Founded in 2012, Diamond Kinetics has become one of the top players in the baseball performance technology space. Through motion sensor analytics and mobile application functionality, Diamond Kinetics provides players with real-time data and training guidance. With this technology, they are committed to helping players achieve their full potential.
The first step in making meaningful improvements as a baseball player is understanding the mechanical flaws that are limiting on field performance. With SwingTracker and PitchTracker technology, players will quickly recognize areas for improvement and can train effectively to correct those mechanical issues. Throughout the training process, players can also easily track their progress through real time feedback.
Diamond Kinetics products are used nationwide, ranging from top level college programs to youth baseball organizations, which shows the versatility of their tools. Baseball performance technology has been around for quite some time, but in the past, it required expensive hardware systems. As a result, only professional organizations and select baseball academies had access to these tools.
Mobile Device Functionality
With mobile device advancements, it opened the door for more efficient and cost effective baseball performance technology. Diamond Kinetics functionality is run primarily through the mobile app. It’s accessible to individual players at all levels of baseball and can fit in a pocket. Having said this, the convenience of the tool comes without sacrificing any accuracy, features, or functionality.
Diamond Kinetics has a variety of partners that utilize their motion sensor technology. Most notable are probably Baseball Factory and Perfect Game Baseball. These organizations have integrated this technology into their showcase events to accurately evaluate players and provide a data driven player development experience. The variety of metrics that are collected through the Diamond Kinetics sensors are then uploaded to the player profiles that these organizations provide. Hundreds of college coaches have access to these web hosted profiles. Long story short, the addition of the Diamond Kinetics data provides for more objective scouting and recruiting efforts.
Diamond Kinetics Products
Diamond Kinetics provides tools that support both pitchers and hitters through the player development process. While the mechanics of position players and pitchers are certainly different, Diamond Kinetics utilizes a similar core technology. Motion sensor hardware is integrated within the baseball equipment which allows for accurate data collection. The performance data is then presented through a variety of metrics within the mobile application. The end result is players having the ability to make calculated decisions with their training efforts to make meaningful improvements.
These tools will also benefit coaches. A coach’s main goal is typically helping players reach their full potential as a baseball player. With the robust data that is collected, coaches will be able to pin point exact areas and mechanics that the player needs to improve on. Once identified, the coach can then provide the player with proper instruction and analyze the results in real time.
Diamond Kinetics suite of products are only available on IOS devices. If you don’t have an Apple product, you won’t be able to download the app, which is essential to the Diamond Kinetics experience.
SwingTracker
The first step to using SwingTracker is purchasing the sensor hardware which is currently priced at $99.99. The light weight sensor is easy to install and allows for unimpeded swings due to its small size. Players often forget that it’s even there. The sensor hardware is compatible with a majority of baseball bats. Diamond Kinetics has also formed partnerships with several bat companies to further improve the set up of their hardware. These partners offer Smart Bats, which have a designated slot in the knob where the sensor hooks into.
Once the player has purchased and received the sensor, he will need to download the free SwingTracker mobile app. The app is a core component to the SwingTracker experience as this will enable players to access their swing analysis data through multiple metrics and app features.
The free version of the SwingTracker app includes:
- 4 core swing measurements – impact momentum, trigger to impact time, attack angle, and maximum barrel speed
- benchmark data which allows players to compare their metrics against other players in the same age group
- swing history and trends from the previous session
- video footage with synced metrics from the previous session
- groups and leader board functionality
Players can also upgrade to the Premium Hitter Baseball Subscription which opens up a variety of additional capabilities within the app. When downloading the free app, players will get a 14 day free trial of the premium subscription. Once the trial ends, players have to pay $4.99 a month or $54.99 annually to get access to the additional features.
The Premium Hitter Baseball Subscription inludes:
- 11 swing metrics – applied power, impact momentum, max acceleration, max hand speed, max barrel speed, speed efficiency, trigger to impact time, attack angle, hand cast distance, distance in zone, and hand path
- Swing Fingerprint which is essentially a swing analysis visualization through a 3D heat map showing both hot and cold zones.
- USA baseball hitting drills
- benchmark data so players can compare their metrics against other players in the same age group
- swing history and trends from all training sessions
- 3D View of swing plane and path synced with swing metrics
- estimated exit velocity and carry distance (assuming sweet spot contact)
- video footage with synced metrics from all training sessions
- groups and leader board functionality
- ability to connect accounts with friends, teammates, and coaches to view swing data and compare metrics
PitchTracker
Similar to the experience with SwingTracker, the process starts with purchasing the PitchTracker Smart Baseball hardware, which costs $99.99. The Smart Baseball mimics that of a regulation, leather grain baseball. It’s durable enough to maintain the regular wear and tear that a typical baseball would go through during standard bullpen sessions.
The next step is downloading the PitchTracker app which provides capabilities to view the player’s pitching data through a variety of features right on your mobile device.
The free version of the PitcherTracker App includes:
- 1 metric – release velocity
- full pitch history and trends from the previous training session
- pitch charting capabilities
- group and leader board functionality
A lot of players decide to subscribe to the premium plan because it offers them a wide range of features, unlike the limited features available to non-subscribers. The Premium Pitcher Baseball Subscription comes at a cost of $9.99 per month or $89.99 annually. When downloading the PitchTracker app, players get a 14 day free trial of the premium subscription, which allows them to try out the different premium features.
The features of the Premium Pitcher Baseball Subscription include:
- 7 pitch metrics – release velocity, spin rate, spin direction, extension, delivery, reach back to release, and time to plate.
- full pitch history and trends from previous training sessions
- pitch charting capabilities
- video footage with synced metrics from all training sessions
- group and leader board functionality
- ability to connect accounts with friends, teammates, and coaches to view swing data and compare metrics
