Pocket Radar Smart Coach
The Smart Coach (model SR1100) is the pick we recommend for most players, parents and coaches. It's a pocket-size radar with a published ±1 mph spec, and it pairs with a phone app that records video with the speed on it.
Our top pick
Pocket Radar Smart Coach (SR1100)
Best for: Most players, parents and coaches who want video and an app
| Accuracy | ±1 mph |
|---|---|
| Range (baseball) | Up to 120 ft |
| Speed range | 25–130 mph |
| App / Bluetooth | Yes (iOS 15.8+, Android 10+) |
| Power | 2 AAA batteries (USB power pack optional) |
| Warranty | 2 years |
$399.99 at pocketradar.com (checked Oct 24, 2026)
What it is
The Smart Coach is Pocket Radar's Bluetooth sports radar. On its own it works like any radar gun: point it down the ball's path, and it shows the speed on its screen. Pair it with the free Pocket Radar app and you also get:
- remote control of the radar from your phone
- a wireless speed display on your phone
- spoken speed call-outs
- adjustable speed ranges
- the speed embedded in video clips, with video and speed on screen at the same time
- data export to a CSV file, and uploading videos to other apps
It's also the only Pocket Radar that connects to the Smart Display (model SD2000, $299.99), a big cable-connected readout for a dugout or bullpen. Pocket Radar sells a 50 ft cable ($69.99) if you need the display farther away.
Specs
| Spec | Smart Coach (SR1100) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | ±1 mph |
| Range on a baseball | Up to 120 ft |
| Speed range | 25–130 mph |
| Exit velocity off the bat | Yes |
| Hands-free mode | Yes |
| Auto-on | Yes |
| App | Pocket Radar app, iOS 15.8+ and Android 10+, Bluetooth 4.0+ |
| Power | 2 AAA batteries (included); USB power pack supported |
| In the box | Radar, soft-shell belt holster, wrist strap, 2 AAA batteries, quick start guide |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Price | $399.99 at pocketradar.com (checked Oct 24, 2026) |
Source: Pocket Radar product page and store feed, read Oct 24, 2026.
Bundles at pocketradar.com
| Bundle | Price |
|---|---|
| Smart Coach only | $399.99 |
| + universal mount and right-angle USB cable | $449.99 |
| + deluxe tripod, universal mount and USB cable | $499.99 |
| + Smart Display | $899.99 |
| + Smart Display, deluxe tripod and universal mount | $999.99 |
Add-ons sold separately: tuning fork $39.99, tripod mount $24.99, universal mount $34.99, hardshell case $29.99.
Who it's for
- Parents and players tracking progress. The app keeps history and exports a CSV, so you can see a season's worth of velocity instead of remembering one number.
- Pitching and hitting coaches. Video with the speed on screen makes mechanics talks easier. Hands-free mode on a tripod frees up your hands for catching or feeding.
- Recruiting videos. A clip with the velocity burned in is exactly what you want to send.
- Teams on a budget that want a big display (with the Smart Display) without buying a Stalker setup.
Its limits
- It costs $100 more than the Ball Coach for the same radar specs. If you'll never open the app, you're paying for nothing.
- Range is 120 ft. That's plenty behind a backstop, but Stalker's guns list 300–500 ft.
- No spin rate. For spin you're into Stalker Pro 3s money ($2,899.99) or a separate pitch tracker.
- The display connection is a cable. The Smart Display isn't wireless.
- A phone in the loop means one more thing to charge and pair at the field.
- AAA batteries. Carry spares, or use a USB power pack for long sessions.
How it compares
| Model | Accuracy | Range | Speed range | App / Bluetooth | Price (maker) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 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 |
| Stalker Sport 3 Connect | ±3% of reading | Up to 300 ft | 5–150 mph | Yes, iOS (up to 10 devices) | $799.99 |
| Bushnell Velocity | ±1 mph | Up to 90 ft | 10–110 mph (ball) | No | Discontinued |
| 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 Ball Coach: same radar, no app. Save $100 if you just want the number. Full comparison.
- vs Stalker Sport 3 Connect: double the price, much longer range, speed-sign support, and Accurate Angle tech for measuring off-center. iOS only. Full comparison.
- vs Bushnell Velocity: the Bushnell is discontinued, bulkier, and reads a ball out to 90 ft. The Smart Coach is the modern choice.
- vs Sports Radar SR3600: a cheaper trigger gun with a much shorter baseball range (about 60 ft per the retailer) and no app.
- vs phone apps: apps are free but they estimate speed from video. Apps vs real radar guns.
Where to buy
Buying direct gets you Pocket Radar's 30-day money-back guarantee. Amazon also carries it.
Used units do show up on eBay. If you buy used, ask whether the 2-year warranty is still valid and check it with a tuning fork. See our used radar gun guide.
See how the Smart Coach stacks up in our full guide to the best baseball radar guns →
FAQ
How accurate is the Pocket Radar Smart Coach?
Pocket Radar rates all of its radars at ±1 mph. That's the maker's spec; we haven't lab-tested it ourselves. You can check any unit with Pocket Radar's calibrated 65 mph tuning fork ($39.99).
What's the range of the Smart Coach on a baseball?
Up to 120 feet, per Pocket Radar, with a 25–130 mph speed range listed on the product page.
Does the Smart Coach work with Android?
Yes. Pocket Radar lists the app for iOS 15.8 and up and Android 10 and up, over Bluetooth 4.0 or later.
Do I need the app to use it?
No. The Smart Coach shows speed on its own screen like the Ball Coach. The app adds video, call-outs, remote control, history and CSV export.
What's the difference between the Smart Coach and the Ball Coach?
Same accuracy, range and warranty on paper. The Smart Coach adds Bluetooth, the app, auto-on and the ability to connect to the Smart Display. It costs $100 more ($399.99 vs $299.99 at pocketradar.com). See Smart Coach vs Ball Coach.
Is there a trial period?
Pocket Radar offers a 30-day money-back guarantee when you buy from pocketradar.com, plus a 2-year warranty.