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....what wood will most likely replace it?
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My vote would be none of those type of wood. They are all closed grain species just like Maple so they will inherently have the same problem. -
Jimmie,
What is the purpose of this thread? Curiosity?
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Yes, just curious.Originally posted by Jake Patterson View Post
With the ash beetle destroying trees by the millions, and if maple is banned, what wood would the bat companies have to turn to.
BMH,
What are some other viable choices?Comment
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How about bamboo?Comment
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Originally posted by mightylakers View Post
Bamboo has to be pressed together so it does not work under MLB rules.
A bat must be 1 solid piece of wood.
I think bamboo is allowed in Minor Leagues.Comment
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composite
yes at minors but a composite cannnot be used in the pros. Beech does not explode like maple, i vote beechGO LONG GO YAYA
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I'll sell you some European Beech billets. I have 3000pcs. I haven't been able to get rid of since we bought it.
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Balsa. Atleast the explosions will be fun and non-lethal.Comment
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Originally posted by Williamsburg2599 View Post
To make it even more amusing, maximum handle diameter of 0.4".WAMCO!Comment
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