Ash Baseball Bats

Ash baseball bats have an important position in the history of the game of baseball. Ash, a soft, light, and porous wood, is traditionally used to make baseball bats. These cost-effective bats perform almost as effectively as maple bats. The straight grain patterns in ahs are convenient for designing beautiful bats.

Ash is a ring porous wood, which makes large cells during its early life; later on these cells become smaller and denser. The weak wood has larger cells. The hardness of the wood is determined by the grain count. Normally, white ash, which is considered a high-quality wood, is used for crafting baseball bats. White ash is approved by most leagues and organizations. Owing to its unique characteristics, a white ash bat is one of the best choices for practice and game play. Green ash, also called red ash or water ash, is rarely used for construction bats. An ash wood bat's consistency can be improved by utilizing the microwave-drying process. Bats with double-dipped grain sealant feature high strength and less moisture content. Some manufactures follow a cupped end to increase its swing rate.

A quality bat is crafted out of wood with fewer growth rings, as there is a tendency for the bats to split at places where growth rings are present. This disastrous nature of ash wood makes it more difficult for manufacturers to produce uniform bats of the same size, weight, and quality. If ash wood bats, which are less durable, are used continuously for playing, there are chances of the bat getting splintered, and at times, a dent or a chafe may be caused. Players from all over vouch that an ash bat can never give you the feel of consistent uniform hit.