Choosing a bat to use
Why do people seek help for choosing a bat online? I mean, I can understand the, "Which bat do you like better" question, but some people want others to tell them which bat their daughter should use or they should use. It's almost impossible to give a great answer. To me, which bat you use is such a personal choice. Some people love the Rocket Tech, but I personally can't stand it. It can be the same length and weight as another bat I do like and other players can swear by it, but I, personally, would never use it. It just doesn't "feel" right to me when I swing it and when I hit with it.
I much prefer the Synergy (light blue) or the Catalyst 2 or that other light blue Catalyst that I talked about in this post. Even from one Syngery to another, for me, one just feels better than another when I hit with it. I'm talking different models, not two of the same model. In general, I too, like to know what other people think. But that information is only used to narrow down my choices. From there, I have to swingthe bat myself to really know if it's going to work for me or not.
Some people like short bats, others are not comfortable with it. Some players love end loaded bats, others just don't. I don't see how you can expect someone in another state, who's never met you, who has no clue as to what kind of hitter you are, to "expertly" tell you which bat you should use.
I say, use the whichever bat gives you the most confidence when you step into the box. The one you know you can pound the ball with and have pounded the ball with. No one but you can figure out which bat that is. You could have the "best" bat in the world, but if you aren't comfortable with it and it prevents you from going into the box in the best possible frame of mind, it isn't going to do you any good. So yes, go ahead an get other people's opinions. However, when it comes down to it, the bottom line is, the bat you use is a personal choice, make it your choice.
I much prefer the Synergy (light blue) or the Catalyst 2 or that other light blue Catalyst that I talked about in this post. Even from one Syngery to another, for me, one just feels better than another when I hit with it. I'm talking different models, not two of the same model. In general, I too, like to know what other people think. But that information is only used to narrow down my choices. From there, I have to swingthe bat myself to really know if it's going to work for me or not.
Some people like short bats, others are not comfortable with it. Some players love end loaded bats, others just don't. I don't see how you can expect someone in another state, who's never met you, who has no clue as to what kind of hitter you are, to "expertly" tell you which bat you should use.
I say, use the whichever bat gives you the most confidence when you step into the box. The one you know you can pound the ball with and have pounded the ball with. No one but you can figure out which bat that is. You could have the "best" bat in the world, but if you aren't comfortable with it and it prevents you from going into the box in the best possible frame of mind, it isn't going to do you any good. So yes, go ahead an get other people's opinions. However, when it comes down to it, the bottom line is, the bat you use is a personal choice, make it your choice.
posted by Stacie | 9:53 AM
1 Comments:
Bats are definitely a personal choice, and as you say what feels good to one person feels awkward to another.
There are some good rules of thumb you can use for bat selection. For length, generally, the ideal bat has the knob as high as your wrist when you put it barrel-down next to your side. Weight should be the heaviest you can swing quickly. (I know that's more vague, but trying the bat will tell you soon enough.
Beyond that, a lot of it has to do with what you're trying to do. If you're primarily a bunter/short game person a RocketTech is a waste of money, and probably counter-productive. You want a bat with a smaller, deader sweet spot. On the other hand, if you need to launch it a mile a RocketTech or Catalyst are good choices.
The real key, though, is that no bat can work unless you A) swing it and B) swing it well, i.e. practice with it. That should be every hitter's first priority.
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