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Five Launchpad guards — three right-hand, two left-hand — in black and white. Built for the coach who wants to put Launchpad in a cage and let their hitters decide.
Every guard carries the patented bat-shaped channel that cradles the bat, enhancing control and providing wraparound protection without adding bulk or slowing the swing. In collegiate lab testing, Launchpad cut peak transmitted force by 51%.
Want to build a custom order or pay via invoice? Program pricing, purchase orders and other terms are outlined on our college program page.
Buy 2, save 25%. Buy 3+ and shipping is free too.
MAX is built for medium to large hands and is the recommended model for all players high school and up. It sits the bat slightly further out in the fingers and pairs well with wood bats and thicker grips.
Launchpad fits snug at first so it never needs adjusting mid at-bat, and it loosens a little with wear. Smaller hands or thinner handles? Launchpad OG fits most players ages 11+.
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.
Slide it over your knuckle, with or without batting gloves. With gloves on, a slight twist helps it seat, and then it locks in place. Give it a couple of batting practice sessions; most hitters settle in within two or three.
Buy 3 or more and shipping is free.
Returns are accepted within 15 days of delivery for unworn items in their original packaging. Start a return at account.launchpadthumbguard.com; return shipping is a flat $5. Questions? Email support@launchpadthumbguard.com.
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
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
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
My son has went through all the different hitting thumb devices. This one is his favorite!
Jeremy✓ Verified buyerLaunchpad MAX – White
Great product, helps with swing… especially with heavier bat
Robert J.✓ Verified buyerLaunchpad MAX – Green Máxima
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
I started with one and now I own 3. I’m a slow pitch player and it has for some reason leveled my swing and that’s created better contact
Scott Z.✓ Verified buyer
Great Product Feels Natural in the hands not super thick like the other guards out there very comfortable keeps you from over gripping the bat with your top hand
Ruben S.✓ Verified buyer
I just used it to hit in the cage, and the second I put it on it was 10x more helpful with bat speed, it also was a confidence booster and it helped me find my swing again.
Anonymous✓ Verified buyer
Why Launchpad
Best overall thumb guard performance in all 8 metricsBest overall performance in all 8 metrics
Independent lab study by RAPID Tech Sports Performance Labs, July 2026. Tested against ProHitter, ThumbPRO and the bare hand across 1,600 swings. Stats above: professional cohort vs. no guard.
The bat channel creates three points of contact with the handle, enhancing control while providing wraparound protection. Launchpad is the only thumb guard that extends protection up the base of your thumb and index finger.
Shock-absorbing vents placed throughout the bat channel compress on impact, keeping one of your most important assets protected.
When gear is built to be universal, it has to compromise. Launchpad comes in separate right- and left-handed versions for a custom-feeling fit.
