Why Do Bats Sting So Much?
Of course one of the biggest factors in choosing a baseball bat is finding a comfortable bat. But even once you’ve found your size and made a decision that fits your budget, you still want to feel good when you get to the plate. More importantly, you want to feel good when you make contact. Batting gloves are the best way to cut back on sting. But how much have you thought about why making good contact stings so much? A researcher for Cornell’s “Ask a Scientist” series makes it easy to understand why bats sting your hands.
March 30th, 2009 at 7:36 am
I found that as a bat ages It tends to sting. So many people hold on to their favorite college or league bat because they “Hit that homer” 6 years ago and use it like a trophy. Same thing happened to me…..
April 2nd, 2009 at 5:05 am
Sparro…great call. With superstition, tradition, and maybe just some general resistance to buying new equipment…I think a lot of us hold on to old equipment. And you’re right…older equipment wears down more than we’d like to admit. Combine that with the improving technology to reduce sting (and to increase bat speed) and there’s a big difference between our old favorites in the garage and the new stuff waiting for us at the stores.
April 16th, 2009 at 8:53 am
Use duck tape around the base of the bat it gives you a better grip
February 10th, 2010 at 3:52 am
If you grip the bat right and have a proper swing you will seldom ever have a bat sting your hands. When a hitter has his mechanics down pat he never complain about his hands stinging. You got to be in the grove baby!