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Question for the batmakers
« on: April 13, 2017, 06:05:47 AM »
How much weight can be saved by having an inch shorter blade/inch longer handle setup.

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Re: Question for the batmakers
« Reply #1 on: April 13, 2017, 06:57:36 AM »
Around an ounce, but that depends on the shape of the bat. Usually batmakers will redistribute the saved weight into the hitting area
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Re: Question for the batmakers
« Reply #2 on: April 13, 2017, 08:26:45 AM »
Yep Julian Milchamp states in a vid cutting 2 inches of the bottom of your  is around 3 ounce.
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Re: Question for the batmakers
« Reply #3 on: April 13, 2017, 01:47:46 PM »
All depends on the cleft. It will vary cleft to cleft but around 1-2oz.
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