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Old 05-04-2013, 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Wite3 View Post
Quicker bat speed does necessarily not equal more distance...physics has proved this...

F=ma

Force equals mass times acceleration. The force the batter is contacting the ball with does not necessarily go up. If the bat is reduced by 2 ounces, and the acceleration is increased by 2 mphs...really no difference.

Of course the above is a very simplified way of looking at it...you would also have to talk about torque on the bat head, the kind of wood, corking material, and glue used and their density and elasticity.

Hitter might gain a tiny bit of distance if they connect just right...

Joshua
Quicker swing speed plus hitting on the sweet spot gives you added distance. Ask any pro golfer. Hell, ask any golfer, period!
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