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The BetterGuard 1.0
Handball ankle brace
- The best ankle brace for handball
- Designed in partnership with NBA Launchpad
- Ultra-lightweight and durable
The ultimate ankle brace for handball
Move with precision and confidence on the court. The BetterGuard ankle brace is designed for the dynamic demands of handball. Our ultra-lightweight, breathable design offers targeted support that seamlessly integrates with your movements, so you can focus on every explosive cut, lightning-fast stop, and game-changing play.
Advanced ankle support for handball
Own the court with confidence
Experience the supportive stability you need to push your limits and dominate the competition. The BetterGuard ankle brace is meticulously designed to support your explosive movements.
Why we made this
Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries in handball
The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society estimates 25,000 people sprain their ankle every day in the U.S. alone.
24.8%
A study in the National Library of Medicine showed 24.8% of all injuries in handball are to the ankle joint.
60.4%
According to the VBG Sports Report, 64.4% of handball ankle injuries occur through contact.
13.9 days
In Handball Bundesliga, the professional handball league in Germany, players averaged 13.9 days of injury-related downtime per competition.
HOW IT WORKS
Science meets movement
The BetterGuard isn't your typical ankle brace. It features an innovative ankle stabilizer that adapts to your every step, jump, and change of direction. This dynamic support lets you move freely without sacrificing stability, so you can perform at your best on the court.
BEHIND THE DESIGNDiscover handball ankle support that works like magic
Here's why The BetterGuard is the best ankle brace for handball players
Move with freedom
The BetterGuard's flexible design moves and bends with you, offering support without restricting your foot's natural movements.
Adaptive support
The mini ankle stabilizer inside works intuitively to support your ankle during sudden inversion and supination movements, helping you maintain stability and confidence on the court.
Return with confidence
The BetterGuard's targeted support helps minimize re-injury risk, so you can confidently get back on the court feeling your best.
Ultra-lightweight
The BetterGuard's remarkably lightweight compression design is barely there, allowing for explosive movement without weighing you down.
The perfect fit
The BetterGuard's adjustable straps and streamlined ankle support integrate seamlessly with handball shoes, so you can focus on your game.
Pros use The BetterGaurd
Trusted by some of the top handball players in the world, The BetterGuard ankle brace is a reliable choice to aid in injury prevention and a faster recovery path.
Move better. Recover faster.
Reduce your risk of handball ankle sprains with The BetterGuard ankle brace
Created by science — loved by athletes
The BetterGuard ankle brace is chosen by handball players of all levels, from aspiring athletes to seasoned veterans, to help them move with confidence on the court.
Nils Lichtlein
U21 Handball World Champion & MVP
Franziska Peter
Team Germany
Marius Steinhauser
Hannover Recken
Dani Baijens
Paris Saint-Germain
Say goodbye to tape and bulky ankle braces
Move with freedom and experience the support you deserve. The BetterGuard ankle brace seamlessly integrates with your game, so you can focus on what truly matters – effortless performance and total confidence on the court.
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Nils Lichtlein at the 2024 European Handball Championships with The BetterGuard
Nils has been a tester of our Betterguards system for many years. He was there when we tested our first prototype in cooperation with Füchse Berlin. It was clear to him that the innovative technol...
Review: The BetterGuard a Game Changer in Injury Prevention?
"As soon as active stability is trained again and when you go back to the field and in the preventative area, The BetterGuard is undoubtedly a game-changer. This is where The BetterGuard can fully ...
Daniel “Booby” Gibson and our ankle brace for basketball
"The fact that the product is so comfortable to wear makes it so perfect solution for use in professional sports . Because as an athlete you want a product that... does not limit its performance ."