Brian, could you briefly explain the slope test that's performed on maple bats?
  • What would a failed test spot look like (not that any H&B bat has ever failed )?
  • When did the testing start? If I have a bat from late 2008 and there's no spot, should I consider that suspicious?
  • And did the location of the spot/test change in 2009 after the center brand rotated 90 degrees?
I've included a photo of three bats with slope test spots -- can you tell me anything about these bats based on the spots? Thanks for helping me understand this.