Bobby Bonilla L/S S318 Question

[Swoboda4]

I recently acquired a second Bonilla L/S S318 this one from his Pittsburg days. I have one from the Mets. I quickly noticed the difference in length between the two same models. Pittsburg 33 3/4 and New York 34 7/8 inches. Why the difference in the same model and if so why go to a heavier bat later in your career?

[Swoboda4]

Re: Bobby Bonilla L/S S318 Question

That's Pittsburg(h) with an "h", apologies.

[BMH]

Re: Bobby Bonilla L/S S318 Question

My best guess is he wanted to, I stopped questioning why players order bats the way they do a long time ago.

[Swoboda4]

Re: Bobby Bonilla L/S S318 Question

Brian,
So a particular model bat is not indictitive of a set length and weight? Then what do different model numbers mean?-Robert

[BMH]

Re: Bobby Bonilla L/S S318 Question

Models are about the shape of the bat, nothing more. You can order any of our models for Pro use from 33in-36in. I'll go to 32in but that technically changes the model to much to keep it proportional. Weight is only governed when it weighs less than it's length. MLB rules say a bat cannot weigh less than 3.5oz under it's length. Going above the length is only governed by how heavy a billet you can form the bat from.

[Swoboda4]

Re: Bobby Bonilla L/S S318 Question

Brian,last question. The top of the bat,in this case hollowed out and round version ,they're not part of the shape of the S318?