• Black thumb guard
  • Black thumb guard with bat channel on white background
  • Launchpad's features - the most unique features of any baseball thumb guard
  • Hitting aid that cradles the bat handle
  • Baseball hitting device that helps maximize swing speed by amplifying hammer action
  • Baseball thumb protector that helps slot the bat where you want it
  • Launchpad gripping a baseball bat with a Made in USA stamp
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Launchpad OG - Black - Baseball & Softball Thumb Guard

$27.99 USD
$27.99 USD
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The only patented thumb guard to protect your hand while enhancing control and feel.

Customers rate us 4.9/5 based on 42 reviews.
Hand Orientation
  • Patented design
  • Made in USA
  • Used at all levels

Launchpad baseball thumb guard: 61% less thumb loading, 22% less bat twist, 31% more bat contact — best in all 8 metrics.Most thumb guards make you choose between protection and performance. Launchpad gives you both.

Traditional guards pad your thumb, but they do it by adding bulk that kills your bat feel.

Launchpad was engineered from the ground up to solve that problem. Our patented bat-shaped channel cradles the bat, enhancing control and providing wraparound protection.

Launchpad OG is best for:

    • Players with small to medium hands. Fits most players ages 11+
    • Hitters who prefer the bat sits slightly deeper in their hands
    • Smaller bat handles or softball bats

Why it Works:

🔒 Bat-Shaped Channel Conforms to the shape of the handle so the bat sits exactly where you want it in your grip. Wraparound protection that other guards just can't offer.

⚡ Pivot Point Technology A built-in pivot point that preserves your natural swing mechanics and helps maximize whip.

🛡️ Thin, Firm Construction Enough protection to absorb a 95-mph jam shot. Slim enough that you'll forget it's there between pitches.

Made in the USA 🇺🇸 Every Launchpad is designed and manufactured in the United States.

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from 42 reviews

My son loves this brand and design.

Matthew
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
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
A Big Help for an Older Men’s-League PlayerI’m a 55-year-old men’s-league baseball player and a

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.
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.

My son has went through all the different hitting thumb devices. This one is his favorite!

Jeremy

Great product, helps with swing… especially with heavier bat

Robert J.

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.

My son loves it

Terrance G.

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.

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.

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

Son loves it. Only one he has used and stuck with.

Jacob R.

My son lives it! He won’t swing without it.

Jeremy

It's the best I've used, won't use anything else.. Isaac "Y Man" Yruretagoyena

Y M.

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Melanie D.V.
Best Thumbguard on the market

Best Thumbguard on the market. My 7 year old softball player struggled with bat sting and started to hate hitting. Tried other thumbguards but they were too bulky and wouldn't help. Since getting her Launchpad thumbguard its made a night and day difference! Her confidence is way up and its helped her on and off the field during lessons. She loves that it isn't bulky, its feels comfortable and her bat sits perfectly in the shape of the thumbguard and doesn't take away from gripping her bat. Highly recommend for youth players and players of all ages!