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Success at the plate isn't just about swinging harder; it's about hitting smarter.   Our experts put together a white paper exploring hitting spin rate and how the spin of the ball off the bat can be a game-changer.   It's more than just exit velocity and launch angle – spin rate is the next level.   Here’s some insights you need to push your game further:   • 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐧: Hitting spin is different from pitching spin, and understanding yours is key. It's not about just more spin; it's about the right spin for the hit you want.   • 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐭 𝐈𝐧: A midrange spin (1500-3500 RPMs) with backspin helps the ball travel further. But get this: the ideal spin shifts depending on your launch angle.   • 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫: Hitters' hardest hits often had lower spin rates. It’s about squaring it up for maximum exit velocity.   • 𝐒𝐞𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Spin rate isn't just a number; it's an indicator of your contact quality and can help predict in-game success. Coaches, this is how you spot potential at tryouts.   • 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞: Spin even affects your chances of extra bases! Fly balls with spin between 1000 and 3000 RPMs have a better shot at being doubles. Line drives up the middle? Lower spin might get you that single. Even ground balls with less top spin are more likely to be hits.   • 𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥: Comparing hits with similar exit velocity and launch angle but different spin rates can reveal who's closer to their peak power. It’s about finding your maximum exit velocity potential.   This white paper shows athletes and coaches why spin rate matters and how analyzing it alongside exit velocity and launch angle gives you the complete picture.   Ready to elevate your results at the plate?

𝗥𝗮𝗽𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 🧐📈 Milan High School (TN) baseball program sought to enhance player development and performance analysis using data-driven insights. They added Rapsodo in the Fall of '22 and have since emerged as a top contender in the state. In their first season with the technology, the Bulldogs recorded their best winning percentage in school history and emerged as district champions. In this case study, we dive deeper into the challenges the program faced and the solutions that Rapsodo brought to the team. https://lnkd.in/gFPsueMz

"I'm a baseball player, but I'm playing golf today." In honor of #themasters this week, we're spotlighting MLB athlete Jeff McNeil of the New York Mets and his dual-sport journey in golf and baseball. The grind doesn’t stop — it just finds a new green. Baseball Monitors: https://lnkd.in/gKP2uBUC Golf Monitors: https://lnkd.in/gBeQqWUb

𝟭 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗟 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗗𝗔𝗬 As we get ready for the start of the 2025 season, here are some of the storylines that caught our attention coming out of MLB Spring Training. 🐐 Ohtani's Return to the Mound 👊 World's Fastest Knuckleball? 🏟️ MLB Pro Staff x PRO 2.0 https://lnkd.in/gEyQPxj5

To celebrate Rapsodo's Official Technology Ambassador returning to Japan, our Japan office brought the big leagues to the Tokyo Dome City with a pop-up batting cage powered by PRO 2.0.   Fans enjoying the week at the MLB Tokyo Series stepped in, took their best swings, and measured their hitting data—using the same technology used by Shohei Ohtani.   In addition to getting pro-level metrics, attendees also had the opportunity to collect one of three limited-edition Othtani x Rapsodo stickers.   The popularity of baseball is booming in Japan and the data is no exception. From professional teams in the NPB to youth teams across the country, data is a universal language that everyone can understand.

MLB Tokyo Series put a global spotlight on the game of baseball this past week. Catch up on what you might have missed while the 2025 season kicked off at the Tokyo Dome. 🏟️ Shohei Ohtani's Homecoming 🇯🇵 Japanese Pitchers Make MLB History ⚾️ Rapsodo Pop-Up Batting Cage at Tokyo Dome City As the sport continues to evolve around the world, one thing is clear: the road to the top runs through data, and Rapsodo is helping lead the way. https://lnkd.in/gx2aAPsj

Great day meeting with our partner Titleist at Ball Plant 3. The launch of the Titleist 2025 Pro V1 and Pro V1X RPT golf balls is almost here! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hs99fn

Great meetings with a key partner for #RapsodoGolf - thank you to #Titleist for your partnership!

𝗚𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝗮𝗽𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗼 A recent feature by ABC 10News San Diego | KGTV Channel 10 highlights how The Line Training Academy is helping local softball athletes get recruited and how Rapsodo Softball is playing a key role in that journey. The academy, which trains dozens of athletes striving to compete at the next level, utilizes Rapsodo’s data-driven technology to measure key pitching and hitting metrics, giving players the insights they need to refine their skills and stand out to college recruiters. https://lnkd.in/g6ut9VdX

We are excited to announce our partnership with the Rose Golf Ladies series, UK's premier women’s golf development tour founded by Major Champion Justin Rose and his wife, Kate Rose. The MLM2PRO Launch Monitor + Golf Simulator has been named the Official Launch Monitor of the 2025 Series, which will feature five one-day tournaments across England from April 28 to May 9 2025, each offering a £10,000 prize purse. As part of this partnership, we will award an MLM2PRO Launch Monitor to all the winners and host demos and activations ahead of the tournaments, giving players the opportunity to experience how our technology can enhance their training and performance. The partnership reflects our ongoing commitment to making professional-level technology accessible and affordable to golfers of all levels, enabling them to play without limits. Read more about the partnership: https://bit.ly/41TekQZ