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Choosing Your Baseball Bats
By Ken Austin
From the time small children are old enough to hold a baseball bat many
have longed to be part of the great American pastime. Baseball bats have
been around ever since the game was created and there are baseball museums
that have collections of baseball bats owned and used by famous players.
When kids first start to play the game of baseball they use a plastic bat.
There are plastic baseball bats made today for the youngest of ballplayers
and some even have baseball teams or players names on them.
As children get older and more serious about the game they find there are
choices to be made about which bat to buy. Baseball bats come in many
widths, lengths and materials. A heavier bat gives the ball more momentum
but a heavier bat also means a less speedy swing. Bats that are made from
graphite or aluminum hit balls farther than baseball bats made from wood.
Players endorse baseball bats and many have their names on them. Baseball
team logos are also represented on baseball bats.
When aluminum bats were first introduced in the 1970's, batting averages
rose 30 points and home run hits doubled. In the Major Leagues batters now
use wooden bats instead of baseball bats made from lighter materials. They
could change to the baseball bats made from aluminum or a lighter material
but it would significantly change the home runs hit today and the
traditional records and baseball legends would not seem as important.
If you are wanting to buy a baseball bat consider who will be using it.
Age and which league you are playing in is also a deciding factor. Little
League bats can’t be more than 2 1/4 inches in diameter or more than 33
inches long for instance. Adult leagues have rules about baseball bats
also.
Speed and control are the most crucial factors to consider when buying a
baseball bat. Check the weight of the bat, if it’s too heavy it won’t work
for you. When checking the grip, your fingertips should meet when closed
around the handle.
You can buy a small wooden baseball bat for $10-$20. An aluminum bat will
cost between $20-$200 or more but it won’t chip or peel and the balance
and weight will remain constant.
There are thousands of baseball bats to choose from. Talk to an expert who
can help you decide which is the perfect baseball bat for you.
Ken Austin
http://baseball-gear.1stdiscountshopping.com
http://www.1stinroses.com
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