would buy the GC2 if you know it isn't really old, the battery/flash unit is okay(fairly cheap to replace tho) and that it all works okay.

Depending on what you are looking for, what software you want to run, space you have etc, I would not rule out the flightscope option.

Skytrak is certainly a cheaper option and is not stand alone, but tbh how much of a problem is it linking wirelessly up to an iPad? This also gives you good access to all the data, spin rates etc etc as you practice, showing every shot you have played, not just the last one.
It is certainly not picky with ball placement. Just put the ball on the laser dot. If you don't like where the laser dot is, move the unit. This can also be used as an inadvertent training aid for keeping your head still. See if you can see the dot after the ball has gone. Helps me with a weakness in my game. No marks are needed on the balls. I think there is some confusion with Flightscope there.
That said, I think the GC2 is the Rolls Royce of monitors, but truth be told it gives you nothing more than Skytrak. It's portability made in revolutionary in its day, but Skytrak is portable too. Also, you need to bear in mind that the GC2 only comes into its own with the HMT head measurement unit, which is serious additional outlay.
If I was a fitter I may well look at GC2 with HMT or more probably Flightscope, but for practice and to a good degree working out the best equipment for me, Skytrak is great and the price makes it a winner.
Skytrak has revolutionised this market as we knew it would and the competition will have to respond and reduce pricing to compete, or leave this sector to Skytrak and concentrate on pro's. Even so, I can see a lot of pro's moving to Skytrak.
Its not all good. it took them forever to launch in the UK and when they finally produced their protection case, it really is a flimsy piece of plastic for £100. The shanktank for GC2 is far superior.
If it was me I would go with a new Skytrak. I find it very accurate on everything except total distance as they seem to have the ball running too far after landing, even on soft ground setting. I only go off carry distance anyway, which is very accurate indeed. An old GC2 for more money could prove to be a very expensive purchase indeed.
Sorry for the long winded post, but you did ask Any questions on Skytrak, just ask.

 

[MikeL]

Im currently looking to build a golf simulator in my garage and was wondering how far from the skytrak would the net/screen have to be to give accurate readings.

 

[Sweep]

Im currently looking to build a golf simulator in my garage and was wondering how far from the skytrak would the net/screen have to be to give accurate readings.

I have mine in a 3m cage net and it's fine. The promos show it hitting into a net quite close, so providing you have enough room to swing you should be OK.

 

[MikeL]

I've got enough room for a driver swing with a bit to spare so should be fine then. Thanks.

 

[MendieGK]

Im currently looking to build a golf simulator in my garage and was wondering how far from the skytrak would the net/screen have to be to give accurate readings.

The SkyTrak reads the ball at Impact so distance from net makes no odds

 

[Fish]

Skytrak is certainly a cheaper option and is not stand alone, but tbh how much of a problem is it linking wirelessly up to an iPad? This also gives you good access to all the data, spin rates etc etc as you practice, showing every shot you have played, not just the last one.
It is certainly not picky with ball placement. Just put the ball on the laser dot. If you don't like where the laser dot is, move the unit. This can also be used as an inadvertent training aid for keeping your head still. See if you can see the dot after the ball has gone. Helps me with a weakness in my game. No marks are needed on the balls. I think there is some confusion with Flightscope there.
That said, I think the GC2 is the Rolls Royce of monitors, but truth be told it gives you nothing more than Skytrak. It's portability made in revolutionary in its day, but Skytrak is portable too. Also, you need to bear in mind that the GC2 only comes into its own with the HMT head measurement unit, which is serious additional outlay.
If I was a fitter I may well look at GC2 with HMT or more probably Flightscope, but for practice and to a good degree working out the best equipment for me, Skytrak is great and the price makes it a winner.
Skytrak has revolutionised this market as we knew it would and the competition will have to respond and reduce pricing to compete, or leave this sector to Skytrak and concentrate on pro's. Even so, I can see a lot of pro's moving to Skytrak.
Its not all good. it took them forever to launch in the UK and when they finally produced their protection case, it really is a flimsy piece of plastic for £100. The shanktank for GC2 is far superior.
If it was me I would go with a new Skytrak. I find it very accurate on everything except total distance as they seem to have the ball running too far after landing, even on soft ground setting. I only go off carry distance anyway, which is very accurate indeed. An old GC2 for more money could prove to be a very expensive purchase indeed.
Sorry for the long winded post, but you did ask Any questions on Skytrak, just ask.

What he said 👍🏌

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I posted on here about the Skytrac and it's definitely something I'd consider for practice as it's pricing is obtainable certainly compared to the GC2 which new is a whole lot more. A new I pad would be handy too