Quick picks from our radar guide: Blast Motion Baseball • Blast Motion Softball • Pair with radar for ball speed • See all swing analyzers
The point of swing sensors isn’t “more data”
The point is feedback you can use. A good swing sensor helps you answer: Did that drill change my swing in the direction I want? If it doesn’t help you make decisions, it’s just a fancy scoreboard.
For our top swing sensor picks (and full device list), see: Swing analyzers in our radar & speed guide.
The 6 metrics that matter most
- Bat speed: how fast the bat is moving at impact zone (power potential).
- Attack angle: the bat’s upward/downward path into contact (line drives vs ground balls).
- Time to contact: how quickly the bat reaches the hitting zone (helps with timing and velocity).
- On-plane efficiency: how well your path matches the pitch plane (consistency).
- Rotational acceleration: how quickly you create speed (useful for explosive hitters).
- Consistency score / variability: how repeatable your swing is (the underrated performance driver).
If you only track two, start with bat speed and attack angle. Then add consistency once you have enough swings logged.
How we like to pair swing sensors with radar
Swing sensors measure the swing. Radar measures the result (ball speed). Together they answer the coaching question: Did the swing change actually produce a better outcome?
- Use swing sensor during drill work (mechanics).
- Use radar during live-contact sets (outcome).
- Compare in sets (5–10 swings), then adjust one variable at a time.
A simple 3-week swing-sensor training plan
This is a low-stress framework that avoids dashboard obsession.
Week 1: Baseline + consistency
- Log 50–100 swings across a few sessions.
- Record your “normal” bat speed and attack angle ranges.
- Pick one drill you can repeat easily.
Week 2: One change (attack angle or timing)
- Choose ONE goal (example: slightly higher attack angle for more line drives).
- Do 3 sets of 10 swings with the drill.
- Stop if consistency collapses—quality beats quantity.
Week 3: Transfer to live swings
- Do tee/front toss with the same drill cue.
- Use radar/ball feedback if possible.
- Keep logging: the goal is repeatable improvement, not a single best swing.
Common mistake: chasing bat speed at the expense of timing
If bat speed rises but time to contact gets worse, you’ll struggle against real pitching. A swing that arrives late is a swing that doesn’t play. Train speed, but keep the swing “on time.”
Want device recommendations? Start with our top swing analyzer pick: Blast Motion Baseball.
