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SkyTrak vs. Voice Caddie vs. Zepp Golf 2.0
Mark Friesen • Aug 11, 2019
Comparing Very Different Golf Training Aids
All three devices measure swing speed. The data below is the raw data when hitting with a 4 iron. The Zepp attaches to your hand and it's data shows pretty steady constiancy from the perspective of your hands. The downside with the Zepp is it doesn't know how well you connected with the ball, or if you chucked the ground. That is a similar problem with the Voice Caddie since it's using radar technology.
When looking at shots 1, 6 and 10, the ground made contact with the turf which was picked up by the both the SkyTrak and Voice Caddie on the carry distance. However, the Voice Caddie did not pick that up on swing speed. Oddly enough, the Voice Caddie carry distance was the closest to the SkyTrak on those slower swing speeds. At higher swing speeds, the Voice Caddie accuracy seems to suffer slightly.
If you look at shots 7 and 8, the swing speed on the Voice Caddie has a difference of +3, and the SkyTrak a difference of +7. On the carry distance, the difference on the Voice Caddie was +20 yards, and the SkyTrak only +10 yards.
Ball speed is where both devices tend to agree on as the data as real close. However, that shoots another dart at the Voice Caddie's Carry Distance... particularly on shots 7 and 8 again.
Link to all hitting data.
Swing Speed
| Shot | SkyTrak | Voice Caddie (SC200) | Zepp 2.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72 | 84 | 81 |
| 2 | 87 | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | 84 | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | 84 | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | 89 | 94 | 80 |
| 6 | 72 | 87 | 83 |
| 7 | 79 | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | 86 | 93 | 80 |
| 9 | 76 | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | 71 | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | 86 | 91 | 81 |
Carry Distance
| Shot | SkyTrak | Voice Caddie (SC200) | Zepp 2.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 155 | 161 | |
| 2 | 193 | 206 | |
| 3 | 185 | 201 | |
| 4 | 179 | 197 | |
| 5 | 202 | 214 | |
| 6 | 155 | 158 | |
| 7 | 180 | 189 | |
| 8 | 190 | 209 | |
| 9 | 165 | 180 | |
| 10 | 156 | 161 | |
| 11 | 189 | 205 |
Ball Speed
| Shot | SkyTrak | Voice Caddie (SC200) | Zepp 2.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 108 | 109 | |
| 2 | 127 | 128 | |
| 3 | 124 | 126 | |
| 4 | 121 | 124 | |
| 5 | 131 | 131 | |
| 6 | 108 | 108 | |
| 7 | 119 | 121 | |
| 8 | 126 | 129 | |
| 9 | 114 | 117 | |
| 10 | 107 | 109 | |
| 11 | 124 | 128 |
Analysis
Zepp 2.0 - $149 on Amazon
Voice Caddie SC200
- $289 on Amazon
SkyTrak
- $1,995 on Amazon
Overall, it comes down to a financial decision. All three of these devices can help your your game if used correctly. Here is a breakdown of each device.
Zepp 2.0
PROS:
- Corrects your swing plane. If you are a consistent slicer, it's because you have an outside to inside swing plane. The Zepp 2.0 will not only identify this flaw in your swing, but it offers training videos on how you can work on correcting it.
- Finding the right swing tempo. The Zepp 2.0 can identify a too fast, or too slow swing tempo. Having a steady and consistent swing tempo can quickly knock strokes off your rounds. Again, it not only identify the flaws, but provides training videos to help correct it.
- Club speed and backswing which equals more distance. Its difficult to gain swing speed without a full backswing. The Zepp 2.0 will help identify where you can gain more power with your backswing. However, as we all know, more power doesn't equate to fewer strokes per round.
- Allows you to video your swing from a phone or tablet that syncs to your metrics.
CONS:
- It cannot calculate carry distance, launch angle, ball speed, etc.
- It doesn't know if you made clean contact with the ball.
In summary, this device is great for correcting your swing. If you are struggling with accuracy, and unsure on what drills you can do to perfect it, the Zepp 2.0 is worth the money. Get the Zepp 2.0 on Amazon >>
Voice Caddie SC200
PROS:
- Fairly accurate to track carry distance. If you are trying to dial in your irons to certain distances, this product will assist you with that.
- Calculates carry distance, swing speed, ball speed and smash factor.
- Has a couple games/challenges to help make practicing a little more interesting.
CONS:
- The data didn't feel all that accurate when trying to hit distances less than 80 yards, and over 200 yards.
- It doesn't know how well you struck the golf ball, or the flight path of the ball.
For the price, currently $289 at Amazon, it's not a bad deal. However, when comparing to the SkyTrak, it felt a little inconsistent. In addition, it doesn't adjust for mishits all that well. Data is decent when you make good contact, which is helpful feedback. After using the Voice Caddie multiple times, the repetition starts to become boring.
SkyTrak
PROS:
- This provides almost all the data you will need in a golf shot. Previous testing data on the internet has shown this product is comparable to launch monitors that are $5,000 - $10,000.
- It's a launch monitor so it can calculate total distance not just carry distance.
- It calculates ball spin.
- Tons of game improvement options that keep it interesting. It's difficult to get bored when practicing with this device.
- Flexibility to use with a iPad, TV, or hit into a projector screen.
CONS:
- Price is $1,965.
- several times a year, this product will be marked down $300 to $1,695.
The SkyTrack is by far the best device that was tested. If you can't drop the $2,000, the other devices are good alternatives. The Zepp 2.0 will help you identify flaws in your swing, and training videos of drills you can work on how to correct them. The Voice Caddie SC200 will help you dial in your clubs' distances. It's not the most accurate, but gives you a good place to start when you're on the course. I found all three of these devices to be worthy tools. The Zepp and Voice Caddie get a little boring. The SkyTrak may be more money, but it also has more lasting value.
*Also tested was an OptiShot2 and it's not worth writing about. Not only is the approach view of the device awkward, the data of the one we were testing was all over the place compared to the SkyTrak and Voice Caddie. Shop for Skytrak on Amazon >>
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