College Baseball Programs

Protection that's built differently

Our patented bat-shaped channel cradles the bat — enhancing control, helping maximize bat speed, and providing wraparound protection.

Start with the Trial Pack — 5 guards for $79. One per program.

Buy the Trial PackSee program pricing

Prefer to pay via invoice? Use the form below.

THE COLLEGIATE NUMBERS

Protection and Performance — Proven

−51% peak transmitted force265 → 129 lbs
−61% thumb loading75 → 29 lbs
−47% grip recovery time60 → 32 ms
+35% contact area52 → 70 cm²

Collegiate cohort, July 2026. 1,600 instrumented swings against ProHitter, ThumbPRO and a bare hand. Launchpad recorded the lowest transmitted force, the lowest thumb loading, the largest contact area and the fastest grip recovery of any guard tested.

Read the full study

FEATURES

Bat seated in the Launchpad thumb guard's patented bat-shaped channel in a hitter's top hand

Patented Bat Channel

Our patented design. Enhances control and provides wraparound protection.

Launchpad thumb guard on turf beside a bat, showing the curved channel and pivot point

Pivot Point

Performance in detail. Curved bat channel maintains natural movement and increases whip.

Launchpad thumb guard channel cutouts compressing against a bat knob to absorb bat sting

Shock Absorption

Goodbye, bat sting. Holes in the channel compress upon impact to absorb shock.

Thin, firm Launchpad thumb guard worn between batting gloves without adding bulk

Thin, Firm Material

Max protection, no bulk. Our design means we don't need to rely on bulk for protection.

ALREADY IN THE DUGOUT

“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 JenkinsUNC Greensboro

“I haven't ever used a thumb guard before, but I like Launchpad a lot. The way it goes in your hand, it doesn't really feel like it's there.”

Bradeon S.College of Charleston

“I never thought something so small would make such an impact.”

Junior CamineroMajor League Baseball

“I really like it. It's got a firm grip around the bat. I've never felt that before because the ProHitter is sort of loose in my hand.”

Ethan W.Winthrop University

“We've tried every thumb guard, and Launchpad is our favorite.”

Baseball Bat BrosOfficial thumb guard partner

“It's the only thumb guard that allows the bat to slot perfectly in 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 B.New Hampshire Fisher Cats · Double-A

TWO WAYS TO GET STARTED

Start here

START WITH FIVE

Five guards — three right, two left — for $79

One per program, and the perfect way to see if it's right for some of your players. Check out in about a minute and they will arrive within 7 business days.

Buy the Trial Pack — $79

Prefer to pay via invoice? Use the form below.

One per program, first order only. College programs only, .edu email required.

Ready to order

OUTFIT THE ROSTER

Purchase orders welcome · Net-30 terms

Tell us your quantity and your right/left split and we'll send an invoice your business office can pay — line items, totals, W-9 and remit-to all on it. Approve it and your order will arrive within 7 business days. Tax-exempt certificates accepted.

Place Your Order

PROGRAM PRICING

Special pricing designed for college programs.

Quantity Discount Per guard Example order
Trial Pack — 5 units One per program 5 for $79 $15.80 $79.00
10–24 35% $18.85 10 units = $188.50
25+ 50% $14.50 25 units = $362.50

The Trial Pack is a one-time introduction, limited to one per program. Volume pricing starts at ten.

Trial Pack or full roster

ORDER FOR YOUR PROGRAM

After submitting this form, we will reach out with an invoice for you to confirm prior to shipping.

FOR YOUR BUSINESS OFFICE

Everything a purchasing department asks for, before they ask.

Purchase orders

Made out to Eclipse Sports, LLC. We do business as Launchpad.

Remit to

Eclipse Sports, LLC · 63 Federal St · Portland, ME 04101

W-9 and EIN

Provided with every invoice.

Terms

Net-30.

Lead time

Arrives within 7 business days of invoice approval.

Tax exemption

If tax will be applied to your order, you'll have the option to send your certificate before we invoice.

Shipping

Direct to your athletic department.

QUESTIONS

Can we try it before we commit to the roster?

That is what the Trial Pack is for! Five guards for $79, one per program, no strings and no call required. Buy it straight from this page and it will arrive within 7 business days, or put it on the order form if your program needs an invoice.

How do we know the right/left split?

Count your hitters. Right-handed hitters wear the right-hand guard on the top hand, left-handed hitters the left. Switch hitters usually carry both. If you are unsure, put it in the notes on the order form and we will work it out.

Does it fit over a batting glove?

Launchpad is designed to be worn with or without batting gloves, and the thumb loop is flexible to accommodate a range of sizes.

Can we get it in our colors?

For custom orders, you can select which of our nine colors you want used in your order. For the Trial Pack, the guards will be black and white.

How long does a program order take?

Your order will arrive within 7 business days of approving the invoice.

What if we need to reorder mid-season?

Program pricing holds for the season. Reorders go through the same form, and we can keep the PO open if that is easier for your business office.

TALK TO A HUMAN

Questions about fit, quantities, custom colors or anything your purchasing office needs — reach Mike Cianos, Head of Partnerships, directly at mike@launchpadthumbguard.com.