BUYING A BASEBALL BAT
When buying a baseball bat, there are several factors you must take into consideration, not least of all your level of experience and skill in the game, your build and your price range. Many people make the mistake of buying excessively priced bats that would normally be used by pros even if they are only beginning training in baseball. Don’t make the mistake of being drawn by the flashiest object on the market and of paying a great deal of money because you think that particular pro bat will help you improve your game. You should instead be realistic about your level and possibilities and go for something that best suits your needs. Buying a bat that is too big for you or for your child can hinder performance, not to mention cause great discomfort, and in the end can even be the cause of discouragement and dislike of the game.
Whether you are just beginning or have been an amateur player for some time, and are considering the purchase of a bat, you should give some serious thought to the purchase of an aluminum bat. While not the bats used in pro competitions, they are perfect for beginners or non-pro players. The lightness and durability of the aluminum bats strongly recommend them for everyone who wants to give baseball a try, while the increased weight and potential fragility of wooden bats recommends them for a pro or a more seasoned player.
The weight of the bat reported to your own weight is also something you need to strongly consider. If you choose a bat that is too heavy for you, you will be limiting the force of your hits and will have a hard time working with the bat for sustained periods of time. However, while a lighter bat can increase the force and speed of your hits, you should keep in mind that most competitions (even amateur ones) will have minimal weight restrictions, so the idea is to choose a bat that is easy to use and best brings out your abilities. Though the weight reports between player and bat vary depending on league and competition, as a general rule, if you weigh 100 pounds, you will want a bat that weighs around 22 ounces, if you weigh 120 pounds, your bat should have 23 ounces, and if you weigh 140 pounds, you should choose a 24 ounce bat and so on.
The weight to length ratio is also an important factor to consider. This ratio is calculated by subtracting the number of ounces a bat weighs from the number of inches it measures in length. As such, a 38 inch bat weighing 30 ounces will have a -8 ratio. Usually, ratios lower than -4 (down to around -12) are used by children, whereas the ratio for high school baseball is limited to -3 and lower, for safety reasons.
When buying a baseball bat, you must remember that the most important thing you should be basing your purchase on is the level of comfort you feel when using it. If you are experiencing even the slightest difficulty in handling your bat, you can look further. There are plenty of bats, of all sizes and materials and you are sure to find the perfect one for you.
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