Unmatched protection, comfort, and performance.

We spent years talking to players, designing, and then redesigning every part of our thumb guards.

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Hand with baseball glove holding a bat in the Launchpad bat channel

Patented Bat-Shaped Channel

Creates 3 points of contact with the handle - enhancing control while providing wraparound protection.

The only thumb guard that extends up the base of your thumb.

Arrow in the bat channel showing the pivot point that helps maximize swing speed

Pivot Point

Rather than a flat surface, the channel is designed with a pivot point that maintains the natural movement of the bat and helps maximize swing speed.

Launchpad next to a nickel, showing how it is thinner than other thumb guards without sacrificing shock absorption

Firm, Thin Material

Launchpad's thin but firm material offers premium shock-absorption and adds padding only where you want it - all without sacrificing the feel of your bat.

A left- and right-handed thumb guard on two hands with baseball gloves

Hand-Specific Design

The only thumb guard made in separate left- and right-handed versions, offering a custom-feeling fit and superior comfort.