There is a wide variety of baseball bats available in today’s market, and one of the most commonly asked questions pertains to the choice between composite and alloy bats and which one is superior. Each type of bat has its own unique advantages and disadvantages. The primary distinctions between composite and aluminum alloy bats lie in their weight, sound, and break-in period.
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Bats Used in the 2023 College World Series.
The 2023 College World Series is underway, and the bats are flying!. The most popular bats being used at the CWS are from DeMarini and Louisville Slugger, with a smattering of Marucci and Rawlings.
DeMarini is the leading bat manufacturer in college baseball, and its bats are used by a majority of players at the CWS. The most popular DeMarini bat at the CWS is the The Goods. The Goods is a single-piece alloy bat that is known for its power and durability.
Louisville Slugger is another popular bat manufacturer in college baseball. The most popular Louisville Slugger bat at the CWS is the Select PWR. The Select PWR is a three-piece hybrid bat that is known for its balance and performance
Here’s a breakdown of which teams and players are swinging which bats:
2023 Virginia Cavaliers
As you may have guessed, Virginia is a Rawlings school. The interesting this is we’re seeing Virginia players swinging newly released Rawlings bats on the field Ethan O’Donnell was swinging with the new Clout AI bat and Henry Godbout the new Mach AI bat. There has not been any sighting of these bats in the stores, so we believe they are still in the pre-release stage. We suspect the Clout AI is a replacement for the Velo bat, and the Mach AI is a replacement for the 5150 bats. We’ll need to sit and wait for Rawlings to release more details.
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What Advantages do composite baseball bats have over aluminum baseball bats? And are they worth the extra cost?
Composite bats do offer distinct advantages to aluminum bats but they will certainly have a shorter life as they can, and probably will, break. They’re also much more susceptible to the cold. All bats warn you to not use them when the temperature is below 50 degrees. For aluminum bats it’s just a safety valve for the manufacturer. For composite bats it’s the real deal.
Here’s the short version of the advantages composite bats offer. For a detailed, in-depth analysis click here. Continue reading →