Learn the pros and cons of each wood type to make the best wood bat choice. At Phoenix Bats, we know that all wood bats are not created equal just as all hitters are not. Compare maple, birch ... Longest sweet spot; More forgiving on miss-hits off end; Only wood that can get the “flame” finish. read more
As far as which type of wood bat hits the furthest, the answer to that question is going to vary depending upon who you ask. All players have a personal preference and everybody’s swing is slightly difference in terms of mechanics and power. read more
Aluminum bats, since their production in the 1970s, have been the most popular type of bat in almost all baseball leagues. The hollow design of the aluminum bat allows for minimal compression once the baseball ricochets off the bat, reducing friction and energy lost. read more
Consider a bullet of mass m and speed v colliding with a stationary block of wood of mass M. After the collision, the bullet is lodged in the wood and the "system" of both the bullet and the block move with a common speed V. Conservation of momentum then says that mv + 0 = (m+M)V. read more