Wooden Bat

[Cannonball]

ian, I agree with the premise that a heavier bat, given some common sense, helped my my daughter's body/body position in the swing stronger. I've posted video so many times of her at early ages hitting with wood so I don't want to bore anyone again with that but I'm a believer in wood. When she went to college, she took her wood bat. It wasn't long before Coach had everyone swinging wood.

 

[Eric F]

Anyways getting back to your point, I have always heard that heavier bats will break down mechanics but have always wondered why? Sure the player wont be able to swing as fast. But what specific mechanics do you see breakdown when players use a bat that is too big. I would think a heavy bat would make it harder to keep the bat at a 45 behind their head to start. I think the player would probably keep the heavy bat vertical in a unweighted position to start. I think a heavy bat would also be more difficult to drop level and swing flat. My guess would be that a heavy bat might help keep the body in a 'strong position'. But im just thinking out loud.

Lay some knowledge down for those that might consider using a wood bad.

From my own observations with younger players, the increased forces involved with swinging a significantly heavier bat can pull a hitter's arms/hands into positions that aren't ideal. A heavier bat will tend to magnify a player's DBSF and bat drag issues. Swinging the bat level to the ground isn't necessarily a weak position, it's not ideal because a DBSF swing is a long hand path with poor adjustability. Once a player has an understanding of a good swing pattern, a heavy bat can be very beneficial for reinforcing and building strength for the correct movements.

 

[Greenmonsters]

From my own observations with younger players, the increased forces involved with swinging a significantly heavier bat can pull a hitter's arms/hands into positions that aren't ideal. A heavier bat will tend to magnify a player's DBSF and bat drag issues. Swinging the bat level to the ground isn't necessarily a weak position, it's not ideal because a DBSF swing is a long hand path with poor adjustability. Once a player has an understanding of a good swing pattern, a heavy bat can be very beneficial for reinforcing and building strength for the correct movements.

Or to put it another way, if you have the technique and strength to consistently create a good swing pattern with a heavier bat, the swing pattern can easily be replicated with a lighter bat. The converse may not be true. Working with the heavier bat exposes swing flaws often masked by lighter bats, especially the drop 11-13s

 

[cbullard]

Great feedback guys. Thanks!

 

[ian]

https://youtu.be/NqB7GiNE-ig

Harper swinging a 34" 43oz, 36" 47oz and a 37" 66oz.

 

[Golfclubgreg]

i just picked up a camwood.com wood bat and I am very impressed with it. 12yr old DD swings a 34-24 so I got the 34 inch bat, comes as 40 ounces But does not swing like 40 ounces. She loves it, sore core too after a session. Able to hit live pitching, machine or heavy balls. Thumbs up from me

 

[Golfclubgreg]

i just picked up a camwoodbats.com wood bat and I am very impressed with it. 12yr old DD swings a 34-24 so I got the 34 inch bat, comes as 40 ounces But does not swing like 40 ounces. She loves it, sore core too after a session. Able to hit live pitching, machine or heavy balls. Thumbs up from me

 

[cbullard]

Good stuff Greg.....I found DD a 33/30 wood bat that she can use for tee work, etc.

 

[Westwind]

i just picked up a camwoodbats.com wood bat and I am very impressed with it. 12yr old DD swings a 34-24 so I got the 34 inch bat, comes as 40 ounces But does not swing like 40 ounces. She loves it, sore core too after a session. Able to hit live pitching, machine or heavy balls. Thumbs up from me

I would love to hear more reports about this bat!

 

[cbullard]

The wooden bat that I ordered arrived today. I thought I was getting a 33/30....but, they sent a 32/29 instead. As you know she's moving to a 33/23. Will that size wooden bat still serve a purpose?