Thursday, March 12, 2009

How to Pick the Right Baseball Bats

By J. del Rosario

The right combination of skills and equipment is important for playing a great game. One of the most important of these of course, are baseball bats. But wait! Don't just go out and grab a baseball bat based on its price tag alone. Get one which is right for you.

To this end, you will have to take into consideration the features and technology involved. In the case of baseball bats, it's performance is based on its construction. Weight, materials and design are all crucial elements in the performance of any baseball. So before you go out and buy your baseball bats, you should first consider which brands are most suited to your preferences.

If you don't know where to start, here are some brands of bats that you can research on:

DeMarini Anderson Easton Akadema Worth

Each bat is made from its own unique design. This, along with your financial options, will help you form an informed decision about which bat to buy.

Now it's important to remember that different bats are made from different materials, designs and technologies. Some of these features provide lighter weight and better compression, while others focus in providing a tighter grip. A good example of a bat that can provide these benefits is the Worth Lithium Edge Senior League Baseball Bat which uses a Silencer Leather Grip to reduce the sting of a powerful ball-on-bat impact. Another example that we can use is DeMarini's Voodoo Black. It features the Pitch Black Handle which maximizes handle performance via optimum flex, in addition to easier batting.

It is also worth noting that different bats use different measurements and density. These measurements are determined by the nature of the bats, its density as well as the bat's composition. So don't buy a bat on weight alone. Take into consideration the measurements and materials (wood or aluminum for example) as they will influence the quality of any bat.

For example, carbon composites are used in the creation of baseball bats, like the DeMarini CF3. It combines a Carbon Reinforced Composite vibration reduction system with a genuine Demarini Doublewall composite barrel for maximum end-to-end power.

And since we're discussing design and measurements, let's also take the time to discuss knobs and handles. High velocity bat-on-ball collisions may sometimes cause a lot of pain to your hands, so it's a good idea to look for a bat that can reduce impact vibration and shock. In this case, a good example which we can use is the Anderon's PyroTech XT (-5) Senior League Baseball Bat. It features the Ergonomic Knob - which orthopedic surgeons helped design - is capable of reducing the chances of hand trauma as a result of bat on ball impact. Moreover, it also includes the Ultra-Thin Whip Handle which is designed to reduce an impact's sting on your wrists by reducing the bat's vibration.

If you know where to look, you have lot of options. Some bats are made from classical design, while there are also those which are made from new technologies and materials. So choosing the right bat is really up to you. - 16887

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