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The Bushnell(r) Velocity(r) radar gun offers easy point-and-shoot operation that can be used for tracking everything from racecars to pitching speeds. A large LCD display makes it easy to read the speed.
This description was also provided by: Dick's Sporting Goods, Sports Authority, Modells
The ideal tool for tracking everything from race cars to pitching speeds. Uses digital technology and DSP (Digital Signal Processing) to provide accurate real-time measurements to +/- 1.0 mph. Measures the speed of a baseball from up to 100 feet away. Easy-to-use point-and-shoot pistol grip. Large, clear LCD radar gun display. Displays fastest speed once trigger is released. Uses two C batteries (not included).
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Bushnell v. Jugs radar guns | |
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| I am a police officer, former college pitcher, and parent of a little league pitcher. I put that out there so you can evaluate my findings with the Bushnell Velocity Radar gun. First, I tested the unit as compared to my K-55 radar unit in my vehicle for accuracy. When conducting calibration checks using radar tuning forks, both units had the same reading, which builds the credibility of the unit. Next, I compared both units to oncoming vehicular traffic. Both units were able to arrive at the same readings consistently. There are 2 major details noted: (1) the police radar picked up the target much sooner, (2) vehicles are large objects that tend to travel at consistent speeds throughout the tracking process...baseball's slow down as they approach the plate. In comparing the Bushnell to the Jugs on the exact same pitches (simultaneously) the Bushnell was regularly 3 mph slower than the Jugs. I could not tell for certain which unit was achieving readings quicker (we are talking about split seconds in the delivery of a pitch, I suppose slow motion video might reveal differences). My best guess is that the Jugs radar gun was picking up the speed of the pitch out of the hand of the pitcher, while the Bushnell was getting the speed about half way to the plate. That would explain the slower speed because as the ball leaves the hand of the pitcher it is at its fastest speed, while the ball travels to the plate there is no force drving the ball. The only forces working on the ball are wind, gravity, and spin. Thus a baseball slows down from the release point to the catchers glove. Therefore, when my (then) 11 year old son released the ball it was read as 61 mph on the Jugs gun (probably at his hand) but the Bushnell was getting it at 58 mph, probably 30 feet or more away from the release point. Sometime readings were as much as 5 mph different on the exact same pitch. Again, I suspect this has more to do with where the guns were picking up the ball in the path traveled than true accuracy. Lastly, my Bushnell simply stopped working altogether after 1 year and 4 months of use. I cannot figure out why, but I did notice the readings were becoming grossly off, by as much as 20 mph or more before it finally died (batteries were not an issue, not was the unit damaged by dropping, etc) I would recommend this product for purposes of practice and to assess the differences in speed of pitches (fastball vs change up) since it does appear to be accurate in reading the speed. The differences are likely WHEN the speed is read. Given the big price tag of the Juggs gun and my limited applicability (I'm not a college scout, so I can't justify over $700 guns!!) I will get another unit. It serves this purpose well | |
| Jack of all trades at FogDog Sports on 02/23/2008 | |
I BROUGHT THIS ITEM ... | |
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| I BROUGHT THIS ITEM TAKING A CHANCE AN HAVE ENJOYED USING IT. YOU CAN USE IT AT PRACTICE READ SPEEDS TELL YOUR KIDS ONE HECK BOOST TO THEM WHEN YOU SHOW THEM THAT THEY ARE HITTING 55 MPH'S AND YOU GET TO THE BALLPARK AND YOU SHOW THAT THE OTHER TEAM'S PITCHER IS THROWING 3-10 MPH'S SLOWER THIS IS THE BIGGEST EFFECT THAT I HAVE SEEN. YOU CAN USE THIS TO DETERMINE BAT SPEED. VERY HAPPY WITH THIS PRODUCT. | |
| JODY F at FogDog Sports on 06/03/2005 | |
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