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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA
The standards are based on the bat at hits "peak" or "hottest" for a lack of better term.
Yea...if they've been shaved, weight distribution changed or the manufacturer cheated and lied. But then again, nothing I say to you is going to sell you. And I would probably be cynical too, if I didn't have the opportunity to hear and talk to Dr. Smith and the Worth rep over the past two years.
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I'm not cynical due to inexperience with the subject. I've done plenty of my own informal scientific testing using batted ball speed (using local upper level players) as well as reading some extensive research done by Kettering University, and have also been in contact with the good folks from Anderson Bat Company about their facts, figures, and research. I love physics and physical science, and this is just a hobby of mine! You should see my R/C aircraft, boats, and vehicle collection which I use to test various scientific instruments. I figured I would just apply one hobby to my new hobby of umpiring as well (pertaining to bats and balls, what happens when they're hit, etc etc).
I do truly enjoy umpiring, and enjoy the brotherhood/sisterhood of my fellow blues...
Anyway, I don't mean to sound cynical, Mr. Rowe. I just have some other information which has been compiled from other sources