New Features for 2026
- Rocker switch is easier to feel and use in games. Works better with gloves or under a jacket.
- No more power switch. The timer automatically goes to sleep when not in use.
- Movable belt clip. The clip can be re-oriented so the timer is horizontal or vertical.
Product Details
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Easily time the play clocks, pitch clocks, time outs, and between innings with the Universal Timer.
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This one timer works for football, lacrosse, softball, and baseball.
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Easy to use in all weather conditions. Unlike a wrist watch there are no tiny buttons.
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Simple click rocker switch.
- Updated for 2026 rule sets.
- 3 1/4" x 2 3/8" x 1 1/16"
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Ref smart
My original refsmart finally stopped working after 6 years - this is a solid product so I bought again
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Making the play clock "official"
The Ref Smart is the most efficient on-field play clock for a football official. The timing accuracy for play clock administration allows the official to attend to other responsibilities while the Ref Smart counts down until the 10 second warning vibration, and then another vibration at 5 seconds for the official uses for their visible arm count down for "warning" and if the snap is not made at the 5th second vibration, the official whistles there is a delay of game foul.
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Great to have
Works great. Easy to use. Maybe a durable water proof plastic case. Also how about a rechargeable model?
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Great little timer
EASY to use and not too bulky! This 25/40 timer has done a great job this year. I've run as a deep judge for many decades and this one is excellent. Hope to carry it as a backup in the State Championships this year!
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REF SMART PLAY TIMER
Works fine.
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Simple to use
Allows you to focus on the action not messing with a different timing device. Flip the switch up for 40, down for 25. Vibrates at 25 (when using 40 second clock), 10, and 5,4,3,2,1.
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Easy to use but could be waaterproof or have a cover
Works as advertised and is easy to use with the toggle switch. Instructions included are a little generic for several models, but understandable. Really needs to be weather proof or have a weather cover.
---Referee Store Reply---
Thank you for the feedback. Please know that according to manufacturer they are designed to withstand traditional elements (rain, snow, etc.) -
Simple to use
Very simple to use and easy to time 25 or 40 second counts. Seems very solid. Only concern is it is metal and not waterproof and seller does not offer a waterproof cover so you have to create your own. May not be a problem but cover availability would have been nice.
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New purchase
First year of use and works wonderful. Accurate and worthwhile. I suggest a protective/rain resistant cover for inclement weather