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There is no 'best' in wood . . . ash is tough, but maple is hard. They are both great for different things.
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Which wood is better to make a baseball bat maple or ash?
Ash is a better performing wood. Maple needs to have more water density removed to make it light enough (2 - 2.5oz drop) for game use. Maple. It holds up far better then ash, although ash is lighter. Its your choice.
Is maple or ash better for major league baseball?
It depends on the person batting
Why are ash bats bad in Major League Baseball?
The use of Ash Bats in the MLB are declining because of the relatively recent rise of the Maple Bat. Maple Bats have become extremely popular since Barry Bonds broke the single season home run record using a maple bat. Maple is a denser wood than Ash, so the Ash bats are more flexible and more likely to break than maple. Although maple bats are more expensive, they usually last quite a bit longer than Ash so the difference in cost usually isn't an issue.
What kind of wood is a baseball bat made of?
[1] Professional baseball only allows wooden bats. They tend to be made of ash, particularly the white ash of Pennsylvania. But other woods such as bamboo, hickory, and maple have been allowed. Unfortunately, hickory's heavy, and maple tends to shatter. [2] Amateur baseball allows wood and metall alloy bats.
Where is the Maple Heights Regional Library in Maple Heights located?
The address of the Maple Heights Regional Library is: 5225 Liberty Lane, Maple Heights, 44137 1291
Which wood is better to make a baseball bat maple or ash?
Ash is a better performing wood. Maple needs to have more water density removed to make it light enough (2 - 2.5oz drop) for game use. Maple. It holds up far better then ash, although ash is lighter. Its your choice.
What is a wood baseball bat made of?
depends on the bat. some popular woods are maple, ash, and bamboo... personally i like maple better. but i have only used maple and ash bats.
Is maple or ash better for major league baseball?
It depends on the person batting
What is stronger ash wood or maple wood?
Maple is stronger than ash. Ash is still a very durable floor.
Do ash bats break easier the maple bats?
no because ash has a closer grain then maple which makes it stronger
What wood is used to make a baseball bat?
Where does the maple wood come from?It depends on the company. For instance, Louisville Slugger has its own wood production company, but also outsources with a few different timber companies, most of them in the New York/Pennsylvania area. Holman uses a company out of the Catskills, which he says produces better quality maple.Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3540538
Why are Major League Baseball bats made of maple or ash?
maple
What are the different trees starting with letter M?
· magnolia · mango · maple · mountain ash
Why are ash bats bad in Major League Baseball?
The use of Ash Bats in the MLB are declining because of the relatively recent rise of the Maple Bat. Maple Bats have become extremely popular since Barry Bonds broke the single season home run record using a maple bat. Maple is a denser wood than Ash, so the Ash bats are more flexible and more likely to break than maple. Although maple bats are more expensive, they usually last quite a bit longer than Ash so the difference in cost usually isn't an issue.
What has more pop to it a mple bat or an ash bat?
maple
What is harder maple or hickory?
It's preference, however, ash is a better performing wood for baseball bats. Maple bats require more water density to be removed from bat in order to make light enough to use. This causes the maple bats to become brittle and break easier. I love the Akadema and rawlings bats best. Both are hand selected.
What is the best hardwood for toys ash or maple?
maple because it is more durable and costs less in most places
