Q: Why is my Phi Bat handle larger than other wood or aluminum bats and it feels lighter than other bats of the same length and weight?
A: The Phi Bat is designed to have a perfectly balanced feel, the length, and diameter of the barrel, midsection and handle comprise the balance of the natural world the ratio of Phi or the Golden Section / 1:6. This ratio is inclusive of the human body and the Phi Bat might feel like an extension of the full length of one’s arm including the hand. This balance allows for greater control during the launch phase of the swing allowing the batter to strike the ball with more force and with greater consistency! Most if not all other bats with smaller diameter handles are end-loaded, feeling heavier at the barrel and for some could create wobble during the swing!
Q: Is the Phi Bat a training bat?
A: The dynamics of the Phi Bat design can assist any batter in improving their swing and if practicing with a Phi Bat of the same of similar length and weight as a preferred game bat. Although a batter may grow used to swinging a balanced Phi Bat experiencing a higher batting average! Nothing wrong in this case to adopt the Phi Bat as a primary game bat!
Q: My bat is holding up well but, dig marks show up on the barrel after hitting 50 to 100 balls?
A: Alaskan Yellow Cedar is less dense than ash or maple, about 20% less. All wood bats can and will “ding” after firmly striking the ball, especially if the ball’s stitching directly impacts the barrel. The Phi Bats’ barrel is boned before the water based conversion varnish finish is applied, compressing the wood, although the Alaskan Yellow Cedar will likely produce more dings than ash or maple, the dings may be boned out using a cow bone rubbing with a bit of pressure down the length of the barrel! The conversion varnish finish is a very hard finish but will flex and not crack while boning.