JUGS Radar Gun
The JUGS Gun was one of the first radar guns built for baseball. Today its only radar product is the Radar Cube, a big-number display unit, not a handheld gun. Here's what it does, and what to know about the old JUGS guns on the used market.
JUGS's current radar
JUGS Radar Cube (R2060)
Best for: Backyard, youth and speed-pitch booths that want a big display
| Accuracy | Same accuracy index as the JUGS gun (maker's claim) |
|---|---|
| Range | Not published |
| Speed range | 32–100 mph |
| App / Bluetooth | No |
| Power | 6 AA batteries or optional AC adapter |
| Display | 3-inch LED numbers |
$360 at jugssports.com (checked Oct 24, 2026)
What it is
The Radar Cube (model R2060) is a 7 × 11 in, 1.5 lb box with a radar and 3-inch LED numbers. You set it on a tripod behind the catcher or hang it from a net, and it shows each pitch's speed big enough for the pitcher to see from the mound.
The JUGS Radar Gun (R2000) and the older Pro-Sports guns were JUGS's handhelds. JUGS no longer lists them, so you'll only find them used.
Specs
JUGS Radar Cube (R2060)
| Spec | Radar Cube |
|---|---|
| Speed range | 32–100 mph |
| Display | 3-inch LED numbers |
| Size / weight | 7 × 11 in; 1.5 lb |
| Power | 6 AA batteries or optional AC transformer ($36.75) |
| Mounting | Tripod ($60 from JUGS) or hang it |
| Accuracy | JUGS says "same accuracy index as the JUGS Radar Gun" (no number published) |
| Price | $360 at jugssports.com (checked Oct 24, 2026) |
Source: JUGS Radar Cube page and JUGS radar equipment page, read Oct 24, 2026.
JUGS R2000 handheld (discontinued)
| Spec | R2000 (from the JUGS manual) |
|---|---|
| Band | K-band |
| Speed range | 5–150 mph |
| Range | Up to 300 ft |
| Status | No longer listed by JUGS; used only |
Who it's for
- Cube: pitchers training alone or with a pitching machine who want to see the number after every pitch, plus lessons, camps and backyard bullpens. JUGS also sells a Backyard Bullpen Package ($895–$925).
- Used R2000: a coach who wants a classic trigger gun with long range for less than a new Stalker.
Its limits
- The Cube tops out at 100 mph. That's fine for most amateurs, but not for exit velocity on a hard-hit ball.
- No published accuracy number for the Cube, just JUGS's comparison to its gun.
- No range spec published for the Cube.
- Not handheld, with no app or memory.
- A used R2000 has no warranty, and parts and batteries for old guns can be hard to find.
How it compares
| Model | Accuracy | Range | Speed range | App / Bluetooth | Price (maker) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JUGS Radar Cube | Same accuracy index as the JUGS gun (maker's claim) | Not published | 32–100 mph | No | $360 |
 Smart Coach | ±1 mph | Up to 120 ft | 25–130 mph | Yes (iOS 15.8+, Android 10+) | $399.99 |
| Ball Coach | ±1 mph | Up to 120 ft | 25–130 mph | No (not compatible with the app) | $299.99 |
| Sports Radar SR3600 | Not published by the retailer | About 60 ft | 10–200 mph | No (RS232 data port) | $287.99 |
Specs and prices from each maker's own page or store (or the named retailer), checked Oct 24, 2026. Accuracy figures are the makers' claims. Prices change; we never show Amazon prices.
- vs Pocket Radar Smart Coach + Smart Display: a handheld radar plus a big display ($899.99 bundled) that does far more, but at a much higher price.
- vs Pocket Radar Ball Coach: cheaper and handheld with a ±1 mph spec, but only the person holding it sees the number.
- vs Sports Radar SR3600: a trigger gun that can wire to an LED display later.
- vs Stalker Sport 3 Connect: wireless LED signs, but at $1,749.99 and up as a bundle.
Where to buy
Used JUGS handhelds: search used JUGS R2000 guns on eBay or used JUGS Pro-Sports guns. More tips in our used radar gun guide.
Compare the JUGS Radar Cube with every pick in our best baseball radar guns guide →
FAQ
Does JUGS still make a radar gun?
Not a handheld one. When we checked JUGS's radar equipment page on Oct 24, 2026, the only radar listed was the Radar Cube ($360), plus a tripod and a power adapter.
What is the JUGS Radar Cube?
A box-shaped radar with big 3-inch LED numbers, made to sit on a tripod or hang on a fence so a pitcher (and everyone else) can see the speed. JUGS lists a 32–100 mph range and says it has the same accuracy index as the JUGS Radar Gun.
What powers the Radar Cube?
Six AA batteries, or an optional AC power transformer ($36.75 from JUGS).
Is a used JUGS R2000 worth buying?
It can be, if it's priced well and you can see it working. The R2000 manual lists K-band, 5–150 mph and a 300 ft range. Check the battery and charger, and get a video of it reading a ball.
Who invented the JUGS gun?
Michigan State coach Danny Litwhiler is credited with getting radar used on pitchers and working with JUGS to develop the JUGS Gun. See when was the first radar gun used in baseball?