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 ...
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 ...
What's a torpedo bat? The history of the Yankees' controversial new baseball bats
The torpedo bat is a custom-shaped baseball bat with a modified barrel ... who holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical ...
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 ...
Scientific American5d
Why the New ‘Torpedo Bat’ Is Hitting It out of the Park
After a stellar Yankees win on Saturday, torpedo bats are in the spotlight. Is there science behind these baseball bats?
The New Yorker1d
The Launch of the Torpedo Bat
The New York Yankees quietly brought a physics experiment to the plate. Then came the home-run barrage.
The MIT Scientist Behind the ‘Torpedo Bats’ That Are Blowing Up Baseball
The Yankees just clobbered a MLB record 15 home runs in their first three games thanks in part to a new style of bat ...
WNEM-TV2d
UM professor speaks on physics of the torpedo bat being used in MLB
Wells said baseball is a sport that is very connected to physics, and he spoke about the impact the torpedo bat will have on the physics of the game. “It’s surprising to me that the baseball ...
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 ...
What exactly is a torpedo bat? Who invented it? Is it legal? Everything to know
Reds' superstar Elly De La Cruz became the latest MLB player to smash a home run with a torpedo bat, but what is it? And are ...
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 ...
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 ...