SELECTING THE RIGHT WOOD
TECHNOLOGY- WOOD BATS
A quality at-bat starts with quality wood, and this is why the game’ s biggest pros trust Rawlings at the plate. Rawlings’ goal is to provide athletes with the most durable, balanced and high-performing bat whether it be constructed from ash, maple or birch. Understanding the key differences between ash, maple and birch is essential to maximizing each swing and outperforming the competition in every game.
MAPLE
• Closed grains are less visible and will not flake or splinter like ash
• Maple is very dense with an 8 – 10 % moisture content resulting in a hard hitting surface
• Maple can feel slightly heavier than ash due to its closed grain structure and high density
ASH
• As one of the strongest timbers available, ash is durable and known for its exceptional feel
• Ash contains a 10 – 12 % moisture content resulting in additional flexibility and whip
• Ash is porous and lightweight due to its open grain structure
BIRCH
• Closed grain structure prevents flaking and splintering and is Rawlings most durable wood offering
• Birch is an ideal combination of maple and ash characteristics
• Features increased flexibility like an ash with the hardness of a maple
WOOD BAT TECHNOLOGY
Maple Ace ™ utilizes the same highgrade maple as the pros and combines Adirondack ® balanced timber with the player-preferred natural unfinished look. |
Process of Burning off raised dead wood fibers, then hardening and sealing the grains for increased performance. |
Rawlings’ Composite Wood bats are constructed from eco-friendly bamboo and the strongest maple wood available, and feature a balanced weight distribution for improved swing speed. Designed to last, these bats are 2X more durable than previous models. |
The ink dot is placed on the bat taper to measure the slope of grain. The lower the degree of slope will result in higher performance and durability of the bat.
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