Pinpoint pitching worth it?
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So far it's not amazing for me, although I don't have enough practice on it obviously. I guess we'll need more time to decide if it is, in fact, worth it. As of now I'm switching back to meter until I get more practice.
Anyone else's thoughts?
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I cant get it down yet. Back to analog....
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I've only used it in conquest thus far but I feel it will be worth it once you get the technique down. The few perfect releases I have had have been incredible pitches
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Nope, just stupid, worthless.
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did not try it and will not use it. Sticking with Meter. I pitch very well on Meter no reason to change
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I did well enough with it through a few games of conquest and nailed quite a few perfect pitches, but I didn't feel like it was that much more precise than meter. I switched back to meter for now.
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I tried it and went back to analog
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Meter pitching.....
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i knew this would happen. they need to alter the mechanic a bit to make it a bit easier, they gotta do away with the timing or something.
also the playstation analog sticks are almost impossible to get them to go from the top to the bottom at a straight 45 degree angle downward. it seems the stick gets sucked it into the center.
i don't think many people will stick with it.
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@the_fools_sip_psn said in Pinpoint pitching worth it?:
i knew this would happen. they need to alter the mechanic a bit to make it a bit easier, they gotta do away with the timing or something.
also the playstation analog sticks are almost impossible to get them to go from the top to the bottom at a straight 45 degree angle downward. it seems the stick gets sucked it into the center.
i don't think many people will stick with it.
Pinpoint is far and away the best pitching option imo. The accuracy of your motion is not as important as the timing and pace btw
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Meter is still ‘perfect or bust’. One pixel off perfect yields the same result as 100.
I wonder if pinpoint is any better.
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Well I am useless at it but when I use meter everything goes for a hit or otp yet despite not being consistent at locating pitches it's working better for me results wise.
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I tried it out and my control looked like Ricky Vaughn. Quickly went back to Analog. What I will say so far with analog though is the pitch goes exactly where you would expect it to go based on input, which is a welcome change from last year.
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I'd like to see the top YT creators use it.
I only used it for the trophy. I thought I'd like it, but back to Meter for me. Not worth practicing for hours tbh. -
So, how are people feeling after a few days. Do you like pinpoint pitching? How's it going for those that use it? Have you gotten used to it?
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@bhall09_psn said in Pinpoint pitching worth it?:
So, how are people feeling after a few days. Do you like pinpoint pitching? How's it going for those that use it? Have you gotten used to it?
I didn't think I would like it, but after spending some time with it, it has really paid off. I feel like I have way more control. I had to get used to holding the stick at the top of my motion before bringing it down to complete the pitch, but I am slowly starting to get more blue lines (and less yellow). Some YT vids helped me figure it out as well.
I am using a PS4 if that makes a difference - as I understand there is a difference between the controllers. The biggest takeaway for me was making sure I did my best to 'push' the stick to the outside when completing the circular motion. Even if I stop past the top point and am not in the circle (within reason), I am still able to achieve 100% accuracy...most of the time. Obviously YMMV depending on the difficulty level. I am on All-Star, so it's definitely more forgiving than some of the higher levels.
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@jono_1980_psn said in Pinpoint pitching worth it?:
@bhall09_psn said in Pinpoint pitching worth it?:
So, how are people feeling after a few days. Do you like pinpoint pitching? How's it going for those that use it? Have you gotten used to it?
I didn't think I would like it, but after spending some time with it, it has really paid off. I feel like I have way more control. I had to get used to holding the stick at the top of my motion before bringing it down to complete the pitch, but I am slowly starting to get more blue lines (and less yellow). Some YT vids helped me figure it out as well.
I am using a PS4 if that makes a difference - as I understand there is a difference between the controllers. The biggest takeaway for me was making sure I did my best to 'push' the stick to the outside when completing the circular motion. Even if I stop past the top point and am not in the circle (within reason), I am still able to achieve 100% accuracy...most of the time. Obviously YMMV depending on the difficulty level. I am on All-Star, so it's definitely more forgiving than some of the higher levels.
I 100% agree! Coming from a guy who has always used meter pitching, I was very skeptical about the new pinpoint pitching at first. In fact, I’d go as far to say that I didn’t care for it at all. However, I took the time to really practice with it, and while my first couple of games I was getting crushed, I really started to pick it up and make some really great pitches. I’m at the point now where I love it and will never go back to meter pitching. I feel I have much more control over the outcome of my pitches, and it’s really rewarding to pull off perfect pitches. For those who are struggling with it right now or unsure about it, I’d recommend sticking with it and practicing. You may find that you end up loving it like me. Obviously I know that won’t be the case for everyone, but I think it’s at least worth trying before you quickly dismiss it. Good luck everyone and have fun!
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I've noticed opposing hitters don't seem to nail a pinpoint pitch out over the plate as much as they do on other modes.
I'm not very hand-eye coordinated, but I find the pinpoint more fun than the other modes. But I probably can't play more than a game or two with it before my hand gets sore.
By the way, don't be too proud to dial back your pitching level while you're learning. Heck, I went all the way back to Beginner for my first game.
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Its great to use on Ps5! Took some time to get used to it. But if I start struggling badly,, I switch to Meter.
Not so much fun Xbox Series S. Something is laggy here.
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Always been a meter pitcher. Slightly dabbled with analog last couple of years. Tried pinpoint from the jump this version and I just love it. It was weird at first but once you get the hang of it....ooh boy. I have probably had more pitches go where I actually wanted them to, so far since launch then I have the last 3 versions combined. Don't get me wrong, it doesn't mean you're invincible, but it sure beats the heck out of meter for sure. I hope they don't change a thing.
