Barrel Optimization
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.
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.