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Batsmash.com: End Loaded vs. Balanced Baseball Bats

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You're reading a smashing good baseball bat review post originally existing on Batsmash.com . Enjoy! The swing weight of a baseball bat is critical to the success of any batter. Some players love top-heavy, or end-loaded swing weights for serious power. Others like lighter-swinging, balanced bats to have more control. Similar to our piece on Wood vs. Aluminum bats , we attempt to dissect both top-heavy and balanced swinging bats and provide recommendations based on your batting style. Whenever a discussion occurs about the length-to-weight ratio, such as -3 BBCOR Bats , you might hear these words End-Loaded and Balanced . So, what do these terms actually mean on the baseball diamond? Here we will explain lightweight bats (balanced) vs Heavy Baseball Bats (end-loaded) by describing the benefits of each one. Balanced Baseball Bats A balanced baseball bat has its weight evenly distributed throughout the length of the bat. These type bats help players generate fast bat speeds...

Batsmash.com: Wood vs. Aluminum Baseball Bats

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You're reading a smashing good baseball bat review post originally existing on Batsmash.com . Enjoy! Maybe you wonder why youth, high school, and college baseball players commonly use aluminum bats while only specific leagues use wooden bats? Which one is better than the other?  The answer is that aluminum bats are banned in the major leagues for a reason. They are simply more powerful than wood bats , presenting a significant danger to opposing players when the batter is too strong. Alloy bats have higher performance, but swinging wood bats can have its perks outside of wood bat leagues. Keep reading to learn about the advantages of each type of bat, so you can pick which one suits you best. Don’t forget to check out our baseball bat reviews. 2020 DeMarini “The Goods” BBCOR Review 2020 Slugger Meta BBCOR Bat Review 2020 Easton Project 3 ADV BBCOR Bat Review Marucci POSEY28 Pro Metal BBCOR Bat Review 2020 Rawlings Quatro Pro BBCOR Bat Review Metal Aluminum Ba...

Batsmash.com: BBCOR vs. USSSA Bats

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You're reading a smashing good baseball bat review post originally existing on Batsmash.com . Enjoy! If you are not familiar with the baseball bat sizes by age group, you may be confused and thinking to yourself, “What is the difference between BBCOR and USSSA bat?”  In many leagues or tournaments organized by USSSA, you can not use BBCOR bats due to several restrictions. Conversely, high school and college players must use the BBCOR, and all USSSA bats are illegal. In this article, we will explain the difference between BBCOR and USSSA bats & see what best suits you. What is BBCOR? BBCOR is an acronym for the Batted Ball Coefficient of Restitution . It is the certification required for non-wood baseball bats that currently regulate adult baseball bats used in high school and collegiate play.  BBCOR measurements look at the trampoline effect of the ball off of the bat. It is a type of baseball bat made of a metal alloy by following the specific performance rules an...

Batsmash.com: 2020 DeMarini “The Goods” BBCOR Review

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You're reading a smashing good baseball bat review post originally existing on Batsmash.com . Enjoy! 2021 The Goods Welcome to BatSmash.com’s 2020 DeMarini The Goods BBCOR baseball bat review, the #1 selection in this year’s 2020 Best High School BBCOR bat selection. One of the hottest BBCOR bats on the market is the 2020 The Goods DeMarini baseball bat (2-piece) . In this review, we will be looking at the characteristics of this two-piece constructed bat that has made it such a hot commodity in dugouts across the country. 2020 The Goods by DeMarini – (Grade: A) We will take a look at how DeMarini built this hybrid bat and the type of expectations a hitter should have when standing at the plate. Continue reading to see why it earned an A grade and is a top choice for high school players. We will once again look at certain attributes such as comfort, power, durability, and design in our effort to give you the best possible information to help with your baseball bat shop...

Batsmash.com: 2020 Louisville Slugger Meta BBCOR Bat Review

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You're reading a smashing good baseball bat review post from Batsmash.com. Credit: Dicks Sporting Goods One of the hottest 2020 BBCOR baseball bats on the market right now is the 2020 Louisville Slugger Meta BBCOR bat. In this review, we will be looking at the characteristics of this three-piece design composite bat that has garnered it such a pristine reputation. (Important note: our review will be focusing only on the 30″, 31″, 32″, and 34″ model, as the 33″ model has been banned in college and high school play). We will take a look at how Louisville Slugger constructed the bat using scientific ideas and top of the line materials. We will also look at certain attributes such as comfort, power, durability, and design in our effort to give you the best possible information to help with your baseball bat shopping. Much Like Louisville Slugger’s other bats such as the Meta Prime and Meta PWR, this is a baseball bat that lives up to its sturdy reputation, and may even be the b...

Batsmash.com: Best Easton Wood Bats [2020]

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You're reading a smashing good baseball bat review post from Batsmash.com. Easton rules in the composite wood bats space. In light of their success in the aluminum bat market, they unsurprisingly have some of the top wood bats for youth and high school players. In this Easton Wood Bats Review post, we would discuss 5 best selling Easton wood baseball bats and make some recommendations as to why these wood bats are fit for you according to batting style.  Newly redesigned Easton wood bats are now among the best wood baseball bats available for youth. The company has upgraded its wood materials and construction to make sure the best ash and maple wood bats are hitting the baseball fields and your hands in 2020. Looking for the best BBCOR bats ? Where To Buy Easton Wood Bats Easton Wood Bats are easily available to purchase at several major stores. By the way, we often check Amazon because it has the largest selection and number of sellers which offer a low price for wooden b...

Batsmash.com: Easton Project 3 ADV BBCOR Bat Review [2020]

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You're reading a smashing good baseball bat review post from Batsmash.com. The Project 3 ADV from Easton A top BBCOR composite model for the 2020 season is the Easton Project 3 ADV -3. These two-piece baseball bats became hugely popular not only for its sleek and light design, but because it shows results on the stat sheet. While high school baseball players are probably more familiar with the experience of using aluminum BBCOR baseball bats, there are definitely composites out there that may be a better fit. However, the transition to a composite can sometimes be difficult. A composite will have a different feel and most likely a short breaking-in period, but there are models on the market that are quite literally changing the game. In this Easton Project 3 bat review, we break down the baseball bat into three main categories that we find of optimal importance: durability and comfort, power, and performance. With these categories carefully dissected, it is our hope that we g...