racertempo
Semi-Pro
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scotus' review of QLIPP Tennis Sensor
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The community type section, to see where you rank compared to other players. It looks like the iOS is a little different, maybe that is why it is not working too well on mine.
On the current iOS app, it is called "Ranking" rather than "Compare."
My screen shows "0" for score in that section.
racertempo
Semi-Pro
Must be something they are still working on. For the Pop, I actually like that section, but not a make-or-break-thing.
Today I put the sensor on rather easily by doing the following:
1. Clip sideways and turn
2. Pull it down toward the throat of the racquet (you still need to leave a couple of millimeters to allow the sensor to tilt) to provide maximum room between the last cross and the top of the sensor.
3. Push hard against the 2-knob area and turn it until the last knob passes over the main.
1. Clip sideways and turn
2. Pull it down toward the throat of the racquet (you still need to leave a couple of millimeters to allow the sensor to tilt) to provide maximum room between the last cross and the top of the sensor.
3. Push hard against the 2-knob area and turn it until the last knob passes over the main.
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At the moment, you will need your iOS or Android phone or tablet connected via bluetooth to make this work, because Qlipp does not have a memory chip (most likely in order to reduce weight).
If you're asking about future releases, perhaps someone from Qlipp could answer that.
racertempo
Semi-Pro
Anyone know what the two latest updates were to the app? There was one a couple of days ago and then another one this morning.
racket king
Banned
That's the biggest problem with this gadget - it just completely screws up the weighting on the racket and the way it swings. Fine if you have a light racket that's at the pre-customization stage and you're planning to add weight all over it, but if you already have a pair of rackets that you've settled on, adding one of these, just takes the swingweight through the roof, changes the balance etc. It just won't be the same racket afterwards.
racertempo
Semi-Pro
8gwill "just takes the swingweight through the roof" Wow, you are really dialed into your weights.
I think that the majority of people this will not be a major issue.
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racertempo
Semi-Pro
Double, sorry
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Mongolmike
Hall of Fame
I think you meant to type 8 grams. 8 oz.... yeah..... on an 11oz racquet, you'll feel that.
racertempo
Semi-Pro
Ha, yes, I certinly meant grams.
So 8g is under .3 oz, located at the throat. Sure it will change characteristics, but the majority can live with that. I would rather have the weight there then in the butt-cap like the Zepp.
So 8g is under .3 oz, located at the throat. Sure it will change characteristics, but the majority can live with that. I would rather have the weight there then in the butt-cap like the Zepp.
)When you get a chance, please share your thoughts here.
iOS firmware upgrade to v1.5
Your apple phone or tablet has most likely downloaded the upgrade to your iOS device already, but it still requires an extra step to complete the firmware upgrade.
I had to play around with Qlipp for a few minutes to figure it out, so allow me to share how I got it done.
First, open the Qlipp app and then push the center button on the sensor to connect it.
On the bottom-screen menu of the app, go to "Settings," which is located in the far righthand corner.
Then on the bottom half of the screen, you will see "Sensor Firmware Update". Click on it, and proceed. It should take about 10 minutes, and then you're done.
After the update, you will see that your "Settings" page has changed and now you have a menu in the middle of the page that allows you to control the LED light while you are in "PLAY" or "VIDEO" mode. Look for "Sensor Indicator while Playing" and move the round button to the left.
Now when you're in "PLAY" or "VIDEO" mode, you will no longer have the annoying blue LED flashing at you nonstop.
Good job, Qlipp!
Your apple phone or tablet has most likely downloaded the upgrade to your iOS device already, but it still requires an extra step to complete the firmware upgrade.
I had to play around with Qlipp for a few minutes to figure it out, so allow me to share how I got it done.
First, open the Qlipp app and then push the center button on the sensor to connect it.
On the bottom-screen menu of the app, go to "Settings," which is located in the far righthand corner.
Then on the bottom half of the screen, you will see "Sensor Firmware Update". Click on it, and proceed. It should take about 10 minutes, and then you're done.
After the update, you will see that your "Settings" page has changed and now you have a menu in the middle of the page that allows you to control the LED light while you are in "PLAY" or "VIDEO" mode. Look for "Sensor Indicator while Playing" and move the round button to the left.
Now when you're in "PLAY" or "VIDEO" mode, you will no longer have the annoying blue LED flashing at you nonstop.
Good job, Qlipp!
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iOS firmware v1.5 Play Test
I took the Qlipp with the updated firmware out on the court and had a brief serve practice session. After warmup, I recorded hitting about 30 kick serves.
Positives:
1. No more annoying LED flashes.
2. More correct recognition of strokes: With the previous firmware, only about 1 out of 10 serves were recognized as serves, the rest falsely registering as forehands.
Needing further improvement:
1. Only about 33% were registered as serves. The rest were read as forehands and backhands, about equally divided.
2. Although I see all 30 serves in my video, only about 10 was logged and analyzed. This is actually a step back from the previous firmware. Don't know if the Gamma Shockbuster I put on the stringbed affected the outcome but this was wholly unexpected.
3. The speed measurement seems about right.
I took the Qlipp with the updated firmware out on the court and had a brief serve practice session. After warmup, I recorded hitting about 30 kick serves.
Positives:
1. No more annoying LED flashes.
2. More correct recognition of strokes: With the previous firmware, only about 1 out of 10 serves were recognized as serves, the rest falsely registering as forehands.
Needing further improvement:
1. Only about 33% were registered as serves. The rest were read as forehands and backhands, about equally divided.
2. Although I see all 30 serves in my video, only about 10 was logged and analyzed. This is actually a step back from the previous firmware. Don't know if the Gamma Shockbuster I put on the stringbed affected the outcome but this was wholly unexpected.
3. The speed measurement seems about right.
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racertempo
Semi-Pro
I still cannot get a single serve to record at all. I contacted Qlipp and they shared their plans for an update that looks amazing. I don't want to post the pics they sent me because I don't know if they want them on here or not, but you basically tell the app you are about to ONLY HIT SERVES, then it records angle on incidence, pronation, and learns from how "you" serve to improve when not in the "service session". Qlipp told me it would be a little while before it is out to everyone but scheduled me as a beta tester.
While I know the Qlipp is not perfect, they are working and improving and I do appreciate that. I would rather have a product in hand that is getting better than having to wait a year or more for the Shot-stat, which still is not out yet.
racertempo
Semi-Pro
BTW, looking at the Kick-starter page for Shot-stats now and I am sure glad I did not put my money there as that project looks dead!
Thanks for the update.
Qlipp seems really committed to improving their product. I look forward to the future upgrade with the serve-specific enhancements.
racertempo
Semi-Pro
My 3 frames were 14 mains, and that darn thing was impossible to get on......just got a 16x16 frame and getting the Qlipp on is MUCH easier. That couple of extra millimeters made a huge difference. On the 14 mains it was difficult to get the second main within the nobs while keeping the first within the nobs. I can see how easy it is to get used to putting on and off now with a 16 main frame!
Good to hear.
I am now able to put it on and take if off with relative ease.
Since you use Android, would you mind responding to the post right above yours, the one from 2ndServe? Thanks!
racertempo
Semi-Pro
Android app is absolutely great, no issues, but I don't use it for videos. I have no problem getting it to pair and start sessions, and the feedback is instant......if you want it right there. I was using it in the house last night with my 67 year old dad holding the app. He did not believe it could sense the difference between a backhand and forehand unless the sensor was facing the same way each time. Since it has been raining here for 3 days straight, I connected it to the app, then hit the string bed against the corner of a cost ottoman, and every single hit was correct with either a forehand or backhand......with the only exception that it sometimes recorded a volley.
It is pretty amazing that it can sense that difference, but I would hit the ottoman with either my forehand or ohbh stroke and he was holding the phone and reading out the stroke type and speed. Pretty amazing IMO.
Just had another session with the Qlipp. I started in Play mode and wanted to try the video mode to end the session. Unfortunately, it didn't happen because I forgot to sync Qlipp with the phone, so I ended up only with a video. I think the app should prompt the user that Qlipp is not connected, just as they do in Play mode. So I tried out the video function by hitting my racquet against my heel. It works and you can go straight to view any particular shot that you're interested in, which is great. I'm not sure if I saw some shots that are out-of-sync with the video but they're rare.
Btw, has anyone experienced the blue solid light being intermittently on during use despite turning off the blinking light option in the app? FAQ says that means the app is trying to connect to Qlipp but my phone was at the corner just behind me. Just curious if there are shots unrecorded when the light is on. That said, my overall experience has been positive. It definitely gives me an indication on the areas that I need to improve on.
Btw, has anyone experienced the blue solid light being intermittently on during use despite turning off the blinking light option in the app? FAQ says that means the app is trying to connect to Qlipp but my phone was at the corner just behind me. Just curious if there are shots unrecorded when the light is on. That said, my overall experience has been positive. It definitely gives me an indication on the areas that I need to improve on.
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warney
Semi-Pro
Blue light thing has happened to me. It just goes off after minute or so. I think it tries to reconnect for some reason.
warney
Semi-Pro
I have had Qlipp with me since early Feb. But I only started using it after latest firmware update where flashing light during play could be switched off.
So far I have not had problems with my serves no registering. Very few 2-5 per session (based on 80+ mph forehand in logs) registered as forehand. All others registered as serves. Here is last session info.
So far I have not had problems with my serves no registering. Very few 2-5 per session (based on 80+ mph forehand in logs) registered as forehand. All others registered as serves. Here is last session info.
Chotobaka
Hall of Fame
iOS or Android?
warney
Semi-Pro
Chotobaka
Hall of Fame
Thanks.
Nicholas Kakatsis
Rookie
Gents, for any of you that have used Qlipp successfully, i need your advice. Bought the sensor a couple of dyas ago but have been having the following two issues:
1. It certainly has connectivity problems. From day one it connects and disconnects continuously. Have tried to re install the app (iPhone), restart the phone, to no vain.
2. It always disconnects when you hit hard. Tried the serve mode and when i hit a first serve, it always disconnects and re-connects without registering anything. Similar performance in PLAY mode. Hit hard and it disconnects.
Has anyone had this experience? Already sent yesterday an email to Qlipp but no reply as of now.
1. It certainly has connectivity problems. From day one it connects and disconnects continuously. Have tried to re install the app (iPhone), restart the phone, to no vain.
2. It always disconnects when you hit hard. Tried the serve mode and when i hit a first serve, it always disconnects and re-connects without registering anything. Similar performance in PLAY mode. Hit hard and it disconnects.
Has anyone had this experience? Already sent yesterday an email to Qlipp but no reply as of now.
Maximus XXIV
Rookie
They are usually pretty good about responding to emails in a few days. I stopped using mine because of the inability to correctly record serves or slice hits. I never had an issue with connection. I may try it again tonight.
Overall, I was pretty disappointed in it because of the above along with being hard to charge and it flying off my racquet in play on multiple occasions even though it is so hard to take on and off the strings.
Overall, I was pretty disappointed in it because of the above along with being hard to charge and it flying off my racquet in play on multiple occasions even though it is so hard to take on and off the strings.
Try not allowing your phone to go to a powersaving mode. If that doesn't work, you might have received a defective unit. See what customer service has to say.
Nicholas Kakatsis
Rookie
I went back today to the store i bought it and they replaced it with another one. The one priginally biught was with the rubber cover and the one i got as a replacement was the older version. Thsnone works just fine. The difference is in the speed registering. This time it reads "slower" speed vs the defective one...
Nicholas Kakatsis
Rookie
I got a 2nd replacement yesterday and supposedly it is the more robust one with rubber around it. Similar story discinnects and the algorithm does not perform as it should in recognizing FH from BHs.
It disconnects especially when i hit hard.
Product performsnce is below average.
It disconnects especially when i hit hard.
Product performsnce is below average.
