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Comparison | 2026
HyperPulse™ vs SPT (Sports Performance Tracking)
The team-level GPS we beat on field-day legality
SPT pioneered the GPS-vest school market. They sell to AFL clubs, soccer academies, and US college programs. Their flaw: GPS hardware can trigger rule-review problems in school competition. HyperPulse runs BLE-only - same metrics, designed for a cleaner rule-review path.
Head-to-head matrix
| Axis | SPT (Sports Performance Tracking) | HyperPulse™ |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | GPS + IMU | BLE + IMU only |
| Competition Review Path | GPS hardware may trigger restrictions | Designed for BLE-only review |
| Price per athlete | $94 (16-pack) or $229 (solo) | $199 |
| Battery Life | ~6 hours | Targeted active-session use |
| Wear Format | Compression vest required | Center-back spine clip first |
| Report export | Team PDF workflows | Parent-approved coach share |
| Team Case | Add-on $699 | $450 planned team-case retail |
Verdict
SPT can be the right tool for club teams whose governing body permits GPS. For U.S. school and youth programs that need a no-GPS review path, HyperPulse is designed as the cleaner athletic-sensor alternative.
Frequently asked
Is SPT (Sports Performance Tracking) legal in NFHS-sanctioned high school games?
$94 (16-pack) or $229 (solo)
How does HyperPulse compare to SPT (Sports Performance Tracking) on price?
SPT (Sports Performance Tracking) is $1,499 (Edge Pro 16-pack) or $229 (NXT solo). HyperPulse is $199 per sensor.
Should I run HyperPulse instead of SPT (Sports Performance Tracking)?
SPT can be the right tool for club teams whose governing body permits GPS. For U.S. school and youth programs that need a no-GPS review path, HyperPulse is designed as the cleaner athletic-sensor alternative.
Choose the sensor built for rule review
$199 Starter pricing. designed for rule review; approval varies by sport, state, league, event, school, and official.
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