Built to Move. Designed to Defend.

The PRT® DST™ Protection Series represents the next evolution of on-field protection, combining decades of craftsmanship with our patent-pending Dual Shell Technology®. Built in collaboration with our elite pro roster, every piece in the lineup is designed to eliminate the traditional tradeoff between comfort and protection. This is gear that adapts in real time. Soft and flexible in motion, tough when it matters most.

player putting on franklin prt dst leg guard and franklin batting gloves dual shell technology the best of both worlds outer shell and inner shell 20% more protective than leading hard shell competitor

THE PRT® DST™ series DIFFERENCE

The advantage of the PRT® DST™ Series lies in how it responds to impact. Traditional hard-shell protection is built to deflect force, often resulting in stiff materials, added bulk, and inconsistent energy transfer back to the player. PRT® DST™ is engineered differently. Our Dual Shell Technology® absorbs and manages energy across the full surface of the guard. On impact, the outer shell distributes force while the inner foam absorbs and dissipates it, which reduces the energy that reaches the body. After contact, it returns to its natural flexible state. The result is protection that performs without compromising mobility, fit, or feel.

PRT® DST™

PRT® DST™ features patent-pending Dual Shell Technology® that combines a flexible outer shell with an energy-absorbing inner foam, delivering adaptive protection that moves with you and hardens on impact. It distributes and dissipates force across the surface for increased protection without added bulk or restriction.

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PRT® Original Series

The original PRT® Series is built on advanced impact-absorbing materials that harden on contact to reduce force transferred to the body. It delivers reliable protection with a soft, flexible feel that conforms to the player over time.

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prt® original series

The PRT® Original Series is the fusion of decades of craftmanship with the seamless integration of a proprietary, super light, and ultra-protective technology. Every guard design was wear-tested, approved, and worn by our top pros on-field. The PRT® technology provides players with the most superior protection available.

HARDENS ON IMPACT

Upon impact, the PRT® series will harden and absorb the energy, and then immediately return to its natural and flexible state. Each product provides dual utility, allowing players to use the product on either right or left.

ABSORBS ENERGY

The PRT® Series relies on impact absorption. For a smaller surface area such as the back of your hand, premium impact absorption – where every square inch absorbs the same amount of kinetic energy - will offer significant protective benefits.

SOFT AND FLEXIBLE

The soft-shell design across the series has unique features that allow for immediate customization to your fit. With specially designed layers, each product will maintain flexibility while creating a perfect fit.

How they COmpare

	PRT® SERIES	Hard Shell Competitors
Absorption	✅	❌
Ready Out-of-the-Package	✅	❌
Flexibility	✅	❌
Dual-Utility	✅	❌
Remoldable	✅	❌

Frequently ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT IS PRT® DST™?

PRT® DST™ is Franklin’s next generation of protection, powered by patent-pending Dual Shell Technology®. It combines a razor-thin, semi-hard outer shell with an energy-absorbing inner foam to deliver adaptive protection that moves with you and defends on impact.

HOW IS PRT® DST™ DIFFERENT FROM THE ORIGINAL PRT® SERIES?

The original PRT® Series focused on impact absorption through soft-shell materials. PRT® DST™ builds on that foundation by adding the razor-thin outer shell that helps distribute force, while the inner foam absorbs and dissipates energy for increased overall protection.

HOW DOES DUAL SHELL TECHNOLOGY® WORK?

Through a brand-new proprietary manufacturing process, PRT® DST™ fuses the semi-hard outer shell with a precision-engineered inner foam. On impact, the outer layer spreads force across the surface while the inner foam absorbs and dissipates energy, reducing the total force transferred to the body.

HOW MUCH MORE PROTECTION DOES PRT® DST™ PROVIDE?

Independent lab testing shows the PRT® DST™ lineup delivers up to 30% increased protection as compared to leading hard-shell competitors.

DOES PRT® DST™ STAY FLEXIBLE OR IS IT RIGID LIKE A HARD SHELL?

PRT® DST™ features a flexible design that moves naturally with your body while providing structure where you need it. On impact, it delivers added rigidity for protection, then returns to its flexible state so you stay comfortable and unrestricted.

WILL PRT® DST™ RESTRICT MY SWING OR MOVEMENT?

No. Each product is designed to move naturally with your body. The flexible construction reduces stiffness and bulk, so you can swing, field, and run without restriction.

IS PRT® DST™ USED BY PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS?

Yes. The PRT® DST™ lineup has been developed, wear-tested, and used by professional athletes at the highest level of the game to ensure elite performance.

WHAT DOES DUAL-UTILITY MEAN IN THE DST™ LINEUP?

Many PRT® DST™ products are designed for dual-utility, meaning they can be worn on either arm, hand, or leg. This allows for a versatile fit whether you swing left- or right-handed.

DOES PRT® DST™ REQUIRE BREAK-IN OR MOLDING?

PRT® DST™ products are game-ready out of the package. The materials naturally conform to your body over time while maintaining consistent protection and performance.

WHY CHOOSE PRT® DST™ OVER TRADITIONAL HARD-SHELL PROTECTION?

Traditional hard shells rely on rigidity and bulk to deflect impact. PRT® DST™ is designed to manage energy more effectively by distributing, absorbing, and dissipating force, delivering greater protection with improved comfort and mobility. It is also game-ready out of the box, with a flexible, conforming fit that requires no break-in time.

WHAT MAKES THE PRT® DST™ ARM SLEEVE DIFFERENT FROM TRADITIONAL ELBOW GUARDS?

The PRT® DST™ Arm Sleeve is designed for all-game wear, combining a compression fit with built-in Dual Shell protection. It stays in place for fielding and hitting, delivering flexible comfort in motion and enhanced protection at the plate without needing to be removed.