| Author |
 Topic  |
|
|
sports_junkie
12 Posts |
 Posted - 01/06/2011 : 11:34:50
|
Are you going to let your kid use that new $300 composite bat in February and March when it's still cold and the bat is brittle?
If not, what are some recommendations for cold weather bats? |
|
|
Alter-Ego
802 Posts |
Posted - 01/06/2011 : 13:27:12
|
We have always just used last year's bat until it warmed up a little. I have had occasions where I would go to a used equipment store and purchase one that was used and cheap. It also makes a good cage bat as well.
This Feb and March, my son will have to use his new one for HS play because his last year's model is not legal for 2011. |
 |
|
|
metsFan
63 Posts |
Posted - 01/06/2011 : 14:27:44
|
Get a bat warmer.
http://ballwarmer.com/testim.htm
Make sure none of his team mates toss their bats in there while he is batting. It will remove some of the stored heat reducing the length of time the warmer will keep the bat warm.
That or purchase an all aluminum bat of your choice. |
|
|
|
22202
263 Posts |
Posted - 01/07/2011 : 10:28:44
|
| I thought I read on here that bat warmers were illegal. I could be wrong though. |
|
|
|
in_the_know
985 Posts |
Posted - 01/07/2011 : 11:03:38
|
Alter,
You sure your son's bat is illegal for 2011? Obviously, must be -3 and 2-5/8 barrel. BBCOR is mandatory for NCAA in 2011, but not for high school until 2012. You can still use BESR bats in high school in 2011. Also, if it's banned for being composite, there are bats that the NFHSA has made exception to (you can find those at this link: http://www.nfhs.org/content.aspx?id=4155). Of course, you may have already checked all this out, but I'm finding alot of people with bad info on the change in bat regulations. Might be worth double checking to see if he can use the old one for 6 extra weeks if it means him not splintering his new $300-$400 stick in the cold weather. |
|
|
|
Spartan4
913 Posts |
Posted - 01/07/2011 : 11:23:45
|
| The new bat regulations are gonna cost the manufacturers millions....I can't believe they aren't fighting it MUCH harder than they are....Maybe they are fighting it and I just haven't heard anything?? |
|
|
|
Alter-Ego
802 Posts |
Posted - 01/07/2011 : 11:45:01
|
| ITK, unfortunately it is. He has the previous year's Triton (the Silver barrel one). Last year's Triton is on the approved list. I was hoping that would make his approved as well, but they have different model numbers. Thanks for looking out for me, though. |
|
|
|
Arnie66
22 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2011 : 17:52:09
|
| The new bat regulations will spark a new high round of purchases, thus having a large impact on "NEW" sales. That is more than likely why the bat manufacturers are not fighting the requirements. More revenue, not less. |
|
|
|
Shark
18 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2011 : 19:56:35
|
| Wood -- ash or maple. |
|
|
|
scottwill311
52 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2011 : 20:46:52
|
| Tough to beat some nice ash. |
|
|
|
Gwinnett
791 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2011 : 23:03:27
|
| Has anyone actually cracked a composite bat in cold weather? Lots of people talk about it but I have never spoke to anyone who actually had it happen. If the bat did crack what was the tempature outside? In everyones opinion what temp do you not use your composite bat? We have used ours as low as 40 and never had a problem. Thanks. |
|
|
|
bigroc19
158 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2011 : 23:35:54
|
DeMarini states the following:
: Cold weather affects the ball, not the bat. A ball's core becomes harder in cold weather, causing the ball to dent the bat. Some players think that keeping a bat warm before hitting will prevent denting, but what they actually want to do is keep the ball above 60° F. High-compression balls may also shorten the life of your bat, as well as team usage situations |
|
|
|
Spartan4
913 Posts |
Posted - 01/09/2011 : 17:29:02
|
| My nephew doesn't use composite bats with the exception of using the B2 for 2 months....But my softball team exclusively uses composites and we have had several crack in temperatures below 50F. I would assume the bat construction is similar enough for baseball bats to crack too. |
Edited by - Spartan4 on 01/09/2011 19:34:20 |
|
|
|
Beisbol
27 Posts |
Posted - 01/10/2011 : 08:55:26
|
My son cracked two last year before it warmed up good. Thankfully, they were the previous year's bats.
quote:
Originally posted by Gwinnett
Has anyone actually cracked a composite bat in cold weather? Lots of people talk about it but I have never spoke to anyone who actually had it happen. If the bat did crack what was the tempature outside? In everyones opinion what temp do you not use your composite bat? We have used ours as low as 40 and never had a problem. Thanks.
|
|
|
| |
Topic |
|
Cold Weather Bats
