Now that they've been out for a while (a long while) does anyone still use a Jimmer stick??
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swampdonkey1
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If you're not using it regularly or you're using too much weight that you can't swing with proper mechanics, i don't think it's helping you. I have a really heavy homemade jimmer stick but it's just for warming up before games. If you're able to use one regularly in BP, then you're going to see some really swing speed increases, but if you're using it once a month, i would think it's just going to hurt your mechanics.
mr_ripplepecs
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Bought one before the season this year. Was a hard adjustment at first, struggled with consistency/timing but when it all came together, I experienced my best year from a power stand point.
I bought one a couple months ago and i love it. I feel like its actually helped my mechanics more than hurt em. I feel with the weight of it youre able to feel your swing more then with your normal bat weight. Yes i can see how it can hurt your mechanics at first but if your swing is pretty grooved in before than no it wont hurt em. Once your muscles adapt to swinging the jimmer youll notice a major difference. Ive noticed especially in my ground balls theyre now getting through before an infielder even has a chance to get to it. Ive also had more ground balls that are too hard to handle. I havent even put in the time with it that i really want too. I was skeptical aswell but it was money well spent i feel
bird25
34/30 Club #25
The page says $80 shipped
bird25
34/30 Club #25
So how do you use it? Didn't see it on the website.
Also why is there such a huge difference in weights? 5 lbs then jumps to 18?
I usually start with 10 swings on the Jimmer hitting live BP. Then switch to my gamer bat for the rest of the round for the first round.
Then I go back and take 10 swings on the Jimmer, then 15-20 swings with my gamer, then back to the Jimmer for 10 more. Then lather, rinse, repeat or the rest of the BP session.
The thing I like the most about it is you're actually hitting the ball, so you have to keep your swing path, your weight transfer, etc. You can't just swing it with all upper body like you'll see sometimes with guys using bat weights to get loose.
bird25
34/30 Club #25
Thanks very much.
No problem! I saw a noticeable difference in batspeed and power, especially on balls hit the opposite way. Helps generate wrist snap power quite quickly.
swampdonkey1
Star Player
It WILL teach you to swing with your entire body. You can't stop your swing short, you can't swing without using torso, hips, and lower body, and you have to focus on hitting the ball square. All important things that most softball players don't remember. It'll only help if you use it regularly in my opinion though.
OK, so I picked one of these up, $80 shipped.
When I got home I picked up my Fulk, took a few swings like I normally would. Wasn't hitting a ball, just acting like it. Then I swung the jim_mer stick 10 times, same thing. Like I normally was hitting a ball. Then back to my Fulk. My 27oz Fulk now weighed around 12 oz haha. You should have heard the "whoosh" I was getting on my swings after swinging the jim_mer.
I feel like it's going to increase my bat speed. Also like said above, I can see it helping teach wrist snapping mechanics. I can't wait to get a live BP session where I can actually hit some balls with it.
When I got home I picked up my Fulk, took a few swings like I normally would. Wasn't hitting a ball, just acting like it. Then I swung the jim_mer stick 10 times, same thing. Like I normally was hitting a ball. Then back to my Fulk. My 27oz Fulk now weighed around 12 oz haha. You should have heard the "whoosh" I was getting on my swings after swinging the jim_mer.
I feel like it's going to increase my bat speed. Also like said above, I can see it helping teach wrist snapping mechanics. I can't wait to get a live BP session where I can actually hit some balls with it.
