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Last updated 4/07/2008 Caring
for Ok, now you've spent a lot of money selecting the perfect Fastpitch Softball Bat for yourself or your player. In this section, The Coach will discuss what you should know about caring for your Fastpitch Softball Bat - how to protect it and extend its "performance life". Page 1 of 2 This page has this information regarding the care of your Fastpitch Softball Bat:
Some manufactures believe their Fastpitch Softball Bats are at peak performance as soon as you take the wrapper off of them. However, it is generally believed that a good composite bat needs 100 to 200 hits before it is fully broken in. Listen to Your Fastpitch Softball Bat Manufacturer Each manufacturer offers information regarding how you should take care of the Fastpitch Softball Bat you just purchased. Most manufacturer warranties include an "evaluation" of the defective Fastpitch Softball Bat and do not cover bats that have been abused, altered in any way or mistreated; bats that have been used in commercial batting cage, bats used after initial failure, etc. Importantly, frequently inspect your Fastpitch Softball Bat for damage. If you continue to play with a damaged bat, it may be more difficult for you to prove a "warranty" defect. Once you've purchased your Fastpitch Softball Bat, make certain you contact the manufacturer for their guidelines and understand their warranty polices. It will save you money in the long run. You can get information about each Fastpitch Softball Bat manufacturer - addresses, phone numbers, web site addresses, email addresses and warranty information by clicking here. Dents and Dings Protect your Fastpitch Softball Bat against banging into other metal or hard objects. Certainly, you don't want to hit rocks or stones with it - or waterlogged balls or hard rubber balls. And don't throw it into a pile of other Fastpitch Softball Bats or tap your metal cleats to clean your cleats. Most players don't but you should protect it when you put it in the bat bag - you don't want it hitting other bats, masks, metal cleats or other hard objects while you "sling" the bag around or throw it on the ground, in the trunk, on the garage or basement floor. Simply put an old towel in your bag and wrap the barrel in the towel - it's a simple protection. Fastpitch Softball Bats & Weather All high performance bats stand a greater risk of damage when used below 60 degrees due to the ball becoming harder as the temperature drops. Accordingly, we recommend that you not use a Fastpitch Softball Bat made of composite materials or amorphous alloys if you play fastpitch softball in weather under 60 degrees. While these Fastpitch Softball Bats cause the ball to quickly "leap" off the bat and add a great deal of distance to hits, when used in extreme weather conditions these very expensive Fastpitch Softball Bats can be damaged. In short, if you play in cold weather, until it gets warmer, use a Fastpitch Softball Bat that is aluminum or graphite/titanium-lined Fastpitch Softball Bat. Also, do not use high tech Fastpitch Softball Bats in extreme heat - metals become more pliable and are more susceptible to dents. What is extreme heat? We suggest using a different Fastpitch Softball Bat when playing in temperatures in excess of 110 degrees. But again, check with your Fastpitch Softball Bat manufacturer for their specific recommendation.
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