3/16" Two-Piece MAXI™ Launch Rod

When your rockets get bigger, your launch equipment needs to keep up. The 3/16" Two-Piece MAXI™ Launch Rod is designed with extra strength and length to handle larger Estes model rockets, giving them the stable boost they need to soar skyward. Made from solid steel, this rod is built to withstand repeated launches while providing smooth, reliable guidance at liftoff.

Built for Bigger Rockets

Standard rods work well for smaller models, but when you move up to rockets powered by C11, D, or E engines, a heavier-duty launch rod is essential. The MAXI™ Launch Rod helps rockets accelerate to a stable flight speed of around 30 mph before leaving the rod, ensuring safe, steady, and spectacular launches.

Convenient Two-Piece Design

Transporting and storing a full-length launch rod can be a challenge. That’s why the MAXI™ Launch Rod is built in two sections that quickly assemble for flight, then break down again for compact storage. It’s a practical solution that makes it easy to take your launch gear wherever your next flying field adventure takes you.

Compatible and Versatile

This rod attaches directly to Estes launch pads like the Porta-Pad II (#2215) and Porta-Pad E (#2238). In addition to guiding rockets at liftoff, it also serves as an excellent alignment tool for rockets equipped with two launch lugs, helping ensure straight and true launches every time.

A Must-Have for Advanced Rocketeers

If you’re stepping up to larger rockets and more powerful engines, this launch rod is a key piece of equipment. Strong, versatile, and built for performance, the 3/16" Two-Piece MAXI™ Launch Rod makes sure your biggest Estes rockets take to the sky with confidence.