One of my teammates toldd me that taking the bat grip off of your bat and just adding a thin layer of tape increases bat cintrol and bat speed. Is this true?
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Not really. It's not the tape or the lack of tape, it's the PLAYER that controls the bat and the bat speed. It basically depends on the strength and size of your hands. Try it both ways and see what works best for you. Kinda like the glove/no glove debate.
Fungo
Fungo
Some folks do believe that the thinner the handle, the greater control and perhaps snap effect of the wrists. Removing the tape has this effect as does not wearing gloves.
If you believe it will ..... that's a big part of the mental, confidence battle ... until you need to look for another fix...
Its sort of like a "nice compact swing", some folks think this is a good idea also, but has been shown to be just another crutch for those that do not have arm and core strength.
What is the point of tape or a grip on your top hand?
Before you guys super analyze this junk, the hitter first must have the physicality to do it!
How many of you are trying to make Babe Ruth out of a 145 pound kid?
Wake up!!
How many of you are trying to make Babe Ruth out of a 145 pound kid?
Wake up!!
Mickey Mantle would be fine... 
...just kidding...
...just kidding...
My 14yr old uses just a thin layer of athletic tape on his bats. Claims it just feels right.
The best thing about the tape, is that his teammates hate it and leave his bat alone.
The best thing about the tape, is that his teammates hate it and leave his bat alone.
quote:Before you guys super analyze this junk, the hitter first must have the physicality to do it!
How many of you are trying to make Babe Ruth out of a 145 pound kid?
Wake up!!
Aww come on. First off this isn't junk .... these are respected opinions. You are allowed to disagree. I think the vast majority of parents ARE tying to make a "Babe Ruth" out of their 145 lb. kid. I tried and failed but he did have a great college experience and played 3 years of pro ball..... AND he was probably about 30 lbs when I started and if I remember right I taped the handle on his "T" ball bat. So, what's the problem with that?
Fungo
quote:Originally posted by humbledONE:
How many of you are trying to make Babe Ruth out of a 145 pound kid?
Worked out pretty well for the Babe playing for the RedSox in 1914 (19 yo and looks about 150-160 pounds)
quote:Originally posted by Fungo:quote:Before you guys super analyze this junk, the hitter first must have the physicality to do it!
How many of you are trying to make Babe Ruth out of a 145 pound kid?
Wake up!!
Aww come on. First off this isn't junk .... these are respected opinions. You are allowed to disagree. I think the vast majority of parents ARE tying to make a "Babe Ruth" out of their 145 lb. kid. I tried and failed but he did have a great college experience and played 3 years of pro ball..... AND he was probably about 30 lbs when I started and if I remember right I taped the handle on his "T" ball bat. So, what's the problem with that?
Fungo
Here Here! But I am still partial to Mickey Mantle!
