How To Series: Bat Care

How To Properly Extend the Life of Your Bat

Almega Sports is continuing with our "How To" series.  The next few blogs will address the most commonly asked questions we get in our retail store.

The maintenance and care of any bat is just as important as choosing the correct bat for your player.  Protect your investment by taking a moment to learn a few key tips to preserve the life of your bat.

• NEVER allow your bat to be a "team" bat.  Limit your bat to individual use.
• NEVER store your bat in extreme heat or cold such as in the truck of your vehicle.
• NEVER hit waterlogged balls.
• NEVER clean metal cleats with your bat.
• Do not use bats in temperatures below 60°F.
• Do not clean your bat with car wax.  Use a wet cloth.
• ALWAYS hit leather covered balls.
• ALWAYS rotate your bat 1/4 turn with each hit.
• ALWAYS keep your receipt for your warranty.

Remind your player that good bats are an investment and deserve to be properly cared for.  In doing this your players bat will easily last several seasons and possibly a few season for your next player.

Almega Sports has you covered when it comes to sporting goods and equipment.  We have the regions largest selection of baseball gloves, catchers gear, bags and bats.  If you cannot find what you are searching for in our retail store we will order it for you and have it within days.



How To Series: Bats

  How to Choose the Correct Bat

Almega Sports has you covered to address the "how to" questions.  The next few blog sessions will cover some of the most frequently asked "how to" questions we get in our retail store.

The most common question we get is "how do I pick the correct bat length and weight?" 
Answer: Have your player stand straight with the bat at their side.  The bat should not measure more than 2 inches above the wrist.

Next, you need to determine the proper bat weight for your player.
Answer: With the bat in the players dominate hand, have them hold the bat straight out in front of them with the wrist down.  The player should be able to do this exercise for 7 - 10 seconds without difficulty.  If the player finds that this is too difficult the bat is most likely too heavy.

The team at Almega Sports will be happy to assist you and your player with any questions you may have regarding bat sizing.  Remember, at Almega Sports we are a full line sporting goods store with a wide variety of brands and models of bats in stock.  We also have used bats available. 

Safety First: Batting Helmets

Question:  Can getting hit by a 5 ounce baseball cause a concussion?
Answer:  Yes it will.

It is the time of year when we break out the cleats and gloves and take the fields.  However, safety must start before those cleats ever touch the clay.  It is tempting to use last season's batting helmet.  However, it is essential that batting helmets fit properly to provide optimal protection.  Second hand equipment is fine if properly inspected and it fits the player appropriately.  Use this batting helmet sizing guide for assistance.

Still have questions?  Stop by Almega Sports and our team will help you properly fit your athlete for a helmet that will protect your most valuable player.

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