Can you briefly explain your Heated - Parallel Progressive Compression Technique?
Most companies will determine the maximum rolling pressure and start at that pressure. This is totally incorrect and usually causes durability problems and potentially causes your paint to spider web or alloy bat to dent prematurely. We have elected to roll most bats at 4-6 progressive compression points (depending on the type of bat). After we've rolled your bat, it will have 500+ rotations through the machine (in some cases your bat will require more passes). Our Parallel Progressive Compression Technique takes longer than those charging less than us but we want you to be happy, so we don't cut corners. All bats are Pre-Heated prior to Rolling. This process will benefit our customers with big barrel baseball bats and those with newer bats. What we've found is that most of the newer bats respond better after heating. Using previous rolling methods, you would reach a substantial amount of compression on your 3rd or 4th compression setting. Most new bats will benefit from using a moderate amount of compression with more Parallel rotations. In previous parallel rolling processes most, companies would complete 10-20 rotations on your bat at each compression setting. What is working best now is to increase the amount of complete rotation to 40+ rotations at each compression setting.

Heated Bat Rolling and why you need it!
We've experimented with Heated Bat Rolling for several years now and initially never really found too much benefit with the process. With the increased need for rolling to get the newer bats to properly respond to the rolling process. We felt it was necessary to revisit the heating process and see if there were any new benefits. What we’ve found was that with the new designs used in most Composite Baseball bats that by preheating these bats prior to rolling we were seeing substantially better results. The thicker walls and different composite makeup has made rolling these bats a challenge. It is very difficult to get the walls to flex enough to get them to break in thoroughly. By heating these bats first, we’ve found it much easier and in fact we are seeing distance increases closer to that earlier model’s bat after rolling.

Do you offer different Bat Rolling Levels?
This is a common question we get asked. We've heard that there are companies out there that claim to offer multiple rolling levels (Standard and Max Rolling). The "HONEST" answer is, if done properly there is only 1 level of bat rolling. It is IMPOSSIBLE to roll a bat to a level that exceeds the manufacturers designed performance level without severely damaging your bat. This is a perfect example of "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is". The only way to exceed the designed performance levels of bats is to Shave them. Please do your homework on this and don't fall for the false claims made by these companies.

Do you compression test bats before and after to verify maximum results?
We compression test ALL bats before and after our heated rolling process. This ensures your bat will perform at its highest level WITHOUT exceeding the certified performance levels. We also compression test each bat sent in for shaving. Aggressive or Hot shaving will likely cause your bat to exceed the designed performance limit for the bat. Please add a note on your order if you desire to have the before and after results. We can include these reading with your paperwork return to you with your bat.

What is the turnaround time for your Bat Rolling Services?
We roll EVERY bat the same day we receive it and ship the following business day (this applies only to bats that customers send in for work). All Pre-Rolled Game Ready bats will be usually shipped within 2-3 business days from time of order but occasional delays do occur during busy times. Our inventory includes new bats still in the wrapper and as orders are received we process them accordingly. Orders are processed first come first serve basis.

Why should I roll my Bat?
When rolling a bat, it's placed between the three rollers of a Bat Rolling Machine and then pressure is applied so that as the bat passes through the rollers the bats fibers are stretched out and the glue holding the layers together is broken down. The is the same thing that happens as you take hours of batting practice. This causes the composite fibers to become more flexible which greatly improves the bat's trampoline effect. This trampoline effect is what produces the batted ball speed and distance. It will also widen the sweet spot of the bat which will make you a more consistent hitter.

Do BBCOR & USA Bats benefit from Rolling?
We get this question asked all the time. The easy answer is YES, every Composite BBCOR or USA bat will benefit from rolling regardless of whether bat manufacturers claim they are "Hot out of the wrapper" or not. BBCOR bats are excellent candidates for rolling. On most composite BBCOR bats, we are seeing improvements in the 20-25ft range. **For Alloy BBCOR, USA and USSSA bats, we recommend our Barrel Optimization Service, typical improvements on Alloy bats are in the 10-20ft range using this service**.

Can Baseball bats be shaved as well?
Most certainly, we can shave BBCOR, USA or USSSA baseball bats as well. The designs of these bats make rolling and shaving even more important than ever now. Whether you're looking to send your bat to us or purchase a new bat already rolled and or shaved, we are here to help. Bottom line is, you can shave ANY bat that has a removeable endcap. On Alloy bats, we recommend using our Barrel Optimization Service coupled with a Normal Shave. This will provide maximum performance without greatly reducing your durability. Composite bats you can select Normal, Aggressive or Hot Shaving level depending on your needs.

What services do you offer for Alloy Baseball Bats?
This is one of the most asked questions we received. There are 3 recommendations we provide for Alloy Baseball bats (BBCOR, USA & USSSA), 1st would be our Barrel Optimization Service, this typically provides on average 10-20ft more distance as compared to an unaltered new bat. If you’re looking for additional distance, we then recommend adding our CNC Bat Shaving to your bat. On average, this service can add up to 10-15ft additional distance (Bringing your total potential distance gain to 20-35ft). Please note, on bats that utilize restrictor rings, those rings will be removed during the shaving process.

Please explain your new Barrel Optimization Service for Alloy Bats?
Our New Barrel Optimization Service was designed specifically for New Alloy Bats in mind. Over the years, Alloy bats have proven to be a challenge in terms of break-in via traditional Bat Rolling techniques. Our Barrel Optimization Service takes Alloy bat break-in to a new level. This service which consists of modified Rolling process, Heating followed by a rapid cooling process as well as a few NEW proprietary techniques that routinely offer average performance gains on new bats in the 10-20ft range for most Alloy Barrel Bats. These gains are roughly 30% higher than what can be achieved with traditional Heated Bat Rolling. In addition to increased distance, you will have a larger sweet spot as well as increased durability. Adding this service to your new bat purchase ensures you will have the highest performing bat right out of the wrapper.

What are the typical distance increased on USA baseball Bats
Our initial testing has shown that Alloy USA bats are improving around 10-20ft after our Barrel Optimization Service and 20-30ft after shaving. On the composite USA Baseball bats we are showing increased of 20-25ft after rolling and 30ft plus when you roll and shave them. Keep in mind your actual distances may vary slightly. Even with these sizeable increases, the new bats will not perform nearly as well as the older models but will perform noticeably better than a stock bat. Again, please confirm with your league or event coordinator prior to using a rolled or shaved bat. Some leagues and events permit the use while many do not.

What type of Bat Rolling Machine do you use?
We roll ALL bats with our DUAL Electric Driven Xtreme Green "Legacy" Bat Rolling Machines. We also have 2 manual machines for those bats that do require perpendicular rolling along with the parallel rolling.

What if my bat has already been used and I think it's broken in?
Even bats the have been used will benefit from our rolling process. We get bats in every day that have 300-400 hits on them and after we get the bats back to the owner they are very surprised with the results.

Is Heated Bat Rolling or Barrel Optimization considered Illegal?
While we don't discuss the legalities of the services, we would recommend that you consult your local league or association prior to purchasing one of our service or purchasing a bat that has been Heat Rolled or had our Barrel Optimization service performed. In most cases there are rules regarding bat altering that prohibit such alteration, but in some leagues and associations bat rolling is approved. Also, many home run derbies or showcases permit the use as well. Following the rolling process, we compression test ALL bats to ensure they still are performing at or below the maximum allowable level. Also, since ALL manufacturers are required to send a sampling of their bats to independent testing facilities prior to approval for use, it is our belief is that since they have already been proven not exceed the designed performance levels after an ABI process (identical to our rolling process) that rolling is simply allowing your bat to performance at its optimal level without having to put 1000's of hits on it before it reaches this level.

Will Heated Rolling, Barrel Optimization or Shaving void my manufacturers warranty?
Simple answer is YES - All bats sold on this site are sold without warranty. We do however stand behind our workmanship should you have any issues.

What Shaving Level should I choose?
We offer 3 levels of shaving. Normal shaving level is a balanced level of good performance and good durability (Approximately 10% loss in durability). Aggressive shaving (better performance but greater likelihood of cracking in 800 hits or less) and Freaking HOT level (This is the highest level possible when shaving). With the Freaking HOT level, you may only get 200-400 hits before breakage. 9 out of 10 customers get the normal shaving level and are more than satisfied with the performance. We recommend the normal level to most customers since the cost of bats is quite expensive but if money is not a concern feel free to select one of our higher shaving levels but please understand your bat may crack after a couple of hundred hits if you choose one of these higher levels. On Alloy Bats, we DO NOT recommend anything other that a normal shave as alloy bats will usually dent quicker after shaving. The perfect mix is, our Barrel Optimization Service coupled with a Normal Shave.

Is BatRolling4u, LLC an authorized dealer for the bats listed on your site and do they come with standard warranties?
Unfortunately, we are NOT an "authorized dealer" for the bats listed on our site or purchased through our website. We do not re-label or re-paint bats. All bats sold on our site are authentic products they just do not come with warranty since we are not permitted to offer warranties. Only authorized dealers qualify. We are not affiliated with any manufacturer or association referenced on our site. The use of any names, descriptions or certification markings are simply for identification purposes only and in no way indicate that they are approved for use in a particular league or association following the rolling or shaving process. It is the responsibility of the buyer to verify they are permitted prior to use.