It depends on your goals:

• 🟢 FORM: Mechanics, whip, muscle memory
• 🟠 POWER: Strength, velo, warm-up
• 🟡 PRO: Quick release, transitions, short-arm work

If you’re not sure, FORM is a great all-around starting point.

If you play more than one position, the right Squid Throw depends on what you want to improve most—but here’s a quick guide based on position:

• 🟢 Squid Throw FORM – Best for pitchers, utility players, and anyone focused on clean mechanics, arm speed, and developing solid fundamentals. Great for building muscle memory and clean arm action across all positions.
• 🟠 Squid Throw POWER – Ideal for outfielders and pitchers who need long-distance strength, velo, and a strong follow-through. Also a great tool for pre-game warmups at any position.
• 🟡 Squid Throw PRO – Perfect for infielders, catchers, and pitchers working on quick releases, short-arm action, and fast, accurate throws from multiple angles.
  

💡 If you play both infield and outfield—or split time between pitching and fielding—consider starting with the model that targets your most demanding throws, or grab two Squid Throws to cover both speed and strength work. We offer 2-Squid and 3-Squid bundles so you can save when you buy multiple models.

Regular throwing builds habits, but not always good ones. Squid Throw’s targeted resistance and design help you focus on form, power, or speed, ensuring every rep counts toward real improvement.

The Squid Throw complements rather than replaces long toss. While long toss builds overall arm strength, the Squid Throw provides targeted resistance through specific phases of the throwing motion that long toss alone cannot address.

While resistance bands build general strength, the Squid Throw is specifically designed to simulate the throwing motion. Its shape, flexibility (especially the FORM model's whip), and targeted resistance provide feedback and training stimulus highly specific to throwing mechanics and power development, which bands alone cannot replicate.

Bands can help develop strength in key muscle groups when used in conjunction with a mechanics tool like Squid Throw. For best results, pair a Squid Throw with a Squid Band, and train with both.

Absolutely! All models improve mechanics, velocity, and strength, but each excels in a specific area (FORM for mechanics, POWER for velocity, PRO for quick throws). Choose based on your primary focus for the best results.

Nope! The Squid Throw is designed to simulate a full throwing motion without needing a partner or net. Great for solo warm-ups and indoor use.

Absolutely. It’s quiet, compact, and doesn’t require a field. Perfect for garage, gym, or home workouts.

Players of all levels: youth, high school, college, and pros. All positions can benefit from training with a Squid Throw, including pitchers, infielders, outfielders, and catchers.

Yes. The Squid Throw is designed with controlled resistance to promote proper mechanics and arm health, making it safe and effective for youth players when used as directed.

Yes! By reinforcing proper mechanics and gradually building arm strength through appropriate resistance, the Squid Throw helps reduce the risk of common throwing injuries. It's an excellent rehabilitation tool for players returning from injury as well.

Most players report feeling a difference in their throwing mechanics within the first few sessions. Measurable improvements in velocity and accuracy typically develop over 4-6 weeks of consistent training.

For optimal results, incorporate the Squid Throw into your training 3-4 times per week. Many players also use it as part of their pre-game warm-up routine to activate proper throwing patterns before competition.

Absolutely! The Squid Throw is an excellent teaching tool that gives coaches a way to demonstrate proper mechanics and help players feel the correct motion. Many coaches keep a set of all three models to address different players' needs.