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Wooden bats

Discussion in 'Baseball' started by bothsportsdad, Sep 8, 2009.

  1. Sep 8, 2009 at 9:33 AM #1
    bothsportsdad

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    son played in his first wood bat tournament this past weekend at 15U

    couple of questions:

    is it normal to play wood bat this early? if not when should they start in earnest?

    is there a wood bat manufacturer in NC? I would like at the appropriate point to go and let him pick out the appropriate model. I seem to recall there being an in state manufacturer.

    finally, Braves I sent you a PM...


    thanks!
     
  2. Sep 8, 2009 at 10:25 AM #2
    MVaughn

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    Used to be Young Bat Company in Brevard, NC. Don't know if they are still in business since I haven't visited in several years, but they used to make bats for several pros and you could look at and handle the various models in their front office.

    Young Bat Company
    1449 Ecusta Rd
    Brevard, NC 28712
    Phone : (828) 884-8733
     
  3. Sep 8, 2009 at 11:36 AM #3
    PlayLaughLive

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    Carolina Bat Company

    I know we got some pretty good bats from the Charlotte Bat Company. I think their name is their website too...
     
  4. Sep 8, 2009 at 8:11 PM #4
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    I might be able to help you out. Shoot me a pm.
     
  5. Sep 8, 2009 at 8:14 PM #5
    Braves

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    What do you mean might? You make the best wood bats in the country. How about putting a link up for your website
     
  6. Sep 9, 2009 at 5:45 PM #6
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    compared to alum.

    If you by a 33 inch wooden bat how does the weight compare to an composite bat. Is it still the same weight? Also what is the best wood, maple, ash or what?
     
  7. Sep 9, 2009 at 9:42 PM #7
    4-6-3-DP

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    Weight can be very similar. Its the weight distribution that differs. A 141 is about the closest you will get to an aluminum bat. Right now, maple is the hottest thing on the market. Its harder than ash and the wood grain compacts whereas the grain on ash seperates. Thats the reason ash bats flake and maple explodes.
     
  8. Sep 10, 2009 at 8:47 PM #8
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    Wood bat manufacture

    Carolina Bat Company. Wes Skidmore. He made all our bats this year for a great price. Great Guy. Very knowledgable. Located in Matthews,NC.
     
  9. Sep 11, 2009 at 7:55 AM #9
    bothsportsdad

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    does anyone have any thoughts about when a team should start playing wood bat? Thanks to those who have posted manufacturers!
     
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  10. Sep 12, 2009 at 2:37 PM #10
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    High school varsity teams and from there on up!

    Another bat maker:
    Pap Bats - Asheville area - "Made for Players by a Player"
    [email protected]
     

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