aluminum bat

Lightweight hitting stick

An aluminum bat is a baseball or softball bat made from aluminum alloy rather than wood.

Aluminum bats are standard in amateur leagues and college play, prized for their durability and larger sweet spot.

They produce higher ball speeds than wooden bats, which is why professional leagues prohibit them: He switched to an aluminum bat for batting practice.

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