Sunday, September 27, 2009

Metal And Wooden Bats - Which Do You Choose?

By Michael Kennedy

In Baseball, the length and weight of the bat and the material with which it is made of determines the effect of the batter's swing. And this makes it one of the significant aspects of Baseball. Restrictions being kept on using certain bats, people use long, wooden bats as well as hard-core iron bats. Even though they come in different shapes and sizes, wooden bats are more popular in major leagues. In fact every batter should have a bat that fits his own needs.

Follow the rules, specified by the league on the type of bat to be used to participate in a particular game. The circumference of the barrel is also specified in some games. Always consult the proper authority and clarify the doubts about the specifications. Moreover many leagues ban the use of corked bats in matches though they are allowed in practice sessions.

You can be sure about which bat to buy by seeing the print on the packaging of the bat. It may contain sentences like, "Approved for such and such leagues". Such bats fulfill your needs and restrictions.

In regards to the price range of bats you will find a large variety of prices ranging from $20 to $500. Please remember that the $500 bat is not necessarily the best bat there is and that the $20 bat is not trash. A bat is only as good as the batter, so remember that practice makes perfect. Try to ensure that you purchase the bat that will help you with your particular needs.

Nowadays, bats come with extravagant features like thin walls, wooden choices and formation; they can set any ball flying. But these bats may not be strong enough to sustain fractures and breaks. As we know, Babe Ruth didn't require a modern streamlined bat to hit a number of home runs.

If you are practicing regularly in a batting cage metal bats are more suitable for you. The metal bats have more withstanding power than the normal wooden bats and they can withstand the hard and fast pitch of the batting cage. Moreover modern bats are filled with either nitrogen or helium gas so as to provide the "Trampoline effect" which makes the ball bounce from the bat easily and hence to travel large distance.

Take time to select a bat and sample a variety of bats before choosing the bat that suits you. The bat should let you act freely and should not crowd you with its weight. And you should feel free to act with the bat in the hand.

Now, I think this is all enough for you to buy a Baseball bat. If not, here are the last tips I can think of: Try not to choose a bat that will last for a few years, especially for kids. It should fit for the season. So, don't just sit there, go out and find a bat that is ready to become your extension; to make hundreds of balls fly!

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