Besr -3

[MajorDave]

but at NCAA clinics it was discussed that in 2010 or 2011 the metal bat standards would change (Bat Exit Speed Ratio=BESR) and they would have to perform no better than wood in that area. I have not looked it up but it was briefly discussed in either Atlanta or Chicago. If NCAA does it then FED will probably have to follow.

Anyone else remember this discussion or commentary? Bob Jenkins, Jon Muller, John Kay?

[zebra2955]

I could be mistaken, but isn't that what the BESR standard is now? I thought that was what the test was now. The trampoline effect of metal was to be the same as wood. The problem is the bat is lighter and the sweet spot is much bigger on metal then wood.

[ManInBlue]

Originally Posted by zebra2955

I could be mistaken, but isn't that what the BESR standard is now? I thought that was what the test was now. The trampoline effect of metal was to be the same as wood. The problem is the bat is lighter and the sweet spot is much bigger on metal then wood.

Bats in HS and college aren't much lighter, if at all. Wood bats can be/are made with a drop 3 weight just lilke the metal ones. So a 32" wood bat and a 32" metal bat would weigh the same (29oz). Also, the shape/length of the barrel effect the sweet spot.

The "bad" hits off metal is where I think the problem in adjusting happens. Off of metal you can get a bloop single out of what a slow roller (or easy infield pop up) would be off of wood. With wood you HAVE to hit the sweet spot to get a solid hit - you don't with metal.