Baseball Bats

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Today, there are several different types of baseball bats available on the market. Many players opt for wooden bats, but most will choose from among the newer, more technologically advanced materials. Composite baseball bats, hybrid bats and alloy bats are all popular options.

A baseball bat is one of the most important pieces of equipment in the game of baseball. When choosing one, you’ll want to consider a few things.

First, decide whether you want a metal or wooden bat. If you prefer to use a wooden bat, select one with a weight and size that best fits your body. Bats range anywhere from 26”-40” long and can vary in weight by ounces. For instance, a 34-inch bat will have more weight than a 33-inch bat; therefore, you should consider your height and arm strength when deciding on what length to use.

Next, determine the balance of your ideal bat by holding it up until you find the most comfortable position. Think about your position and how you hit the ball. Most coaches recommend using wood bats over metal bats because wood produces more consistent contact with the ball than metal does

Finally, pay attention to the thickness and length of the barrel—these factors can significantly impact how well you hit. If you tend to pop up a lot or struggle with curveballs and sliders, then go with a lighter bat with a smaller barrel diameter that allows for better control over where your hits land.

There are a couple of easy tricks you can use to test if a bat is the right size for you. One way is to compare a bat's length to that of your wingspan. Take your bat and stretch one of your arms out to your side so that it’s perpendicular to your torso. While keeping your other arm at your side, take your bat in your outstretched arm and put the knob of the bat in your armpit. If your hand reaches the barrel of the bat, it’s the correct size.

In addition to bat length, you will also need to determine your bat weight or "drop". Your drop is the difference between a bat length and its actual weight. For example, if your bat measures 32 inches long and weighs 22 ounces, it would have a drop of -10. As an equation it would look like this:

(Bat length in inches) - (bat weight in ounces) = Drop

The bigger the drop, the lighter a bat will be. It's important to know what your league‚ regulations are for bat drop. At the high school and collegiate level, bat drop is regulated as players cannot use a bat with a drop over -3.

BBCOR stands for “Batted Ball Coefficient of Restitution” and is a classification of bats mainly used at higher levels of baseball. The BBCOR certification was invented to enhance the safety of the game. In the past, bats did not have to pass any test or regulation in order to be deemed legal for use. However, certain bats performed so well when they were broken in that they could create dangerous situations for pitchers and fielders alike.