Anybody try this? It is expensive!
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There have been dozens of those "clicker bats" for at least 20 years now.
The rationale behind is to prevent early unhinging.
The difference with this one seems to be you can use it with hard balls and not just dry swings like most clicker bats.
Personally I don't buy stuff like this but I often build training bats myself. I wouldn't spend that much money on a thing that the kid might use for two weeks and then never uses again
Son's hitting coach uses it with his players. But he knows the swing so well that he knows exactly what is causing the bat to click, double click, when it clicks, etc. and what's causing it. I myself would not buy the product to have my son use on his own, etc. To me it doesn't mean as much without that person right there who can explain what's happening, why and how to correct and how to use the bat to correct it. Now if you know swing mechanics forward and backward, you can probably get a lot out of the bat. Son's hitting coach swears by it as one of the best tools he's ever seen. I'm just glad he has it and I don't need to shell out the 350 bucks, plus I like how he sets it up and then tells my guy with it set like this you won't be able to release the barrel too soon with your arms and need to use your core, etc. etc , and if it clicks out here, your not, etc etc. etc. Basically he's using it to reinforce his lessons, not to diagnose issues.
As far as the bat itself, I think since it has tension that can be set based on your strength and bat speed capabilities and just doesn't click or slide at the slightest movement, I can see why it's superior to most similar "click" bats.
I think most of these training bats and drills that "gurus" preach or sell are gimmicky. Are they functional and can serve a purpose? sure. It is not worth the money that could be invested in a training program for your son. If there is one thing that will make your son a better power hitter, it will be the kitchen and the weight room.
I think the rope bat, clicknhit bat or swing rail will introduce the same feel at a more reasonable cost
@LVeinbergs posted:If there is one thing that will make your son a better power hitter, it will be the kitchen and the weight room.
Yep! My son has always been a lightweight. I saw people post their kid's diet here and I almost didn't believe them. Didn't think there was any way to get a 16yo kid to eat 4500 healthy calories a day. A former recruiting coordinator sat him down and told him there was no way he'd get an offer from his dream schools at 150-155. The next day and every day since the kid has been crushing a 4500 diet full of protein, fiber, veggies, and good carbs. The trainers at the gym can't believe his strength gains the past 6 weeks.
I made my biggest strides as a player my second year of junior college. I ate 6 scrambled eggs per day and lifted 4 times per week on top of practice. Made great physical strides that not only made me throw harder but made me more durable and healthy.
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We’re in the same boat here - do you mind sharing any “go-to” options that have really helped? Thanks.
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We’re in the same boat here - do you mind sharing any “go-to” options that have really helped? Thanks.
Is this a reply to my post? I can’t tell from the link
Yes, sorry. Meant to reply but somehow it got screwed up. Thanks.
@DroppedStrikeThree posted:Yes, sorry. Meant to reply but somehow it got screwed up. Thanks.
Sent you a PM.
My D1 program was one of the first to use it and the results were unreal. It gives you audible feedback every time you swing and unlike other click bats, this one won’t click if you do it wrong. You begin to feel good mechanics. If I was still playing I’d be using it every day