Elbow Guards

• Single strap guards are the lightest and least restrictive.

• Double strap guards, like the EvoShield PRO-SRZ 2.0 Double Strap, add a second strap to keep the guard locked in place through the swing.

• Two-piece guards, like the EvoShield PRO-SRZ 2.0 Two Piece, have separate sections for the elbow and forearm, so the guard flexes naturally when you bend your arm.

On your lead arm, the one closest to the pitcher: the left arm for a right-handed hitter, and the right arm for a left-handed hitter. That’s the elbow most exposed to inside pitches. Shop all batter’s elbow guards.

EvoShield elbow guards use air-activated Gel-to-Shell technology, so the molding starts as soon as the package is opened:

1. Open the sealed package only when you’re ready to mold. Air activates the shield right away.

2. Put the guard on your lead arm immediately, with the padding centred over your elbow, and tighten the strap so it’s snug but comfortable.

3. Get into your batting stance and hold your arm in its natural hitting position. That way the shield molds to the exact shape your arm takes at the plate. Avoid pressing or folding the shield while it sets.

4. Keep it on until it hardens, usually around 30 minutes. The shield goes from soft and flexible to a hard, custom-fit shell shaped to your arm.

Once molded, the guard keeps its shape for good, so you only do this once. Since the shield molds to fit either a left or right-handed hitter, make sure it’s on the correct arm before you start. To clean it, hand wash the shield and let it air dry. See all batter’s elbow guards.

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EvoShield guards mold to your arm for a custom fit and spread the impact over a hard shell. G-Form guards, like the Elite 2 and Alpha, are thin and flexible and stiffen on impact, so they feel almost invisible. Bruce Bolt guards combine premium materials with pro styling, and match Bruce Bolt’s batting gloves.

It’s the length of the guard. A 6" guard, like the Bruce Bolt Chrome Series 6", protects the elbow area while staying compact for maximum mobility. Extended guards, like the G-Form Pro Extended, cover more of the forearm and upper arm.

A properly fitted guard shouldn’t. Try it in your batting stance and take a few swings: you should be able to bend your arm fully, and the guard shouldn’t slide or dig in. Lightweight models like the G-Form Elite Speed are made for hitters who want almost no difference in feel.

Elbow guards are allowed in most leagues, from youth to adult. Some higher levels, including professional baseball, limit the size of protective guards, so competitive players should check their league’s rules.

Yes. Youth models like the Nike Diamond Batter’s Youth, G-Form Alpha Youth, EvoShield SRZ-2 Youth and Bruce Bolt Youth are shorter and lighter, sized for young hitters. Fun designs from Absolutely Ridiculous, like Bubblegum, Cookies & Cream and Pumpkin Spice ice cream, are a big hit with kids.

We carry EvoShield, G-Form, Bruce Bolt, Nike, Jordan, Franklin, Rawlings and Absolutely Ridiculous.