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It 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
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∙ 14y agothe one with the most drop is easier to swing but heivier bats may hit he ball further
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What is a better drop weight higher or lower?
A better drop weight is one that has a lower drop. -3 is the most powerful bat.
What is the weight of a 32 inch wood bat?
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).
What does drop 5 mean in baseball?
'Drop' is a term used with bats and is the difference in the weight and length of a bat. Subtract the length (in inches) from the weight (in ounces) to determine the drop. A bat that is 30 inches long and weighs 35 ounces would have a drop of 5. A bat that is 35 inches long and weighs 30 ounces would have a drop of -5. Most bats have a negative drop.
What sizes do bats come in?
Bats come in many different sizes. The size is determined by the bats length and weight in ounces. The difference between the length and weight is call the drop, and is often displayed as a minus sign then a number. For example, a 32in/22oz bat would be a -10 drop bat. A 32in/29oz bat would be a -3 drop.Different leages and age ranges have different requirements.Tee ball bats are generally 24 - 26 inches in length with a drop of about -10 to -12.5Youth bats are usually 26 - 32 inches in length with a drop of about -10 to -13.5Senior League bats are about 30 - 32 inches in length with a drop of about -8 to -10. Senior league bats often have a big barrel design (up to 2 5/8)Adult bats are usually 31 - 34 inches in length and always have a drop of -3
What does the plus or minus number mean on a baseball bat?
That is called the 'drop'. Subtract the length of the bat in inches from the weight of the bat in ounces and you get the drop, or minus number. EXAMPLE: A 34 inch long bat weighs 30 ounces. 30-34=-4. -4 is the drop of the bat.
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?
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)
How much does a wooden baseball bat weigh t?
There isn't really a standard weight for wooden baseball bats like there is for metal and composite bats. Most of the time wooden bats are about a -2 to -3 drop. For example, a 33in bat would weight about 31 - 30 ounces.
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.
Can you give me the names of the best fast pitch bats and weight?
we use Demarini and love them, my daughter is tall and uses at 34" drop 10
What is -12 on a baseball bat?
Bat Length Minus The Drop = Bat Weight "The Drop" is a common term for describing the weight of an aluminum bat. It is unique to aluminum and composite bats as the weight of a wood bat varies somewhat within each bat. The drop simply means you take the length of the bat and subtract the drop to determine the weight. For Example: The DeMarini CF4 is a -10 and is available in 31", 32", 33" and 34". Therefore, a 31" would weigh 21 ounces, a 32" would weigh 22 ounces and so on.
Do wooden bats have drop?
no
