When talking about baseball bats or softball bats what does drop stand for?

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Composite bats continue to be popular at all age and talent levels. JustBats receives a number of daily questions regarding proper care, break-in methods, etc. about composite bats, so we wanted to provide answers to the most frequent:

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The right length-to-weight ratio is extremely important when choosing a baseball bat or softball bat. When it comes to the length-to-weight ratio, you might hear the words Balanced and End Loaded. So, what do those terms mean?

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There is a common belief that composite barrel baseball bats perform better than alloy barrel baseball bats. But, that's not the case. Composite bats definitely have their benefits over alloy barrel bats, but when it comes to overall performance the two materials are equally good.

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All wood bats are created equal, right? While weight, length, and wood type are important aspects of wood baseball bats, the turn model of a wood bat can be considered a blueprint for various characteristics that affect the bat’s swing weight and feel. The most popular wood bat turn models are the 110, 271, and 243. Below, you'll find characteristics that are unique to each turn model, as well as which type of hitters typically prefer them:

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Regarded as some of the top bats on the field on any given day, the Louisville Slugger Z-2000 and Z-3000 ASA Slow Pitch Softball bats have done little to disappoint. Each of these models is constructed using Louisville Slugger’s own Pure 360 Composite, allowing these bats to be both durable and lightweight while reducing wall thickness for higher performance. The particular models we are going to highlight today are the Z-2000 and Z-3000 models that are approved for play in ASA.

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The first bat from Louisville Slugger’s 2015 line has arrived, the Prime 915! You may have seen this bat in action during the College World Series by teams like the Louisville Cardinals. This three piece, fully composite bat is designed for the ultimate combination of speed, power, and balance.

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Without a doubt, the Marucci Bat Company definitely takes pride in producing high quality wood baseball bats. Each wood bat Marucci makes is cut, calibrated, balanced, buffed, and lacquered by hand. Their bats are selected with precision from top grade Pennsylvania Maple billets to insure the highest possible grade of wood for each one of their bats.

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The greatest show on dirt has made its annual trip to Omaha and the 2014 College World Series is set to kick off tomorrow. There are eight teams that have outlasted the rest and managed to earn the right to battle it out for the top spot in College Baseball.

Louisville, Mississippi, Texas, Texas Tech, TCU, UC Irvine, Vanderbilt and Virginia will all leave their mark on this year’s Series. We will have to wait and see which team will prevail with the #1 spot, but you won’t have to wait to see what the best teams in the nation will be swinging on game day. Here is the list of bats each team will be using for the 2014 College World Series!

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Founded in 1933, the Amateur Softball Association (ASA) has evolved into one of the strongest softball organizations in the country, sanctioning competitions and tournaments in every single state. With that being said, bats that are approved for ASA play are in high demand. Here is a quick look at the five most popular models on the market right now at JustBats.

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