who should break in a new bat?

[JakeM]

I'm sorry if this has been asked a bunch already, but I struggled finding an answer. My daughter is 10 and getting a new composite bat. Should I break in her bat to make sure the fibers are adequately broke in? Or should she break it in herself for her swing speeds? she's not a very strong hitter at 10 and I'm unsure if a 10 year old would break in the bat properly?

any insight into this would be helpful.

thanks

 

[LEsoftballdad]

She should do it. Do what the manufacturer recommends on the packaging. Typically, it's rotate the bat after each swing at 25% for 50 swings. And then the same for 50% and 75%. You can do it yourself, but it will also teach her to respect her equipment a little more if she does it.

 

[FB Fool]

i had my DD do the break in process on a demarini, but then when she wasnt home i took some swings to really loosen up the fibers.

 

[JakeM]

ok thanks for the replies

 

[cnardone]

She should do it. Do what the manufacturer recommends on the packaging. Typically, it's rotate the bat after each swing at 25% for 50 swings. And then the same for 50% and 75%. You can do it yourself, but it will also teach her to respect her equipment a little more if she does it.

I went onto the Easton site not too long ago. I could not find any "break in" instructions. Do you have any links? Other brands work too.

I know that once used a good bit, bats perform better. I have not however ever seen any warranty info indicating a proper break in method. Nor have I seen any studies that show less bat breakage if a bat is swung at 25% for the first XXX swings and 50% for another XXXX swings.

just wondering.

thanks
cmn

 

[LEsoftballdad]

I went onto the Easton site not too long ago. I could not find any "break in" instructions. Do you have any links? Other brands work too.

I know that once used a good bit, bats perform better. I have not however ever seen any warranty info indicating a proper break in method. Nor have I seen any studies that show less bat breakage if a bat is swung at 25% for the first XXX swings and 50% for another XXXX swings.

just wondering.

thanks
cmn

It's not in the warranty section. It's on the main page. DeMarini, Louisville, and Marucci include a warranty registration form with their bats that explains the break-in process. The links below from Easton and Marucci also explain the process and why they feel it's needed.

How to Break In Your Composite Baseball or Softball Bat | Easton

By following these tips, you can get more pop and better durability out of your composite bats. Read more to learn about the bat break-in process!

easton.rawlings.com

Composite Bat Break-In Guide

Got a brand new composite bat? Looking to learn more about composites? Check out this 6-step guide to help ensure your composite baseball or softball bat is broken-in properly and ready for game use.

maruccisports.com

 

[HunterMO]

I'll admit it....we've never once searched or followed official break-in procedures. I've always just handed it to DD and said "swing away".

DD tends to rotate the bat some in-between swings as part of her "process". So by accident, we may have loosely followed the right way to do it.

 

[Rolling Hard]

I thought they were hot out of the wrapper??
Just get it rolled by a professional roller with proper equipment!
Also, it take a lot more than 50 swings to break in a bat. Probably closer to 250.

 

[HunterMO]

I thought they were hot out of the wrapper??
Just get it rolled by a professional roller with proper equipment!
Also, it take a lot more than 50 swings to break in a bat. Probably closer to 250.

So driving over it with the family taxi isn't considered using proper equipment?

 

[cnardone]

It's not in the warranty section. It's on the main page. DeMarini, Louisville, and Marucci include a warranty registration form with their bats that explains the break-in process. The links below from Easton and Marucci also explain the process and why they feel it's needed.

How to Break In Your Composite Baseball or Softball Bat | Easton

By following these tips, you can get more pop and better durability out of your composite bats. Read more to learn about the bat break-in process!

easton.rawlings.com

Composite Bat Break-In Guide

Got a brand new composite bat? Looking to learn more about composites? Check out this 6-step guide to help ensure your composite baseball or softball bat is broken-in properly and ready for game use.

maruccisports.com

thank you for the links.
cmn