Can shoes actually make you hit the ball harder? Coach Bougie decided to find out, putting SQAIRZ head-to-head against his old Nikes using a Rapsodo setup to see if performance footwear can really boost exit velocity.
The Test:
Same bat. Same balls. Same gloves.
Ten swings per pair.
Only variable? The shoes.
Round 1 – Nikes:
Average Exit Velo: 78.7 MPH
High: 83.3 MPH
Round 2 – SQAIRZ GFP™:
Average Exit Velo: +1 MPH higher
Multiple swings in the 80+ MPH range
New high: 83.5 MPH
“It actually feels stronger. More grip, more stability I can feel the difference.”
Why It Works:
SQAIRZ’s roomier toe box and flat base create full-ground contact, helping activate the glutes which is the body’s most powerful muscle group in the swing.
More engagement. More balance. More power behind the ball.
The Results:
While Bougie notes variables like fatigue and contact quality, his findings match what SQAIRZ has proven in lab testing:
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+3.5 MPH average increase in exit velocity
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+1.8 MPH throwing velocity
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0.3 seconds faster over 5 yards
“You can drop $400 on a bat, or spend a little extra on shoes and get the same result.”