On May 28, 2024, the Journal of Sports Sciences published a study titled “The Effects of Jaw Clenching and Mouthpiece Use on Bat Swing Velocity in Division II Athletes,” which tested the effectiveness of the AIRWAAV performance mouthpiece for improving bat swing velocity in softball and baseball players. The research focused on how jaw clenching, with and without the mouthpiece, influences performance in these athletes.

STUDY HIGHLIGHTS
The study examined how jaw clenching and mouthpiece use affect bat swing velocity in collegiate softball and baseball players. Fourteen athletes participated, performing bat swings under four conditions: jaw clenching with a mouthpiece, jaw clenching without a mouthpiece, mouthpiece only, and no jaw clenching or mouthpiece. Results showed that jaw clenching, especially with the AIRWAAV performance mouthpiece, significantly increased bat swing velocity by up to 5.78%. These findings highlight the performance benefits of integrating jaw clenching and AIRWAAV for bat speed velocity.

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