What is the actual process of hollowing out a wooden bat? We'll explain it here!
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This is Par-nii from Amazing the store! In this blog, I would like to break down useful and specialized information on choosing tools and deliver it to you in a way that is as easy to understand as possible!
This time, we will talk about "hollowing out wooden bats."
Once you reach college age or above, using wooden bats becomes mandatory, and this is essential knowledge for players who want to play baseball at a high level, so if you're interested, be sure to read it!
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Wooden bats have their tips hollowed out
Did you all know?
There is a process called "hollowing" for wooden bats.
I'm sure many of you have seen this before. Normally, the head of a wooden bat is flat and has no dents, but a hollowed-out bat has a dent at the tip, which is hollowed out using a special drill, and can have a dent of up to 3cm.
Not all wooden bats are hollowed out in this way; they are shipped after being hollowed out at the bat factory.
However, some baseball shops have introduced machines for hollowing out bats, and are even able to hollow out pre-made bats brought in by customers.
There are rules for the size of the cutouts
There are rules for hollowing out a butt head.
- ■ Depth: Within 3.5cm
- ■Diameter: 2.54cm~5.1cm
Please note that bats that do not meet these standards cannot be used in official matches.
Also, soft-ball wooden bats often have a hollow core, so it is generally not possible to carve them out , so care must be taken.
Why hollow out wooden bats?
1. I want to make the bat lighter.
Hollowing out the tip of the bat makes the bat itself lighter.
It is possible to make the bat approximately 10g to 20g lighter, so if you feel that your current bat is too heavy, we recommend taking your bat to a shop that offers the hollowing out service mentioned above and having them make it lighter!
2. I want to balance the center of gravity at my hand.
It is said that by hollowing out the tip of the bat, the balance of the bat is closer to the hand, making the bat easier to control.
Is there a difference in feel?
When choosing a wooden bat, one thing you'll want to consider is the feel of the hit.
Many professional baseball players are also particular about the feel of the ball when they hit it, and they can often be divided into two types of players: those who want a strong feel when they hit the ball and those who want a soft feel when they hit the ball.
One thing to keep in mind here is that hollowing out the tip of the bat can significantly change the feel of the hit .
It is generally believed that a bat that does not have a hollowed out tip provides a stronger hitting feel, and you can feel a harder, more thumping impact when hitting the ball.
However, hollowing out the head of the bat weakens the feel of the hit and makes it a little softer. This varies depending on the depth and diameter of the hole, so if you are looking for a hollowed out bat, you should keep this in mind when choosing a bat.
Long hitters should choose the non-hollow option.
For power hitters who can hit long balls and players who aim to be long hitters, we recommend using a bat with a normal head that is not hollowed out.
This is because it provides a strong hitting feel and allows for a centrifugal swing that takes advantage of the weight of the head.
On the other hand, players who want a bat with a center of gravity close to the grip and easy to maneuver would be better off using a bat with a hollowed out tip.
What kind of bat does Minoruman use?
The bat recommended by Minoruman, an executive player for Amazing, is a bat with a powerful head and a strong hitting feel.
We have developed the "ULTIMUS" wooden bat for hard baseball, which matches the theory of hitting by maximizing swing speed by utilizing the weight of the head and making strong contact with the ball, and is optimized for players who have mastered the Minorman swing.
For bats that do not originally have hollowed-out heads, the balance and specific gravity of the material are adjusted to suit the shape, so care must be taken because hollowing out the head later will result in the original balance and feel being lost.
If you want a hollowed out bat, you can either purchase a pre-hollowed bat or have one custom made to order.
summary
What did you think? This time I wrote about hollowing out a bat.
A bat is a weapon for a batter. By carefully considering whether it fits your body, your swing, and the playing style you are aiming for, you can use a good bat to bring out the best in your play.
Top-class players are particular about their equipment because it directly affects their results.
If you establish your own correct answers with a commitment from elementary or junior high school, rather than waiting until you become a professional, you will be able to more easily notice the cause when your form drops and stabilize your performance.
Recommended wooden bats are here.
▼Maple bat ULTIMUS
https://shop.amazing-baseball.com/pages/ultimus
We also have another article that explains how to choose the bat that's right for you, so if you refer to that as well, I think you'll be able to choose the right equipment.
We hope that you all continue to enjoy a wonderful baseball life.
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