Garmin Xero - Any Other Uses?

[USMCsilver]

I know we're all shooters here. Having said that, I'm wondering if any of y'all have found any other "cool" things the Xero will track?

The reason I ask is that my kid is a decent baseball player, and he was hoping that the device could be utilized to measure various things; i.e. exit velocity, bat speed, throwing velocity, etc.

On Garmin's site, under specs, it reads: "TRACK OTHER PROJECTILES UP TO 5000 FPS"

One would assume that utilizing the arrow function, it may accurately record slower objects.

If it didn't work, I would guess it'd be more of a software issue, rather than a physical restraint of the device. It'd be neat if Garmin did updates for other uses.

Google didn't return anything with a Xero + baseball search.

 

[Jefferson]

speeding vehicles on your street

 

[divingin]

"The device can measure projectile speeds from 100 fps to 5,000 fps for bullets, arrows, slugs, airsoft BBs, pellets and paintballs."

From a Garmin page

A 70 mph fastball is about 103fps.

 

[USMCsilver]

"The device can measure projectile speeds from 100 fps to 5,000 fps for bullets, arrows, slugs, airsoft BBs, pellets and paintballs."

From a Garmin page

A 70 mph fastball is about 103fps.

Yup, I saw all that.

He's ~87 off the mound, and has gotten a bit over 100mph on exit velo.

I'm just wondering if it'll actually work with baseballs. I mean, it's supposed to be set-up close to the barrel in order for it to function correctly (from what I've read/seen).

I didn't know if thing worked like an actual radar gun, or not.

We'll attempt these things when my backorder is fulfilled; fingers crossed.

 

[DocUSMCRetired]

"The device can measure projectile speeds from 100 fps to 5,000 fps for bullets, arrows, slugs, airsoft BBs, pellets and paintballs."

From a Garmin page

A 70 mph fastball is about 103fps.

We need to stop doing this. They are finding issues now with over exposure to radiation and baseball players.

 

[USMCsilver]

We need to stop doing this. They are finding issues now with over exposure to radiation and baseball players.

Really? This is the 1st I've heard of this.

From running radars???

Baseball

MEASURE AND IMPROVE BASEBALL HITTING & PITCHING METRICS Using the Smart Coach baseball radar gun, dial in different pitch speeds to keep hitters off balance, improve fielding arm strength and increase hitting power by measuring Ball Exit

www.pocketradar.com

 

[DocUSMCRetired]

Really? This is the 1st I've heard of this.

From running radars???

Baseball

MEASURE AND IMPROVE BASEBALL HITTING & PITCHING METRICS Using the Smart Coach baseball radar gun, dial in different pitch speeds to keep hitters off balance, improve fielding arm strength and increase hitting power by measuring Ball Exit

www.pocketradar.com

The Brain Cancer That Keeps Killing Baseball Players (Published 2017)

A notable number of players, in Philadelphia and elsewhere, have reportedly died of glioblastoma. But it’s unknown whether that is anything but coincidence.

www.nytimes.com

6 former Phillies have died of brain cancer: ‘It’s a cluster and it needs to be examined,’ doctor says

Former reliever David West was the latest player to succumb to the disease last week.

www.pennlive.com

 

[Rocketvapor]

One team? One location?
Radar gun pointed at catcher's head?
Umpires?
Back in 2003, 2004 these where likely 10gHZ radar guns.

 

[USMCsilver]

The Brain Cancer That Keeps Killing Baseball Players (Published 2017)

A notable number of players, in Philadelphia and elsewhere, have reportedly died of glioblastoma. But it’s unknown whether that is anything but coincidence.

www.nytimes.com

6 former Phillies have died of brain cancer: ‘It’s a cluster and it needs to be examined,’ doctor says

Former reliever David West was the latest player to succumb to the disease last week.

www.pennlive.com

Geesh. Thanks for the interesting info!

 

[762willdo]

Funny this has never made mainstream news

 

[Coyotefurharvester]

Just think how bombarded by radar we will be , as self driving transportation becomes more common.

 

[Rocketvapor]

Actually most new cars already have "RADAR" systems.

Baseball radars are behind home plate pointing over the plate.
Right at all 3 people there.
Batter, catcher, and ump.
Batter comes up for a few pitches, catcher is there for many as is the ump.
What position did these cancer victims play?

 

[DocUSMCRetired]

Actually most new cars already have "RADAR" systems.

Baseball radars are behind home plate pointing over the plate.
Right at all 3 people there.
Batter, catcher, and ump.
Batter comes up for a few pitches, catcher is there for many as is the ump.
What position did these cancer victims play?

Catchers are actually not immune and neither are Umps. Their have been a number of cases of them getting Brain cancer. Also they are doing studies that some artificial turfs might give off carcinogens. This is all a work in progress. But as we mostly know. They won't find out the truth and admit to anything until it is far too late.

 

[Prose]

Garmin has a separate radar for golf/baseball, ect. Go to their website.