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Drop = (weight of bat in oz) - (length of bat)
Wood bats have a natural drop of -3, so:
(-3) = (weight of bat in oz) - (34)
31 oz = weight of a 34 inch wood bat.
In the MLB, that's the minimum weight of a bat. That's why corked bats are illegal, because they weigh less and give a more negative drop (which is an advantage).
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∙ 10y agoDrop = (weight of bat in oz) - (length of bat)
Wood bats have a natural drop of -3, so:
(-3) = (weight of bat in oz) - (34)
31 oz = weight of a 34 inch wood bat.
In the MLB, that's the minimum weight of a bat. That's why corked bats are illegal, because they weigh less and give a more negative drop (which is an advantage).
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What does the -11 mean for fast pitch softball bats?
It referrers to the drop of the bat or the weight. If you have a 32 inch long bat and a -11 drop the bat weight is 21 oz. If you have a 31 inch long bat and a -11 the bat weight is 20 oz.
What does -11 mean on a baseball bat?
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What is -12 on a baseball bat?
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How does drop affect a softball bat?
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What is the weight on MLB bats?
Most MLB bats weigh between 30-33 ounces. All are -3 drop, meaning if it is a 35 inch long bat, it must be 32 ounces.
What is the difference between -10 and -12 baseball bats?
the difference is that if you have a 30 inch bat the weight is 10 ounces less than the length on a -12 its 12 ounces less than the length. in high school and college aluminum bats have a -3 ratio.
How long does a bat have to be in 7th grade baseball?
Its however tall you are, the length of a bat doesnt matter its what fits you the best like if you were 5-6ft tall you would probably want a 31 inch or a 32 inch bat.
What does the plus or minus number mean on a baseball bat?
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