Adult Wooden Baseball Bats
When most of us think "
wooden adult baseball bats, the kind that remind us of Babe Ruth, Casey at the Bat, and sunny afternoons spent eating peanuts and Cracker Jacks.
What Kind of Wood?
Here's how to choose the right wood for you.
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white ash bat is a very safe bet.
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Maple: Barry Bonds used maple bats to hit his home runs several years ago, so they've become more popular. Maple bats are more expensive than ash, but they will usually last longer.
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Birch: Since maple is becoming more scarce as it becomes more popular, other woods like birch have stepped up to fill the void. Birch is lighter than maple and more durable than ash, and more birch bats will probably be on baseball fields in the future.
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maple and bamboo to create a unique wooden bat.
What's Your Style?
You can narrow down your bat by the type of wood, but there are other features you need to consider when choosing a bat. Think about style and composition, and whether you plan to use this bat for actual games, or as a gift for a favorite player or coach.
* Composition: Bats vary by the
weight of the various components, and the overall "feel." All of these items contribute to the bat's performance; for example, a shorter bat usually means faster swing speed, while a heavier bat means more power behind the swing.
* Style: You can find wooden bats in a variety of colors and finishes, from
personalize wooden bats with the name of a player.
* Purpose: Not all bats are for use in games. For example,
display case!
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