SkyTrak (original) vs Ernest Sports ES16 Tour Plus

A side-by-side look at price, accuracy, space, subscription and software to help you pick between the SkyTrak (original) and the Ernest Sports ES16 Tour Plus.

SkyTrak (original)

$2,000
Mid-Range ★★★★☆ 4.3

The original SkyTrak, still sold below the Plus. Good indoor accuracy on ball data, older wireless and no club data — but a proven budget-camera pick.

Ernest Sports ES16 Tour Plus

$1,000
Mid-Range ★★★★☆ 4.2

A portable budget unit with a built-in display and dual tracking. Solid value practice numbers without a subscription.

Price
$2,000
$1,000
Tier
Mid-Range
Mid-Range
Sensor
Camera (photometric)
Radar + camera
Subscription
Required for sim play
None
Tracks
Ball
Ball + some club
Room depth
9 ft
8 ft
Portable
Yes
Yes
Editor rating
4.3 / 5
4.2 / 5
Quick verdict: on balance the SkyTrak (original) edges it for most buyers — but check the room-space and subscription rows above, they often decide it.