Pocket Radar vs Stalker Sport 3 Connect
For one player or one coach, the Pocket Radar Smart Coach is the better buy at half the price. For a program that wants long range, readings on several iPads, angle correction and a wireless speed sign, the Stalker Sport 3 Connect earns its price.
Best for players and parents
Pocket Radar Smart Coach (SR1100)
Best for: Most players, parents and coaches who want video and an app
| Accuracy | ±1 mph |
|---|---|
| Range (baseball) | Up to 120 ft |
| Speed range | 25–130 mph |
| App / Bluetooth | Yes (iOS 15.8+, Android 10+) |
| Power | 2 AAA batteries (USB power pack optional) |
| Warranty | 2 years |
$399.99 at pocketradar.com (checked Oct 24, 2026)
Full Smart Coach guide →Best for programs
Stalker Sport 3 Connect
Best for: Travel teams and programs that want range and a sign option
| Accuracy | ±3% of reading |
|---|---|
| Range | Up to 300 ft |
| Speed range | 5–150 mph |
| App / Bluetooth | Yes, iOS (up to 10 devices) |
| Power | AA batteries or USB-C |
| Warranty | 1 year |
$799.99 at stalkersport.com (radar only) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
Full Stalker Sport 3 Connect guide →Best for players and parents  $399.99 at pocketradar.com (checked Oct 24, 2026) | Best for programs Stalker Sport 3 Connect$799.99 at stalkersport.com (radar only) (checked Oct 24, 2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Most players, parents and coaches who want video and an app | Travel teams and programs that want range and a sign option |
| Full guide | Smart Coach guide → | Stalker Sport 3 Connect guide → |
Smart Coach: Photo: Pocket Radar Inc. via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Side by side
| Pocket Radar Smart Coach | Stalker Sport 3 Connect | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (maker store) | $399.99 | $799.99 |
| Accuracy (maker spec) | ±1 mph | ±3% of reading |
| Range | 120 ft on a baseball | Up to 300 ft |
| Speed range | 25–130 mph | 5–150 mph |
| Peak and plate speed together | No | Yes (dual active-speed display) |
| Off-center correction | No | Up to 45° (Accurate Angle Technology) |
| App | iOS and Android | iOS, up to 10 devices |
| Video with speed overlay | Yes | Yes |
| Big display | Smart Display, $299.99, by cable | LED speed signs, wireless; $1,749.99 / $1,899.99 bundled |
| Power | 2 AAA | AA or USB-C pack |
| Size | Fits a pocket | Handheld gun |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
| Returns (direct) | 30-day money-back guarantee | 25% restocking fee |
Sources: pocketradar.com and stalkersport.com product pages and stores, read Oct 24, 2026. Specs are the makers' claims; we didn't test them side by side.
Pick Pocket Radar if…
- You're one player, a parent or a private coach.
- You want Android support or a radar that fits in a pocket.
- You want the longer warranty and an easy return.
- 120 ft is plenty, which it is from behind a backstop.
Pick Stalker if…
- You're a high school, college or travel program sharing data with a staff.
- You need to work from the dugout or the stands (angle correction) or from far away (300 ft).
- You want peak and plate speed on the same pitch.
- You plan to run a wireless LED speed sign.
Other options
- Spin rate: Stalker Pro 3s / Pro IIs.
- Cheaper Stalker: a used Sport 2 or Pro II. See our used radar gun guide.
- No app, lowest price: Pocket Radar Ball Coach.
Where to buy
Pocket Radar Smart Coach
Stalker Sport 3 Connect
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FAQ
Is Stalker more accurate than Pocket Radar?
On paper you can't say. Pocket Radar states ±1 mph; Stalker states ±3% of reading (about ±2.4 mph at 80 mph). They're stated differently, and we haven't tested them side by side. Both are well-established brands.
Which has more range?
Stalker. The Sport 3 Connect lists up to 300 ft; Pocket Radar lists 120 ft on a baseball.
Can either show speeds on a big sign?
Yes. The Smart Coach connects by cable to Pocket Radar's Smart Display ($299.99). The Sport 3 Connect works wirelessly with Stalker LED speed signs (bundles $1,749.99 and $1,899.99).
Do they work with Android?
The Pocket Radar app supports Android 10 and up as well as iOS. Stalker describes its app as iOS, with up to 10 iOS devices.