SkyTrak vs OptiShot 2

The OptiShot 2 tracks the club speed, path and face angle using two rows of high-speed infrared sensors. As your club moves from the back row of sensors to the front row, the OptiShot 2 records every movement. This data is then relayed to your Mac or PC through their integrated simulation software.

So with each swing, you can get real-time feedback on your shot, and watch your ball sail through the air just like you’re on the course. The OptiShot 2 is unique because it tracks your club instead of the ball, which means you can actually use foam, plastic balls, or no ball at all. This feature gives you a lot of flexibility when it comes to location and space.

Tracking only the club swing does come with some disadvantages. Since no ball data is recorded, the OptiShot 2 cannot accurately read how your club impacts the ball, so if you top the ball or even miss entirely, the OptiShot 2 will show that you made solid contact.

This is definitely one of the biggest downsides to infrared simulators. If you normally don’t have an issue making contact with the ball or are just wanting to improve your swing then this will be less of an issue.

The OptiShot 2 is basically a small hitting mat with built-in sensors and is linked directly to your computer. It is extremely portable and the hitting mat can be customized with thicker turf in order to give a more realistic hitting surface. It is a lower priced option that is fun for all golfing types.

The SkyTrak uses high-speed photometric sensors to record your balls behavior after impact.

These sensors read the Speed, Launch Angle, Side Angle, Back Spin, and Side Spin of your ball in order to give you an almost exact simulation of where your shot will land. These key metrics can also be used to make corrections to your technique, which is why SkyTrak is such a popular choice for game improvement.

The SkyTrak unit is set up on your hitting mat, as you hit the ball, your SkyTrak simulates your shots on an iPad or similar device using SkyTraks provided software. The unit is super portable and can be used at home or on the range to provide instant data for every shot.

The SkyTrak is one of the most accurate launch monitors on the market. The high-speed optical sensors give very accurate data that has been tested and will generally only vary a foot or two from actual shots at the range. It is safe to say that the SkyTrak can be trusted to give you precise feedback that you can use to better your skills.

Given that the OptiShot 2 is a club and swing analyzer, it is not designed for ball accuracy. Instead, it gives you a prediction of what your ball is likely to do given the data from your swing.

The OptiShot 2’s infrared technology provides excellent club speed and angle data but does have a higher tendency for misreads. OptiShot 2 does give you the option to calibrate your clubs with your simulator, which will give you a much higher level of accuracy than playing right out of the box. Most users find their irons and drivers to be most accurate while chipping and putting tend to be less exact.

So while the OptiShot 2 can give accurate data in ideal conditions, it is not set up to give any ball data and is, therefore, a less accurate simulator than the SkyTrak.

Most Accurate: SkyTrak

The OptiShot 2 and the SkyTrak both give the user a fun and interactive golfing experience. The software that comes stock with the OptiShot 2 is phenomenal for the price and gives golfers an easy and fun way to golf at home.

OptiShot 2 users don’t have to use real golf balls while using the simulator which can be a big perk for golfing in a living room or other smaller space. Since you don’t have to use a ball you can dial in your swing without chasing balls around your garage or having to purchase a hitting net.

For recreational golfers and people looking to entertain guests the OptiShot 2 gives an awesome user experience with good graphics and hours of fun.

The SkyTrak can be used recreationally with friends and family, but can also be used as a training aid for serious golfers. Users will definitely want to invest in a net to go with their simulator as they will need to use real golf balls for best results.

The SkyTrak’s software provides players with hours of challenging and engaging golf. It comes with beautiful graphics and can be used with some of the most popular third-party software packages available.

The OptiShot 2 does give a very flexible user experience, but the SkyTrak has done a great job at covering all of their bases. Most golfers who try both will prefer the experience of using the SkyTrak over the OptiShot 2.

Best User Experience: SkyTrak

SkyTrak is a complete package that gives you a built-in simulation software with practice modes, games and fun courses to play. SkyTrak can also be used with popular software packages like World Golf Tour, The Golf Club Game, TruGolf E6 and much more.

While these options do cost more money, it certainly opens up a world full of exciting and challenging courses that can really help you get over the winter blues, and give you the feeling of being right there on the course.

The OptiShot 2 is an all in one golf simulator package. It gives golfers the ability to practice their swing at the simulated driving range or play on 15 amazing courses with additional courses available for extra.

Another incredible feature is OptiShot’s built-in online gameplay. This gives you the ability to play tournaments with other OptiShot 2 golfers from around the world. This is a feature that is not found on some simulators that cost thousands of dollars more than the OptiShot 2.