The Direct Protect is used by many major league baseball players. The concept is similar to the Turbo Slot glove in that it adds strength to the top hand and reduces shock. Direct Protect also prevents a batter from getting stung or bone bruises when a batter gets jammed with an inside pitch that hits off the handle of the bat. These are problems that have grown in both frequency and severity from the widespread use of the aluminum bat, simply because the metal bat will not release the impact by breaking, as in the case of a wood bat. IN STOCK.