RockBats Tech Notes

RockBats is a company based on wood science and technology.  The Tech Notes that we post here are sure to be a central source of information for readers interested in learning more about the mechanical properties of wood and the performance of wood baseball bats.  Be sure to visit back often to check for new Tech Notes that are added.

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RB-TN-001  -  Mechanical Properties of Various Woods Suitable for Baseball Bats

This Tech Note reviews commercially available domestic wood species often used for the manufacture of solid-wood baseball bats.  A discussion of the important mechanical properties is provided.

RB-TN-002  -  Detection of the Baseball Bat Sweet Spot Through Vibration Testing

This Tech Note publishes the vibration response in the handle, when impact loads were applied all along the barrel of a RockBat.  Low-point vibration regions correspond to sweet spot locations.

RB-TN-003  -  Failure Stresses and Failure Modes of Solid-Wood Bats

A discussion of the stresses in solid-wood baseball bats due to hits near and away from the sweet spot of the barrel.  Photos showing various types of bat failures are provided.