Swing Trainer vs. Swing Analyzer: What’s the Difference?

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The Blast Swing Trainer ($99.95, with the free mobile app) is an entry-level sensor for basic swing feedback, while the Swing Analyzer is required if you want to add a Blast Connect Premium subscription for advanced metrics, video, and coaching tools.

Blast Swing Trainer

  • Sensor: $99.95
  • Mobile App: Free
  • Everything you need to get started with basic swing feedback for Baseball or Softball.

Metrics available with the Personal Swing Trainer:
– Bat Speed
– Peak Hand Speed
– Vertical Bat Angle
– Time to Contact

Important limitations:
– The Personal Swing Trainer sensor is not compatible with Blast Connect. To use Blast Connect’s premium services, you must upgrade to a Swing Analyzer sensor.
– Swings captured on a Swing Trainer sensor do not transfer to Blast Connect if you later upgrade to a Swing Analyzer.

Blast Swing Analyzer

The Swing Analyzer sensor supports the full range of Blast metrics and is required for a Blast Connect Premium subscription, which unlocks Swing Quality Scores, Swing Metrics, Ball Flight, video analysis, cloud storage, and coach/team management tools.

How to Decide

  • Choose the Swing Trainer if you want simple, low-cost impact metrics (Bat Speed, Peak Hand Speed, Vertical Bat Angle, Time to Contact) without a subscription.
  • Choose the Swing Analyzer if you want the option to add Blast Connect for advanced metrics, video analysis, coaching feedback, and team/roster tools.

FAQ

How much does the Swing Trainer cost? $99.95 for the sensor, with a free mobile app.
Can I use Blast Connect with a Swing Trainer sensor? No — Blast Connect requires a Swing Analyzer sensor. To upgrade, visit the Blast Baseball or Blast Softball online store.
If I upgrade sensors, do my old swings transfer? No, swings captured on a Swing Trainer sensor do not transfer to Blast Connect after upgrading to a Swing Analyzer.

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