BBCOR, or Bat-Ball Coefficient of Restitution, is a technical phrase used in Baseball that talks about the bat and ball performance standard of every player on the baseball field. This was created by the National Collegiate Athletic Association to ensure that every player's performance should monitor and certify the performance of the Composite Baseball Bats. To go through with the certification process, the bats should be solid-made and should be made it through the NCAA Certification Centers with a written notice that a specific player or team should request testing on specific bat models.
History of the Bat-Ball Coefficient of Restitution
NCAA is responsible for creating this standard and this was solely approved on January 1, 20111 that all composite bats should be submitted for review and certification. These composite bats were all used during the competition after they were certified by the NCAA and has surpassed the BBCOR standard. The standards being used in the certification are that these composite bats are specially constructed with materials apart from one-piece solid wood.
What is BBCOR Bats Made Of?
The BBCOR standard is clear with its materials. As long as the baseball bats are solid-made except when they're made out of high-quality woods, they are bound for certification. Alloy or aluminum alloy is usually the main ingredient to make a one-piece design. The barrel of the baseball bat should be engineered to have thinner and more responsive walls, so the ball can be thrown effectively even at an easy swing.
Important Component of BBCOR Bats
BBCOR bats ideally should not lose its pop, however, composite and aluminum barreled BBCOR bats can't have their pop all the time, as they lose their pop over time. The bat mass can be changed as well, so using a heavier bat is more effective bat could be more effective than the lighter ones. The heavier bat should deliver a full-swing with a higher velocity and distance. What's more important in choosing a composite bat is the longevity and endurance it would tolerate in games. If not, it will not make it through the BBCOR standards, therefore players weren't able to use it during the game.
