Choosing wood bats

For me a bat choice is a matter of feel in the players hands---I cannot see buying a bat thru the internet--I want to feel it in my hand--I want to feel the balance--the weight---how it feels when I swing it

TG

No two bats are excactly the same

There's also a few "technical" things to consider, that I learned from the gentleman that hauls the PG mdse. all around the country. And it is very true!!
1. A straight grain
2. Close & evenly spaced
3. No knots waves
4. If a bat is painted, you can't see the grain
5. Maple is a hardwood & will last longer. Ash is softer, not as dense, so not as strong.

Son used Sam Bats before they sold out. I understand that the same man is again producing a great product!
And, as others have said, feel has alot to do with it.

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Originally posted by baseballmom:

1. A straight grain
2. Close & evenly spaced

Grain is so easily overlooked with today's painted bats. In the day, these were a very important part of finding the right bat. The closer the grain the stronger the bat will be.

Thanks for the info. He wanted a painted bat. I think we will try out some unpainted maples if we can find them locally. Now the search begins.

Once again, thanks for all the info.