Great video, we have referred many of our customer to your great youtube channels and constant great content and with Skytrak tech tips. Thank you Garage Golf.

@GarageGolf

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. I also tell everyone about your awesome golf net and how I would put it up against anything out there. Keep up the great work!

@randybobandy7236

2 жыл бұрын

I’m looking at purchasing through you guys. I’m stuck between this and the rapsodo. I think I might want a projector in the future so I think the sky track is worth the investment. I’m also not sure wether to wait until new technologies hit the market as the things I’ve named have been out for some time now

@bigdaddy7415

Жыл бұрын

I'm having a huge issue with my skytraks wifi signal...it only shows up 1 out of 50 attempts and only connects for a second before the wifi from skytrak disappears...

@healthydrive75

Жыл бұрын

@@bigdaddy7415 have checked that your home wifi setting is not set to auto connect? This usually is the cause to boot off skytrak’s wifi after its initial connection. Give it a try.

@bigdaddy7415

Жыл бұрын

@@healthydrive75 yes I have nearly tried everything...today the only way I could get it to work is to use my phone as a hot spot and have my laptop connect to my phones hot spot and then connect my laptop to skytrak via usb..I've heard skytrak may have issues with xfinity and certain ip addresses

I learned more about effectively utilizing the Skytrak in your 5 minute presentation than in six months at a shop from a manager that had been using the device for nearly five years. Thank you so much. Keep up the good work.

I place the ball about 4inches back For putting and works all the time for me. Feels like it reads the speed better as well. Great vid keep them coming.

I have just set up my Skytrak and this video helped a lot. Thanks so much.

@GarageGolf

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching. Please let us know if we can help in any way once you get started!

Thanks for the info!...Just got mine last week and working on setting everything up.

@GarageGolf

5 жыл бұрын

Good to hear Mark. Join us on our Facebook Group if you haven't already. www.Facebook.com/groups/golfsimtalk in case you have any questions, etc. I look forward to hopefully playing a round of golf with you sometime down the road online!

Great stuff! I’m glad I found your channel.

@GarageGolf

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Ray! We're here anytime.

This is exactly what I was looking for! Thanks so much for this. Liked and subbed. I have had the SkyTrak for several months but have never been able to get it properly set-up. I think there are a number of factors that have contributed to this. First off, I agree with comments below that you have to make sure the Skytrak is level, not only with the mat also from a tilting perspective. The built in levels can help with this as well as the alignment lasers that you can turn on. (Use the little level that comes with it on top of the unit for tilt) I was using the fat white rubber tee (driving range) for drives and I was hitting it generally 190 and all over the place. I would then hit my 3 wood off the mat 230, brutal !! It was so bad that I haven't been playing it much due to frustration. Same type of thing for really high shots (ie: your lob wedge explanation), and putt alignment. I have ordered the new tees as recommended and can't wait to get going again with all your tips. I have a black driver and haven't experienced the same effect (as others) but I have an older white R11, and will check it out with the new tees. Thanks again for rejuvenating my belief in a great product, that I just didn't know how to configure properly. I think Skytrak should send out a lot better instruction and or videos, because without these tips like yours from real life, they may get negative feedback simply because peeps don't know how to set things up.

@GarageGolf

5 жыл бұрын

It takes some tinkering a bit but once you figure it out it will get dialed in I promise. I'm here if you have any questions or issues and will be glad to help in any way that I can. If you haven't done so yet, please join our Facebook Group at www.Facebook.com/Groups/GolfSimTalk. We can also chat via PM in there and there are a great amount of people in there that can help answer additional questions you may have as well. It will be a great tool for you with getting some further help. Thanks for watching and subscribing!

Appreciate your easy to follow vids and simple to understand tutorials. Hope the Covid blues have gone by the wayside. Thanks again! Keep em coming.

@GarageGolf

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Chris! I think we're all still struggling with the Covid Blues but hopefully that will be going away soon. Let's hope this vaccination is effective and readily available once it gets going. I think we still have some more ways to go unfortunately but here's to wishful thinking!

great tips. I would like to add an experience I had. My wife was having multiple miss reads (no reads), and I had very few. I discovered that she was blocking the camera with the toe of her club. She has a very shallow swing, so worked on a more "on plane" swing. That has helped with the amount miss reads. Once again, I appreciate all the content and work you do.

@GarageGolf

4 жыл бұрын

Great point Adam. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for the tips. I will test them out later!

@GarageGolf

5 жыл бұрын

Sounds great Paul. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks again!

Hi, Thank for the info, definitely helped especially with the wedges. I have also noticed the red lens attracts dust after many hits and requires a soft cloth wipe. Dan

@GarageGolf

5 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear the info helped Daniel! You are correct, especially in dusty areas you want to make sure you use a microfiber cloth to clean the lens cover on a regular basis. Thanks again for watching!

Good information! Remember that it’s important to make sure the bottom of the SkyTrak is level with the hitting surface. This should help with ‘no-reads’.

@GarageGolf

5 жыл бұрын

Very good point!

Awesome video man! Thanks for the tips =)

@GarageGolf

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for watching! I appreciate it.

Great video exactly what I needed

@GarageGolf

3 жыл бұрын

Not a problem. Thanks for watching!

Excellent video. Do you know if Skytrak works well with 30% almost golf balls?

My wife has a ladies league here and they struggle with misreads. I told my wife about your tip to move the ball forward. Thanks!

@GarageGolf

4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear Dan. Let me know if I can help out in any way. Thanks again!

Very helpful, thank you 🙌

@GarageGolf

Ай бұрын

Anytime. Thanks for watching!

Great video, thanks. See you in OGT!

@GarageGolf

5 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to it!

Ive had great luck placing the ball 10 inches to the right of the red dot when putting. When im outdoor golfing I spot putt so this works great as I use the red dot as my spot.

@GarageGolf

5 жыл бұрын

Hello Jeffery. Thanks for the tip. I plan on trying out the ball that far behind the dot soon to test out and see what I come across there. Thanks again!

Good tips. Thanks

Hi I’ve just found your site !! Great info as just starting to transform my outside shed into a golf room . Looking forward to catching up on your videos. Cheers from the U.K.

@GarageGolf

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan, I'm here to help if you have any questions. Thanks for watching!

Hi. Thank you so much for these videos!!! I do not understand the alignment feature. I have a small garage area and my red dot is definitely to the right of the center line of my screen. This allows me to swing the clubs so I don’t hit the wall behind me. Can you explain how this works? I am happy to send pictures if needed.

@GarageGolf

5 жыл бұрын

Hello Lou. I would be happy to help. Please email me any pictures to Roland@MyGarageGolf.com and I will see what I can do to help answer any questions you have on the alignment feature of the red dot you may have. Thanks for watching!

Hi. When would you make and outdoor video review on the skytrack and comparring the messured ballflight with the real to see if its picking up right?? Great vids!

@GarageGolf

5 жыл бұрын

I have that on my list of videos to come out with in the near future. I will hopefully be able to get that done asap but will keep you posted!

Great video's. I appreciate these Skytrak video's, because they don't seem to cover much at Skytrak. Does hitting off different turfs affect the ball speed? I have Truestirke, you have fiberbuild or a regular golf mat , which one of these has the most accuracy ball speed?

@GarageGolf

5 жыл бұрын

Hello Michael, Thanks for watching! Because we don't have a basis to go off of it is not easy to tell which on more accurately reflects ball speed. I would say therefore that it is best to go with a mat that most truly reflects hitting on real grass which in my opinion would narrow it down to Fiberbuilt and True Strike. With the bounce on a regular golf mat I feel those speed numbers would be more skewed as a result. I have not had the opportunity to test Truestrike but hope to in the future. What I may do in the future is test ball speed on the mat I have then take Skytrak to a driving range and see how closely those numbers line up on similar shots. Future video idea.

Just to clarify a bit, for "faster" swing speeds I would classify this as being 95mph or higher with your driver. Putting the ball behind the dot will help a lot as well, but launch angle does factor in also so it helps with people with low launch angles also, even if the swing speed is not at that level.

@jmtgolf2756

4 жыл бұрын

Garage Golf what about swing speed of 114-117 with an average launch of 12*

Thank you for this video. I just set mine up this weekend and used it, definitely had trouble with my drives, so I will try this out later. Also I've had a few 3 woods(that I thought I hit well) that displayed as 25 yd chip shots. I am assuming the new ball placement will help this, but curious if anyone else has seen this happen.

@FinchGolfs

27 күн бұрын

did u fix it?

This is helpful, thank you! What are those cone-style tees called??

@GarageGolf

4 жыл бұрын

Those are called Birtees and they are great for sim golf. Best to get any color besides white though so it doesn't interfere with the launch monitor reading the golf ball.

Not sure if this helps but it works for me, I use a laser line tool and place it so it runs through the center of the ball and onto the screen, I then use a 7 iron with a putter stoke with enough force to reach the screen this gives me a true shot angle and allows me to align the Skytrak, if my shot is off line I know immediately.

Thanks for the tips on ball position. I just built my own golf sim about 2 months ago so this is great advice Have you any tips for chipping around the greens/ bunkers on WGT ? Even the most delicate lob wedge shots seem to run out way too far? Love your channel all your videos helped massively when I was planning and setting up my own build👍

@GarageGolf

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris. Glad to hear I was able to help you a bit. Let me see if I can get into WGT and see if I can offer any advice on chipping in there for you. I don't utilize that program much but I'll be glad to help in any way I can. Would love to see your simulator setup when you have a moment. If you haven't done so yet, please join our group at www.Facebook.com/Groups/GolfSimTalk. It is a great way for all of us to communicate with each other.

@bladezscooters8989

4 жыл бұрын

@@GarageGolf that link isnt working for me

@GarageGolf

4 жыл бұрын

@@bladezscooters8989 Strange. Didn't for me either but when I put it in my browser it worked and took me there. Try: facebook.com/groups/GolfSimTalk/ If that doesn't work just go to Facebook and type in Garage Golf Simulator and Golf Product Talk under the search bar on the top.

Just got my build done yesterday. Thanks so much for this video. Definitely felt like I was doing it wrong. Do you have a video about alignment? Cheers from Cali.

@GarageGolf

4 жыл бұрын

No but I can certainly work on one. What I advise is to set up your Skytrak straight with your mat towards the screen and take it to the driving range on the Skytrak application. Hit short pitch shots straight as you can towards the screen and see if it reflects the same straight shot on the Skytrak app. If not open or close the Skytrak face a small amount until you get it right and it lines up accordingly. For example, my Skytrak had to be open to target about 1/4 angle or so for my shots to reflect straight when I was hitting straight pitch shots. From there I got a heavy duty piece of white duct tape meant for higher heat and put it at the base of the Skytrak case so if I ever moved the Skytrak I know exactly where to put it back again. Let me know if you have any questions on this!

@JamesPeacock

4 жыл бұрын

@@GarageGolf Thanks! took me a bit to find the aligment mode laser option. Then I just put a club shaft down. That worked.

@GarageGolf

4 жыл бұрын

@@JamesPeacock Great to hear James!

thank you

Thanks Roland

@GarageGolf

3 жыл бұрын

Anytime! Let me know if I can help out in any way.

Any suggestions on computers to buy and also will simulator golf course plans work with most laptops ?

@garage golf : did you ever try with foam balls? I just bought the skytrak, but until I have a proper installation, i'd like to use foam practice balls. any idea if it would work the same? I suppose it won't due to the extra compression, but you never know…Cheers, and thanks for the great vids!

@GarageGolf

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Pierre. You can use foam balls but the Skytrak is very hit or miss with the reads of a foam ball versus a real ball because the spin numbers will be way off. It may read some of them but you wont see true ball flight like you would with a real golf ball most likely. I had the same issue and put a couple of real balls past a net into the sheetrock a time or two. Lol.

Appreciate the tips and your videos sir. Been a minute since you posted this video...not certain if this will find your way. I am about to pull the trigger on a Skytrak+ as I don't believe I have the appropriate space for something like a Mevo+. I was considering purchasing the 4x7 Sigpro Softie golf mat kit but was hoping you could provide some expertise on the Skytrak placement in regards to the ball striking area...I've viewed some video concerns about placing the Skytrak on the same general hitting surface area leading to misreads from ball strike vibrations. Your setup looks similar in design with a dedicated hitting strip but yours might affix to the larger matt more securely. Sigpro strip appears to sit via a clean cut out and tamp down versus any submerged connectivity. The Sigpro kit also appears to have a remaining 1.75' on the pad. This would require the Skytrak to be placed at least 1.75" away from the ball. How far away can you place the Skytrak from the actual hitting surface and still expect accurate reading? Should I just purchase a hitting strip so that the Skytrack could sit closer to the hitting area but on a separate pad? I hope this all makes sense. Thank you very much. Seamus.

@GarageGolf

2 ай бұрын

Hi Seamus, if you would like shoot me an email to Roland@mygaragegolf.com and we can go over this together in more detail. The SIGPRO 4x7 is meant to place a launch monitor such as a Skytrak+ in the area next to the hitting insert so the Skytrak+ should work just fine. The Skytrak+ is meant to be placed 11" to 12" away from the golf ball. In regards to the Skytrak+ I also have a discount code I can share with you that will save you 5% off of a Skytrak+ purchase. Info is below: Skytrak+ Launch Monitor: skytrakgolf.com/discount/GARAGEGOLF Click on “All Products” at the top of the page Select Skytrak+ Launch Monitor Click "Add to Cart" - You Should now see the discount applied in the cart. Hope this helps but let me know if you have any other questions. Roland

Hi I was just wondering if you or anyone else has had issues with their wedge shots going right. All the rest of my clubs are perfect. I can draw or fade, but when I hit a shot between 60 to 120 with wedges they get blocked right. If i purposely try to draw/pull hook no issues but if its a little draw or try a straight shot it blocks hard right. Any suggestions thanks.

Great video! Love the channel. 1 question- what would consider a high swing speed and low swing speed?

@GarageGolf

3 жыл бұрын

High Swing Speed would be anything most likely 100mph or higher with Driver and slow would be in the 75 to 85 mph with the Driver most likely.

@brentreed4860

3 жыл бұрын

@@GarageGolf Hey thanks a lot! Have a great week.

Thanks for the info. What is the White Strip in front of your Skytrak for?

@GarageGolf

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Patrick. I put it there at the base of my Skytrak once I aligned it so in the event it gets moved, etc. I know exactly where to place it again without having to retest everything out.

I got a bit of misreads using those huge tees. The Skytrak was obviously picking them up in the read. Using regular tees eliminated that problem and now over 95% of my shots register :)

@GarageGolf

5 жыл бұрын

Wow strange. I have never noticed that issue on my end. What color Birtees did you have? I use the blue ones.

First let me say that your videos are very helpful and entertaining, I am subscribed. I am having issues with my Skytrak with TGC 2019 with very short chips not picking up. These are the type of chips where you debate chip and run or just use the putter. In this situation, if I use putter the ball will only go a foot or two where in real life I know it would probably push through the fringe and roll out near the hole. Is there a setting that corrects this? I would say that everything else in nearly spot on so it is very aggravating.

@GarageGolf

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching John and for subscribing. For the Skytrak and your chip shots in general or putts on the fringe make sure that the club selection is set at putter on TGC 2019 if you are in fact not on the green and using the putter. I am a putt anywhere around the green guy myself and it took me a while to figure that out when using Skytrak originally with JNPG as my ball would not go anywhere if I did not do this. If still not working try shining a light directly over the golf ball while putting while making sure not to hit the laser with the light directly and see if this helps as well. If not reach out to me at roland@mygaragegolf.com and we'll troubleshoot from there and I'll help out the best I can!

@johnpotas7479

4 жыл бұрын

Roland, thanks for the help. This worked out pretty well when I played last night, probably about 80-90% accurate. The hard part is remembering to select putter when off the edge of the green, I forgot once and paid the price!! I even selected putter for a really short bump and run and it worked much better.

@GarageGolf

4 жыл бұрын

@@johnpotas7479 Glad I could help John!! Let me know if we can help in any other way and keep on golfing!!!

@johnpotas7479

4 жыл бұрын

Roland, I have now found that if I select 7 iron and use my Smart Sole chipper from around the greens it is exactly the same as real life. The lofts are the same and the Skytrak picks it up perfectly. Just fired an 89 at TPC stadium as I watched the pros play the same course, doesn't get much funnier than that!

Great videos man. I just got a fiber built mat. Does the turf on your mat move around like the turf is slightly too small for the area of the platform? I notice the quality of this mat is not at all what I was expecting.

@GarageGolf

5 жыл бұрын

Which mat do you have in the Fiberbuilt line? Is it the Single Sided Golf Mat or one like I have in the video? I haven't noticed that with mine to be honest. The quality is the same as when I bought it 18 months ago and have been very happy with it. The base of my mat did move around a bit so I used heavy duty adhesive velcro underneath that holds it in place great. Please let me know if you have any other questions on this and I'd be happy to help! Thanks again so very much for watching.

@PureDadGolf

5 жыл бұрын

Update: I have the single sided 4x7 with the stance and space mat for launch monitor. Made a video for Fiberbuilt showing the problems and they were quick to respond and great to work with. They are sending out properly sized stance and spacer mats. Very happy with their service and will know soon if the new mats have a better fit. Good idea with the Velcro on the bottom.

hmmm i have a high swingspeed my 7iron is around 95-98mph and the driver is 115-120, do you think ill get problems with the skytrak not reading my shoots? btw geart videos loving them :D

@GarageGolf

4 жыл бұрын

Hello Viktor. Yes Skytrak can still register faster swing speeds. Danny here has similar swing speeds to you and we don't tend to have any issues. Placement of the golf ball and lighting are key factors to making sure you have the proper setup. Check out this video in regards to his shots on both the Uneekor QED system and Skytrak and how they were registered. Hope this helps! kzread.info/dash/bejne/c4KXm8WtqLGZlrQ.html

Great video. Thank you for posting. I have heard different opinions on the distance the Skytrak should be set up from the net or screen in front. Some say minimum 10’ others say it doesnt matter. Can you comment on this? Thanks again!

@GarageGolf

3 жыл бұрын

Hi John, it most certainly does not matter to be honest as long as you have enough room to swing a club comfortably. The Skytrak only reads about 18-24 inches of ball flight with the cameras. Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any other questions or reach out to me at Roland@MyGarageGolf.com

@johnnazzaro9801

3 жыл бұрын

@@GarageGolf Thank you very much!

This worked for me, Red V says, Are you using the metal case on it? I found that it elevates the device too much which led to most of my shots not being tracked. The minute I removed the case and put the device flat on hitting surface, it worked perfectly every time.

@GarageGolf

4 жыл бұрын

I have mine off of the mat I am hitting on and placed a small platform next to the mat where I have my Skytrak. That places it at the exact height of the mat even with the case. That along with an LED light shining on the golf ball and I have very little issues at all.

Great video, where did you get those tees from? I can’t find them anywhere.

@GarageGolf

3 жыл бұрын

You can find those here: amzn.to/3otBBDt

Great video. Thanks. I have a new setup. Using TGC 2019 (awesome btw), my distances are fine for all my clubs but the driver, I hit my 5 wood longer than my driver. Any idea why? Can it be the birtees?

@GarageGolf

4 жыл бұрын

Are the Birtees white or another color? If white they could be causing issues. What color is the driver as well?

@martinleclerc4258

4 жыл бұрын

Birtees are indeed white. Driver‘s head is black (Titleist 917)

@GarageGolf

4 жыл бұрын

@@martinleclerc4258 The white Birtees or white tees in general can cause misreads with the Skytrak. Try getting colored Birtees or wrapping the outside of one in blue painters tape and see if that helps your issue.

@martinleclerc4258

4 жыл бұрын

@@GarageGolf Thanks. Keep up the great work - you are an inspiration!

@GarageGolf

4 жыл бұрын

@@martinleclerc4258 Thanks Martin!

How did you make sure your skytrak was aligned properly? Sometimes I feel it is off.. some rounds I will be hitting everything left and other rounds I'm perfect. I believe it's because I'm not setup perfect as I have to move it everytime I'm done using it. Thanks!

@GarageGolf

5 жыл бұрын

Hello Sean, It is certainly a tedious process sometimes. I normally go on the app or simulator program I am using and hit several chip shots to see what it is doing in comparison to what shows up on the screen. If you have a program where you can test putting with no break on the green (for example Jack Nicklaus Perfect Golf has this option) it is best to test out with putting. If the putt rolls true, most likely your shots will follow. After adjusting it for the putting, then test out some chip shots and lastly full shots. As you might see in my video, my Skytrak is actually about 1/8 open to the target line. That is the way I had to set it up to most accurately represent a straight putt. I saw little to no effect on full shots or chip shots by doing this so that is where I left it. That is why I put the piece of tape down in front of the Skytrak at its feet in the event I ever have to move it. If you line it up on your mat, put a piece of tape or indicator on your mat as well. If you have to move your mat nightly, mark the four corners of your mat with a tape outline so you know the exact spot to put it back when you set it back down. This will ensure you have the same setup each time you set it back down again. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

Can you use red golf balls with skytrak or do you have to use white? Any brands work better than others? Thx for the help so much!!!

@GarageGolf

3 жыл бұрын

Red does not work well with Skytrak for some reason. I have used Yellow and Green golf balls ok but something about red it doesn't seem to like for some reason. Same thing with Uneekor as well so think red is just one of those colors.

nice!

@GarageGolf

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! If you have any questions don't hesitate to reach out and hopefully you can join us in our Facebook Group as well.

Hey there. I have a new glitch in my SkyTrak. Was wondering if anyone else has the same issue or an idea to resolve it. On my 7 & 8 irons about 1 in every 5 shots when in the randomizer, closest to or on the range it reads my club speed between 97-99mph and my spin between 11,00-12,000 with a distance of about 150 yards. Where my swing speed is typically 88-90 mph with a spin of 6,000-7,000. I have tried 4 different brand golf balls and it has done it on all. But it has not done that with 9iron or PW yet.

Hi guys, great vid and info. Not long got my set up complete and I had to erect my Projector to the right side wall. I’ve found a lot of shots go to the left. In your experience, do you think it’s the angle of my projector above right side, relative to the SkyTrak system on the ground? Thanks in advance

@GarageGolf

2 ай бұрын

Hi, the angle of where the ball goes will 100% directly correlate to the Skytrak itself. Go to the driving range and hit a few short chip shots straight down the middle. If the shot goes straight in the sim and goes right or left on the Skytrak, open or close the Skytrak a bit until you see the shots line up to what you see in the sim. At that point mark the feet of the skytrak with a piece of tape so you know where to line it up each time. It's not uncommon to have to open the Skytrak sometimes by several degrees to properly align it to reflect the correct shot in real life. That will make a major difference to your experience.

@haggis2593

2 ай бұрын

@@GarageGolf thank you so much & I'll give that a bash. I looked for your FB page but couldn't find it mate (I'm in UK) Great reading on this & keep up the good work 👏👏

@GarageGolf

2 ай бұрын

@@haggis2593 facebook.com/groups/golfsimtalk

I've just bought a fiberbuilt mat with the heavy bristle hitting area. My skytrak won't read a shot. I had no reading issues with my CCE may but my elbow was SHOT!. Any tips on why or how I can get my skytrak to read shots off the fiberbuilt mat? I've tried taking it out of the case and just using the skytrak thinking the case made it too high or something. Didn't help.

@GarageGolf

2 жыл бұрын

How is the lighting in your space? Have you tried shining an LED light on your hitting area but not hitting the camera in the Skytrak? It helps with misreads. If not try raising the height of your Skytrak slightly. If the bristles are higher than your CCE mat it may just not be reading it right due to a difference in height.

So this video is two years old. Is the information still relevant? I would love to see if Skytrack has fixed anything since this video was made. Great tips, thanks!

@GarageGolf

3 жыл бұрын

To be honest still very relevant. Nothing much has changed in regards to firmware or software updates to adjust anything on Skytrak's end. May just be a limitation of the cameras in the unit but with these tips I have minimized misreads by a very large amount. Let me know if you have any specific questions I can help with!

My wife got me the og SkyTrak a couple weeks ago and I can’t get it to read my drives . It will read 1-2 and then just stop. Really debating returning it for the Bushnell Launch Pro

@GarageGolf

4 ай бұрын

Reach out to me at Roland@MyGarageGolf if you have any questions. Do you have the Skytrak or Skytrak+? Big difference between the two. If you decide to swap it out I'd recommend a few for your to consider. I would also look at the EYE MINI lite if you don't need to take it to the range. A much better value without the annual subscription costs you'd have with the BLP.

using the coloured Qolf balls which work well vs pro v1s. Although the blue coloured ball never gets picked up by Skytrak. No difference in red/yellow/orange. thanks for the putting tip!

@GarageGolf

5 жыл бұрын

I was surprised to find that the Skytrak does pick up colored balls quite well. So far I have only tried yellow but good to hear it picks up red and orange also! I wonder what it could be with blue that causes it not to read it. I will see if I can find out for us!

@prodigalh1234

5 жыл бұрын

@@GarageGolf Thanks would be great to know and I use Tomahawk Tees which again seem a solid fit to skytrack / qolf balls. Appreciate your current skytrak related videos, very helpful indeed. My set up is with an ipad pro and package includes WGT (this is where the distances / direction can vary vs skytrak driving range??) also shame there is no two person play option, thats not impressive given the cost!

@GarageGolf

5 жыл бұрын

@@prodigalh1234 I agree with you. Would be better if WGT offered a 2 person option for sure. If you like Tomahawk Tees, I think you would love Birtees. I have both and feel Birtees are superior in almost every way. Check them out when you get a moment. Over 18 months with them and all of them still work great. amzn.to/2SJGYxz Any color but white because the Skytrak has issues with white tees.

@prodigalh1234

5 жыл бұрын

@@GarageGolf cheers! just ordered on amazon, lets see if they kick ass. question - how strict are you on the skytrack laser dot being 11.5 - 12.5 inch length?

@GarageGolf

5 жыл бұрын

@@prodigalh1234 Havent been very strict on that, especially with putting. I think you'll love the Birtees. What color did you get?

I’m having trouble with my SkyTrac picking up my fairway woods like my 3 and 5. Any suggestions?

@GarageGolf

3 жыл бұрын

Besides the tips in this video try shining an LED light on the ball from behind the Skytrak. That has helped a lot. Try not to have your Skytrak on the same mat as where you are hitting if at all possible as well.

can you use golf tees with skytrak and if so where should the laser be placed?

@GarageGolf

2 жыл бұрын

Yes just make sure they are not white tees! Place directly on the laser dot with the tee or according to the spots lined out in this video if hitting certain types of clubs and getting misreads.

Where were you 2 months ago! LOL Good information and I appreciate it. When playing with TGC 2019 there are times I would like to hit a flop shot but I cannot find where to put that ball in relation to the laser dot! After 30 tries, my back gives out! I mean a real high launch flop... is that possible for Skytrak to read it? And if so, where do I place the ball? thank you and keep it coming!

@GarageGolf

3 жыл бұрын

I was here...KZread just hadn't told you about me yet :) You can accomplish most flop shots by placing the ball about 2 to 3 inches in front of the laser dot with the logo facing the camera. This coupled with a good LED light shining on the golf ball from behind the Skytrak can work wonders!!

@TimboCarp78

3 жыл бұрын

@@GarageGolf thanks for the suggestion. I tried the placement and LED light and nothing. The green lights stared at me saying "hit the ball you big lumux!" I had 4 great flop shots and 4 such blank stares at me.... I may be getting a 60° launch angle on them because it will read 50° shots... but these... nothing...

@GarageGolf

3 жыл бұрын

@@TimboCarp78 Timbo, is your Skytrak on the same mat you are hitting off of? For example something like a Country Club Elite mat? Sometimes when that is the case the vibration from hitting a shot can cause interference with the camera. I was just curious on your setup.

@TimboCarp78

3 жыл бұрын

@@GarageGolf that is a good thought... however my Skytrak is on the floor with the elevated feet so that it is level with mat. The laser dot is 11" from my alignment rod that I placed in the Skytrak channel.

@TimboCarp78

3 жыл бұрын

@@GarageGolf yesterday i spent a long time improving lighting and moving the launch spot. Most of the time I would get no read.... like I didn't even swing the full flop. But when I put the ball so the laser hit the back of the ball (side away from screen) it would see the shot. It just cannot compute it. Any further suggestions or is there a number to call Skylark? Thank you for your patience!

How far is the red dot from the screen ? Also, how far is your projector from the screen and how high off the floor is your projector

Where did you get that mat? I have never seen one like that. I set my SkyTrak up outside and I am trying to find the best layout.

@GarageGolf

3 жыл бұрын

Check out my good friends at Rain or Shine Golf for this Fiberbuilt Golf mat as in my video: rainorshinegolf.com/collections/fiberbuilt-golf-mats?ref=garagegolf This is an affiliate link so if you use it that does help out our channel but at no added cost to you. I'm happy to help with any questions. Thanks again!

What kind of turf are you using? Looking to upgrade the generic turf I have.

@GarageGolf

4 жыл бұрын

It is the padded turf from Par2Pro. If you are interested in looking into it please let me know and I'll introduce you to them directly via email. My email is roland@mygaragegolf.com if you have any other questions. Thanks!

My biggest issue with the SkyTrak is with hybrids, fairway woods, and the driver. It seems that any club with a greater head size than an iron (iron readings are about correct) give VERY inaccurate readings. For example outdoors last season at our club's driving range with a Trakman and my 3Wood on a 1/4" tee my carry distance was an average of 223 yards (yup, I'm old now!), but with the SkyTrak I'm getting 170-180 yard carries! That's a HUGE under read. Have you had issues like this? It seems that all bets are off with anything on a tee! Ted from Winnipeg, Canada

@GarageGolf

3 жыл бұрын

I always have problems outdoors. Indoors I have perfected it as much as possible using these tips and having an LED light shining on the ball. It is giving me pretty close readings. Outdoors with the sun I have always had issues with misreads or no reads all together.

I am looking for a mat like that where did you get it from?

@GarageGolf

5 жыл бұрын

You can get it from our good friends at Rain or Shine Golf at the following link. Top notch company. We have helped several clients purchase through them before with a great track record. Here is the link for the mat I have: rainorshinegolf.com/products/fiberbuilt-launch-monitor-studio-golf-mat-4-x-9-center-hitting?ref=garagegolf

I have been on the fence for sometime now about buying the Skytrak. One of my biggest concerns is how hard is it to switch from left/right handed if you are in a game play situation ?

@GarageGolf

5 жыл бұрын

I understand that Jason. What is your setup like? Would you build one from scratch when buying a Skytrak? I can help you with ideas and input if you are considering it for sure. Some people have come up with pretty creative ideas for this (think lazy susan under the skytrak case). If you have time join our Facebook group at www.Facebook.com/groups/golfsimtalk and message me on there and I can help you with all that for sure. Look forward to talking with you soon!

@jasongreene89

5 жыл бұрын

Currently I have a Real Golf hitting mat and a Callaway net. I purchased a Voice Caddie but that has proven to be unreliable. I have looked into the TruGolf Vista 10 and the SkyTrak home cage system. Both of them have locations relatively close for me to demo.(1 hour ) My lack of knowledge on home simulators has me teetering on what to do. Another major concern is in my "golfing circle" we have 3 lefties and 3 righties. I read SkyTrak has a lot of misreads from lefties.

@GarageGolf

5 жыл бұрын

@@jasongreene89 I have not found to have many issues with left handed golfers. I am actually working on a sliding track system that can go with a case to more easily accomodate both right and left handed golfers as well. Feel free to reach out to me, especially on the forum and I can certainly help you out with ideas.

What about lighting? I have noticed an improvement when Illuminating the ball on the side where clubface makes contact. (So the dimples have shadows in them, from the perspective of the machine) Would like to hear how people have had success with their lighting setup.

@GarageGolf

5 жыл бұрын

Hello Dan, Lighting is huge! I would say very important. I have three can lights directly over my hitting mat and that makes a good difference. If you get a moment join our Facebook group at www.Facebook.com/groups/golfsimtalk. Lots of other sim golfers in there to bounce ideas off of, etc. It is a great resource. Thanks for watching and let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks again!

@Picklemedia

5 жыл бұрын

@@GarageGolf thanks for the invite but believe it or not I'm not on Facebook. I do check out golfsimulatorforum

@GarageGolf

5 жыл бұрын

@@Picklemedia No worries Dan. I don't do Facebook much either other than for our group but it has been great in there to be able to directly communicate with our followers and our followers with each other on questions, etc. Feel free to always reach out to me in here anytime!

@DTownDesigns

Жыл бұрын

I would add to this, something not a lot of people utilize, but you can buy a infrared light and plug it in within a couple feet of your skytrak. Its a light that we can’t see and the same technology that allows people to play an oculus in the dark (both the oculus and skytrak use infrared light to make calculations).

Boy we could use your help. We have tried a lot of your ideas including Wifi connection, light behind the ball, ball logo facing skytrack. We are skill only getting about 30% of our shots to register. Do do know our mat moves quite a bit and have ordered a gripper to try to keep it still, it sits on carpet. Any other ideas would be appreciated

@GarageGolf

3 жыл бұрын

I feel your pain with the missed shots. I can minimize it by ball placement as per the video, making sure that my Skytrak is not on the same mat I am hitting off of and I now use an LED light that I shine onto the golf ball as well. That being said there will still be misreads. Now having that many misreads is a bit uncommon. Try cleaning the laser with a microfiber towel and seeing if that makes any difference. Is your Skytrak also in a case? I have heard of interference with the standard Skytrak case they sell as well. I know this is scary but try taking it out of the case and hitting about 10 shots to see how many misreads you are getting that way. I also never connect my Skytrak via usb as it always has a lot more misreads that way to me. Try charging your Skytrak with a portable phone charger instead when using it and connecting via network mode. I found that made a world of difference when I use mine. Try troubleshooting these and let me know if you see some improvement. Also take the Skytrak off your current mat if you can and try lining it up at the same height as your current mat but not on the mat itself (I use some books on the floor next to my golf mat in my sim room). The movement from the mat can cause a great deal of misreads. Let me know if any of this helps!!

@karihall9542

3 жыл бұрын

@@GarageGolf Thanks so much. I will try some of those. Do you think the matt moving could cause issues even if the sky track isn't on it? I will try cleaning the lens and taking it out of the protective box. We also have an LED light on order. You have helped me much more than Sky Trak. Ill be in touch!!

@GarageGolf

3 жыл бұрын

@@karihall9542 Yes the mat moving could still cause issues reading it. Try some carpet tape or double sided velcro. That's what I used on mine!

Where do you suggest place placement for just irons?

@GarageGolf

5 жыл бұрын

For normal irons you should be fine placing the ball right on the laser where the laser hits the bottom of the golf ball. If you notice your shot is higher or lower than most then adjust accordingly. If your shots tend to have a lower penetrating flight, then place it slightly behind the laser. If your shots tend to get up in the air quickly place it in front of the laser dot. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching.

Can I use foam golf balls with Skytrak

@GarageGolf

4 жыл бұрын

I have used them but you will notice more misreads and numbers will certainly be skewed due to spin and everything the cameras are reading.

I cannot get my skytrak to read a flop shot with the club blade totally flat. Is this possible with skytrak?

@GarageGolf

3 жыл бұрын

I have been able to do it. You may also try shining an led light on the ball from behind the Skytrak. See some of my most recent videos for my setup and link in video description. Also put the ball about 2 to 3 inches in front of the laser dot for that type of shot so it can catch the cameras. Probably the hardest of all shots for Skytrak to pick up but it can be done based upon your swing type and ball placement. Also try facing the logo of golf ball towards the camera prior to hitting.

Broke mine out for the first time in months, updated it and now it wont work at all. Registered 1 out of 20 shots. Need help please!

@GarageGolf

5 жыл бұрын

Very strange. What kind of shots were you hitting? Iron, Driver? Is the SkyTrak the same height as your golf mat? Have to make sure it is level with the mat, preferably without being on the hitting mat itself if it is a 1 piece design. Sufficient lighting in your area? All of these can cause misreads if not set up properly. Let me know when you have a moment.

How do you get the red dots for alignment

@GarageGolf

5 жыл бұрын

When you start the Skytrak app and connect the Skytrak successfully, go to the bottom right hand corner of the screen that says "Device Level" and has the picture of the level. In there you can turn alignment mode off or on. When you turn alignment mode on you will see the two red dots on your mat. Please note this has been proven to not be the most effective way of lining up your Skytrak to the screen. The best way would be to hit short chip shots or putts as straight as possible into the screen. You can then see the ball flight on the screen and see if it goes right or left from there and adjust accordingly if needed by opening or closing the face of the Skytrak. Opening the face of the Skytrak to the right will level shots more to the left and vice versa. If you see my mat you will see that my Skytrak is about 1/8 open (not square to the hitting surface) I tested this by putting on a flat green on the simulator and noticed all my putts were breaking right even though they were straight in my sim room. I then adjusted from there and then moved to chip shots and lastly full shots. After I had it where I wanted it I added the piece of tape to the floor so I always know where to line the Skytrak up.

About to buy a skytrack... what about drawing lines on your golf ball. So you dont have to line up the logo every time

@GarageGolf

4 жыл бұрын

I never line the ball up with the logo for the most part. Biggest thing with misreads is bad lighting. I now have a lamp right above the ball behind the Skytrak facing the ball and have virtually no misreads as a result. Love my Skytrak. Quick question, are you buying the Skytrak from them directly or from someone? If buying from Skytrak will you please use affiliate code: garagegolf at checkout? It helps out our channel and doesn't cost you any extra. I am here if you have any questions either way with setup or anything else. Appreciate you!

@alandisney8276

4 жыл бұрын

@@GarageGolf I will for sure when I buy it ... what kinda laptop specs is best for the skytrack?

@GarageGolf

4 жыл бұрын

@@alandisney8276 Thanks! For PC I would go with min I5 processor but i7 is better, 16gb ram, 1 tb hard drive, nvidia gtx 1060 graphics card or higher.

What are the tees you’re using in this video? I just got my SkyTrak set up today, but I’ve found that the instructions want the laser at the base of the tee. That means an iron shot wants the ball basically in the hole where the tee goes.

@GarageGolf

5 жыл бұрын

The tees are called Birtees and work great. Just line the base of the tee where the laser line is shining and you should be great. Get the 8 pack of tees. That is what I did. Any color but white as it confuses the Skytrak. Let me know if you have an other questions. Thanks again for watching!

Where do you put the ball for regular irons? Like the 7 or 8 iron. I just set up my skytrak today. I'm so f*cking pissed right now. I hit the ball 327 times. It registered 144 times. The unit is level, I've put the ball all over the place. sometimes it will work 3 or 4 in a row in one spot. Then that spot is no longer any good. You said you spoke with someone at skytrak, Where did you find a phone number to reach them?

@GarageGolf

4 жыл бұрын

For all your support contacting needs: web.skygolf.com/support/contact-skygolf Let's see if we can troubleshoot a bit. 1.) Is your Skytrak on the same mat you are hitting the golf balls on? If so, what type of mat is it? 2.) Do you have misreads with the ball on a tee or only off the mat itself? 3. Do you have issues when hitting driver vs irons or is it only mid iron shots? Does it read higher lofted clubs better for example or are you having issues with all irons in general? Let me know when you get a moment!

DO OU HAVE A VIDEO ON HOW TO CONNECT THE SKYTRAK TO THE PROJECTOR THROUGHT IPAD?

@GarageGolf

4 жыл бұрын

No that would depend on the projector more than anything and if it has wireless screen sharing capabilities. You could also use an HDMI from Ipad Lighting port out directly into the HDMI input on projector or even better use the lighting port out into an HDMI splitter that could then go out to a TV or external monitor and the projector as well. That is how I have mine set up.

@thomaslail5475

4 жыл бұрын

Also, make sure to but the Apple branded HDMI adapter. I bought a knock off one on Amazon and it did not work.

@GarageGolf

4 жыл бұрын

@@thomaslail5475 Great point. I had the same experience on my end.

How far can the sky track be from your swing plane?

@GarageGolf

2 жыл бұрын

It shoots the laser about 18 inches from the device so it will always be in the same set location. Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks!

Where did you get this tees?

@GarageGolf

3 жыл бұрын

You can find them here: amzn.to/3iSZHUI

I've found that making sure the red light is 11 to 12 inches from the unit is a must

@GarageGolf

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip Stuart. I tend to do that as well with maybe the only exception being putting when I am having some difficulties with it reading.

@prodigalh1234

5 жыл бұрын

sometimes making that accurate and keeping unit level is not so easy?!

@GarageGolf

5 жыл бұрын

@@prodigalh1234 I have not encountered this issue with mine. What case do you have on your Skytrak?

@prodigalh1234

5 жыл бұрын

@@GarageGolf the metal protective case. skytrak state the the unit must be level with the tee off mat if it sits just off the mat like mine does, so just a few parameters to consider... to make it meet the 11.5 - 12.5 distance.

@Picklemedia

5 жыл бұрын

@@prodigalh1234 I also have the case with level on it. I dial everything in with a carpenter's square on my target line. 12", level , and parallel is optimal.

My 3 hybrid doesn't register shots. Is it because of the black finish on the top of the club?

@GarageGolf

3 жыл бұрын

No black typically does not cause this issue. Try placing it about 2 to 3 inches behind the laser dot and see if that possibly helps. Different ball placement with different clubs is sometimes required depending on your swing type. Also try shining an LED light on the ball from behind the Skytrak. That helped me dramatically.

@algus7626

3 жыл бұрын

@@GarageGolf I end up losing pretty much 10-15 yards of distance with the skytrak on any club. Any tips there?

@GarageGolf

3 жыл бұрын

@@algus7626 How long have you had your setup? There is actually such a thing as "Indoor Swing Syndrome" that we all go through initially that causes you to lose about 10 - 20 yards off your normal shots. Whether it be hitting off a mat or just getting used to hitting indoors believe me it is a real thing whether you feel it or not or your brain registers it as well. Also make sure you set your elevation appropriately if using the Skytrak app under settings to match your elevation in your area and also set your ground to soft, medium or hard based upon where you are at. Let me know.

@algus7626

3 жыл бұрын

@@GarageGolf I've had it for a little over a week. I had no clue about that initial loss of distance. That's good to know. My elevation, temperature, and all that has been changed accordingly. Thank you!

what are teh name of those tees?

@GarageGolf

2 жыл бұрын

Those are called Birtees and you can find them here: amzn.to/3tRamFP

The unit at work reads like every 10th shot until I get into the swing of things. Then it just ignores me.

@GarageGolf

Жыл бұрын

They’ve not really done any updates or anything in at least 3 years. Recently they sold Skytrak to GolfTec do we’ll see what’s in the works.

I would love information on getting the best picture

@GarageGolf

2 жыл бұрын

What kind of setup do you have? Are you on a projector or TV? The picture can be based on several things including graphics card of your PC or device you are using. Please let me know your setup and I am happy to see if I can help in any way.

@scorecutter

2 жыл бұрын

@@GarageGolf thanks I believe I might have fixed it . My cage is 10' wide x 9'high x 5'deep. Skytraks with a short throw projector from Top shelf golf. Great company very knowledgeable and very well priced. I follow your channel keep up the great work Merry Christmas 🎅

@GarageGolf

2 жыл бұрын

@@scorecutter Glad to hear that! Thanks so much for watching. Don't hesitate to reach out with any other questions.

@scorecutter

2 жыл бұрын

@@GarageGolf I won't thank you. Where are you located

@GarageGolf

2 жыл бұрын

@@scorecutter San Antonio TX!

great video. I called skytrak customer service and they dont offer any of this information

@GarageGolf

4 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! Please let me know if you have any other questions.

That’s cause u have a terrible swing.

@GarageGolf

3 жыл бұрын

Lol....and your point is what exactly??? For example..."Your Skytrak doesn't read your swing...Thats cause u have a terrible swing..." But the way you wrote your comment is just absolutely useless so Congratulations, you win this weeks Random Pointless Comment of the Week!!! Oh and by the way, do you actually think I would even care that you think I have a horrible swing? I know I have a horrible swing!! Oh and yes guess what I'm also fat and out of shape and a mediocre golfer at best...Meh, who cares.