[Wooden bats] What is the difference between hard and soft bats?
Good evening! This is Par-nii from Amazing Baseball Partners!
Well, this time I would like to explain the differences between hard and soft wooden bats!
table of contents
■Is it necessary to separate hard and soft balls in the first place?
■Design differences■Differences in hitting sensation■Summary
Is it really necessary to separate hard and softball in the first place?
Since the balls used in hardball and softball are different, the bats are also made to suit the balls.
To hit a hard ball, you need a bat that is heavy and thick. On the other hand, a softball bat needs to be light, maneuverable, and flexible.
Generally, the two are differentiated by the weight of the bat.
★Hardball wooden bat: 840g~930g
★Softball wooden bat: 650g - 800g
Knowing the typical weight of bats used will help you choose a bat when you start playing!
Design Differences
Hardwood bats are made from a single solid piece of wood, so the inside of the bat is dense and packed tightly.
In contrast, softball wooden bats are often hollowed out at the tip in order to keep them light.
In addition, some softball bats have the hollowed-out interiors filled with light resin, and some have bodies that are shaved down to be lighter.
Differences in feel
Hardwood bats are densely packed, so they have a heavy, solid feel when you hit the ball. The harder the material, the more you can feel the impact in your hand and the stronger the impact.
Japanese people are accustomed to metal bats, so they tend to prefer the heavy, solid feel that comes from hitting the ball with this hard material.
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In addition, bats that are hollowed out for use in softball are characterized by a soft feel when hitting the ball.
For those who like wooden bats, the feel may be a little disappointing, but the key point is that it is light and easy to maneuver, so it can handle any type of ball.
summary
How was it?
In recent years, there has been an increase in demand for wooden bats for softball, with some tournaments having rules that prohibit the use of urethane bats for softball (such as Legacy, Legacy, and MM18) that fly too far.
In softball, if you make too much contact the ball can deform and prevent it from flying, so it is said that urethane bats are more advantageous.
However, playing amateur baseball using wooden bats, which are also used by professionals, is also one of the ways to enjoy it, so it is said that there are quite a lot of people who use wooden bats for hardball even in softball.
I hope you find a bat that suits your tastes and enjoy playing baseball! See you in another article!
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