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because a metal bat has give so when the ball hits it the bat flex's and the ball slings off harder
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What bat hit the ball further?
A metal bat hits the ball further than a wooden bat because metal is harder than wood.
Does a composite bat hit further than a metal bat?
No,the metal bat hits the ball harder that is why in the mlb they arent allowed to use them they use wood -------Im pretty sure its composite.
Will a ball go further if hit by a wooden bat or a metal bat?
The Ball will go further with the metal bat.
Will a wooden bat hit a ball farther than a metal bat?
the metal bat
Does a wooden bat or a metal bat hit a ball the farthest when hit?
A metal bat will hit the hardest because metal is 85% stronger than a wooden bat.
Why can you hit a ball harder with an metal bat?
Metal bats are hollow and have thin walls that produce a trampoline effect that propels the ball off the bat. Imagine dropping a ball on a trampoline. That rebound effect is what occurs at impact and it helps accelerate the ball with greater velocity than you would get with a wood bat. The sweet spot is also much larger on a metal bat.
What effect does the density of a bat have on the distance that you can hit a ball?
The more dense a bat is, the more harder it is. The harder the bat the less amount of energy is absorbed so the ball will go farther. Main point: Bat more dense- farther hit Bat less dense- shorter hit
Can you use a baseball bat to play softball?
You can use a baseball bat but it would be harder to hit the ball
How does a heavy bat affect the momentum of a cricket ball?
the heiver the bat the harder it is to swing and hit the ball so a lighter bat will have more speed and power
Does a baseball get hit farther by a composite bat or a metal bat?
Metal bats hit the ball further which is why at unprofessional levels of baseball they use metal but when you get to the MLB you have to use wood.
How does temperature affect baseball?
when it is cold the bat and the baseball get harder so the ball can not be hit as far
Does a corked bat help the power of the hit?
It makes the bat lighter without sacrificing a lot of power, which allows the hitter to bring the bat through the zone faster and hit the ball harder.
