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Baseball bats are made either out of wood (my favorite) or an "alloy," which is a combination of two or more elements, of which one is a metal.
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For purposes of this site I will refer to them as "metal" or "aluminum" bats as they are commonly referred to by players.
Wood bats are the only bats allowed in professional baseball. Professional baseball includes any league in which a player is paid to play the game. This includes rookie ball, minor leagues, all the way up to the major leagues. They are also used in some recreational and other various leagues across the country. In my opinion, wood bats should be used all across the board, in all leagues. Nothing sounds like baseball more to me than the sound of the crack of a wood bat, hitting the ball.However, the remainder of competitive baseball leagues use aluminum baseball bats. This includes most of the leagues from when a youngster begins playing the game, for instance T-Ball or Little League, to college baseball. To sum it up, unless a player makes it to the pros, they're going to be swinging an aluminum bat. Aluminum bat manufacturers are consistently coming out with new technology to make their bats more attractive to us players. I will attempt to help you make some sense of all of it on this website.
What's important is that all players understand that a bat doesn't make you a good hitter. Sound fundamentals, proper mechanics, and practice make you a good hitter. Keep in mind that a bat can only do so much. On the other hand, without the right bat, a hitter may not be able to get the most out of their abilities.
Next, the hitter will need to have a bat that suits them correctly. Lets face it, we're not all blessed with the same strengths and abilities. Some of us are better contact hitters, and some are better power hitters. Each type of player will need a bat that will allow them to make the most out of themselves as an offensive player. Click here for my article for beginners on how to choose bat size and weight. This will get you started on the right foot.
Below you will find reviews and advice on baseball bats, broken down by brand or category.
Easton bats (2007) - Read all about how Easton uses carbon nanotube technology and composite material on their bats that flex.
Louisville Slugger bats (2007) - Find out how Louisville makes a bat with a stiff handle to compete with Easton's flex design.
Rawlings bats (2007) - Read about the high-end technology used in the latest Rawlings bats, including the Fusion. Their prices are reasonable compared to other bat makers.
DeMarini bats (2007) - DeMarini bats are flexible, much like Easton's. They are a newer bat company that makes a good quality product for those on a budget.
Combat bats (June 2008) - Combat bats are getting rave reviews by much of the baseball community as being one of the hottest and best performing bats in the industry. They are a fairly new company, who strictly focuses on making bats that use composite technology.
Youth bats (2007) - Read youth baseball bat reviews of bats from Easton, Louisville and all other major brands. Decide on a stiff vs. flex handles bat, and other issues you should consider.
Wood bats (2007) - Wood baseball bats are usually made of ash and maple. They are used mostly by professional players, but should be used by players of every age for practice. Click here for a list of all the major wood baseball bat companies.
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