The Science Behind Pickle Armor™
Engineered to address one of the most common overuse injuries in paddle sports.
The Problem: Pickleball Elbow
Pickle Armor was engineered to address one of the most common overuse injuries in paddle sports: lateral epicondylitis, often referred to as pickleball or tennis elbow.
When a rigid paddle strikes a hard plastic ball, a high-frequency vibrational shock is generated at impact. With modern raw carbon paddles, this vibration travels rapidly from the paddle face into the wrist, through the forearm muscles, and concentrates at the elbow joint — placing repeated stress on the extensor tendons responsible for wrist extension.
Over time, this repeated micro-trauma can lead to:
- Tendon inflammation
- Degenerative tendon changes
- Chronic pain and reduced playing capacity
How Pickle Armor™ Works
PickleArmor is a two-piece, all-in-one anti-vibration support system that combines:
- A stabilizing wrist brace
- An innovative forearm brace with integrated gel pressure pad inserts
The system functions as a mechanical shock absorber for the arm by:
- Dampening high-frequency vibration at the wrist and forearm level
- Applying targeted pressure to the forearm muscle bellies
- Reducing tensile load on the elbow tendons
By absorbing and dispersing vibration before it reaches the elbow, PickleArmor helps:
- Decrease stress on inflamed tendons
- Reduce pain associated with lateral epicondylitis
- Limit vibration transfer to the shoulder, reducing secondary strain
The result is less cumulative tissue damage and improved comfort during extended play.