Win Reality

Have not used the the software, but I do have the Oculus googles. If you do get it, I would suggest a 3rd party head strap, and possibly an external battery.

Thx NYC dad. If I decide to get it may have questions for you on that

Just talked to my son today and he has pair in his apartment right now as a demo. He said he isn’t sold yet on the actual hitting part but he thinks could be very nice tool for timing of game speed and prepping for the season.

Old school I think that part would be most valuable...the timing part....just my opinion

The question is “how do you slow the game in your mind”.

you do not need to buy equipment or a program. Study the great players teach yourself.
Bob

Hi Bob. I'm guessing the best gift a hitter can get in the box is more time. Maybe loading earlier and being ready to swing at pitch release? Other than that I've got nothing. :-)   I'd think seeing 95 a bunch would help...

It's most effective for the programs that are uploading the pitching data for their opponents' pitchers  and giving their batters hundreds of swings against their upcoming opponents before they play them. If you're interested in that aspect, PM me; and, I'll connect you with a college Director of Player Development who's doing that.

Remove all the thinking from your mind, fine focus on the white ball. Barry Bonds told my son he looks the red seams. “Fine focus”! Relax, it is only a game!

Bob

Son has used it for the past year off and on. Likes it in season for prep ahead of games, but not on game day. He feels it throws his timing off for game day. He’s also 17, so take all this with a grain of salt.

I haven't used this one but I have used game sense and had some kids use it and I think it can help pitch recognition some. I have heard an interview with a specialist on that topic who works with mlb teams though who believes that virtual reality or video even if done well cannot match seeing real pitches due to some physical issues and that is probably true too but I do think that seeing those pitches is better than doing nothing and can keep the rust off at least to some degree in the off season or during longer injury breaks.

Thanks for starting this topic. I was on the bubble for getting a VR system with the bat strap, the kid was using a 2D visual software to work on his timing and VR seemed like a natural progression especially when living in a cold weather state. He told me to hold off as he is at a facility 3x a week and prefers a machine and live arms.   

Interesting.  I'm never seen this.  Looks like $300 for the Oculus and $29 a month membership.  Anyone know how much the bat attachment is?

The bat attachment is like $99 when packaged with the membership

Forgot to mention...if you want to use your own bat you have to get sensors from dk (diamond kinetics) I believe for $99

I bought this for my son last December or January. He gave it a shot but the lighting had to be just right. It was often too bright outside to use unless he was under a cover. He also said the system hurt his eyes after about 5 minutes. I sold the hardware and we have continued the traditional routine.