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Torpedo Bats and Physics of Sweet Spot

Torpedo Bats and the Physics of the Sweet Spot

Now back to the torpedo bat. It's designed so that the wider part of the bat IS the sweet spot. Since it’s wider, it's easier to hit the ball. Since that part is the sweet spot, it gives the ball a higher speed. Higher speed means the ball will travel farther. Adios pelota!

CBS News on MSN · 5d

The science behind Yankees' torpedo bats explained by its inventor - an MIT physicist

In a game often rooted in tradition, a new baseball bat is making waves, shaking up the sport with its unique design and unprecedented results.

WNEM on MSN · 2d

UM professor speaks on physics of the torpedo bat being used in MLB

Some of the Bronx Bombers are using this altered bat design, courtesy of Aaron Leanhardt, a former University of Michigan physicist. Leanhardt spoke about the hottest new trend in baseball, and one of his former U of M colleagues spoke to TV5’s Chet Davis about the science behind it.

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The Yankees' viral 'torpedo' bats were designed by an MIT physicist: 'At the end of the day it's about the batter, not the bat,' he says

But the development of the uniquely shaped piece of lumber — it looks more like a bowling pin than a traditional bat, with a ...

Smithsonian Magazine4d

The Science Behind the MLB ‘Torpedo’ Bats That Everyone’s Talking About—How Do They Work? And Are They Really Better?

Developed by a physicist, these bats have their widest part, called the barrel, closer to the player's hands to offer a ...

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Explaining the science behind the 'torpedo bat' used by some Yankees

Each batter using the new product has a custom torpedo bat; where the greater mass of wood is placed depends on an analysis ...

1don MSN

Everyone is intrigued by the torpedo bat, including the Phillies. Will it be a revolution or a fad?

King of Prussia-based Victus Sports is at the epicenter of baseball’s new bat craze. Here’s what you need to know about the ...

6don MSN

What teams are using torpedo bats? Are torpedo bats legal? What to know after Yankees win

Several New York Yankees' players used a "torpedo bat" that helped set an MLB record for home runs. What is a torpedo bat? Is ...

2d

Torpedo bats are the buzz, and Sea Dogs players eager to try them out

The new bats caused excitement when New York Yankees hitters clobbered home runs in their opening series, and that has some ...

4don MSN

Torpedo Bats and Tush Pushes: Keep Crazy in the Game

The Yankees keep on slugging as the NFL tables a vote on the Eagles’ unstoppable play. Keep it all.

EssentiallySports on MSN23h

Anthony Volpe’s Torpedo Bat Inspired Nickname Hits a Hilarious Snag With Yankees Fans: “Vol Is a What”

After a rocky rookie season, Anthony Volpe was searching for answers—and it looks like he’s found one in a futuristic new bat ...

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