Pocket Radar – The Ball Coach^™ Handheld Doppler Ball-Speed Radar for Pitch and Exit Velocity Training

Handheld Doppler ball-speed radar

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Facts as the maker states them, read 13 Oct 2026

A handheld Doppler radar that measures ball speed from 25 to 130 mph, with a stated range of up to 120 feet on a baseball or softball. The page says it is for baseball and softball pitchers and hitters measuring pitch and exit velocity, with no app and two AAA batteries included.

Type	Handheld Doppler ball-speed radar
In the set	Radar unit soft-shell belt holster case wrist strap 2 AAA alkaline batteries illustrated quick start guide
Weights	~4.5 oz with batteries; 7 oz
Sizes	Ball Coach; Tripod Mount
Training goal	Measurement
Also on the page	Measurement technology: handheld Doppler radar speed range 25-130 mph (~40-209 kph), accurate to +/-1 mph measurement range up to 120 feet on a baseball or softball size ~4.7 in x 2.3 in x 0.8 in power: 2 AAA batteries, >2,000 readings manual mode, >1 hour Constant-On with fresh alkaline batteries memory: recall of last 25 speed readings with memory-clear function modes: manual trigger and Constant-On hands-free operation compatibility: baseball, softball, tennis, volleyball, lacrosse, hockey, and cricket no apps or extra menus
Warranty	60-day limited warranty (sidebar); 2-year warranty (included list)
Availability	In stock
Maker SKU	SKU TBC; UPC 608938928023
The maker says	Accurate to plus or minus 1 mph. More than 2,000 readings in manual mode on fresh alkaline batteries. No apps or extra menus.
Source	oatesspecialties.com, product page, read 13 Oct 2026

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