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We've tried out every thumb guard in the industry, and Launchpad is our favorite.
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Launchpad MAX Thumb Guards
Launchpad OG Thumb Guards
Independent lab study
Outperformed every other thumb guard tested
Launchpad performed best overall in all 8 protection and performance metrics, tested against ProHitter, ThumbPRO and the bare hand across 1,600 instrumented swings.
- 68%less peak impact force
- 61%less thumb loading
- 22%less bat twist at contact
- 31%less vibration
Professional cohort vs. no guard. RAPID Tech Sports Performance Labs, July 2026.
See how it comparesWhat players and parents are saying
4.8 out of 5 from 68 reviews
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Rated 5 out of 5
My son loves it!
My son's favorite player is Junior Caminero so of course he wanted this. Bought it and he loves how it helps his swing.
Anonymous✓ Verified buyerLaunchpad OG – White
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Rated 5 out of 5
Great Product
I love the product. I have used other thumb guard and nothing compares to this one. I use it everyday and have zero complaints!
Saxon✓ Verified buyerLaunchpad MAX – Red
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Rated 5 out of 5
A Big Help for an Older Men’s-League Player
I’m a 55-year-old men’s-league baseball player and a Navy veteran, not the typical high-school, college, or youth player these products often target. Recurrent irritation and inflammation around my hamate can make hitting painful, particularly while working on the proper palm-up, palm-down position through contact. The Launch Pad thumb guard has made a real difference. It reduces the uncomfortable pressure in my hand, helps me swing with less pain, and reinforces better wrist and hand positioning instead of allowing me to fall into compensatory mechanics. That lets me concentrate on the pitch and my swing rather than anticipating pain. It is a small piece of equipment, but it has become an important part of keeping me active and competitive in baseball. The company has also been excellent to work with and genuinely supportive of its customers. I highly recommend it, particularly to older players dealing with hand discomfort who still want to play and train seriously.
Navy J.✓ Verified buyerLaunchpad MAX – Green Máxima
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Rated 5 out of 5
Protection without bulk
The Launchpad Thumb Guard has been a game changer. It provides great protection without feeling bulky or restricting. It’s comfortable and gives me the confidence to swing aggressively without worrying about thumb injuries.
Graham F.✓ Verified buyerLaunchpad MAX – Pink Máxima
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Rated 5 out of 5
My son has went through all the different hitting thumb devices. This one is his favorite!
Jeremy✓ Verified buyerLaunchpad MAX – White
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Rated 5 out of 5
Not sure why but it’s completely changed my swing in slow pitch of all things! So much so I have one in all my bags (seniors, league, tourney) 5 of them to be exact because I can’t take any chances not hitting without it
Scott Z.✓ Verified buyerLaunchpad MAX – Baby Blue Máxima
- Patented designThe only bat-shaped channel
- Made in the USAProudly American-made
- 15-day returnsSee our refund policy
- Christmas deliveryOrder by Dec 15 with standard shipping
Thumb guard questions, answered
Which Launchpad is right for me, MAX or OG?
Launchpad MAX fits players with medium to large hands, which covers most players high school and up. It slots the bat slightly further out in the fingers and suits wood bats and thicker grips. Launchpad OG is built for small to medium hands and fits most players ages 11+. It sits the bat slightly deeper in the hand and works well with thinner grips and softball bats.
Do I need a right-handed or left-handed thumb guard?
Choose the side you hit from. Right-handed hitters need the right-handed model and left-handed hitters need the left-handed model. Switch hitters should get one of each, and two Launchpads in one order save 25%.
Does Launchpad work for softball?
Yes. Every Launchpad is built for both baseball and softball bats. Softball players with thinner handles often prefer Launchpad OG because it sits the bat deeper in the hand.
Do baseball thumb guards actually work?
In an independent lab study by RAPID Tech Sports Performance Labs, Launchpad cut peak impact force by 68% compared with hitting bare-handed and performed best overall in all 8 protection and performance metrics, tested against ProHitter and ThumbPRO across 1,600 swings. See the full study.
What is your return policy?
Launchpad accepts returns within 15 days of receiving your order. Read the full refund policy.