Sports Radar SR3600
Yes, Sports Radar guns are still sold. The SR3600 is a full-size, made-in-USA trigger gun with a hands-free mode and a data port for a speed display. Its catch is a short baseball range.
Still sold
Sports Radar SR3600
Best for: Coaches who want a classic trigger gun under $350
| Accuracy | Not published by the retailer |
|---|---|
| Range (baseball) | About 60 ft |
| Speed range | 10–200 mph |
| App / Bluetooth | No (RS232 data port) |
| Power | Two 9V batteries |
| Band | X-band 10.525 GHz |
$287.99 at Hitting Store (regular $319.99) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
What it is
A pistol-grip X-band radar gun. Pull the trigger for a reading on demand, or switch to continuous mode on a tripod for solo work. The feature that sets it apart at this price is the RadarDataPort, an RS232 output that feeds a Sports Radar LED display (sold as the SRDL-36-KIT with a 4-inch display) or speed-capture software on a PC. A program can buy the gun now and add a display later.
Specs
| Spec | SR3600 |
|---|---|
| Speed range | 10–200 mph (16–322 km/h) |
| Range on a baseball | About 60 ft (can drop toward 30 ft on a poorly aligned target) |
| Best range | 15–100 mph |
| Band | X-band, 10.525 GHz |
| Modes | Trigger and continuous (3-second gap between readings) |
| Units | mph or km/h |
| Output | RadarDataPort (RS232) for Sports Radar displays and adapters |
| Power | 2 × 9V (not included) or external power; 5+ hr continuous, about 50 hr trigger use |
| Mount | 1/4-20 tripod thread |
| Made in | USA |
| Price | $287.99 at Hitting Store (regular $319.99), checked Oct 24, 2026 |
Source: Hitting Store SR3600 listing, read Oct 24, 2026. The listing doesn't publish an accuracy figure.
Who it's for
- Bullpens, cages and camps where you work inside 60 ft.
- Speed-pitch booths and fundraisers, using continuous mode and a wired LED display.
- Buyers who want a trigger gun that's new, serviceable and made in the USA.
Its limits
- About 60 ft on a baseball. It won't work from behind the backstop at game distance. The retailer itself points you to the SR3800 for that.
- No published accuracy spec on the listing we checked.
- One speed per throw, with no peak and plate speeds together (the SR3800 does that, per the retailer).
- No app or Bluetooth. Data goes out over RS232 only.
- 9V batteries aren't included.
- No bat speed. For that you need a tool like the Swing Speed Radar.
How it compares
| Model | Accuracy | Range | Speed range | App / Bluetooth | Price (maker) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports Radar SR3600 | Not published by the retailer | About 60 ft | 10–200 mph | No (RS232 data port) | $287.99 |
| Ball Coach | ±1 mph | Up to 120 ft | 25–130 mph | No (not compatible with the app) | $299.99 |
 Smart Coach | ±1 mph | Up to 120 ft | 25–130 mph | Yes (iOS 15.8+, Android 10+) | $399.99 |
| Bushnell Velocity | ±1 mph | Up to 90 ft | 10–110 mph (ball) | No | Discontinued |
| JUGS Radar Cube | Same accuracy index as the JUGS gun (maker's claim) | Not published | 32–100 mph | No | $360 |
Specs and prices from each maker's own page or store (or the named retailer), checked Oct 24, 2026. Accuracy figures are the makers' claims. Prices change; we never show Amazon prices.
- vs Pocket Radar Ball Coach: about the same price, twice the listed baseball range (120 ft), a ±1 mph spec, and pocket-size. The SR3600 wins on display output and the trigger feel.
- vs Pocket Radar Smart Coach: adds an app and video for about $80–$110 more.
- vs Bushnell Velocity: both are trigger guns, but the SR3600 is still made and adds a hands-free mode. The Bushnell lists 90 ft on a ball.
- vs JUGS Radar Cube: the Cube is an all-in-one big display; the SR3600 is a gun you can add a display to.
Where to buy
See how the SR3600 compares with every pick in our best baseball radar guns guide →
FAQ
Is Sports Radar still in business?
The SR3600 is still sold. Hitting Store listed it at $287.99 (regular $319.99) when we checked on Oct 24, 2026. We couldn't reach the maker's own site that day.
How far can the SR3600 read a baseball?
About 60 ft in typical conditions, per the retailer's listing, which also says a small or poorly aligned target can pull that down toward 30 ft. The SR3800 is listed at 150 ft.
Can the SR3600 run hands-free?
Yes. Continuous mode reads with nobody holding it and waits three seconds between readings so the catcher's throw back doesn't overwrite the pitch. It has a standard 1/4-20 tripod thread.
What is the RadarDataPort?
An RS232 serial output that sends readings to a Sports Radar LED display or, with Sports Radar's adapter, to a Windows computer. The retailer warns that a plain serial cable straight to a computer can damage both.
What batteries does it use?
Two 9V batteries (not included), or external power. The listing says over five hours of continuous use and about 50 hours of typical trigger use.