Rod-Locks
In the early 2000s, Brad Laurine recognized that frustration often indicates a need for improvement or a potential opportunity. Frustrated with the inadequate and unsatisfactory training tools that were available on the market at the time, Brad decided to take matters into his own hands and began designing a solution: Rod-Locks.
Rod-Locks is an innovative training tool that was developed by Brad to address the shortcomings of existing products and provide a more effective and efficient way for individuals to train and improve their foosball game.
Brad's vision for Rod-Locks was to create a product that would not only meet the needs of individuals looking to improve their practice sessions but also be accessible and affordable for a wide range of users. Through his determination and hard work, Brad was able to bring his vision to life and Rod-Locks has become a popular and highly-regarded training tool among foosball enthusiasts and professionals alike.
Brad was a co-owner of a molding company and was always on the lookout for new challenges to tackle. When he was presented with some original concept designs from Gary Johnston, he knew he had found his next project. Brad was inspired to create Rod-Locks while he was in Germany, likely playing on a Leonhart table. It was there that he saw an Audi TT and was struck by the car's low profile arch and wide flared fenders. These features seemed like the perfect design elements to incorporate into the Rod-Locks product. Brad eagerly went to work, using his expertise in molding to bring the concept to life. The result was a unique and innovative product that combined form and function in a way that had never been seen before.
The Rod-Locks product was an instant success, selling hundreds of units nationwide. Brad was thrilled with the response and knew he had to do something to give back to the foosball community that had supported him. With the success of the product, Brad was able to help fund the creation of the first-ever Team USA for the International Table Soccer Federation (ITSF) World Cup in Hamburg, Germany in 2006. Rod-Lock was an official sponsor of the event, and Brad was proud to support such a prestigious event and contribute to the growth of the sport. The sponsorship allowed Rod-Lock to reach a wider audience and showcase its innovative products to a global market, further cementing its reputation as a leader in the foosball industry.
Since its inception, Rod-Locks have grown from a product that sold hundreds of units to one that now sells tens of thousands of units internationally. This impressive growth is a testament to the effectiveness of the product as a training tool for foosball players. Rod-Locks are widely recognized as one of the best products on the market for improving skills and techniques in the sport. The company is proud to offer Rod-Locks to its Foos Family and to be a part of the global foosball community. As the sport continues to grow in popularity, Rod-Locks is committed to delivering top-quality products that help players of all levels reach their full potential.
See the benefits of Rod-Locks in this short video:
In this video, Rod-Locks are being used on a Tornado foosball table, but rest assured that they work great on Leonhart foosball tables too!