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Trusted by pro and college athletes

A single ankle injury could sideline your game for an entire season or more. Protect your ankles with The BetterGuard and stay in the game.

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BEST BASEBALL ANKLE BRACE

The ultimate ankle brace for baseball players

Dominate the diamond with unparalleled mobility and support. The BetterGuard baseball ankle support is meticulously crafted to meet the dynamic demands of baseball and softball. Its ultra-lightweight, breathable design moves seamlessly with you through every explosive steal, powerful swing, and lightning-fast defensive play so you can focus on elevating your game.

The best ankle brace for softball players

The BetterGuard is the first adaptive sports ankle support for softball. It's the only softball ankle support offering a dynamic fit that adapts to your every move on the diamond. Experience full mobility with built-in stability that reacts instantly to prevent lateral ankle injuries and help you stay in the game.

Why we made this

Ankle injuries in baseball and softball can be season-ending

Ankle sprains are a common injury in baseball and softball. Low ankle sprains are the most common lower-leg injury, resulting in an average of up to 54.4 days missed.

17%

One study on MLB and college baseball found up to 17% of all injuries in baseball are to the lower leg, foot, and ankle.

#2

The same study identified the ankle joint as the second most common site of injury when sliding.

16%

The report also found that 16% of ankle injuries in baseball could require surgery to fix.

HOW IT WORKS

We built the best baseball ankle brace based on science, not tradition

The BetterGuard, co-designed with athletes, seamlessly integrates dynamic support for a natural feel on the diamond.

BEHIND THE DESIGN

Elevate your game with ankle support that works

The BetterGuard ankle brace isn't magic, but it might feel that way. Here's why baseball and softball players love it.

BASEBALL ANKLE GUARD

Foot and ankle mobility

The mini ankle stabilizer inside allows for the explosive movements of baseball and softball without compromising agility. You'll be free to move confidently and elevate your game on every play.

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Adaptive support

The BetterGuard features a responsive ankle stabilizer that reacts to sudden lateral ankle turning or twisting. It activates at impact and stabilizes your ankle joint 4x faster than your body can react.

ANKLE BRACE FOR BASEBALL

Accelerate recovery

The BetterGuard empowers your return to the diamond with a high range of motion to re-build mobility, and targeted support to minimize re-injury risk throughout recovery.*

SOFTBALL ANKLE BRACE

Wears like a sock

Move freely with an ultra-lightweight support that features exceptional breathability. The BetterGuard's ultra-slim double-layer compression sock wears like a second skin and slides perfectly into baseball and softball cleats.

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Protects like a brace

The BetterGuard's snug-fitting and streamlined design integrates seamlessly with baseball and softball footwear, including baseball ankle guards and softball ankle guards.

ANKLE BRACE FOR BASEBALL & SOFTBALL

Pros use The BetterGaurd

Top athletes across MLB and NCAA trust The BetterGuard. Its innovative design promotes injury prevention and efficient recovery, empowering you to perform at your best.

BEST SOFTBALL ANKLE BRACES

Move better. Recover faster.

Move with confidence and stay in the game with The BetterGuard ankle brace

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Ankle protection created by science — loved by athletes

BEST SOFTBALL ANKLE SUPPORT

Violet Zavodnik

Outfielder, Team USA Softball

BEST BASEBALL ANKLE SUPPORT

Luke Anderson

Outfielder & Infielder, BYU

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

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Dominate the diamond

Experience the freedom of movement and reliable ankle support you deserve. The BetterGuard protects your game, allowing you to focus on what truly matters.

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Bringing game-changing innovation to U.S. athletes, backed by NBA stars Franz and Moe Wagner and industry experts

*Comparison of an adaptive ankle brace to conventional taping for rehabilitation of acute ankle injury in young sub-elite soccer players: a pilot study, Krobholz D et al. Accepted for publication by JSR