There are way too many variables for this to even draw any conclusions, but I thought it’d be a fun challenge nonetheless!! Do y’all like lighter or heavier bats??
The answer is the heaviest bat you can swing without your swing substantially slowing down. This is because at the same velocity an object with a larger mass will have a larger effect
From a physics standpoint, the velocity of your bat is the biggest contributor to kinetic energy (Energy=1/2*mass*velocity^2), meaning a slightly lighter bat that you can swing faster (because it takes less energy to swing it the same speed as a heavier bat) is more effective than a heavier bat you’re swinging slower. There’s a point of diminishing returns, though, as there will come a point that even if you go lighter with the bat, you realistically cannot swing the bat faster. (I have no clue what I’m talking about)
kinetic energy from the bat is what causes the ball to change in speeds, so whatever bat is the heaviest you can swing without substantially slowing down
There are studies on this; the answer is "the heaviest bat you can swing without sacrificing swing speed". Given that you also want good control over the bat, the best choice is probably to go just a bit lighter than that.
The data was roughly linear so i did this I excluded the wood bat's for this test By putting all of the values into a graph it looks roughly linear so we just gotta roll with it and we get a lsrl line of y=87.74510466+0.3879810939*x with an r squared value of 0.824337881 and this tells us that 82.4% of the variation in the data is accounted for (that means the data is pretty good). The equation I stated earlier has a coefficient of 0.3879810939 and this tells us that generally as the bat gets one ounce heavier, the ball will go 0.3879810939mph faster (If you make a confidence interval for the slope of the regression line at 98% confidence you get (0.0524, 0.7235) and this means we can estimate with 98% confidence that there is actually a positive linear trend In conclusion there is a positive trend, bigger bat = faster hit we don't have enough data for more accurate results but this is what I got.
@@landenheine7645 weight distribution, barrel material, and overall design play a huge role in this as well, probably even more than weight alone. Materially speaking, carbon fiber and resin composites, metal alloys, and wood types all have different energy transfer properties, which is why compression / rebound limits are a thing in BBCOR, U-trip, and the like. Regulations have mostly leveled the playing field (no pun intended) between materials at higher levels by limiting barrel rebound, with the barrels generally being dampened to within a given range regardless of material, ostensibly in the name of safely as well as scoring (line drives get dangerous when velos are too high). For example, USSSA bats are meant to be swung by kids who don't have the strength of adults and college players, so the bats can be more 'juiced' as kids can't swing hard enough to take full advantage of the trampoline effect anyway. When an adult swings the same composite USSSA though, they usually get much, much higher velos than they would with the BBCOR version of the same bat in a similar weight, because bat makers have to artificially dampen their BBCORs to pass certification. Something else that hasn't been mentioned is that composite bats usually increase in exit velo as they get worn in, with their max velo being achieved just before they break. Basically, they get more springy the more swings they have on them, so there's a sweet spot between longevity and exit velo that manufacturers are always trying to balance, as some customers might want a bat that's hot out of the wrapper (parents with young kids who don't swing hard enough to break in other composite bats), while others just want something that doesn't ring up their kids' hands that can last a full season without breaking.
RESULTS: 12 oz --> 90.9 mph 18 oz --> 96.0 mph 23 oz --> 97.8 mph 27 oz --> 98.9 mph 29 oz --> 98.4 mph 30 oz --> 98.2 mph 31.5 oz --> 98.7 mph 33 oz --> 94.9 mph Based on this, I think it's best to use the 23oz or 27 oz bat. With those you get near peak speed without having to use a heavier bat.
The copperhead was the first bat I used in little league about 18 years ago. Forgot about it until this video, brought back so many great memories and flashbacks.
I’ve spent so much time researching bats cuz when u get to bbcor, it’s a huge purchase. The weight of ur bat really depends on what type of hitter you are. I am a contact hitter that like to have control over where I hit it so I went with the one piece cat x so I can sit and wait on the ball and still quickly get my hands to the ball to put it fair but push it rather than pull. Consider your approach as a hitter. Hope this helps!!!
The best bat to swing is the heaviest bat you can while still maintaining optimal bat speed. The idea is the higjest amount of inertia is ideal...transfer as much energy into the ball. Think mass x accelration, so the highest you can get both of those variables
What we learned here is you can only hit a ball as hard as you can hit a ball! In the end the bats didn’t make a huge difference you just maxed out in ur power of hitting a ball!!! Right?
I excluded the wood bat's for this test By putting all of the values into a graph it looks roughly linear so we just gotta roll with it and we get a lsrl line of y=87.74510466+0.3879810939*x with an r squared value of 0.824337881 and this tells us that 82.4% of the variation in the data is accounted for (that means the data is pretty good). The equation I stated earlier has a coefficient of 0.3879810939 and this tells us that generally as the bat gets one ounce heavier, the ball will go 0.3879810939mph faster (If you make a confidence interval for the slope of the regression line at 98% confidence you get (0.0524, 0.7235) and this means we can estimate with 98% confidence that there is actually a positive linear trend In conclusion there is a positive trend, bigger bat = faster hit we don't have enough data for more accurate results but this is what I got.
Coach I am moving up next year and have to get a new bat and I don’t know what to get what do u suggest I need to know,also I love your vids keep up the good work❤
Good example for his own swing, but it’s leaving out pitch velocity, strength, and swing path. The fact that he does better on a lighter bat shows a lot about his swing
You should go heavy to light if you were to do it again. I think fatigue would set in after all the swings building up to the heavier bats. It would be interesting to see that!
I excluded the wood bat's for this test. By putting all of the values into a graph it looks roughly linear so we just gotta roll with it and we get a lsrl line of y=87.74510466+0.3879810939*x with an r squared value of 0.824337881 and this tells us that 82.4% of the variation in the data is accounted for (that means the data is pretty good). The equation I stated earlier has a coefficient of 0.3879810939 and this tells us that generally as the bat gets one ounce heavier, the ball will go 0.3879810939mph faster (If you make a confidence interval for the slope of the regression line at 98% confidence you get (0.0524, 0.7235) and this means we can estimate with 98% confidence that there is actually a positive linear trend In conclusion there is a positive trend, bigger bat = faster hit we don't have enough data for more accurate results but this is what I got.
My theory is you'll get the most results out of the heaviest bat you can swing the fastest. Any bat too heavy to swing as fast as you can consistently swing will have less speed like the 33oz at the end.
It seems though that physics play into this and if that T-ball bat was a lot longer and still 12 ounces you’d be able to swing it faster in turn getting a higher exit velocity.
From a scientific standpoint, this is not a great test. You could be getting better with each swing or or worse. But what do I know, I only took up to chemistry.
I hate to be a stickler here, so I'll suggest working with either a local engineering school or Smarter Everyday crossover, so you can get a more homogeneous testing, but i do like you are trying to help (potential) players make educated decisions
Sorry coach but it all depends on the hitter. It's just math... swing velo and bat weight (actually barrel mass). So a heavier, end-loaded bat will hit harder for a guy strong enough to swing it with high velo, but for a skinny kid who can't then the lighter bat will hit harder.
The answer is the heaviest bat you can control the barrel on and not lose swing speed. It's physics. More mass at the same speed equates to an increased force delivered at impact. However, not all bats are equal. Some are end loaded, meaning more of the bat weight is in the barrel. Others are more "balanced." My son has an Easton ADV 31 drop 8 and 2 Cat 9s, a 32 drop 8 and a 32 drop 5, all are 1 piece alloy bats. The balance point for the ADV is roughly 1 inch closer to the barrel than the CAT 9 drop 8, making the swing feel heavier than the CAT 9 drop 8 even though the CAT 9 is one ounce heavier than the ADV. Our body has a maximum speed it can "swing" a bat at, no matter how light the bat is that is being swung, like a whiffle ball bal. The only way to get a good data set would be to compare different bat weights of the same length bat from the same bat model. But as I said before, physics already tells us that the heaviest bat wins. As is evident to me when my son hits BP and the ball flies 20 plus feet further with his drop 5 vs his drop 8 using the same type of baseball.
