I recently had the chance to test out the SKLZ Hitting Stick Trainer and its impact-absorbing handle. As someone who takes softball seriously and wants to improve my batting skills, I was excited to start swinging. First off, I have to say that the handle definitely does its job in absorbing impact. My hands didn't feel sore or shaky after using the hitting stick for an extended period of time. However, while the concept of the hitting stick is great, the execution leaves something to be desiredSee full review