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buyers-guideWhat a Force Plate Really Costs: One-Time vs Subscription Pricing

What a Force Plate Really Costs: One-Time vs Subscription Pricing

What a force plate really costs over a few seasons: the one-time vs subscription math, data lock-in, and the two questions to ask any vendor before you buy.

ease-of-useHow to Set Up and Use the OVR Force

How to Set Up and Use the OVR Force

A start-to-finish setup guide for the OVR Force: power on and zero the plate, pick the right mode, test off the on-device badge, and add a second plate for left-right data. No tablet, no subscription.

buyers-guideForce Plate Buyers Guide 2026: Every Major System Compared

Force Plate Buyers Guide 2026: Every Major System Compared

A 2026 force plate buyers guide comparing OVR Force, VALD, Hawkin, Meloq, and KINVENT on price, subscription, data ownership, and five-year cost.

buyers-guideWhat Is a Force Plate? A Beginner's Guide for Coaches

What Is a Force Plate? A Beginner's Guide for Coaches

What a force plate measures, the three numbers that matter on day one, what testing day looks like with 30 athletes, and what it costs.

accessibilityIntroducing OVR Force: A Portable Force Plate Without the Price Tag

Introducing OVR Force: A Portable Force Plate Without the Price Tag

OVR Force is a portable, standalone force plate that shows results on its own screen, starts at $1,499, and runs no subscription. Same data the $10K+ pro-level plates collect, priced for any program.

force-platesHow to Calculate and Use the Eccentric Utilization Ratio

How to Calculate and Use the Eccentric Utilization Ratio

How to calculate eccentric utilization ratio on a force plate: collect a clean squat jump, lock to one variable, and read both raw jumps before the ratio.