TAP^® Connection Throwing Club – Distal‑Load Trainer for Connected, Efficient Overhand Throwing

Throwing club

Oates Specialties TAP® Connection Throwing Club – Distal‑Load Trainer for Connected, Efficient Overhand Throwing, pitching mechanics aids: photo from Oates Specialties — Photo: Oates Specialties

Facts as the maker states them, read 13 Oct 2026

A 15 in solid wood club with a barrel of about 2.75 in, a handle of about 1 in and its center of mass positioned above the hand. The page says it is for overhand throwers, best suited to roughly ages 13 and up, and that it does not measure mechanics, stress or performance.

Type	Throwing club
In the set	1 solid-wood club, sold as a single unit
Weights	16–18 oz (from video chapter guide text, not the spec table)
Ages	best suited to roughly ages 13 and up
Training goal	Pitching mechanics; Arm care
Also on the page	Length: 15 in Material: solid wood Barrel diameter: approximately 2.75 in Handle diameter: approximately 1 in Center of mass: positioned above the hand for engineered leverage Use environments: cages, bullpens and open training spaces with sufficient clearance Compatible athletes: overhand throwers (baseball, softball, other overhead sports) under appropriate supervision Pairs with: TAP Connection Ball, regulation baseball
Availability	In stock
Maker SKU	TC
The maker says	Commonly used for pitchers and overhead throwers who want to improve mechanical efficiency and feel a more connected, arm-friendly throwing pattern.
Source	oatesspecialties.com, product page, read 13 Oct 2026

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