The 'JANOVA' smart racket is an advanced, tech-infused take on the piece of table tennis gear that will offer players with a way to track their performance when partaking in a friendly or competitive round.
The paddle is equipped with a Bosch non-axis sensor that will recognize every move made by the player and is paired with a Bluetooth radio to relay this info to the user's smartphone. The rechargeable 100mAh battery within delivers power to the internal components.
The 'JANOVA' smart racket comes in three types to choose from including Rookie, Advanced and Pro, which are each constructed with different kinds of performance in mind. The paddle is available now for preorder as part of a Kickstarter campaign where players can pledge for their own starting at €170.
Performance-Tracking Table Tennis Rackets
The 'JANOVA' Smart Racket Tracks Every Swing
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