Perfect Connextion? Does it work?

[pacman]

I have read people mention it and that some people have actually made DIY versions of this device.

But my question is does it really work for bat drag? I notice all of the videos I have seen of the before and after swings are a before swing: bat drag, but the after swing is always wearing the connextion device.

Has anyone had success with this product? Any other recommendations besides a Heavy Bag?

There have been some very friendly folks on this site that have given me great advice via PM, but I wanted to get the site's opinion before making a purchase

 

[RayR]

As with anything - too much of it is not a good thing. The last thing you want is a swing so rigid in the arms that the player loses the ability to adjust. It's a good tool.

 

[lhowser]

I have read people mention it and that some people have actually made DIY versions of this device.

But my question is does it really work for bat drag? I notice all of the videos I have seen of the before and after swings are a before swing: bat drag, but the after swing is always wearing the connextion device.

Has anyone had success with this product? Any other recommendations besides a Heavy Bag?

There have been some very friendly folks on this site that have given me great advice via PM, but I wanted to get the site's opinion before making a purchase

Yes. made several. I like the device. Great comments from RayR but it will help players get the concept of connection and reduce bat drag if explained well.

 

[CoogansBluff]

I made one myself (pictured below) and have just begun using it w/ DD. She likes it and seems to get the point of it, which is half the battle w/ devices. I think I'll also follow Ray's advice - ''As with anything - too much of it is not a good thing. The last thing you want is a swing so rigid in the arms that the player loses the ability to adjust.'' I'm not trying to mold a swing. I'm just trying to teach the feel of a critical portion of the swing.

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[iMlearning]

You know from our pms but for other readers...I agree with the above statements and like the Connextion better than the one I made. DD will use it while hitting a heavy bag etc...

 

[HOF86]

I have read people mention it and that some people have actually made DIY versions of this device.

But my question is does it really work for bat drag? I notice all of the videos I have seen of the before and after swings are a before swing: bat drag, but the after swing is always wearing the connextion device.

Has anyone had success with this product? Any other recommendations besides a Heavy Bag?

There have been some very friendly folks on this site that have given me great advice via PM, but I wanted to get the site's opinion before making a purchase

Pacman

if you have to ask that question I would suggest you don't use it.

Fully understand what it does then try it out. The answer is both yes and no. Yes if you know what you are doing. No if you think you are just going to use it and its fool proof!

good luck

 

[HOF86]

I made one myself (pictured below) and have just begun using it w/ DD. She likes it and seems to get the point of it, which is half the battle w/ devices. I think I'll also follow Ray's advice - ''As with anything - too much of it is not a good thing. The last thing you want is a swing so rigid in the arms that the player loses the ability to adjust.'' I'm not trying to mold a swing. I'm just trying to teach the feel of a critical portion of the swing.

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I think this device shouldn't be drilled to much. I would agree that this device is for A FEEL of what the barrel/arms are doing. This could be a real bad tool in the wrong hands!

 

[FP26]

I made one myself (pictured below) and have just begun using it w/ DD. She likes it and seems to get the point of it, which is half the battle w/ devices. I think I'll also follow Ray's advice - ''As with anything - too much of it is not a good thing. The last thing you want is a swing so rigid in the arms that the player loses the ability to adjust.'' I'm not trying to mold a swing. I'm just trying to teach the feel of a critical portion of the swing.

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CB - Do you have rough measurements for the long pieces? I would like to make one myself. Thanks in advance.

 

[CoogansBluff]

CB - Do you have rough measurements for the long pieces? I would like to make one myself. Thanks in advance.

12 inches. My DD is 5'8'', so for shorter hitters, you could make it slightly smaller. ... Also, I didn't glue anything in place, so if I wanted to take it apart and put in smaller pieces, I could. The pipe is cheap. But if you don't have a pipe cutter and have it cut at wherever you buy it, then you'd want to guess right the first time. Also note that the smaller sides also require small pieces of pipe, maybe 1.5 inches.

 

[pacman]

You know from our pms but for other readers...I agree with the above statements and like the Connextion better than the one I made. DD will use it while hitting a heavy bag etc...

You have been EXTREMELY helpful and I value all of the information you have given me. Just wanted to get the general consensus. i actually called the number on batspeeds website and they were very helpful and answered all of my questions as well.