Top budget picks
- Bushnell Velocity: Best under $150; needs straight-behind alignment for tight reads.
- Pocket Radar Ball Coach (used/refurb): Often close to $150 on sale; excellent accuracy in a tiny form factor.
- General lesson: Budget guns work when you control angle and battery quality.
Get the most accurate readings
Stand directly behind the catcher, keep within 10° of flight, and avoid chain-link interference. Replace alkaline batteries early—voltage drop shows up as low readings.
When to upgrade
If you need consistent side-angle reads, instant acquisition in games, or app logging for showcases, move to pro-grade units in our radar gun guide.