Tutorials Composite V/s Aluminum

There is a common belief that Composite baseball Bats perform better than Alloy Baseball Bats. But that's not the case. Composite bats have their benefits over aluminum alloy bats, but when it comes to overall performance the two materials are equally good. With that said, our Bat Experts received a ton of questions comparing these two different types of bat materials, so we've outlined everything you need to know below. Let's dive in.

Composite Bats

The biggest benefit that composite provides over an alloy barrel bat is the barrel length. Because composite is a lighter material the barrel can be stretched longer than an alloy barrel bat without making the swing weight heavier. The result of this longer barrel provides composite bats with a bigger sweet spot. The likelihood of squaring up a pitch is going to be greater because of the bigger sweet spot. And squaring up a pitch? Well, that's the goal of every swing!

Composite bats also do a better job of dissipating sting or vibration because many composite bats have two-piece designs. Top composite bats tend to be some of the best at preventing vibration and they have some of the biggest, sweet spots out of any bats on the market. This two-piece design also helps prevent vibration and sting in your hands on mis-hits because a rubber connection point grounds the vibrations before they reach your hands.

Composite bats tend to be great options for players swinging. This is primarily because younger players can use the bigger sweet spot to increase their chances of squaring up the ball and obtaining more consistent, solid contact at the plate. Players at the lower levels are still developing their hand-eye coordination and a composite bat can greatly benefit some of these players. The bigger sweet spot and the ability to reduce sting are great features that can help improve a player's confidence at the plate.

Aluminum Alloy Bats

The proof that alloy barrel bats are just as good performance-wise is displayed in the college levels of baseball. If you watch a college game, most players prefer to use alloy barrel bats. Players in the college ranks have developed their hand-eye coordination and they no longer need the bigger sweet spots that composite bats provide.

Remember, the next time you are selecting a new baseball bat, do not take the price of the bat as an indicator that the bat is automatically going to make the bat a better performer. When the ball is squared up on an alloy bat and a composite bat, the ball can jump off the bat and provide just as much pop regardless of the material.

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There you have it. Did we answer your question about whether you should be swinging a composite bat or an alloy bat? If not, our Bat Experts are standing by to answer any questions you may have. You can give us a call, or email.