Anybody have any suggestions, on the best wood bataround for games?
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rhbaseball:
Wood? Anything wood I should be able to help with...but I haven't swung a bat in decades it seems. You might try posing this question in the For Players Only forum listed below this one here in the GENERAL Forums section. Players in that forum will have the answer for you.
Much success with your search.
Wood? Anything wood I should be able to help with...but I haven't swung a bat in decades it seems. You might try posing this question in the For Players Only forum listed below this one here in the GENERAL Forums section. Players in that forum will have the answer for you.
Much success with your search.
rh
I deal with a company in your region
call me or email me and I will get you in touch
Tom Rizzi
800-782-3672
TRhit@msn.com
I deal with a company in your region
call me or email me and I will get you in touch
Tom Rizzi
800-782-3672
TRhit@msn.com
For longevity, Baum Bats, will last forever. However for games my son personally likes Rawlings Maplewood bats, and Louisville Slugger Pro Model TPX bats. He says they have the best feel to them. More like aluminum in weight distribution. We tried a couple of different brands that he didn't like, so I guess it is like everything else. Try until you find what suits you the best. Just be prepared to buy a few of them, a wood bat lasts him about 3 games.
My son has used several wood bat suppliers. Since I can't hit worth a lick I've looked at the quality of the bat from stand point of finish and that two bats (or more) of the same model have been "turned" the same, etc and the price.
Excellent bats we have come across (from both our perspectives)
King Bat (real pricey but excellent)
Old Hickory
Louisville Slugger "M" series
TomCat
The one bat we didn't like and thought had very poor quality control was X-Bat.
Excellent bats we have come across (from both our perspectives)
King Bat (real pricey but excellent)
Old Hickory
Louisville Slugger "M" series
TomCat
The one bat we didn't like and thought had very poor quality control was X-Bat.
We've tried many and imo, Old Hickory is the best.
Abat is also an excellent supplier.
Both can be ordered on the net.
Maple is the answer.
Figure $70.00 per bat on average.
Abat is also an excellent supplier.
Both can be ordered on the net.
Maple is the answer.
Figure $70.00 per bat on average.
BWP, hardest maple you can get.
About $60, so it isn't a heft price compared to other bats.
About $60, so it isn't a heft price compared to other bats.
quote:Originally posted by soxnole:
Abat is also an excellent supplier.
Figure $70.00 per bat on average.
I agree. I also recommend the A Bat.
www.PlayBaseballLikeaPro.com
Baum bat is by far the best composite out there. I have used Baum for 5 years and have tried the Demarini but Baum Bats pop and durability out does the Demarini. I used my first Baum Bat for 2 years and it never lost pop or broke. I ended up selling it in order to get a new bigger one. They are perfectly weighted and not barrel heavy and DO NOT BREAK!!! They can be used up to AAA and even though they are more expensive then your average wood bat they are worth it since they do not break, have amazing pop, and can be used in batting practice and games.
Baum bat is by far the best composite out there. I have used Baum for 5 years and have tried the Demarini but Baum Bats pop and durability out does the Demarini. I used my first Baum Bat for 2 years and it never lost pop or broke. I ended up selling it in order to get a new bigger one. They are perfectly weighted and not barrel heavy and DO NOT BREAK!!! They can be used up to AAA and even though they are more expensive then your average wood bat they are worth it since they do not break, have amazing pop, and can be used in batting practice and games.
Playa - Are you giving the site a cut of every bat you sell? 
I'd be careful taking baseball advice from gotwood4sale. He's likely to recommend:
We've had good luck with an HSBBW sponsor:
www.bulletbats.com check in the Illinois Forum for their link.
All of their bats are $39.99. Mediumpapi gets many swings before he breaks them and even then it has to be a shot off the very end of the bat.
www.bulletbats.com check in the Illinois Forum for their link.
All of their bats are $39.99. Mediumpapi gets many swings before he breaks them and even then it has to be a shot off the very end of the bat.
I 2nd BWP for durability, toughness, and balance.
DBAT makes a beautiful bat that is as light as many high-tech bats, but they snap pretty easy.
DBAT makes a beautiful bat that is as light as many high-tech bats, but they snap pretty easy.
Old Hickory hard rock maple bats seem to be the best for the players that I have coached.
Viper bamboo bats with the additional fiberglass on the handle. they ship anywhere. Real hard to break and if they do, no shatter