Thursday, June 14, 2007

What is the difference between the JUGSpeed Cordless Radar Gun and the Decatur Prospeed Professional Cordless Sports Radar Gun CR-1k?

While the JUGSpeed and Decatur Prospeed look almost identical (both are manufactured by Decatur) they really do serve different purposes. Their software is completely different. Both models of handheld radar guns list themselves as having a Peak Speed mode and a Continuous mode. Each model operates differently in these modes.

In reality, the JUGSpeed Cordless Radar Gun operates in “Instant Speed” mode. For baseball and softball, the highest speed is within one foot of the pitcher. All other speeds are ignored. In Peak speed mode, the JUGSpeed will take an instant reading and display that reading on the LCD. Aim the unit at the pitcher and squeeze the trigger. As soon as it detects a moving object, it displays its speed. To reset the unit for another pitch, press the trigger and repeat the process. In Continuous mode, it operates the exact same way. The only difference is that you do not have to reset the unit. It automatically resets after 3 seconds of inactivity.

The Decatur Prospeed Professional Cordless Radar Gun CR-1K gives you real-time readings of speed. In Peak mode, it locks the fastest recorded speed on the LCD. In continuous mode, it is always displaying the current speed.

Ryan