Absolutely. Many baseball players use both because each tool serves a different purpose.

A baseball player may begin with Shot Collar® Original for dry swings, on-deck warm-ups, and heavier overload training. The player can then transition to La Bomba™ for tee work, front toss, flips, soft toss, and live batting practice.

Shot Collar Original is built specifically for baseball bats. La Bomba is built for live hitting with baseball, fastpitch softball, and slow pitch softball bats.

Softball players can create their own two-tool system by training with both La Bomba Quick at 7.5 oz and La Bomba Power at 9¾ oz for two distinct resistance levels and training feels.

One Athlete. Two Tools. One Complete Training System.

Choose your Shot Collar Original weight based on the baseball player’s size, strength, experience, and training goals.

• 16 oz: A strong starting point for younger athletes and many players under approximately 140 pounds.
• 20 oz: Recommended for many players around 145 pounds and above, including JV players and varsity players looking to get loose.
• 24 oz: Recommended for larger or stronger players, including many athletes over approximately 190 pounds and collegiate or professional hitters seeking heavier overload resistance.

Shot Collar Original is designed specifically for baseball dry swings and warm-up routines.

Both La Bomba options are designed for live-hitting training. The difference is the resistance level and how each one feels during the swing.

• Quick | 7.5 oz: A lighter training feel for rhythm, barrel awareness, bat control, and higher-volume hitting work.
• Power | 9¾ oz: A heavier option designed to add more overload resistance during tee work, front toss, flips, soft toss, and live batting practice.

Baseball, fastpitch softball, and slow pitch softball players can choose the option that best matches the day’s training goal. Many athletes train with both.

No. Shot Collar Original is a baseball bat weight designed for dry swings, on-deck warm-ups, and overload swing training. It should be removed before hitting a baseball or softball.

For a resistance trainer that can remain on the bat during tee work, front toss, flips, soft toss, and live batting practice, choose La Bomba™.

Yes. La Bomba was designed specifically as a Live-Hitting Trainer that stays on the bat through contact.

You can use La Bomba for:

• Tee work
• Front toss
• Flips
• Soft toss
• Live batting practice

La Bomba is built for baseball, fastpitch softball, and slow pitch softball.

Yes. La Bomba has a 2⅛-inch inside diameter designed to accommodate slimmer softball barrels while also fitting baseball bats.

On softball bats, La Bomba fits the slimmer barrel profile. On baseball bats, it naturally sits lower on the bat, just above the handle.

Its patented Flex-to-Fit™ design allows the connected panels to flex open and adapt across different barrel sizes.

No. Shot Collar Original was designed specifically for baseball bats.

Softball players should choose La Bomba™, which is designed for fastpitch and slow pitch softball barrels and can also be used for live-hitting training on baseball bats.

Traditional bat donuts and loose bat weights can feel like separate accessories moving on the bat.

La Bomba uses flexible material and patented Flex-to-Fit™ technology to hug the bat securely. Testers describe the result as feeling like part of the bat rather than a clunky accessory.

The connected fit is also designed to stay quiet and secure without the distracting rattle athletes often notice with looser weighted trainers.

Do not slam the unit onto the bat. Shot Collar Original and La Bomba are designed to grip the bat, so excessive force is not necessary.

1. Drop the unit over the bat barrel.
2. Let the flexible panels open naturally around the barrel.
3. Give the unit a small push with your thumb to seat it securely.
4. Take your training swings.

The patented Flex-to-Fit™ design allows the panels to flex open to accommodate different bat profiles.

When training is complete, remove the unit with a simple twist or a few light taps.

Think of the tapping motion like gently dribbling a basketball: a few controlled taps help release the unit from the bat. There is no need to yank it off or use excessive force.

Easy On. Easy Off. Twist or Tap Off.

Both products use patented Flex-to-Fit™ technology designed to grip the bat without scratching, digging into, or damaging the barrel during normal use.

Let the panels flex around the bat and use a gentle thumb push to seat the unit. Do not slam it onto the barrel.

Our team typically prepares and packages in-stock orders within 1–3 business days.

After the order leaves our facility, allow approximately three additional business days for carrier delivery. Most customers should expect to receive their order in about one week, although carrier timing and destination can affect the final delivery date.

La Bomba preorders are anticipated to begin shipping in late September to early October 2026.

We will provide production and shipping updates by email. Once your La Bomba is ready, our team will carefully assemble and package your selected training feel, body color, and silicone band combination.

Yes. Shot Collar Original and La Bomba both include a two-year limited warranty.

If you experience an issue, send us:

• A clear photo of the unit
• Where you purchased it
• Approximately when you purchased it

We will review the information and help get you back to training.

At this time, Shot Collar ships within the United States, including all 50 states.

Yes. We work with teams, coaches, schools, colleges, training facilities, organizations, and retailers.

For group orders of five or more units or for wholesale inquiries, contact mike@shotcollar.com .

Yes. Send us a message through the website chat with a photo of your military ID, and our team will share a military discount code with you.

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Coaches, athletes, content creators, and training facilities can apply through the Shot Collar affiliate portal:

shotcollar.leaddyno.com