PROVEN ARM PROTECTION FOR SOFTBALL PLAYERS
The Kinetic Arm is changing the game for softball players at all levels with its advanced dynamic arm support. Featuring our multi-patented MuscleWeb® technology, this innovative stabilizer provides adaptive reinforcement to both the elbow and shoulder while allowing full range of motion. Designed to help reduce arm strain and optimize performance, it enables players to train and compete with greater confidence and endurance.
Impressive Solution
DYNAMIC ARM CARE SOLUTION
Softball players are prone to overuse injuries like rotator cuff strains and elbow tendinitis due to repetitive throwing and swinging motions. The Kinetic Arm sleeve offers a solution by providing dynamic support that stabilizes the elbow and shoulder joints without limiting movement. Its innovative design helps reduce arm stress to help aid in recovery and performance, making it an essential tool for softball players looking to protect their arms while maintaining peak performance.
Both underhand and overhand pitchers put a significant amount of stress on their arms, shoulders, and elbows when pitching. There are fundamental differences between the two pitching motions, but recent research has shown that the forces placed on the arm during the underhand fast pitch delivery are comparable to overhand pitching.
All throwing motions can cause repetitive strain, micro tears, and fatigue that can lead to overuse injuries. The Kinetic Arm is leveling up the softball arm sleeve game. This dynamic support sleeve can be worn during practice and on the field to help reduce excess stress without compromising performance.
SOFTBALL ARM EQUIPMENT
Dual Joint Support
Dual-joint support is essential for softball players during dynamic movements like throwing and swinging, where the shoulder and elbow work together. The Kinetic Arm reinforces both joints, providing targeted support in high-stress areas where the arm is most vulnerable. This external support helps promote optimal mechanics, reduce joint strain, and maintain proper alignment, allowing players to perform with greater efficiency and confidence.
REVOLUTIONIZING ARM CARE FOR SOFTBALL PLAYERS
Until now, no softball sleeve has offered unrestricted elbow and shoulder support that has been scientifically proven to reduce dynamic arm stress that can potentially lead to fatigue, pain, and overuse injuries. Unlike standard arm sleeves, the K2 Sleeve utilizes a multi-patented MuscleWeb® Technology, a flexible design that dynamically reinforces muscles, ligaments, and joints, ensuring safer ranges of motion and reducing overall arm stress.
The MuscleWeb® Design is a multi-patented technology in the Kinetic Arm that provides dynamic, flexible support to the elbow and shoulder without restricting movement. Made from K-Tech polymers, it reinforces the arm by aligning with natural joint motion, dispersing strain, and promoting efficient mechanics. Unlike rigid braces or compression sleeves, it activates with movement to help maintain stability while allowing full range of motion, making it ideal for softball players.
Supportive Design For Every Play
Front shoulder support
Embedded polymers overlay the front of the shoulder, creating supportive tension to reinforce the joint and maintain stability during movement. This web of polymers helps manage arm positioning by preventing it from lagging behind as the trunk rotates during dynamic motions. By providing external reinforcement, it helps reduce strain on key areas of the shoulder, supporting more efficient movement patterns during high-impact activities.
FULL ELBOW SUPPORT
Built-in polymers strategically overlay the entire elbow, providing targeted support to the medial and lateral sides during dynamic arm movements. These external polymers help reinforce the joint, ligaments, and forearm muscles, offering essential stabilization, particularly during phases like external rotation and late cocking in activities such as throwing, swinging, hitting, and serving. By stabilizing the elbow in passive ranges, where stress is most prominent, it helps manage torque and dynamic stress, promoting smoother, more efficient movement and reducing the risk of overuse.
BACK SHOULDER SUPPORT
Embedded polymers overlay the back of the shoulder, providing essential dual-joint support and stabilization during arm movements. Acting as an active constraint, it helps minimize joint stress by offering multi-directional support to the muscles and ligaments during dynamic motions. This polymer web design allows for full range of motion while reinforcing the posterior shoulder to help manage stress and support the controlled movement of the scapula and humerus, offering external support as muscles elongate during arm action.
The Kinetic Arm dynamic stabilizers are the result of 10 years of research and testing, proving their ability to effectively offload dynamic arm stress. All studies have been thoroughly reviewed and validated by experts in research and the medical field.
RECOMMENDED BY MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS
★★★★★"The Kinetic Arm definitely shows promising uses for not only rehab professionals but also for performance coaches. I foresee that this prototype can usher in a new era of health and performance for throwing athletes."
Dr. Ryan Balmes![Testimonial Image of Dr. Ryan Balmes Physical Therapist]()
Board Certified clinical specialist in orthopedics and sports physical therapy.
★★★★★"The data shows that the Kinetic Arm could definitely have an impact in reducing overuse injuries."
Dr. Lawrence Lemak![Testimonial Image of Dr. Lawrence Lemak Co-Founder of ASMI]()
Co-Founder of American Sports Medicine Institute & The National Center for Sports Safety
★★★★★"Excellent Product! I have searched high and low for good adjuncts to care to get my athletes back on the field as quickly and safely as possible and have finally found an awesome product to aid in injury prevention. The Kinetic arm has been a game changer in my care plans for players returning from surgery or injury. I highly recommend!"
Dr. Alex Beebe![Testimonial Image of Dr. Alex Beebe Physical Therapist]()
PT, DPT, OCS, CSVS, CMT
★★★★★"I knew this was a must for many throwing athletes struggling with anything from labrum/rotator cuff injuries to UCL strains. I have now used it with a variety of my athletes in physical therapy and have seen it reduce pain with throwing from a 7/10 to a 0/10 by just simply putting it on. Highly recommend 10/10!"
Dr. Nathan Teter![Testimonial Image of Dr. Nathan Teter Physical Therapist]()
PT, DPT & Owner of Apex PT
★★★★★"The Kinetic Arm by all means can be considered a potential and literal game changer for the overhead athlete. The Kinetic Arm has the capacity to reduce harmful stress on the elbow and its non contractile structures, while at the same time allowing for sustained duration and intensity for practices sessions with overhead athletes."
Tyler Wallace![Testimonial Image of Dr. Tyler Wallace Physical Therapist]()
PT, DPT, CSCS
★★★★★"Not only does the data show a decrease in elbow torque, the Kinetic Arm has the potential to be a great tool for performance and rehabilitation for throwing athletes. After testing it myself and with a few of our golfers, it helped alleviate elbow torque and stress off the trail arm. I'm excited to see the growth of the Kinetic Arm in multiple sports."
Dr. Edward Kim![]()
PT, MTC, TPI0-M3
★★★★★"Clinicians that recommend using the Kinetic Arm will get their athletes back into play sooner and reduce the risk of re-injury. I highly recommend using this as an easy solution for injury prevention."
Dr. Jason Weeks![Testimonial Image of Dr. Jason Weeks D.C.]()
DC, owner of Marietta Physical Rehab and Team Physician of X3 Sports
★★★★★"I have been a Physical Therapist for over 20 years - more importantly, I am a father whose son plays high school baseball. My son had an arm issue. We have used the Kinetic Arm essentially every throw he has made for the last 2 years. It has been a game changer for my son and essentially all my patients in the last 2 years that have had arm issues."
Dr. Shannon Loy![]()
PT, MPT, OCS Clinical Director Advance Performance
BENEFITS FOR SOFTBALL PLAYERS
reduce arm stress
The Kinetic Arm brace reduces arm stress for softball players by providing dynamic support to both the elbow and shoulder without limiting mobility. This dual-joint support helps offload dynamic arm stress, allowing players to perform at their best while protecting against fatigue, pain, and common injuries seen in softball, such as shoulder tendinitis and elbow strain.
OPTIMIZE PERFORMANCE MECHANICS
The Kinetic Arm optimizes performance for softball players by promoting safer arm movement mechanics and stabilizing the arm in its weakest ranges. It reduces stress from repetitive motions, helping to prevent fatigue, pain, and injuries. By allowing players to perform more repetitions effectively, the Kinetic Arm enhances strength and power without overloading the arms. This enables softball players to focus on skill improvement while minimizing injury risks.
Protection & Recovery
The innovative design of the Kinetic Arm sleeve helps reduce dynamic arm stress, allowing athletes to recover more effectively between sessions. By maintaining optimal joint alignment and promoting proper movement mechanics, the Kinetic Arm minimizes the risk of overuse injuries commonly associated with softball, enabling players to stay on the field longer and perform at their best without the setbacks of pain or injury.
The Kinetic Arm has become essential for softball players at every level, including pitchers, catchers, and positional players, during both practice and games. Designed to optimize performance while minimizing arm strain, these revolutionary sleeves offer unparalleled support for workload management, arm recovery, and injury protection. By stabilizing the arm during critical movements, the Kinetic Arm empowers athletes to unleash their full potential all while safeguarding their arm health.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Size recommendations are based on height and weight, with additional guidelines available on the shop page and chat box. You can find our size recommendation on the product page. For help with sizing, contact us for a recommendation.
Extension chest straps are also available on the shop page or during checkout for larger chest sizes. If you need a chest strap, please order one size larger than the size of your Kinetic Arm sleeve.
We have a new 30-day return policy for size exchanges and returns for refunds.
Gently-Used Gear: These products are discounted because they were either used as demos for events/shows, or were returned/exchanged within our 30-day return policy, and may have variations of minor aesthetic imperfections due to light usage that does not affect functionality of the product. By purchasing gently used gear from our website, you acknowledge that these items may exhibit signs of wear or usage and are not eligible for returns. Customers are responsible for ensuring the correct size by referring to sizing chart and measurement guidelines before purchasing.
Final Sale Items: Products that are significantly discounted or listed as clearance and sold as final sale are not eligible for returns or refunds.
Please refer to our Return & Exchange Policiesfor more details.
Yes, you can wear the Kinetic Arm in games. Its design is lightweight, flexible, and non-restrictive, allowing athletes to maintain full range of motion while providing dynamic support to the shoulder and elbow.
Different sports and leagues are at discretion of the sport.
With regards to softball from youth to professional levels, the Kinetic Arm has been worn in games to help safeguard arms.
FAST PITCH RULES: Sec. 8 Uniforms: B. Any exposed undergarment becomes part of the uniform and must be solid color. All exposed undershirts must be the same color. All exposed undershorts (sliders) must be the same color. No player may wear ragged, frayed or slit sleeves on exposed undershirts.
SECTION 6 - FOREIGN SUBSTANCE/PROTECTIVE WRAPS
B. A pitcher shall not wear any item on the pitching hand, wrist, forearm, elbow or thighs which may, in the umpire’s judgment, be distracting to the batter. Batting gloves shall not be worn on the pitching hand.
Yes, the Kinetic Arm is worn either on the lead arm or trailing arm while hitting in softball. The K2 sleeve has a non restrictive and lightweight design that provides activated support to the elbow and shoulder without limiting your range of motion. This kinetic sleeve provides external support to offload stress from the arm, without interfering with swinging mechanics.
The Kinetic Arm can be worn during softball training sessions, games, and practice to help manage arm stress and prevent injuries. For optimal results, consider wearing the sleeve during both high-intensity activities and recovery sessions.
Many athletes find it beneficial to use the Kinetic Arm as part of their routine, helping them maintain performance while minimizing fatigue and risk of overuse injuries.
Ultimately, the frequency of use may depend on individual needs and comfort. For personalized recommendations, it's best to consult with a coach or a sports health professional who understands your specific activity level and goals.
Yes, the Kinetic Arm is not only beneficial to pitchers and catchers, but to outfielder and infielders as well. All softball positions are susceptible to various arm injuries like shoulder strains, elbow issues, and general wear and tear due to repetitive motions.
Catchers especially endure long and physically demanding games, and their arms can fatigue over time. The Kinetic Arm gives targeted elbow and shoulder support while throwing, to help offload arm stress that can lead to pain, fatigue, and possible injury.
Wearing the Kinetic Arm increases overall arm stability and longevity without excessive fatigue so catchers can maintain better throwing mechanics resulting in more accurate and efficient throws, and more confidence behind the plate.
Yes, the Kinetic Arm provides targeted compression as part of its design, but its primary focus is on dynamic stabilization rather than generalized compression. The integrated MuscleWeb® technology offers a level of compression to reinforce muscles and joints, enhancing proprioception and comfort. However, unlike traditional compression sleeves, the Kinetic Arm’s compression is strategically applied to work in tandem with its activated support system, helping reduce dynamic arm stress and stabilize the elbow and shoulder during activity. This makes it a unique hybrid of compression and functional support.
Softball sleeves are worn to provide support, compression, and protection for players' arms, especially the elbow and forearm. Additionally, they can provide some protection from abrasions, cuts, or sun exposure.
The Kinetic Arm is the first and only softball sleeve to give multi-joint support to help offload stress from the elbow and shoulder in practice and game.
Softball players are prone to a variety of injuries due to the physical demands of the sport, particularly repetitive motions, sudden movements, and high-intensity gameplay. Common injuries in softball include:
- Shoulder Injuries: (e.g., Rotator cuff strains, labral tears
- Tendonitis (specifically in pitchers and players who throw frequently, and Impingement syndrome
- Elbow Injuries: (e.g., tendonitis, and UCL damage)
- Wrist and Hand Injuries: (fractures and sprains)
- Ankle, Hamstring, and Groin Injuries: Strains and Sprains
Shoulder pain in softball players is often caused by repetitive throwing, poor mechanics, and overuse. To address and prevent shoulder pain, the following strategies can be helpful:
1. Proper Throwing Mechanics: Correct throwing mechanics are crucial for reducing shoulder strain. Work with a coach to refine technique.
2. Strengthening Exercises & Cross Training: Strengthen the muscles surrounding the shoulder to improve stability to help aid in injury prevention. Cross-training with other activities, sports or exercises can also help reduce repetitive stress on the shoulder.
3. Rest and Recovery: Proper rest between games and practices prevents overuse injuries. After intense activity, ice or cold compresses can also help reduce inflammation and pain.
4. Supportive Gear: A dynamic stabilizer like the Kinetic Arm provides comprehensive shoulder support during throwing and swinging motions, reducing stress that can lead to fatigue, pain and overuse injuries. This helps athletes to perform more reps without excess wear and tear on their arm that can result in pain or fatigue.
5. Medical Evaluation: It’s important to consult a sports medicine professional to address any issues with regards to pain or injury.
Yes, you can play softball with a shoulder brace on, but it’s important to choose the right one that offers both support and flexibility. Some braces are designed to stabilize the shoulder joint and prevent further injury, which can be particularly helpful for athletes recovering from a shoulder injury or those looking to prevent overuse injuries. Braces can limit excessive movement that might strain the joint during throwing and swinging motions.
Unlike traditional shoulder braces, the Kinetic Arm provides dynamic support to both the shoulder and elbow while still allowing you to move freely. Its unique design stabilizes the joint, offloading stress during repetitive motions like throwing, without limiting your range of motion. It's lightweight, comfortable, and helps to reduce stress that can lead to fatigue and pain so you can play at your best.
As always, it's a good idea to consult with a healthcare professional or sports trainer to ensure the best choice for your needs, but the Kinetic Arm is a proven solution for athletes looking to reduce arm strain and support their shoulder health during active play.
