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In Effingham County,Georgia the Middle School uses a -3 drop bat. In nassau county, New York the middle school players have to use a -3
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What does -12 mean on baseball bat?
Hi, -12 or -anything is the length to weight ratio. So for example if your bat is 32 inches it will be 20oz
What does -3 mean on a baseball bat?
The weight of the bat, in ounces, is 3 less than the length of the bat in inches. The -3 is called the 'bat drop' or 'drop weight'. Measure the bat and then subtract 3 from the number of inches and you will determine the weight of the bat in ounces. If the length of the bat is 30 inches, the weight is 27 ounces. If the length of the bat is 33 inches, the weight is 30 ounces. If you see a bat with a -6 on it, that means the weight of the bat, in ounces, is 6 less than the length of the bat in inches ... a -8 means the weight, in ounces, is 8 less than the length of the bat in inches.
What does -12 mean on a bat?
Hi, -12 or -anything is the length to weight ratio. So for example if your bat is 32 inches it will be 20oz
How much does a metal baseball bat weigh?
The weight of a baseball bat in grams will vary depending on what one prefers. The average weight for a standard baseball bat is 465 grams.
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 many ounces is -2 bat?
That would depend on the length of the bat. The '-2' is known as the 'bat drop' or 'drop weight' and means that the weight of the bat, in ounces, is 2 less than the length of the bat in inches. To find the weight of the bat you must first measure the bat to find its length. If the length of the bat is 30 inches, the weight of the bat is 28 ounces. If the length of the bat is 28 inches, the weight of the bat is 26 ounces.
What does -10 on a baseball bat mean?
The -10 is the 'drop', or 'drop weight', of the bat. The drop is the length of the bat, in inches, subtracted from the weight of the bat in ounces. A -10 bat is a bat whose length, in inches, is 10 more than the weight in ounces. An example of a -10 bat is one whose length is 32 inches and whose weight is 22 ounces.
What does -11 mean on a baseball bat?
It stands for drop 10. The drop of a bat depends on what the length and weight is. You find out the drop by subtracting the weight from the length. So if your bat was 32 inches long and 22 ounces then it would be drop 10 (-10) if your bat was 32 inches and 25 ounces then it would be drop 7 (-7)
Which -number weight drop on bats is better?
Number Weight Drop on BatsIt designates the Length to Weight difference - i.e. if a bat's length is 34 in and is a -5 bat, then its weight is 29 (ounces)It is the difference of the height and weight of the bat.if you have a 33 inch bat and its a drop 3 it would weight 30 ounces its the ratio between the length and the weight
What is the length of a baseball bat in SI?
=Length of Baseball bat (in inches) / 2.54 = Length of baseball bat in centimetres. Google can do this for you. I tried doing this with a calculator ... entirely wrong answer. DO NOT TRUST THIS ANSWER.
What is bat drop and how is it determined?
The drop of the bat is the difference between the length minus the weight. For example, if a bat is 33" long and it weighs 30 ounces, then the drop is -3. The drop of the bat varies in baseball, depending on the level of play. Little League doesn't have any regulations for the drop zone. Senior League baseball (ages 10 - 14) has a drop zone regulation of no lighter than -8. High school baseball has a drop zone regulation of no lighter than -3. College baseball has a drop zone regulation of no lighter than -3.
What does it mean when a bat say -10 or another size?
This is the Length to Weight Ratio ie: (Balance Point). Example: A 31L /21oz would be 31 inches long and 21 ounces in weight. The higher the negative number the lighter the bat is (for quicker bat speed).
