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Zepp Baseball Review: The Game Just Changed

By Ted Schwerzler

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Zepp Baseball has brought a new level of technology that will change the way you practice, and improve the way you play.

Have you ever spent hours driving baseballs into a net during a soft tossing drill? How about using a tee to perfect your bat to ball connection? While those are all good training methods, analysis of them has been significantly lagging behind. Then, Zepp Labs stepped in and changed the game.

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Prior to a tool like Zepp Baseball, swing analysis would have to be conducted simply through the eye test, or through watching a recorded video and breaking down each part of the swing. Over at Zepp, the combination of a small sensor, and an excellent mobile app, the game has changed.

The kit is called the Zepp Baseball Kit. At $149.99, it isn’t cheap, but as a training tool, it’s not outrageous either. Included in the box are the sensor itself, a baseball mount, and a USB charger. The Zepp app is a free download for both Android and iOS devices.

Whether you want to look at the swing used in the cage, off of a tee, or in live action off of a pitcher, the Zepp app does an incredible job of breaking it down.

A simple pairing of the sensor to your mobile device is all it takes to get up and running. Once you have the sensor paired, the same exact training drills previously discussed can get underway. Whether you want to look at the swing used in the cage, off of a tee, or in live action off of a pitcher, the Zepp app does an incredible job of breaking it down.

In outlining the batter prior to movement, the application has a starting point to base all movements off of. As the pitch is thrown and the point of contact is achieved, the analysis is truly incredible. Zepp Baseball not only analyzes your swing plane, but also gives the batters numbers that help to substantiate exactly what they are seeing and feeling play out.

Using both the application and the sensor paired together for a considerable amount of time, the level of accuracy was truly astounding. Many times, technology being paired between two devices proves as a hindrance and gives less than accurate results. The pinpoint precision shown in the Zepp Baseball kit however bucks that trend.

Forget the fact that Zepp Baseball is backed by athletes such as Hunter Pence, Mike Trout, and David Ortiz. A simple one time use of the kit will have you as a believer. Real time feedback in looking at how to improve your swing and elevate your game is truly revolutionary with Zepp Baseball.

Whether a coach looking to get the most out of a team, or a player looking to elevate to the next level, Zepp Baseball is a must own tool in achieving those goals.

Whether a coach looking to get the most out of a team, or a player looking to elevate to the next level, Zepp Baseball is a must own tool in achieving those goals. Finding a hitch in a swing, or figuring out what part of the batter’s approach needs to be fixed, has never been easier. Through both technological advancement, and scientific analysis, Zepp has changed the way a ballplayer prepares.

The Good:

  • Simplicity of use and pinpoint precision are truly remarkable
  • Results and feedback change the way you practice

The Bad:

  • Price may be too steep for some

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