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Breaking in your composite bat is fun, easy, and can be done in about an hour. To properly break in your composite bat, we recommend taking 150-200 swings playing soft toss or off a tee using real baseballs. Begin swinging at 40% power and work your way up to full strength as you get closer to 200 swings.
How do you break in a composite bat fast?
Hitting composite bats at speeds faster than they are designed to withstand can cause premature cracking and damage the bat before reaching its full performance potential. Hit 50 balls off a tee using about 50% power. Hit 50 balls off a tee using about 75% power. Hit 50 balls from soft-toss using about 75% power.
How do you know when a composite bat is broken in?
A composite softball bat should last approxitmently 18 months with normal wear and tear. Besides, obvious cracks and dents a bat is considered broken if it rattles when shaken, knob is pushed in or loosen, or has a significant performance decline.
Is there a break in period for composite bats?
If you have purchased a composite bat, the answer is yes. However, most aluminum bats do not require a break-in period and are hot straight out of the wrapper. To break in your composite bat, the process is almost effortless and should take no more than one hour.
Do composite bats lose their pop?
Has the performance or pop of the bat declined recently? Keep in mind that composite bats do require a break-in period. Unfortunately, most bats do lose their pop in time with enough use. All bats have a limited life.
What happens if you don’t break in a composite bat?
Never break in your bat in a cage that uses yellow dimpled balls. Yellow dimpled balls are very dense and can damage your bat and decrease its lifespan. Here is a quick video on how to break in your composite bat.
How many hits can a composite bat take?
A composite bat can last from around 1 to 3 years after its break-in period (which usually calls for 150 to 300 hits). In fact, this break-in period actually extends the lifespan of your composite bat and improves its performance.
Does a cracked bat have more pop?
The breaking down of composite resin forms spider-web-like cracks on the bat’s barrel and ultimately improves the performance of your composite bat. Bats that are fully broken in have more pop & launch the ball further.
How do you break in a new demarini bat?
To begin the break-in process, hit 50 balls using ONLY HALF of your power off of the tee. After EACH hit, rotate the bat ¼” of a turn. Most bats come with indicating marks to help you know how much to adjust the bat. This will allow you to evenly distribute the hits and get the entire bat broken in.
Can you use a composite bat with a pitching machine?
Do NOT use a composite bat with any weighted ball. Including the dimple balls that come out of the pitching machine. They break the fibers in the bat and cause premature wear.
Do batting cage balls damage composite bats?
Even composite and aluminum bats are vulnerable to damage from dimple rubber balls. Composite bats in particular, as batting cage balls can break composite fibers reducing the pop and effectiveness.
How many hits does it take to break in a new bat?
You’ll need to put in anywhere from 150-200 swings to properly break in your bat, so you may want to have some teammates around to help. To break in your bat, you’re going to: Hit the ball off a tee.
Should you roll a composite bat?
Bat rolling is not illegal. As a matter of fact, all composite bats must be rolled in testing before they are deemed legal for play. This is to make sure that as the bat gets hotter after more use, and it will not exceed the bat performance standards put in place.
Can you tell if a bat is rolled?
Other ways to tell if a bat has been rolled is the graphics peeling off the bat in odd places, normally where the end of the rollers meet the bat. Another way to tell if a bat has been rolled is by residue from bat roller material left behind on the bat. On some bats there are “roller marks” left on the bat.
How cold is too cold for composite bats?
Composite baseball bats are never recommended for use when playing in temperatures that fall below 60 degrees. This is because the performance problems and possibility of cracking increases.
Does cold weather affect composite bats?
Cold weather cracks are maximized on composite bats, and dense balls (which are nearly all cold baseballs or softballs) will cause these cracks. Dents are the most common form of damage to aluminum bats in cold weather, but these bats won’t break like composite bats.
Is composite or aluminum bat better?
Composite bats are lighter than aluminum and wood bats, allowing power hitters to reach their potential with each swing. Key points about composite bats: Considered more durable than aluminum. Increased production at bat as ball speed on contact is greater.
What fastpitch softball bat has the most pop?
The LXT is the most popular bat in the Louisville Slugger fastpitch lineup. The full-composite barrel provides a massive sweet spot, maximum pop and incredible sound right out of the wrapper.
Do Easton ghost bats break easily?
Swing the best bat in the game this season, the Easton Ghost Double Barrel. This Easton Ghost bat is approved for all fields including ASA and USSSA. The new double barrel technology featured with this Easton Ghost bat will take your game to new heights immediately; with no break-in period required!.
