Are composite bats illegal?

As Little League season opens, the league has changed its rules on what bats are allowed. But this season, for the first time, Little League is banning most composite-barrel bats because they enable kids to hit the ball too fast and too far.

When should you not use a composite bat?

Composite baseball bats are never recommended for use when playing in temperatures that fall below 60 degrees. This is because the performance problems and possibility of cracking increases.

Do composite bats break?

As you may know, composite baseball and softball bats require a “break-in” period to reach their optimum in-game performance level. Hitting composite bats at speeds faster than they are designed to withstand can cause premature cracking and damage the bat before reaching its full performance potential.

How many hits can a composite bat take?

A composite bat can last from around 1 to 3 years after its break-in period (which usually calls for 150 to 300 hits). In fact, this break-in period actually extends the lifespan of your composite bat and improves its performance.

What is the best composite baseball bat?

While other bats compete with it inside more specific categories, the Easton Ghost X is the best composite bat overall. Composite bats in the baseball space run deep and wide. Three of our favorites in addition to the Easton Ghost X, are the Rawlings Quatro, CF Zen from DeMarini and 918 Prime from Slugger.

What is the best youth composite bat?

Best Overall: Easton MAKO Composite Youth Baseball Bat. When your child is ready to take their batting to the next level, put this Easton MAKO Composite Youth Baseball Bat in the dugout. This advanced bat boasts a massive sweet spot, thanks to Easton’s Thermo Composite Technology construction.

What is better a bbcore bat or composite?

The most common BBCOR bats are undoubtedly aluminum or alloy bats. They are known to be more durable and reliable than a composite. Aluminum bats are the original high school and college bat and continue to be a popular choice year-in, year-out.

How do you break in a composite baseball bat?

The best way to break in a composite bat is to hit about 300 balls either off a tee or from a slow-pitch machine with approximately 50 percent of your normal hitting power. You should rotate your bat every 75 pitches to make sure that you are breaking in the entire bat.