Wood Bats

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There's no difference in "pop" between one species of wood bat and another. Ash and maple have the same "pop" (or lack of "pop"!) Species that are less dense, however, allow you to make a lighter bat, other things being equal.

The difference in wood bats has to do with their length, their overall weight, and the way the wght. is distributed. Their shape is primarily important with regard to way it affects wght. distribution--more balanced vs. more end-loaded.

Also, handle size is important not only with regard to wght. distribution, but how it feels in the batters hands. But most kids' bats have skinny handles.

Various wood bat companies will describe how much "pop" this or that species of wood bat has. It's malarkey. Snake oil. But guys like it. The same way woman looking at 60 different moisturizers on a store shelf like to think that each one has different ingredients and qualities.