How to Break a Composite Fast Pitch Bat In

Composite bats are new to baseball, but have been used in softball for years. Traditional aluminum softball bats are hollow in the center. Composite bats have a new technology which produces a woven graphite wall on the inside of the bat. This allows for a lighter bat that can be swung much faster. They are also more expensive than aluminum bats and must be broken in before using in a game.

Things You'll Need

  • Softball tee
  • Bucket of softballs
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Instructions

    • 1

      Prepare by checking the temperature outside. Composite bats are affected by temperature. If it is colder than 65 degrees outside plan on breaking your bat in another day. Cold temperatures could damage or even break you bat. Also, be sure you are using regulation leather-bound softballs.

    • 2

      Set up your softball tee. Hit 30 to 40 softballs. Use only half of your bat speed or strength. You want to gently break in your bat. Also with every hit, rotate the bat about an inch in your hands. Breaking in the entire bat is key.

    • 3

      Hit 100 to 150 softballs using 50 percent of your strength, making sure to rotate the bat in your hand each time.

    • 4

      Hit 100 softballs at full strength. If you are sick of using the batting tee, grab a friend and have them pitch it to you.