Sports Sensors Swing Speed Radar

Sports Sensors Swing Speed Radar

Sports Sensors Swing Speed Radar
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Manufacturer: Sports Sensors
Brand: Sports Sensors, Inc
Release Date: 2008-04-21
Model: SSR364
Color: White
Product features:
  • Small microwave Doppler radar sensor for measuring golf or baseball swing speeds
  • Calculates clubhead or bat speed within a range of 20 to 200 miles per hour
  • Positions about 8 to 10 inches from tee or suspends from a batting cage or net
  • Transmission level is well within FCC requirements and prescribed safety levels
  • Powered by 3 AA batteries; ideal for both players and coaches/instructors
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Sports reviews of Sports Sensors Swing Speed Radar

Customer Review: Indoor driving range for under $100
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars

I have a golf net set up in my garage for the winter months. I place the radar next to the tee and blast away. I can't say whether the speed it registers is exactly accurate, but I am sure that the faster I swing the higher it registers. So regardless of the absolute speed, it tells me when I am improving my swing. I went from a top speed of 86 mph to a 104 mph in about 2 weeks using this device.

One thing I've noticed is that occasionally (maybe once every 100 swings) it registers an outlandish number, 124 mph in one case. Sometimes high and sometimes low. Also, it sometimes apparently can't clock the speed, in which case it just flashes the previous speed. That happens maybe once in 20 swings. These slight flaws are nothing compared to the value it adds.

The device comes with a handy little graph to tell you how far you hit the ball based on the swing speed. One things to keep in mind (in my opinion) is that if you are using it in a 45 degree garage in New England, the speed of the club head is probably slowed down by the cold air the same as a golf ball would be. Here's a chart of carry distance per temperature.

224 95* F
222 85* F
220 75* F
216 65* F
214 55* F
205 45* F
186 35* F

That's about 7% between 45 and 75, for example. So I add 7% to the swing speed before calculating the distance.

Description of Sports Sensors Swing Speed Radar

The Swing Speed Radar is a small. inexpensive Doppler radar velocity sensor that measures the swing speed of
Optimize your golf or baseball swing to produce maximum distance and control with the Swing Speed Radar from Sports Sensors. The Swing Speed Radar is a small microwave Doppler radar velocity sensor that measures the swing speed of golfers and baseball/softball players. Most players know that increased swing speed corresponds to increased distance. However, over-swinging can produce poor results, as suggested by the advice, "It's not how hard you swing, but how well you swing." The Swing Speed Radar helps you improve both metrics by measuring your swing speed, determining the best speed for optimum performance, monitoring your swing consistency, and selecting the club or bat characteristics that best suit your swing type. Golfers can use the device to determine the optimum swing for distance, control, and accuracy, while baseball/softball players can work on honing their bat speed to create consistently solid contact. The Swing Speed Radar's real-time velocity feedback helps players and coaches measure improvements and troubleshoot swing mechanics.

To measure golf swing speed, merely position the Swing Speed Radar in a forward location about 8 to 10 inches directly away from the tee. In baseball or softball applications, meanwhile, you can hang the device on a batting cage, pop-up net, or fence, or mount it on a tripod about 5 feet in front of or behind the player while he or she swings in the air or hits off a tee. By locating the Swing Speed Radar at a height that corresponds to the plane of the bat swing, the bat speed is measured "out front" of the batter in the hitting zone, which is where contact with the ball produces the best results. Put another way, the device measure the speed of the barrel of the bat, not the tip. This makes the Swing Speed Radar a great tool for helping you select the optimum bat size and weight for your swing.





The radar device captures both golf and baseball swing speeds.
Powered by three AA batteries, the Swing Speed Radar is safe and accurate, with a transmission level that's well within FCC requirements and prescribed safety levels. The microprocessor-controlled electronics, meanwhile, calculate clubhead or bat speeds on an LCD display within a range of 20 to 200 miles per hour (or km per hour, if the user prefers). A valuable aid for players of all ages and skill levels, the Swing Speed Radar is a powerful tool for coaches and instructors everywhere.

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