🚀 Upside Tech Scouting Platform: New Products, SKUs Added to Database & Top Weekly Product Reviews by Practitioners

🚀 Upside Tech Scouting Platform: New Products, SKUs & Top Weekly Product Reviews by Practitioners

In July 2025 we announced our new product comparison tool (Interactive tables, Upside AI Assistant) which is part of our Upside Tech scouting platform. The response and amount of interest from teams and practitioners (NBA, NFL, MLS, MLB, NCAA, NHL, European soccer, National rugby teams..pro tennis) across the world exceeded our highest expectations. Teams are now signing up for this new tool and we could not be more excited. We plan to keep improving our Upside platform in the coming months and we plan to announce new products in 2025 which will help teams better vet products and companies.

As a reminder, our brand-new Product Comparison Tool offers a comprehensive comparison of over 500 performance products and companies across a wide range of categories (AMS, GPS, hydration assessment tools, cognitive training, velocity training systems, video analysis, sleep tech, etc..). Whether you're evaluating vendors for AMS platforms, velocity training, or other categories, this tool allows you to compare pricing, specifications, customer bases, capabilities, funding, and more—all in one place.

Picture: Upside Global, confidential, August 2025

Here is a screenshot of what our Upside AI assistant looks like:

Picture: Upside Global, confidential, September 2025

Here is a video explaining how the Upside AI assistant works with some video testimonials from practitioners (NHL, MLS):

Introducing Weekly Updates Series with New SKUs, Products Added Weekly

At Upside, we’ve built one of the most comprehensive performance technology databases in sports and tech with the top 500 products and companies in performance tech. From GPS tracking and recovery systems to strength training solutions and biometric monitoring tools, our platform covers the products shaping athlete performance today.

But technology in sports moves fast—new SKUs, product launches, and price changes are happening constantly. That’s why our team updates the database every single week, so that teams, practitioners, and decision-makers always have access to the most accurate and up-to-date information.

🔍 Each week, we’ll be highlighting:

• New product entries added to the database

• Price updates across categories and vendors

• Emerging tech trends based on product releases and adoption

What makes this series unique is that we’re not just tracking numbers—we’re bringing in the voice of the practitioner. Alongside database updates, we’ll also feature new product reviews written by sports performance experts who are using this technology every day in elite environments. These insights provide valuable context that goes beyond technical specs and price tags.

By combining real-world feedback with live database updates, we aim to give the sports performance community the clearest view of what’s working, what’s changing, and what’s coming next.

✅ Stay informed on the latest performance tech releases
✅ Learn from practitioners who have hands-on experience with these products
✅ Make smarter, faster decisions for your athletes and organizations

📈 Whether you’re a coach, a performance director, or a sports tech innovator—this weekly series will help you stay ahead of the curve.

⌚ New Product Announcements this Week

Source: Upside Global, September 2025

• Apple Watch Ultra 3 (Source here)
  • Just announced by Apple
  • Upgraded GPS (billed as “most accurate in a sports watch”) with enhanced antenna use
  • Strong for performance tracking (running metrics, cadence, etc.) + safety features (satellite SOS)

• Google Pixel Watch 4 (Source here)
  • Dual-frequency GPS for improved accuracy
  • Adds “Raise to Talk” AI features
  • Upgraded GPS tracking for sport and outdoor use

• ASICS x TDK – Sensing Within (Source here)
  • Joint wearable R&D project combining ASICS biomechanics + TDK motion sensors
  • Worn on the ankle to precisely track movement
  • Provides objective feedback on technique, biomechanics, and injury prevention
  • Currently prototype stage, with rollout targeted for 2027

• TDK x World Athletics – Smart Javelin (Source here)
  • Javelins embedded with 6-axis MEMS motion sensors
  • Captures launch angle, rotation, speed, altitude, and trajectory
  • Aims to enhance coaching and performance analysis in throwing events
  • Still experimental; prototypes demonstrated

📘 New Other Products Added this Week to the Upside Product & Company Database

This week we also added the following new SKUs and products below to our database of the top 500 performance tech products and companies.

Source: Upside Product/company Database, Confidential, September 2025

⭐ Top Product Reviews by Practitioners This Week

One of the most valuable parts of the Upside platform is the perspective from those on the ground—the practitioners who test, implement, and refine these technologies with athletes every day. This week, we’re featuring a new set of practitioner-led reviews that offer a behind-the-scenes look at how products perform in real environments:

Picture: Upside Global, confidential, September 2025

Here’s a summary of the three reviews shown in the image:

CoolMitt (4.3/5)

Praised for being an effective, research-backed palm cooling device developed at Stanford. It’s intuitive and works for both indoor and outdoor sports, though it requires ice and water setup. Battery life is strong, and while travel use requires some creativity, it’s overall considered highly effective and easy to use.

Picture: CoolMitt

OroMuscles (5.0/5)

Described as one of the best EMG systems available. Users highlight its wireless, lightweight, and accurate design, with strong sampling signal and responsive customer support. Seen as a game-changer in rehabilitation.

Picture: Oro Muscles

Vald ForceFrame (4.8/5)

Valued for measuring isometric strength and aiding athlete training. The latest update expanded functionality, making it useful for daily rehab and testing. It’s versatile, able to measure nearly every movement in multiple positions.

Picture: Vald ForfceFrame

These reviews go beyond specs and marketing—they capture how technology is actually being used, what works best, and where there’s room for improvement. By bringing practitioner voices directly into the scouting process, Upside makes it easier for teams and organizations to make informed, evidence-based decisions.

Join Today

All these features—the product comparison tool, Upside AI assistant, are available through flexible membership options, including monthly and annual plans. The practitioner community and product review sections are free for all practitioners. So if you are a practitioner who wants to join our online community of practitioners please contact us at julien@upsideglobal.co and we will create your online exec profile.

Interested in learning more? Contact us today to see a live demo, get pricing information and subscribe to our new Tech scouting platform. You contact us at julien@upsideglobal.co or click on the button below.

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