Str8bat develops a lightweight cricket bat sensor that attaches to the bat and provides real-time data on bat speed, angle, and impact, enabling players to analyze their performance. This technology helps cricketers improve their batting technique and muscle memory by delivering actionable insights for training sessions.
Funding
$3.9M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
EVLAVCFounders
Product
Problem
Cricketers often lack objective, real-time data on their batting performance during practice, making it difficult to identify areas for improvement and refine their technique effectively. Traditional coaching methods rely heavily on subjective observation and delayed feedback, hindering a player's ability to make immediate adjustments and build proper muscle memory.
Solution
Str8bat offers a cricket bat sensor and analytics platform that provides instant, visual, and actionable insights into a batter's performance. The lightweight sensor attaches to any cricket bat and captures motion data without the need for cameras, tracking parameters such as bat speed, impact angle, timing efficiency, and sweet spot percentage. This data is then wirelessly transmitted to a mobile app, where players and coaches can review 360-degree 3D replays of shots, analyze performance metrics, and identify specific areas for improvement. The platform enables data-driven coaching, allowing players to refine their technique, build muscle memory, and benchmark their performance against elite cricketers.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes cricketers of all levels, from grassroots to professional, as well as coaches and academies seeking to enhance batting performance through data-driven insights.
Features
- Feather-light sensor that attaches to any cricket bat without impeding performance
- Real-time data capture of bat speed, impact speed, bat angle, and timing
- 360-degree 3D replay of all shots, providing a comprehensive visual analysis
- Instant data synchronization with a mobile app for iOS and Android
- Share session feature to share results with coaches and peers
- Unlimited cloud storage for tracking progress over time
- Data-backed insights and personalized recommendations for improvement
- Benchmarking against professional cricketers to identify areas for development