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$399.99
The Smart Coach Radar with companion app is your complete speed and video training system. The combination of the Smart Coach Radar with the Pocket Radar app allows you to access many advanced features, including the following:
Compatible with Pocket Radar App
Product Includes: Radar, Soft-Shell Belt Holster Case, Wrist Strap, 2 AAA alkaline batteries, Quick Start Guide and 2 Year Warranty
| Product Features | Smart Coach Radar 
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Ball Coach Radar 
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|---|---|---|
| Prices | $399.99 | $299.99 |
| Accurate Ball Speeds | ✔ | ✔ |
| Exit Velocity off the bat | ✔ | ✔ |
| Range (on a baseball) | 120 Feet | 120 Feet |
| Warranty | 2 Years | 2 Years |
| Hands-Free Capabilities | ✔ | ✔ |
| Memory Clear Function | ✔ | ✔ |
| Works with Pocket Radar App (via bluetooth) | ✔ | |
| Connects to Pocket Radar Smart Display | ✔ | |
| Auto-On Capabilities | ✔ | |
| Remote Control of Radar (App) | ✔ | |
| Wireless Display on Mobile Device (App) | ✔ | |
| Audio Speed Call Outs (App) | ✔ | |
| Adjustable Speed Ranges (App) | ✔ | |
| Speed Embedded in Video (App) | ✔ | |
| Dual Mode: Speed Display and Video at same time (App) | ✔ | |
| Future Software Added Capabilities (App) | ✔ | |
| Data Export to CSV File (App) | ✔ | |
| Upload Videos to Other Apps | ✔ | |
Athletes and coaches have discovered over the years that the Smart Coach App System is not only great for use on the field at practices and games, or indoors at training academies, but it is also an essential training tool for development at home in the backyard or in the garage. Post your Smart Coach Radar app videos to social media with #VeloBeast and Tag @PocketRadar for a chance to be promoted on Pocket Radar's social media channels.
CEO, Steve Goody, moderates the 2020 ABCA Expo Theater presentation which featured presenters: Ben Buechner (Santa Rosa Junior College) and Max Engelbrekt (Driveline Baseball).
As an Official Partner of Baseball Factory, the Pocket Radar team was thrilled to participate in the Under Armour All-American baseball game at Wrigley Field July 22, 2019. We were able to capture some great clips with the new Smart Coach Radar and companion app during batting practice and in the bullpens during the game. We even had the Smart Display set up behind home plate capturing pitch velocities during the game.
In Part 3 of his "Radar Gun Fun" series, Zac Morain (now with Driveline Baseball) independently compares the Smart Coach Radar with companion app to the higher cost radar guns and other lower cost/performing alternatives. Check out the fantastic article that includes visual charts and graphs from his tests, and make sure to also check out Part 1 and Part 2 for more detailed information about the history of radar and some of the common problems people run into when using radar guns.
A quick guide to setting up the Smart Coach Radar with the Deluxe Tripod, Universal Mount and Right-Angle USB Cable Accessories (USB Power Pack examples).
• Accuracy: +/- 1 MPH (+/- 2 KPH)
• Speed Range: 25-130 MPH (40-209 KPH)
• Measurement Modes: Manual, Constant-On, or App Controlled
• Units of Measure: MPH, KPH
• Recall Memory: 25 internal to unlimited with App
• Memory Clear Function
• Works with Pocket Radar Smart Display
• Measurement Range: 120 feet on baseball or softball
• Power Options: 2 AAA batteries
• Battery Life in Manual Mode:
>1,500 readings - Alkaline batteries
>3,000 readings - NiMH rechargeable batteries (not included)
• Battery Life in Constant-On Mode:
>1 hour – High-Drain Alkaline batteries (included)
>2 hours - NiMH rechargeable batteries (not included)
6-48 hours – USB Power Packs (not included) Click here for examples
• Weight (without batteries): 4 ounces
• Warranty: 2 years
• UPC: 851766002162
I received the product quickly and it worked exactly as expected. The app is mostly intuitive, however, if you have to bounce between athletes it can be a bit cumbersome. On AAA battery power, the unit drains power quickly if you are capturing something like a bullpen, or multiple bullpens, when running in continuous mode. For those purchasing the product, I would suggest getting a separate battery pack.
If you are able to set up two tripods with the pocket radar on one and a phone/ipad on the other, the Pocket Radar is an invaluable tool for collecting pitcher data and evaluating progress.
I would like to see the app be able to capture slow motion--on demand--with a toggle switch during a session so we could better diagnose mechanical issues with the delivery.
Smart Coach is an amazing tool with pin point accuracy in determining Exit Velo
I can now train on my own and see progress based upon the MPH
The Pocket Radar App is essential when training alone and works so easy with my phone
This tool is a must for anyone trying to elevate their game
It’s the most HONEST coach that will never lie MPS
Pocket Radar customer service team is very kind and helpful. I am really enjoying having this tool to measure my sons Velo growth.
Looks pricey, but honestly it’s the only way to go. Good to track your velo, as well are college scouting!!! And easier to make film with pocket radar mobile app!
Got Smart Coach Pocket Radar for a recent travel baseball 16U tournament after reading how it pairs with GameChanger to deliver pitch velocities real-time in the livestream video feed. Took me some experimenting to understand how it picks up the pitch velocity, syncs it in GC, and then GC waits for me to confirm the speed before displaying it on the livestream. Everyone (including coaches, parents, players) was happy to have the real-time velocities to see during the game, and GC records them in the list of plays so you have a permanent record. And I was able to compare the Pocket Radar velocities with the tournament's much more expensive radar gun, and they were often exactly the same, and never more than 1 mph off. Very impressive for such a small, relatively inexpensive unit.
Couple of caveats - I did find that setting the minimum speed to 60 (pitchers in this tournament were throwing 70-90) will keep Pocket Radar from picking up the catcher's throw back to the pitcher. I also noticed that it will pick up exit velocity on hits in the same window as the pitch (only those up the middle), so that's something else to be aware of since the pitch velocity is shown briefly and then the exit velocity is displayed for those hits, so if you are not watching closely you might wonder how a kid throwing 80 was suddenly throwing 95.
Finally, I use a Fence Clip Heavy Duty for Cell Phone (from thefenceclip.com) to hold my iPhone for the GC livestream, and added a flexible arm and the Pocket Radar universal mount with a charger attached to the Pocket Radar (to avoid issues with battery life). Check out the picture - works great! And I'm not a paid spokesperson for Fence Clip but love their products.
