Feedback from tennis sensors can increase your tennis skills! Here is a list of the best ones in the market.
Measuring your performance and get direct feedback on how to improve is crucial for becoming better in any sports. In many sports, like tennis, there are a ton of gadgets and devices in different shapes and forms that can help you. Some of these gadgets are sensors that track your swing and identifying stroke, speed, spin, and sweet spot and then comes up with suggestions on how to improve.
You can also buy tennis racket with sensors already mounted, but they are sometimes difficult to find in stores.
The price range on such products varies between $49 and $100 dollars. It is therefore not a very big investment if you love tennis. You’ll find an updated list with prices at the bottom of the page.
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Here is the fresh and updated list of recommended tennis sensors in the shops right now you can buy.
1. Zepp Tennis Sensor 2 – Swing & Match Analyzer
Zepp 2 Tennis Sensor
The tennis sensor called Zepp Tennis 2 is a well-known sensor among tennis players. We actually wrote about the first edition back n 2014 and it is still a very popular tennis gadget. The sensor piece itself is a bright yellow round device that is attached to the end of the racket in different manners. You can either use a flex mount that works for any rackets or using a mount that replaces the end cap.
With this cool device, you can measure over 1000 data points per second and send the data to your smartphone for review. The sensor tracks key performance metrics for each swing including ball speed, spin, stroke type like serve, smash volley, topspin, drive, slice, sweet spot and more. It also acts as a kind of activity tracker that provides you with metrics like activity time and calories burned.
The cool thing with the data gathering is that you can see the whole stroke afterward on your smartphone or tablet and play it over and over again. If you are satisfied with your performance you can share it with the Zepp Tennis player community. It is a great way to push yourself and show your progress with others.
Read more about user reviews of the Zepp tennis sensor and technical specifications here.
2. Coollang Tennis Swing Analyzer – Your own Traning Couch
Coollang Tennis Swing Analyzer
The popular and smart Coollang Tennis Swing Analyzer comes in two colors, yellow and black. It provides real-time monitoring of the velocity, ball rotation, hitting action and strength without affecting the feel of the racquet.
You can then analyze your serve in 3D view in the app and evaluate other metrics of your play. The sensor together with the app acts as your own personal coach and will generate progress reports for you. The reports and other data can then be shared with others and
It is powered by 1 Lithium Polymer batteries that are included in the box and is mounted in a flexible fitting that fits the end of all rackets.
Please write a comment below and tell us which tennis sensor you love the most, or which one you don’t like!
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3. HEAD Tennis Sensor – Learn more about your tennis game
HEAD Tennis Sensor
Here is another lightweight tennis sensor you can attach to the end of the racket. The water repellent HEAD Tennis Sensor lets you learn more about your tennis skills and improve your game. It is powered by Zepp technology and is compatible with Graphene XT and Graphene Touch rackets and the mount replaces the end cap.
During practice and playing the sensor tracks your performance on the court, analyzes your play and present your serve movement with 3d animation on your smartphone. The sensor communicates with your phone through the latest and greatest Bluetooth standard. It also keeps track of your matches and let you keep recordings of your best shots.
Get it on Amazon.
4. QLIPP Tennis Sensor – Ultimate tennis performance sensor
QLIPP Tennis Sensor
The QLIPP Tennis Sensor is a device that is quickly attached to the stringbed on the racquet which is a little bit different than the end-cap sensors. It is very lightweight and weighs only 8 grams. During play and practice, it transfers all the recorded data about your stroke, spin, speed and sweet spot to the QLIPP mobile app. You will then get immediate insight into your strengths, weaknesses, and how to improve your game as if you have your own digital instructor at your hands.
By sharing and comparing your progress and practice rounds with your friends and social network you will learn even more and get better all the time.
Read user reviews and learn about the cool gadget here.
5. Babolat and PIQ Wearable Tennis Swing Analyzer
Babolat and PIQ Wearable Tennis Swing Analyzer
With the featherlight sensor, tucked away in a wristband, from Babolat and PIQ you will learn everything you need to know about your game like swing analysis, stroke type, serve speed, number of shots, serves, backhands, forehands and overheads and much more. This sensor connects with your smartphone through Bluetooth. You can also keep track of your fastest swing, average speed, and best rally.
Sounds good to you? One user reviewer on Amazon said they could literally see the improvement in their son’s game. Another one stated the obvious, that this buying this training gadget was much cheaper than buying a tennis lesson.
6. Babolat POP Tennis Sensor – More fun to your tennis game
Even if the sensor units further up this list is highly recommended, I encourage you to check out the Babolat POP Tennis
Babolat POP WRIST SENSOR
Sensor too. This is also a wrist-based tennis sensor that connects with your smartphone. It collects data like shot type, swing speed, style, and spin. Collate your swings, forehands, backhands, smashes, volleys serves and amount of spin in the app. Analyze, watch, share your stats from your sessions, and challenge your friends. Sounds cool?
The package includes the POP sensor, the wristband, charger, manual and a USB cable.
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Here is how it looks:
The Sony Smart Sensor is not available on Amazon any longer and is therefore not included in this list.
Also read: Fitbit Versa keeps tracks of a lot of activities, but have some shortcomings
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