BRENDEN DOBEL

Picking the best juggling clubs for changed how I train. After testing eight models over four months, I found clubs that handle beginner drops, intermediate patterns, and professional numbers work without needing an immediate upgrade. Juggling clubs are props used in the art of club juggling, typically 20 to 21 inches long, with a wrapped … Read more

I spent the last three months testing speed radar guns across baseball fields, tennis courts, and the open road with my brother’s racing team. After clocking more than 600 pitches and 100+ serve speeds, I can confidently say the right radar gun makes a real difference whether you’re coaching little league, scouting recruits, or just … Read more

My nephew wanted to know his fastball velocity last summer, so I picked up a budget radar gun and aimed it from behind the backstop. The first reading came back at 49 mph, the next at 67 mph, and the one after that read 38 mph for the exact same pitch. That was the day … Read more

If you coach a youth soccer team in a noisy park or referee a championship basketball game in a packed gym, a reliable whistle is not optional. After testing dozens of models over several seasons and chatting with high school and college officials, our team put together this guide to the best coach whistles available … Read more

I learned this the hard way during my third year coaching youth track. I was using my phone’s stopwatch app to time 400-meter repeats, and at the end of practice I noticed my splits were inconsistent by half a second on the same athlete running the same distance. That is when I bought my first … Read more

Starting blocks are the launch pad every sprinter, swimmer, and competitive athlete relies on for an explosive race start. Whether you’re running the 100m dash on the track or exploding off the pool wall in a backstroke start, the right starting block setup can shave crucial hundredths off your time and protect you from injury. … Read more

Finding the best throwing shoes can mean the difference between a personal best and a frustrating season for any track and field athlete. After spending three months testing rotational shots, discus throws, and hammer sessions with our team of throwers, I can tell you that shoe choice impacts technique execution far more than most athletes … Read more

If you have ever crossed the finish line and felt your feet slap against the track like cinder blocks, you already know the truth: the best distance running spikes are not a luxury, they are a multiplier on every stride you take. I have worn racing flats through six competitive seasons, three pairs of carbon-plated … Read more

If you have ever wrestled with a pair of cheap drugstore nail scissors that bend, dull, or split your nails, you already know why quality matters. After testing 12 pairs across budgets, blade styles, and use cases, our team found that the best nail scissors cut cleanly through both soft fingernails and thick toenails without … Read more

I spent six weeks testing eight different cuticle nippers on my own hands and a friend’s salon clients, and I’ll be honest — most drugstore nippers pull at the skin instead of slicing through it cleanly. The best cuticle nippers make one smooth cut per motion, and they stay sharp for years rather than weeks. … Read more