Struggling to Hit?

[SigmundFraud]

Just wanted to post this based on my own recent experience. I had about $150 in amazon gift cards I've had built up over the years, I was considering using them to buy stubs as I had been struggling to hit (I've never been a great hitter). I figured it was likely because my players aren't great and could use an upgrade. At the last minute, I decided to use the $150 to buy a new monitor with 1ms response time instead of the stubs.

It arrived last night and I couldn't believe the difference. I'm not exaggerating when I say that this is an entirely different game when you play it on a good monitor. My career online batting average rose 15 points last night alone. I was pounding out between 7-10 hits with multiple homers in just 4 inning games because my opponents would quit. I'm serious, having a good monitor is that game changing.

I'm sure this has been posted before, but I haven't seen it up here since 17 was released. I can't stress enough how amazed I am with the difference.

[Braeden]

It's all in your head. Pick a batting angle that works for you. I'm currently using Pure Analog with flick and using Zoom hitting view with no guess pitch.

Just finished a 16-2 win over the Twins. Granderson and Story both had 3 homeruns.

[bcruise]

Agree - response time is everything. I play on a monitor too and have never once felt like going back.

[SigmundFraud]

Quote: Originally Posted by Braeden

It's all in your head. Pick a batting angle that works for you. I'm currently using Pure Analog with flick and using Zoom hitting view with no guess pitch. Just finished a 16-2 win over the Twins. Granderson and Story both had 3 homeruns.

I can definitively say it is not all in your head.. I used to feel this way too. It undoubtably makes a HUGE difference in quality of play. Maybe your tv isn't as bad/old as mine was, but I used to have a terrible time hitting inside fastball. Now I do it no problem. Going from 20+ms input lag to 1ms is night and day. Like I said, it's like you're playing a totally different game.

Edit: I'm specifically talking about using zone hitting in online play. Every at bat is against high 90s with good breaking pitches.

[ROTTEN]

Quote: Originally Posted by SigmundFraud

Just wanted to post this based on my own recent experience. I had about $150 in amazon gift cards I've had built up over the years, I was considering using them to buy stubs as I had been struggling to hit (I've never been a great hitter). I figured it was likely because my players aren't great and could use an upgrade. At the last minute, I decided to use the $150 to buy a new monitor with 1ms input lag instead of the stubs. It arrived last night and I couldn't believe the difference. I'm not exaggerating when I say that this is an entirely different game when you play it on a good monitor. My career online batting average rose 15 points last night alone. I was pounding out between 7-10 hits with multiple homers in just 4 inning games because my opponents would quit. I'm serious, having a good monitor is that game changing. I'm sure this has been posted before, but I haven't seen it up here since 17 was released. I can't stress enough how amazed I am with the difference.

Never heard of a monitor with 1ms input lag. You sure you dont mean 1ms refresh?

[SigmundFraud]

Quote: Originally Posted by ROTTEN

Never heard of a monitor with 1ms input lag. You sure you dont mean 1ms refresh?

Yeah sorry, meant response time.

[bdubz47]

Quote: Originally Posted by SigmundFraud

Just wanted to post this based on my own recent experience. I had about $150 in amazon gift cards I've had built up over the years, I was considering using them to buy stubs as I had been struggling to hit (I've never been a great hitter). I figured it was likely because my players aren't great and could use an upgrade. At the last minute, I decided to use the $150 to buy a new monitor with 1ms response time instead of the stubs. It arrived last night and I couldn't believe the difference. I'm not exaggerating when I say that this is an entirely different game when you play it on a good monitor. My career online batting average rose 15 points last night alone. I was pounding out between 7-10 hits with multiple homers in just 4 inning games because my opponents would quit. I'm serious, having a good monitor is that game changing. I'm sure this has been posted before, but I haven't seen it up here since 17 was released. I can't stress enough how amazed I am with the difference.

Thanks for the tip. I started using my 5 ms monitor instead of my TV and it made a huge difference for me. I'm not late on the high fastball anymore.

[HipsterJacks]

It;s kind of a bummer for those of us who gotta stick with our dated TV's : ) That said, congrats to you sir!