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FIT & USAGE
Finding the perfect fit is key to getting the most support and comfort from your Kinetic Arm.
Use our sizing chart on our shop page as a guide—recommendations are based on height and weight, with additional measurement guidelines to ensure accuracy.
Need a different chest strap? Our chest straps are detachable and come in various lengths to accommodate different chest sizes. If you’ve measured your torso and need a larger chest strap, simply order one size up from your sleeve size.
Still unsure? We’re happy to help you find the right Kinetic Arm size! Contact us at sales@thekineticarm.com. for personalized sizing recommendations.
If you’re between sizes, our team can help you find the best fit!
Contact us at sales@thekineticarm.com for expert guidance. Send us a photo along with your height and weight, and we’ll provide a personalized size recommendation.
Kinetic Arm Fitting instructions are included with your shipment and sent via email after purchase.
For step-by-step guidance, watch our fitting videos below or visit the Kinetic Arm YouTube channel to learn how to assemble, customize the fit, and make adjustments for optimal support.
Need help? Our customer support team is happy to assist! Contact us with any questions about fit or adjustments.
The Kinetic Arm is ideal for athletes and active individuals of all ages and skill levels. From youth athletes as young as 6 years old to senior competitors, the Kinetic Arm provides tailored support to meet the unique needs of each individual. We offer youth-sized sleeves to ensure younger athletes receive the proper support during their activities.
Whether you're a youth athlete, high school player, college athlete, or a professional, the Kinetic Arm offers dynamic, multi-directional support for the elbow and shoulder during repetitive arm motions. It is perfect for athletes in sports such as baseball, softball, football, volleyball, tennis, golf, and other activities that require sustained, repetitive arm movements.
The Kinetic Arm is designed to optimize performance, manage arm stress, and promote safer mechanics, making it an excellent choice for athletes who want to stay active, improve their performance, and protect their arms from fatigue and overuse injuries. Active individuals of all ages looking to reduce arm strain and enhance movement efficiency will also benefit from the Kinetic Arm.
When properly fitted, the Kinetic Arm should feel snug and secure, offering optimal support without restricting your natural movement. You should have full range of motion while the sleeve stays in place during physical activity. If you feel any discomfort or restriction, refer to our fitting video for helpful adjustment tips. If it still feels too tight after adjustments, you may need to try a different size. For more assistance, feel free to contact our support team for personalized sizing recommendations.
No, the Kinetic Arm sleeve does not need to cover the wrist to work effectively. As long as the elbow polymers are positioned correctly over the medial side of the elbow (refer to the fitting instructions for a visual demonstration), the sleeve will deliver the intended support. This thoughtful design ensures a comfortable, adjustable fit that allows for optimal performance during a variety of activities.
No, the Kinetic Arm is designed for dynamic arm support rather than compression. Unlike traditional compression sleeves, which apply constant pressure, the Kinetic Arm provides a secure fit that allows for natural movement while offering targeted support to the elbow and shoulder.
The design includes slack at the shoulder to ensure you maintain a full range of motion without restriction. This feature sets the Kinetic Arm apart from traditional compression sleeves, allowing athletes to move freely while receiving the support they need to stay active.
Yes, it is normal to have some bagginess around the shoulder, as this slack allows for a full range of motion without restriction.
For the best fit, refer to the fitting instruction video for a visual demonstration on how to make slight shifting adjustments to customize the level of shoulder support.
No, the Kinetic Arm is not restrictive. It is specifically engineered to support the elbow and shoulder while allowing a full range of motion. This means you can move freely without compromising comfort or performance. The flexible design ensures dynamic support without limiting movement, whether you're throwing, serving, swinging, or training.
Tip for the Best Fit: If you experience any restriction, try shifting the chest section of the sleeve slightly toward your dominant arm or loosening the strap.
Wearing a shirt underneath the Kinetic Arm is a matter of personal preference. We recommend trying the Kinetic Arm both with and without a shirt during training or practice to determine what feels most comfortable and supports optimal performance.
Some users prefer wearing a fitted shirt or base layer underneath for added comfort and to help prevent irritation or rubbing against the skin. If you have sensitive skin or experience chafing, a fitted base layer may provide an extra layer of comfort.
The Kinetic Arm Base Layer is available in our online store, featuring an ergonomic design that minimizes seams in high-abrasion areas, enhancing both durability and comfort. It also includes thumb access holes to help keep the base layer in place while putting on the Kinetic Arm or making adjustments.
Yes, the Kinetic Arm is designed to be worn during dynamic arm movements and repetitive motions like throwing, serving, swinging, and hitting. It provides dynamic support to the elbow and shoulder, helping to reduce arm stress without restricting movement.
Athletes wear the Kinetic Arm while training, conditioning, and during active recovery to help reinforce proper mechanics and reduce unnecessary strain. This allows them to train smarter and longer while maintaining arm health and performance.
Yes, the Kinetic Arm K2 Sleeve is designed to meet most sports regulations, allowing athletes to wear it in competitions and games. However, it’s important to check specific rules in your sport or league, as regulations can vary. The sleeve provides dynamic support to the elbow and shoulder without interfering with performance, and it is designed to comply with the standards of many major sports organizations. Always verify the guidelines of your specific competition or league for confirmation.
Yes, the Kinetic Arm K2 Sleeve is designed for use in a wide range of sports and activities. Its versatile, dynamic support helps stabilize the elbow and shoulder during repetitive arm movements, making it a great choice for athletes and active individuals across various disciplines.
Whether you're playing baseball, tennis, golf, football, volleyball, tennis or pickleball, the Kinetic Arm helps optimize mechanics while allowing full range of motion. Many users also wear it for hockey, basketball, disc golf, frisbee, lacrosse, shot put, handball, dodgeball, soccer, badminton, cricket, archery, corn hole, rodeo, and even daily work activities that require repetitive arm motion.
No matter the sport, the Kinetic Arm K2 Sleeve is engineered to provide lightweight, non-restrictive support, helping athletes train smarter and perform at their best.
The Kinetic Arm K2 Sleeve is designed for use during training, practice, and competition to provide dynamic arm support while allowing full mobility. Many athletes wear it during high-intensity activities and recovery sessions to help maintain consistency and optimize performance.
The ideal frequency depends on training goals and activity levels. Some users prefer wearing it during throwing, swinging, or overhead motions to reinforce mechanics and stay consistent through high-rep sessions.
To find the best routine for your needs, experiment with different training scenarios or consult with a coach or trainer for guidance on incorporating it into your routine.
OVERVIEW & FUNCTIONALITY
The Kinetic Arm is an advanced arm support sleeve designed to optimize elbow and shoulder mechanics during high-intensity activities. It works by providing dynamic support to the arm, reinforcing proper movement patterns, and reducing strain during repetitive motions like throwing, swinging, and serving. Powered by MuscleWeb® technology, the Kinetic Arm adapts to your natural movement, offering responsive support that helps minimize arm stress and fatigue.
This innovative support sleeve is perfect for athletes in sports such as baseball, softball, volleyball, football, pickleball, tennis, and golf helping to sustain performance and endurance during training and competition.
The Kinetic Arm promotes efficient movement, reducing unnecessary strain and allowing athletes to train longer and perform better without compromising comfort. By enhancing mechanics and reducing arm fatigue, the Kinetic Arm helps athletes achieve peak performance and optimize their training routines while safeguarding their arm from overuse.
MuscleWeb® Technology is a key feature in the Kinetic Arm, designed to provide dynamic, responsive support to the elbow and shoulder during high-intensity activities. This innovative design uses a series of interwoven, flexible bands that wrap around the arm, offering targeted support without restricting movement. The MuscleWeb® adapts to the athlete’s natural movements, helping to stabilize the arm during repetitive motions like throwing, swinging, and serving, while promoting more efficient movement patterns.
By distributing pressure evenly across the arm, MuscleWeb® helps reduce strain, optimize mechanics, and support healthy arm function, allowing athletes to train and perform with greater confidence and reduced fatigue. It’s especially beneficial for high-demand sports like baseball, football, tennis, and golf, where repetitive arm motions are common.
The result is an arm support system that enhances performance by reinforcing natural motion, promoting proper mechanics, and reducing the risk of overuse injuries. The flexibility of MuscleWeb® Technology helps athletes perform at their best without compromising comfort or range of motion.
No, the Kinetic Arm does not restrict movement or flexibility. Unlike traditional braces or compression sleeves that may limit mobility, the Kinetic Arm is designed with dynamic support that moves with the athlete. Its MuscleWeb® Technology provides multi-directional stability to the elbow and shoulder while maintaining full range of motion. This ensures that athletes can perform high-intensity activities, such as throwing, swinging, serving, and hitting, without feeling restricted.
The Kinetic Arm is specifically engineered to optimize mechanics and support natural movement patterns, offering comfort and flexibility during training and competition. It helps reduce arm stress and promotes safer movement without compromising performance, making it suitable for athletes in a variety of sports including baseball, football, volleyball, pickleball, and more.
Whether you're practicing or competing, the Kinetic Arm allows you to move freely while providing the support you need to stay efficient and reduce fatigue.
No, the Kinetic Arm is neither a traditional elbow brace nor a shoulder brace. Unlike conventional braces that provide rigid, passive support and limit movement, the Kinetic Arm offers dynamic, active support. It is designed to move with the athlete, providing elbow and shoulder support while reducing arm stress and maintaining performance. This unique design allows for full range of motion during dynamic movements without compromising comfort or effectiveness.
The Kinetic Arm supports elbow and shoulder stability by using its unique MuscleWeb® Technology. This innovative design provides dynamic support that moves with the athlete, offering stabilization without limiting natural movement. The sleeve’s structure is engineered to reinforce proper mechanics during high-intensity activities, such as throwing, swinging, serving, and hitting, while helping to manage dynamic arm stress.
The Kinetic Arm works by offering activated support that enhances the efficiency of each movement, allowing athletes to maintain optimal mechanics throughout their training or competition. This support helps reduce unnecessary strain on the elbow and shoulder, keeping athletes performing at their best for longer durations.
Whether you're an athlete in baseball, football, pickleball, tennis, or any other sport, the Kinetic Arm is designed to keep your arm movements stable, comfortable, and supported, so you can stay focused on your performance.
The Kinetic Arm stands out from other arm support products due to its innovative design and dynamic support. Unlike traditional braces or compression sleeves, the Kinetic Arm utilizes MuscleWeb® Technology, which provides responsive, multi-directional support to the elbow and shoulder while allowing full range of motion. This technology is particularly beneficial for high-intensity activities like throwing, swinging, and serving, making it ideal for athletes in various sports.
What sets the Kinetic Arm apart is its ability to adapt to the athlete's natural movements. Instead of providing rigid or passive support, it moves with the athlete, helping to enhance performance without limiting freedom of movement. This allows for more efficient training and higher-intensity workouts while promoting better technique.
The Kinetic Arm is designed for both performance and comfort. Its lightweight, flexible design offers support without feeling bulky or restrictive, and it's suitable for athletes across various sports, including baseball, football, tennis, and golf.
Supported by research, the Kinetic Arm has been shown to help reduce dynamic arm stress during repetitive movements, such as throwing and swinging. Whether you're training, competing, or recovering, the Kinetic Arm is engineered to support athletes in their activities, allowing for extended training sessions while maintaining comfort throughout various movements. It's a next-generation arm support solution that focuses on enhancing movement and supporting the athlete's natural range of motion.
Yes, the Kinetic Arm provides unique support compared to traditional sleeves or braces. Unlike standard compression sleeves or rigid braces, the Kinetic Arm utilizes its MuscleWeb® Technology to offer dynamic support that moves with the athlete. This innovative design helps provide multi-directional stability to the elbow and shoulder without restricting movement, making it ideal for high-intensity sports.
While traditional braces often offer passive support by limiting movement, the Kinetic Arm is engineered to support optimal mechanics and help reduce arm stress during repetitive motions like throwing, swinging, serving, and hitting. This allows athletes to perform at their best, maintaining freedom of motion while also managing strain. The flexible design of the Kinetic Arm offers a more comfortable fit and allows athletes to train longer and more effectively without feeling restricted.
The Kinetic Arm is suitable for athletes across various sports, including baseball, football, tennis, golf, volleyball, and pickleball, and is especially beneficial for those looking for more dynamic arm support than traditional compression sleeves or elbow braces.
The Kinetic Arm stands apart from traditional arm braces with its innovative MuscleWeb® technology. Unlike conventional arm supports that typically focus on a single joint (elbow or shoulder) and may restrict movement, the Kinetic Arm offers multi-directional support to both joints at the same time, all while allowing for full range of motion.
Designed to provide dynamic support, the Kinetic Arm helps optimize mechanics and reduce arm stress during high-intensity activities. It’s engineered to keep athletes and active individuals performing at their best while reducing the risk of fatigue and discomfort.
The Kinetic Arm is different from traditional compression sleeves in that it actively stabilizes both the shoulder and elbow, offering dynamic support during high-intensity movements.
While compression sleeves provide constant pressure to help promote comfort and are typically isolated to a single joint (e.g., elbow), the Kinetic Arm is designed to reduce arm stress and optimize performance by offering targeted, responsive support to both the shoulder and elbow.
This makes it a more effective solution for athletes and active individuals seeking consistent, adjustable support throughout practice and gameplay. The Kinetic Arm helps ensure the arm stays supported without restricting movement, making it ideal for activities that involve repetitive arm motions like throwing, swinging, or serving.
The Kinetic Arm offers several advantages over traditional athletic tape, particularly for athletes and active individuals involved in high-intensity, repetitive arm motions during practice or games. While athletic tape provides temporary support through compression, it is typically applied to a single joint (e.g., the elbow) and may lose its effectiveness as it stretches or loosens during movement.
In contrast, the Kinetic Arm uses its MuscleWeb® technology to provide dynamic support to both the elbow and shoulder, helping to optimize movement and performance. Unlike athletic tape, which needs to be reapplied after each use, the Kinetic Arm offers continuous, adjustable support throughout training, practice, or competition. Its design allows for full range of motion, offering freedom of movement during high-intensity activities like throwing, swinging, and serving.
Overall, while athletic tape may provide temporary support, the Kinetic Arm delivers a more consistent, reliable solution for athletes seeking adjustable support that adapts to their movements, making it an excellent choice for training and gameplay.
No, the Kinetic Arm does not create reliance or dependency. Athletes continue to develop their skills, strength, and endurance as they generate the force needed for movement. Unlike restrictive braces or assistive devices, the Kinetic Arm is designed to provide external support to the elbow and shoulder without interfering with natural motion.
Since the arm remains actively engaged in movements like throwing, swinging, serving, and hitting, the Kinetic Arm does not take over or replace natural function. Instead, it helps manage arm stress in high-intensity activities.
Many athletes wear the Kinetic Arm K2 Sleeve strategically during training, practice, and competition, using it as a workload management tool on high-intensity days or during recovery to help sustain performance and consistency throughout their season.
Yes, the Kinetic Arm is supported by biomechanical research and testing, analyzing its impact on arm movement and mechanics. Studies have evaluated how the Kinetic Arm’s multi-patented MuscleWeb® technology provides external support to the elbow and shoulder, helping athletes manage the demands of high-intensity, repetitive arm motions.
Its design has been examined in published research focused on performance and movement mechanics, reinforcing its role as an innovative solution for athletes and active individuals seeking consistent arm support.
For more details on the research behind the Kinetic Arm, visit our research page.
The Kinetic Arm uses multi-patented MuscleWeb® technology to provide dynamic support to both the elbow and shoulder. Its innovative design mimics natural movement, offering reinforcement to muscles, ligaments, and joints during high-intensity motions.
The strategically placed polymers in the MuscleWeb® design deliver multi-directional support, stabilizing the elbow and shoulder during dynamic movements like throwing or swinging. The flexible web adjusts to your movements, providing activated support in key areas and reducing strain on critical spots.
This support helps optimize movement mechanics, ensuring the arm moves freely while stabilizing during repetitive actions. The Kinetic Arm allows athletes to perform with enhanced stability and comfort while minimizing stress on the arm.
The Kinetic Arm is designed to help improve movement mechanics by encouraging safer ranges of motion. With its innovative MuscleWeb® technology, it provides dynamic support to both the elbow and shoulder, enhancing stability and joint alignment without restricting natural motion.
By offering support to the elbow and shoulder, the Kinetic Arm helps promote efficient movement patterns, especially during repetitive overhead motions like throwing. These activities can sometimes lead to fatigue, and the Kinetic Arm helps maintain better arm positioning, reducing the risk of strain on key areas such as the elbow and shoulder.
The MuscleWeb® design overlays the elbow and shoulder, reinforcing these areas to support optimal movement mechanics, allowing athletes to perform at their best while reducing unnecessary stress during repetitive arm actions.
The Kinetic Arm is designed to support athletes by optimizing arm mechanics and reducing strain during high-intensity, repetitive movements like throwing, swinging, and serving. By promoting proper form and stabilizing the elbow and shoulder, the Kinetic Arm helps athletes maintain efficient movement patterns and minimize unnecessary stress on the arm, which can contribute to fatigue and overuse.
While the Kinetic Arm is not a treatment for injuries, it can help athletes manage arm stress more effectively, allowing them to train and perform with greater consistency and endurance. This dynamic support can assist athletes in maintaining peak performance throughout training and competition, which can ultimately help reduce the risk of arm overuse injuries caused by repetitive motion fatigue and strain.
Whether you're a youth athlete, a professional, or a recreational player, the Kinetic Arm is a valuable tool for optimizing performance and maintaining arm health while engaging in sports or physical activities.
Disclaimer: The Kinetic Arm is not intended to prevent, treat, or diagnose any medical conditions. Always consult with a healthcare professional for injury prevention and management advice.
Youth athletes are at a higher risk for arm injuries due to factors like growth spurts, developing skills, and the physical demands of sports. During growth spurts, bones, tendons, and muscles can grow at different rates, which can place additional stress on the elbow and shoulder joints. This imbalance can increase the likelihood of overuse injuries, such as Little League elbow or Little League shoulder.
As young athletes improve their skills, they often increase the intensity and frequency of their activities, which can add more strain on the arm. Overuse from improper mechanics or repetitive motions can make the risk of injury even higher.
The Kinetic Arm is designed to provide support and help optimize arm movement, which can benefit youth athletes as they develop their skills. Its MuscleWeb® technology is flexible and adapts to natural movements, helping reduce strain on the elbow and shoulder during high-intensity activities like throwing, swinging, and serving. By promoting more efficient mechanics, it can help athletes maintain proper form and reduce unnecessary stress on the arm during training and competition.
For youth athletes, the Kinetic Arm offers a way to help manage arm stress and support optimal movement patterns, allowing them to train and perform with better confidence and fewer distractions from discomfort.
The Kinetic Arm is designed to proactively support optimized performance by reducing arm stress during high-intensity activities. By helping to minimize strain and fatigue, the Kinetic Arm allows athletes to manage their workload more effectively, which can help reduce the risk of overuse or stress-related discomfort. This makes it a valuable tool for athletes looking to maintain their performance while also supporting active recovery on rest days.
The Kinetic Arm helps athletes sustain performance and prolong their training capacity by offering dynamic support to the elbow and shoulder. This enables them to focus on their movements without being limited by arm fatigue. Whether used during training, competition, or recovery, the Kinetic Arm is a versatile solution to help athletes stay active and minimize the risks associated with overuse and excessive strain.
Disclaimer: The Kinetic Arm is not intended to treat, diagnose, or prevent any medical conditions or injuries. It is designed to help support movement and performance. Always consult with a healthcare professional or qualified expert for advice on injury prevention or recovery.
Yes, the Kinetic Arm is designed to optimize arm mechanics, allowing athletes to perform with greater efficiency during dynamic movements. By reducing arm stress and minimizing fatigue, the Kinetic Arm enables athletes to train with higher intensity and complete more repetitions. This increased training capacity helps athletes build strength and work toward sustained or improved throwing velocity over time.
Many athletes have reported better performance and sustained velocity, as the Kinetic Arm allows them to focus on improving their mechanics while training more effectively. The Kinetic Arm supports efficient movement patterns, helping athletes refine their skills while maintaining consistent performance and minimizing strain.
No, the Kinetic Arm is not classified as a performance enhancer. It is an innovative stress-reduction sleeve designed to help athletes optimize mechanics and reduce arm stress during high-intensity activities. While it aids in improving movement efficiency by reducing fatigue and promoting safer mechanics, it does not directly enhance strength, speed, or power.
The Kinetic Arm supports athletes by helping them train and perform at higher intensities without overtaxing the arm. This can help sustain consistent performance over time. It provides dynamic support to the shoulder and elbow, reinforcing natural movement without restriction, thanks to its MuscleWeb® technology. This support helps athletes maintain optimal mechanics and minimize strain, ensuring they remain efficient during repetitive motions like throwing, swinging, serving, and hitting.
Athletes in a range of sports—baseball, football, tennis, and golf—use the Kinetic Arm to enhance performance efficiency, reduce fatigue, and manage arm stress. While it doesn't directly improve physical abilities in the way traditional performance enhancers might, it optimizes movement patterns and provides the shoulder and elbow stability necessary for sustained performance during training and competition.
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Gently-Used Gear
These discounted items were either used as demos at events/shows or returned/exchanged within our 30-day policy. They may have minor aesthetic imperfections due to light use, but this does not impact performance.
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SHIPPING & DELIVERY
Orders are typically processed within 1-2 business days (Monday–Friday). Orders placed before 12:00 PM EST or over the weekend will be processed and shipped on the next business day. For more details please review our Shipping Policies.
Domestic Shipping
Most domestic orders arrive within 2-5 business days. Once your order ships, you’ll receive a tracking number to monitor delivery status.
International Shipping
International shipping is limited and subject to custom fees. Delivery times vary but can take 7-21 business days depending on customs processing.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
- HAND WASH & AIR DRY - Gently hand wash with mild soap and cool water. Lay flat or hang to air dry.
- DO NOT expose to prolonged heat or extreme cold temperatures.
- DO NOT machine wash or dry in a dryer. Always air dry to preserve the material.
- DO NOT iron or dry clean
- DO NOT use fabric softeners, bleach, or harsh chemical sprays that can damage fabric.
- REATTACH STRAPS AFTER EACH USE to avoid fraying, snagging , and to keep the sleeve in optimal condition.
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