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Professional Baseball Bats

[phpzon]Professional Baseball Bats, .

Wood baseball bats are available for all leagues and levels.
Some believe wood baseball bats embody the art or the poetry of
baseball. Precision crafted wood bats are replete with the
spine-tingling crack of a home run or the splintered remains of
wooden warrior that drilled its last base hit. Though aluminum
or alloy bats outnumber wood bats in the non-professional
leagues, many players feel a kinship with the natural wood and
when using them, feel like they're walking in the footsteps of
baseball greats like Babe Ruth or Derek Jeter.

When selecting a wood bat you should carefully hold the handle.
Ensure the shape and form work for your grip and batting style.
Also make sure the length/ weight ratio is appropriate for your
size. Wood bats are carved from mostly maple or ash woods. Wood
grains vary greatly in quality. Like furniture dealers, wood bat
manufacturers can select from a plethora of wood qualities. The
higher quality wood bats strive for hardness, strength, and
density without being too heavy. Many claim that maple bats
achieve this crucial balance.

Maple baseball bats are among the most popular choices, with ash
being its biggest competitor. Maple wood is endowed with a tight
grain that offers many of the qualities suited for smacking a
baseball. The finer the grade of maple, the more expensive the
bat, so remember to ask about the wood grain.

Factors to consider when purchasing a maple bat, like other
bats, are weight, length, and grip. Additionally, many players
take advantage of the swing-empowering benefits of owning a
maple baseball bat. Serious batters in the non-professional
leagues, or who have major league aspirations, will often
practice with a maple bat instead of an aluminum bat. The sweet
spot is more precise and wood bats are solid so they weigh more.
After practicing with a wood bat, come game time, your aluminum
bat swing will be much more dangerous

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NEW - 2012 Onslaught Bamboo Baseball Bat Model 271 33 inch 30 OZ (-3)
List Price: $85.00
Sale Price: $49.00

2012 - NEW Onslaught Bamboo Adult Baseball Bat (Model 271) 33 inch (-3) at Factory Direct Discount Price Awesome performance, does not sting, perfect for game and BP. Features and Benefits Ø Made from the strongest Chinese Mao bamboo Layers Ø Core composite technology with multiple layers Ø Popular Model 271 Ø -3 weight to length drop Ø 2 5/8" Barrel diameter, 15/16" Handle diameter Ø Pro Cupped end for optimum balance Ø Natural finish with clear coating Ø Strongest plant on the planet makes the most durable wood bat Ø Hand selected bamboo for the best uniform density Ø Does not break, does not sting Ø Easy to hit enhanced sweet spot Ø Large barrel gives increased hitting area Ø Ideal handle improves grip and increases bat speed and power Ø Pro cup controls weight and lowers swing weight (MOI) Ø Patented core composite technology Please read the feedback for the Vikram Sports Products...

	NEW 2012 Ambush Bamboo / Maple Hybrid Adult Baseball Bat (Model 271) 33 Inch 30 Oz (-3) List Price: $85.00 Sale Price: $49.00
	Brand NEW 2012 Ambush Bamboo / Maple Hybrid Adult Baseball Bat (Model 271) 33 inch 30 oz (-3) At Factory Direct Price Best of both worlds, solid maple feel, awesome performance, does not sting, perfect for game and BP Bamboo Maple Hybrid Adult Baseball Bat Vikram Sports...

	Rawlings 288RJAP Professional Model Wood Baseball Bat
	The 288RJAP 32 inch is the popular professional wood baseball bat

	Rawlings JM77AP Professional Model Wood Baseball Bat
	The JM77AP 32 inch is the popular Joe Mauer professional wood baseball bat

	Jugs Hitting Tee List Price: $43.64 Sale Price: $20.00
	The tee is an ideal size to introduce children to the game, and a telescoping design will grow with the player. This simple, durable hitting tee is ideal for young players' batting practice and tee ball games...

	NEW - 2012 Assault Maple Adult Baseball Bat (Model 271) 33 inch (-3) by Vikram Sports at Factory Direct Price List Price: $85.00 Sale Price: $49.00
	1. Made from highest quality, top grain, hard maple billets 2. Popular Model 271 3. -3 weight to length drop 4. 2 5/8" Barrel diameter, 15/16" Handle diameter 5. Pro Cupped end for optimum balance 6. Natural finish with clear coating 7...

	Accubat List Price: $83.99 Sale Price: $71.79
	The Accu-Bat training aid is a handy little baseball fielding device that lets you predictably hit ground balls, pop flies, and line drives. Ideal for educational classes, intramural drills, team workouts, or individual practice, it helps create the kind of consistent repetition necessary for effective training, while minimizing fatigue...

Sam Bats LL-KB1 Select Maple Bat

$89.99

Sam Bats LL-KB1 Select Maple Bat. Sams Select Stock bats are professional quality produced from select maple logs. Sam Bat's wood is cut with straight grain to maximize strength. The Little League LL-KB1 Select Maple Bat could be called the true classic Sam Bat. A superb bat with balance and power. Sporting Sam Bat's most popular knob with a slight flare it is loved by pros and those who aspire to be pros!

Rawlings R243M Professional Grade Maple Wood Bat

$74.99

Rawlings R243M Professional Grade Maple Wood Bat. Rawlings Professional Grade Maple wood baseball bats are made with the same high-grade maple used by the pros, combining Adirondack balanced timber with the player-preferred natural unfinished look.

Rawlings 460MAP Adirondack Professional Wood Bat

$69.99

Rawlings 460MAP Adirondack Professional Wood Bat. The Rawlings Adirondack Professional Model features the top 15% of all wood used in the production of Rawlings baseball bats. The 460M model features rich colors, a high gloss ultra-protective clear coat, and a cupped end. Maple Handle: 15/16'' Barrel: 2 1/2''

Easton Pro Grade Ash 110 Alleghany Ash Wood Baseball Bat

$44.99

Easton Pro Grade Ash 110 Alleghany Ash Wood Baseball Bat. Easton's Pro Grade Ash 110 Alleghany Ash Wood Baseball Bat uses professional grade Alleghany Ash wood which is identical in quality to the Easton bats used by the players in the Major Leagues. Ash bats tend to be lighter than maple bats and provide more give or flex in the barrel for a more forgiving sweet spot.

Easton Pro Grade Ash 243 Alleghany Ash Wood Baseball Bat

$44.99

Easton Pro Grade Ash 243 Alleghany Ash Wood Baseball Bat. Easton's Pro Grade Ash 243 Alleghany Ash Wood Baseball Bat uses professional grade Alleghany Ash wood which is identical in quality to the Easton bats used by the players in the Major Leagues. Ash bats tend to be lighter than maple bats and provide more give or flex in the barrel for a more forgiving sweet spot.