str8bat review: Your Digital Coach in Every Swing

str8bat isn’t just a sensor. It’s your analyst waiting at the non-striker's end. From bat speed to 3D replays, it breaks down your game like a coach with a pause button. If you’re the type of player who finds themselves checking their cover drive in replay or debating bat speed with teammates, this one’s for you!

If you enjoy batting, this is your upgrade

Let’s be honest most of us measure our shot performance on how it felt. The sound off the bat. The finishing pose. The nod from the coach. Imagine if your bat talked but in stats!

str8bat is a pocket-sized sensor that sticks to the back of your bat and shows you exactly how you played that drive, pull, or cheeky late cut. It records all strokes, syncs with your phone, and presents the data in replays, speed charts, timing indexes, and more, all in a fraction of a second.

No cameras, no cables... Just you, your bat, and smarter cricket.

What makes str8bat a game-changer?

• Bat speed and timing

  Do you think your slog sweep is fast? str8bat will tell you how fast (down to the km/h). More importantly, it tells you if your timing matches the power. You’ll know exactly why a shot flew (or flopped).

• 3D shot replays from every angle

  Play a lofted cover drive and get a 360° replay of the shot path. You can rotate, zoom, and break it down like a pro analyst (no video needed).

• Backlift angle check

  Too high? Too straight? Your backlift gets measured so you can tweak it to match your playing style (or your coach’s demands).

• Sweet spot detection and impact speed

  Know where you hit the ball. See how much of the bat you used. Was it a clean middle? Or did you toe-end it? This stat keeps you honest.

• Pitch impact map

  This one’s for footwork addicts. You’ll see exactly where you played each ball (front foot, back foot, off-side, leg-side). It’s like your pitch diary.

• Wagon wheel visuals

  Want to know where you’re scoring most? Or if you’re sending too much to midwicket? The color-coded wagon wheel keeps you updated (every ball, every net).

• Leaderboard and peer comparison

  Compete with friends or teammates. See who tops the academy leaderboard or who had the best cover drive this week. It adds a fun edge to training.

• Cloud storage and session history

  Track your progress over weeks. Compare today’s bat speed to last month’s. All your data is stored online (ready whenever you want to review it).

Small device, big punch

The sensor is tiny (barely noticeable on the bat). It weighs about as much as a grip cone, sticks on with Velcro, and works for over 400 shots without needing your phone. You get 6 hours of battery, auto-sync when you’re back online, and setup takes a few seconds.

Just whip your bat to activate it. That’s it.

Trusted by the big boys

1. Cricket Australia invests in it.

2. Rajasthan Royals use it during IPL training camps.

3. International players like Haseeb Hameed and Rahmat Shah use it for feedback.

4. And Greg Chappell calls it a “game-changer” for batting coaching.

If the pros are using it, it’s doing something right.

str8bat in Action

I ran str8bat through 3 net sessions; the setup was super easy: put it on, pair it to Bluetooth, and hit. The sensor stayed put, didn’t get in the way of my grip, and recorded 100+ shots without issue overall. The 3D replays were clear, and the detail was amazing. Even for me, it was interesting to see some of the subtle differences in how I hit backfoot punches compared to drives—details you would miss normally.

The timing index was the most useful part of the device. I had been mistiming my cover drive, and the data showed a slight adjustment to my stance, and I was timing and making middle contact better as the sessions went on.

The sweet spot tracker was brutal. Many of the shots that felt clean were not clean at all. That feedback alone made me rethink my swing altogether. For anyone fixing techniques or just looking for patterns, the pitch maps and backlift data offer more than video and without any of the guesswork.

Price vs. value

• Rs 5849 (originally Rs 6499)

• You get a 1-year app subscription worth Rs 1006.

• 3 Velcro stickers (nudge your friends/partners/brothers/sisters to get numbers too)

Should you buy it?

If you are a cricketer who plays 200 balls a week and is STILL wondering how my off drive feels better than my pull shot, this is your device. You will get straight answers. Real answers. With evidence.

If you're a weekend cricketer who just enjoys swinging for fun, str8bat might be more than you need. But if you're serious about improving every time you step into the nets, if your coach wants real data to guide your training, or if you're simply curious to see how your shots are progressing over time, str8bat is the perfect partner in practice.