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Easton 2012 SRV6BH Synergy Speed ASA Slowpitch Bat $299.99 Easton 2012 SRV6BH Synergy Speed ASA Slowpitch Bat. IMX Composite barrel and ultra thin 29/32'' tapered handle Single System Technology for increased bat control and balance 12'' slightly end loaded barrel for more power 98 MPH performance; complies with all current Bat Performance Standards

Easton 2012 FP11SY10 Synergy Speed (-10) Fastpitch Bat $259.99 Easton 2012 FP11SY10 Synergy Speed (-10) Fastpitch Bat. Easton's FP11SG Synge (-10) Fastpitch Softball Bat features an IMX Composite barrel optimizing the sweet spot for maximum performance and a lower M.O.I. for a lighter swing weight and faster swing speed.

Easton Bat Weight 16 oz $7.99 Easton Bat Weight 16 oz. Easton's 16 oz youth sized bat weight is great for warming up, and increasing swing speed. It is cast iron covered in durable vinyl that fits securely on the bat barrel.

Easton Bat Weight 28 oz $9.99 Easton Bat Weight 28 oz. Easton's 28 oz adult sized bat weight is great for warming up, and increasing swing speed. It is cast iron covered in durable vinyl that fits securely on the bat barrel.

Rawlings Doughnut Bat Weight (BW16) $11.95 Bat weights help to develop faster and more powerful swings. Found on almost every on-deck circle, this 16oz Bat Weight is designed to help enhance bat speed during warmup or strength-training practice.

Easton 2010 Stealth Speed -10 Fastpitch Bat - Fastpitch Softball Bats $299.99 Easton Stealth Speed - Fastpitch Softball Bat The Stealth Speed was built to help big hitters take their game to the next level. Evenly balanced for an even swing, the Easton Stealth Speed softball bat uses Focused Flex handle technology to increase its power. CXN technology provides an extra kick to the softball bat, providing the most efficient energy transfer from handle to barrel. The Easton Stealth Speed Fastpitch Softball Bat has an ultra-thin / handle with a Pro-Tack cushioned grip. Some softball bats take time to break in, but the Easton Stealth Speed fastpitch bat boasts Hot mph performance straight out of the wrapper! -day warranty. Approved for all softball associations. Construction Composite Available sizes / oz., / oz., / oz., / oz., / oz.Fastpitch Softball Bats - Fastpitch Softball Bats

Anderson Bat Company 2012 Techzilla XP (-9) Youth Baseball Bat $199.99 Anderson Bat Company 2012 Techzilla XP (-9) Youth Baseball Bat. Anderson Bat Company's Techzilla XP (-9) Youth Baseball Bat features a multi-wall, internal sleeve design to allow players to swing faster without sacrificing bat control. Internal Multi-Wall PowerArch Technology creates a lower MOI (moment of inertia) for increased bat speed without any additional effort. The Techzilla XP is perfect for young baseball players looking to improve at the plate with a lightweight, high performance bat.

Easton 2010 Stealth Speed SSR3B (-10) Fast-Pitch Bat $219.99 Easton 2010 Stealth Speed SSR3B (-10) Fast-Pitch Bat. + Stealth Speed -10 Fastpitch + Largest hitting area in the game + EASTONs focused Flex handle technology increases power + Patented CXN EASTON technology provides extra kick and increased bat head speed + Patented IMX technology - the best in materials, design and manufacturing process + Evenly balanced for maximum swing speed + Ultra thin 29/32" handle with Pro-Tack cushioned grip + Meets all 2010 Bat Performance Standards ASA, USSSA, NSA, ISA, ISF and SSUSA + 98MPH performance

Easton 2011 Synergy Speed SRV4 ASA Slowpitch Bat $299.99 Easton 2011 Synergy Speed SRV4 ASA Slowpitch Bat. * IMX Composite barrel and ultra thin 29/32" tapered handle * Single System Technology for increased bat control and balance * Patented Extended Flex design lengthens hitting area along the barrel * 13.5" slightly end loaded extended barrel for more power * 98 MPH performance; complies with all current Bat Performance Standards * Approved for play in ASA, USSA, NSA, ISA, SSUSA, and ISF

Easton 2012 SSR4 Stealth Speed XL ASA Slowpitch Bat $299.99 Easton 2012 SSR4 Stealth Speed XL ASA Slowpitch Bat. IMX Composite barrel and ultra thin 29/32'' tapered handle Patented two-piece ConneXion maximizes energy transfer and reduces bat vibration 13.5'' slightly end loaded barrel for more power 98 MPH performance; complies with all current Bat Performance Standards

Easton 2012 FP11ST9 Stealth Speed (-9) Fastpitch Bat $299.99 Easton 2012 FP11ST9 Stealth Speed (-9) Fastpitch Bat. Easton's FP11ST9 Stealth Speed (-9) Fastpitch Softball Bat features patented two-piece ConneXion technology for optimized feel at impact while maximizing energy transfer. The IMX Composite barrel optimizes the sweet spot for maximum performance while Easton's Focus Flex handle technology increases power.

Easton 2012 FP11ST10 Stealth Speed (-10) Fastpitch Bat $299.99 Easton 2012 FP11ST10 Stealth Speed (-10) Fastpitch Bat. Easton's FP11ST10 Stealth Speed (-10) Fastpitch Softball Bat features patented two-piece ConneXion technology for optimized feel at impact while maximizing energy transfer. The IMX Composite barrel optimizes the sweet spot for maximum performance while Easton's Focus Flex handle technology increases power.

Easton 2010 Synergy Speed SRV4B (-10) Fast-Pitch Bat $199.99 Easton 2010 Synergy Speed SRV4B (-10) Fast-Pitch Bat. + Synergy Speed -10 Fastpitch + Lighter swing weight - Faster swing speed + Largest hitting area in the game + EASTONs focused Flex handle technology increases power + VRS provides solid feel and the elimination of vibration for ultimate comfort + Patented IMX technology - the best in materials, design and manufacturing process + Evenly balanced for maximum swing speed + Ultra thin 29/32" handle with Pro-Tack cushioned grip + Meets all 2009 Bat Performance Standards ASA, USSSA, NSA, ISA, ISF and SSUSA + 98MPH performance

Ultralast Green Hi Speed Chrgr W 4 Aa Hi Pwr Bat $23.99 ULTRALAST GREEN HI SPEED CHRGR W 4 AA HI PWR BAT

Anderson Bat Company 2012 NanoTek XP (-10) Youth Baseball Bat $279.99 Anderson Bat Company 2012 NanoTek XP (-10) Youth Baseball Bat. The Anderson NanoTek XP (-10) Youth Baseball Bat features Anderson LaunchPad technology which offers superior performance right out of the wrapper without sacrificing any durability. LaunchPad technology blends complex nano-metallic and aluminum alloys to deliver more pop and distance off the bat upon contact. The NanoTek XP makes it possible to swing a heavier bat at a greater speed with less effort, resulting in maximum performance for the player at the plate.

Baseball Tips On Hitting---How To Use Bat Speed For Your Success!

Let's keep this very basic and simple. Forget all other baseball tips on hitting. Very simply, the faster the head of the bat is going when it hits the ball, the harder you will hit the baseball.

There are hundreds of baseball tips on hitting but don't the hitters with the quickest bat speed hit the baseball the hardest? You can talk about many things that are required to be a successful hitter and right near the top of your list should be bat speed.

It's very enjoyable to watch a very big, strong hitter clobber the baseball. It's also very enjoyable watching a smaller hitter who is not exceptionally strong clobber the baseball.The only way for the smaller player to be competitive with the bigger and stronger hitters is with his very quick bat speed.

There are several things you can do to improve your bat speed:

1) Practice your swing every day. Some professionals will take as many as 500 swings a day in the off season. That's very possibly one of the reasons why they are now professional hitters. I'm not saying it's feasible to take that many swings every day but practice your swing as often as possible. Remember to take your practice swings exactly like you are swinging the bat in a game. You're cheating yourself if you do otherwise. If you are willing to spend the time practicing your swing, you deserve to benefit from the time you are putting in. It simply has to improve your bat speed. What can possibly be better to improve your strength and quickness as a baseball hitter than practicing the swing itself?

2) Avoid gripping the bat too tightly, which is a common problem especially with younger players. They often have the mind set, "I'm going to grip this bat real tight and really clobber this ball." Nothing can be further from the truth. It actually will slow down the speed of your bat. It's identical to a pitcher who holds the ball tighter to slow down a pitch and a baseball hitter gripping the bat tightly will slow down his bat speed.

3) Make sure you swing directly to the ball. The very beginning of the swing is NOT level at all. It is a DOWNWARD movement and only levels out at the point of contact! One of the most important baseball tips on hitting to remember is that you must be  "short to the ball." Short and quick to the ball is far better than long and strong!

About the Author

You CAN improve and overcome any of your baseball weaknesses if you are a player, a coach, or if you are a parent and your child is struggling. Larry has some FREE baseball tips on hitting and FREE baseball pitching tips available at http://www.larrybaseball.com. You will be raising more than a few eyebrows!