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The baseball thumb guard built for protection, control, and feel - and it all starts with our patented bat channel.

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Patented bat channel. Unmatched benefits.

Protection

Wide Protection: Launchpad's bat-shaped channel provides wraparound protection, expanding coverage up the base of your thumb and index finger.

Advanced Shock Absorption: Holes throughout the channel compress to absorb shock at the time of impact. Say goodbye to bat sting.

Performance

Enhanced Control: Launchpad's patented channel cradles the bat, enhancing control and allowing you to relax your top hand while maintaining grip strength.

Increased Swing Speed: A pivot point maintains the natural movement of your bat and helps maximize whip.

Comfort

No Extra Bulk: Launchpad's ergonomic design and thin, firm material sits perfectly in your hand and adds padding only where you want it.

Hand-Specific Models: With separate right- and left-hand models, Launchpad offers a custom-feeling fit.

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Thoughts from the field:

I haven't ever really used a thumb guard before but I like Launchpad a lot. I've tried some other ones but I like the way it goes into your hand because it doesn't really feel like it's there.

Braedon Smith

College of Charleston

Launchpad's the first thumb guard I've worn. It molds to my hand nicely - feels like I'm swinging with nothing on. I feel comfortable in the box with it.

Luke Jenkins

UNC Greensboro

I really like it. It's got a firm grip around the bat. I've never felt that before because the Pro Hitter is kind of loose in my hand.

Ethan Wilson

Winthrop University

I love Launchpad. It's the only thumb guard that allows the bat to slot perfectly into your hand while still offering padding and protection from getting jammed, and it allows my top hand to have the most direct path to the ball.

Robert Brooks

NH Fisher Cats (Double-A)

Two baseball players on a field, one in a white uniform with a helmet and the other in a yellow uniform with a glove.

I’ve been using Launchpad for about a year now and I love it! I like how thin it is unlike other products, but it’s also very protective. I literally can’t step foot into a batters box without wearing it now.

Dalen Thompson

Campbell University

I use it every day! I've tried other thumb guards and the others weren't as comfortable as this one, which I'm thankful for!

Todd Mattox

Eastside Diamond Hoppers (USPBL)

Player in white jersey in batting stance with a Launchpad baseball thumb guard

It's the best thumb guard I've ever put on. The slick design makes sure I don't have to readjust it after every swing, and the fit feels tailored specifically for me. I would recommend Launchpad to every single hitter.

Brady Eichler

The Masters Academy

Hand wearing a blue glove with white Launchpad baseball thumb guard on a black background, fist bumping another hand

I honestly love it. The biggest thing is I feel like it's not a distraction. With the bulkier stuff like ProHitter or ThumbPro, I always feel distracted by trying to get it in the right spot. But with this, it's always in the right spot.

WIll Burns

University of Maine Black Bears

Washington Nats player in Red swings a bat in on-deck circle

I play a lot of games in colder climates, and using the Launchpad protects my thumb when I’m at the plate. I’ve tried many different thumb guards and nothing has worked like Launchpad.

Darren Baker

Rochester Red WIngs (Triple-A)