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Anderson 017023 NanoTek FP Fastpitch Softball Bat - New for 2012
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Retail Price:
$379.00
HQ4Sports Price:
$299.00
Item Code:017023
$299.00
Item Description
Anderson NanoTek FP - 017023 - Hybrid Fastpitch Softball Bat (-10) - New for 2012The Anderson NanoTek™ bat is the equivalent-performance alternative to the extended break-in period and compromised durability of today's composite bats. By way of the Anderson LaunchPad™, the NanoTek™ product line-up offers superior performance right out of the wrapper without sacrificing the durability one would expect from a premium high-performance product.
The NanoTek™ product line is the first to include the Anderson LaunchPad™. The LaunchPad™ features the largest, most explosive, effective hitting area you will find on any bat anywhere in the game today.
The NanoTek™ bat is a working example of Anderson's position in the light vs. heavy bat debate. The highly reactive Anderson LaunchPad™ concept allows considerable design latitude with respect to the balance and feel of the bat. In reality, weight is not the only issue that needs to be addressed when choosing an effective piece of hitting equipment. If you swing a heavier bat at the same speed you swing a lighter bat, then you will hit a ball farther. The NanoTek™ metal makes it possible to swing a heavier bat at a greater velocity with less effort. Faster bat speed plus heavier bat equals superior performance… guaranteed!
Every feature of The NanoTek™ is designed to provide every hitter the ultimate in performance. The Ergonomic Knob, the toughened True-Flex™ End Cap, the Taper-Flex Contour, and the Anderson LaunchPad™ are synergistic components designed to improve performance by distributing the movable weight where it will do the most good -- directly behind the ball at contact.
Specs:
- NanoTek™ Alloy
- LaunchPad technology
- Ergonomic Knob
- True-Flex End Cap
- Taper Flex
- Hybrid design: Composite Handle/Alloy Barrel
- -10 Length to Weight Ratio
- 2 1/4" Barrel Diameter
- Approved for play in: ASA, USSSA, ISA, NSA
- 017023
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Fit Guide
Bat Size Guide-Help Selecting Baseball and Fastpitch Bat Size- The bat size that best fits you will be one that is comfortable, easy to swing and allows you to produce the greatest bat speed and power.
- To obtain your optimum bat select a bat that is not too long/heavy or too short/light.
- A bat too short won't provide maximum power or barrel length, while a bat too long will be too difficult to handle and will also slow bat speed reducing power.
- First begin with selecting a length. If possible use the previous bat you swung to help establish a length. For example if you used a 30 in bat and now feel that you are ready to move on to a larger bat a 31 in could be the next step.
- You can also use the chart below for the average bat lengths based on your height, weight and age.
- The chart below is just a guide as each player's strength and bat speed differ.
- While the chart below was primariy designed for baseball, we have found it works fairly well for fastpitch bat sizing too. For fasptitch, however, refer to only the player height and discregard the player weight. Also, see notes at the bottom for additional notes on fastpitch bat sizing.
- Need help selecting the proper bat size? Give us a call @ 888-854-2287.
Selecting The Appropriate Bat Weight
- The bat weight is equally as important as the length in selecting the optimum bat size.
- Bat weight differs greatly depending on the age range and is usually referred to as the "drop" when associated with the length and weight.
- The drop is the difference between the length of the bat and the weight of the bat. For example if a bat is 30 in. long and weighs 20 oz. then the drop is 10. The larger the drop, the lighter the bat.
- The average bat drop can best be broken down by age range.
- Average - drop 12
- Power Hitter - drop 10
- For ages 12 and under, drop 10 is the average
- Over age 12 range from -10oz to -5oz depending on the players strength and bat speed.
- *Check with your local league or organization to find out if there are any restrictions on barrel diameter or bat weight.
- All high school or college bats are drop 3
- Freshmen/Sophmore High School players: 31 and 32 ich are the most popular
- Junior/Senior in High School players: 32 and 33 inch are the most popular
- College Players: 33 is the most popular size.
- Age 13 and under, average drop - 11oz or 12oz.
- Age 14 to 16, drop 10
- Age 16 and up, Drop 8oz to 10oz. Drop 10 is still the most popular drop, but some power hitters prefer a drop 9.