Perfect Swings USA Guide Bar for Swing Path Trainer
The Perfect Swings USA Guide Bar is the replacement feedback bar for the Swing Path Trainer, the component that tells a baseball or softball hitter whether each swing stayed on plane. If the bat clips the base of the bar, the hands cast out; if it clips the top, the swing chopped down. A clean pass means an on-plane swing. Keeping a fresh bar on the trainer keeps that feedback honest.
Built to Absorb Mishits
The Guide Bar is 100 percent polycarbonate, the same impact-resistant material used in motorcycle helmets, and is rated for a 20,000 direct hit life span. Since taking hits from mis-swings is its entire job, that rating is what matters: even a hitter grooving out a bad casting habit will take thousands of swings before wearing one out. Installation on the Swing Path Trainer takes seconds.
Adjustable Difficulty
The bar adjusts up and down on the trainer to tighten or widen the swing window. Set it generous for a young baseball player just learning the feel of an on-plane swing, then bring it down as the hitter improves and needs a stricter standard. That adjustability is also why many owners keep a spare bar on hand - the bar takes the punishment so the trainer does not.
Guide Bar Specifications
- Fits the Perfect Swings USA Swing Path Trainer
- Material: 100 percent polycarbonate
- Rated life span: 20,000 direct hits
- Adjustable up and down to increase or decrease difficulty
- Provides casting and chopping feedback for baseball and softball swings
- One year manufacturer warranty on swing training products
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know when to replace the Guide Bar?
Replace it when visible cracking or deformation starts to change how the bar sits, or when heavy use approaches its 20,000 direct hit rating. A worn bar gives mushy feedback, which defeats the purpose of path training.
Does it fit anything other than the Swing Path Trainer?
It is made for the Swing Path Trainer. If you train with mini balls on the same unit, the mini training ball tee topper and this bar cover the two consumable ends of the setup.
