9 Strap Technology Shark Tank Update
A baseball and softball hitting strap that keeps both hands connected to the bat during the swing, improving mechanics, increasing exit velocity, and reducing injury risk.
What Happened to 9 Strap Technology After Shark Tank
Is 9 Strap Technology still in business? Yes — still in business and thriving.
- On-air deal (Apr 2026): $800,000 for 20% equity plus a $2 royalty per unit sold, with Daniel Lubetzky, Rashaun Williams, Kevin O'Leary and Kendra Scott
- In less than a year the company had generated $1.3 million in sales, sold more than 31,000 units and produced $432,000 in EBITDA
- Over 50,000 customers with a return rate under 1%; strap variations now sold for baseball, golf and pickleball
- Little League Baseball officially approved the 9 Strap for in-game use (Feb 2026); Batting Gloves 9 Strap range went live on the website in March 2026
Last verified Sep 7, 2026. Web-confirmed sources.
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The 9 Strap Technology Shark Tank Pitch
Ryan Vaughn and Alyson Vaughn of San Clemente, CA pitched 9 Strap Technology on Shark Tank Season 17, Episode 16, which aired Wednesday, April 8, 2026, asking for $360,000 for 9% of the company — a $4M valuation. At the time of the pitch, the company reported $1.3M in sales.
Kevin O'Leary, Rashaun Williams, Kendra Scott and Daniel Lubetzky teamed up and agreed to invest $800,000 for 20% equity, valuing the company at $4M, plus a royalty of $2.
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Pitch Details
- Aired
- S17E16Apr 8, 2026
- Ask
- $360,000for 9%
- Ask Valuation
- $4M
Deal Terms
- Amount
- $800,000
- Equity
- 20%
- Valuation
- $4M
- Royalty
- $2 per unit until 3X return
Kevin O'Leary
Rashaun Williams
Kendra Scott
Daniel Lubetzky