Baseball Bats
Baseball Bats: Why Aluminum is Better Than Wood
Baseball is considered an all American sport, but that doesn’t mean that everyone has set beliefs about how it should be played. The right material for baseball bats, for example, is not an easy topic. Some people believe that the best thing that has ever happened to the sport is the introduction of aluminum bats. This sentiment is not echoed by many though. In fact, the Major League still favors the use of wooden bats over aluminum.
There are a few studies done to find out which bat really goes the distance. In most studies, aluminum baseball bats perform better than wooden ones. It has been proven time and again that aluminum bats have a bigger sweet spot. This is the small, area on the bat that is believed to be the ideal place for the ball to hit. Long hits and home runs are usually the products of the ball hitting the bat’s sweet spot.
The main reason why aluminum baseball bats have shown better performance during studies is due to their structure. Aluminum bats are hollow, which allows them to create a trampoline effect. When the ball impacts an aluminum bat, the bat cushions and pushes it out like a spring, making it go farther. Wooden bats are solid, so it absorbs some of the ball’s kinetic energy upon impact. This means that it takes away energy the ball could have used to go farther.
Players often speak of bat weight. Technically, this is called moment-of-inertia or MOI. This has nothing to do with the bat’s actual weight, but the weight it has when swung. For example, a 30oz wooden bat will have around 60 to 70% of its weight in the barrel, making the batter feel like he is swinging around 700 lbs upon ball impact. This is much heavier than an aluminum bat, which can have an impact weight of only around 580 lbs because of the bat’s even weight distribution. Again, the difference is in structure. Even weight distribution in aluminum bats is achieved because of its hollow center.
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New 30″ Alloy Baseball/Softball Bat 15 Ounces Bat 30 Inches 30-15 bat EB3 $0.00 |
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M9T141HC LOUISVILLE MAPLE WOOD BASEBALL BAT 32,33,34 $0.00 |
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2012 Louisville TPX SL12VXL Vertex senior league baseball bat 28 /18.5 usssa $0.00 |
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2012 Demarini DXVTL Vendetta youth baseball bat 32/20 -12 $0.00 |
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Champion Sports 20 oz Baseball Softball Bat Warm Up Weight Donut Adult Size Bats $0.00 |
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2013 Easton SP12SV100 Salvo 100 Softball Bat 34/26 Brand New Composite USSSA $0.00 |
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2013 Easton SP12SV100 Salvo 100 Softball Bat 34/27 Brand New Composite USSSA $0.00 |
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2013 Easton SP12SV100 Salvo 100 Softball Bat 34/28 Brand New Composite USSSA $0.00 |
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2012 Miken SPMVMU MV-1 Supermax USSSA 26 oz $0.00 |
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2012 Miken SPMVMU MV-1 Supermax USSSA 28 oz $0.00 |
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Baseball Cake Kit (5 Figures) $8.74 From the Baseball Party Supply Collection. Baseball Players Cake Topper. Get in the spirit of the game and enjoy a fun baseball themed party. These baseball figurines are a great way to decorate the top of the party cake. Includes 5 baseball players in each package; one batter, one catcher, and three basemen. Each measures 2″ tall…. |
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WILTON BASEBALL BAT 6-Piece Candle Set 2811-750 $3.59 Fast and easy candle decorating sets from Wilton are a quick way to add fun to your cake! Hand-painted, clean-burning…. |
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Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Picks – 12ct $2.69 Score a “homerun” with these Pittsburgh Pirates picks. Sure to be a big “hit”. The picks are made of thin plastic, one-sided and slightly raised to give them a bit of a 3D look…. |
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Shelley Duvall’s Tall Tales & Legends – Casey at the Bat $3.33 Baseball’s original “natural” comes to life in a side-splitting rendition of the family favorite poem. Elliott Gould is hard-luck slugger Casey of the Mudville Nine; with Bill Macy, Carol Kane, Howard Cosell, and Bob Uecker. 52 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo…. |
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Baseball Bats And Nails EP [Explicit] $5.34 … |
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100 in 1 PEGA Motion Plus Sports Pack Game Kit for Wii (White) $70.52 How luxuriant this white set of 100 in 1 PEGA motion plus sports pack is! Containing some pairs of ping-pong rackets, golf clubs, baseball bats, Wii controller cases and so on, this white game kit will offer you joy as much as possible! |
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10K Gold 2 Baseball Bats & Ball Charm Sports Jewelry $54.99 This is a beautiful new 10k BASEBALL CHARM. It is a great gift for yourself or a loved one and makes the perfect addition to any jewelry collection. STYLE- Casted, Flat back. METAL- 10K Yellow gold. ORIGIN- CANADA. SOLID/HOLLOW- Solid. FINISH- Polished. APPROXIMATE LENGTH- 24.3mm (0.96 ). APPROXIMATE WIDTH- 14.8mm (0.58 ). APPROXIMATE WEIGHT- 0.68 grams. |
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12 oz. RBI Pro Swing Training Device $39.55 Swing trainer and on deck bat weight. Designed to assist players with finding their correct swing path while increasing hand speed when swinging the bat. Helps players develop quick hands, power transfer, bat positioning, swing path and muscle memory. The device is filled with shot (small pellets) to give instant feedback to hitters. Place it on the end of the bat barrel. Once the hand and feet are set in the proper position the shot is moved and located in the base of the chamber. As the swing begins, the shot is moved through the chamber and at the point of impact the shot whips through the chambers. Allows the batter to feel the power as well as hear the shot as they reach the impact zone of their swing. The better you get, the closer you will hear the ‘SWISH’ at the impact point. Batting drills included. Endorsed by Texas Rangers MLB Hall of Famer Rusty Greer. Fits all baseball and softball bats. For ages 13-15. |
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14K White Gold Baseball Bats & Ball Pendant Jewelry $89.99 This is a beautiful new 14k White Gold Baseball Bats & Ball Pendant. It is a great gift for yourself or a loved one and makes the perfect addition to any jewelry collection. STYLE- Open back. METAL- 14K White gold. ORIGIN- UNITED STATES. FINISH- Polished. APPROXIMATE LENGTH- 25.8mm (1.01 ). APPROXIMATE WIDTH- 10.9mm (0.43 ). APPROXIMATE WEIGHT- 0.92 grams. |
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14K Yellow Gold Baseball & Bats Pendant Charm Jewelry $94.99 This is a beautiful new 14k Polished Open-Backed Bats & Ball Baseball Pendant. It is a great gift for yourself or a loved one and makes the perfect addition to any jewelry collection. STYLE- Casted, Open back. METAL- 14k Yellow gold. ORIGIN- UNITED STATES. FINISH- Polished. APPROXIMATE LENGTH- 25.6mm (1.01 ). APPROXIMATE WIDTH- 8.4mm (0.33 ). APPROXIMATE WEIGHT- 0.93 grams. |