Composite baseball bats are made of various materials, including carbon fibers, Kevlar fibers, graphite and glass. They are typically more expensive than wood or aluminum bats. Composite bats offer both benefits and drawbacks. They tend to outperform their aluminum counterparts, but they don't fare well in cold weather and they require an extended break-in period. It will take some time to break in your composite bat, so don't expect to get it all done in one afternoon.
Step 1
Hit between 200 and 500 baseballs to completely break in your composite bat. The number varies by the make and model of the bat.
Step 2
Hit real baseballs thrown by a machine or live player. Hitting the ball off a tee does not have enough impact to break in your composite bat. It will take you two to three times as many hits if you use a tee.
Step 3
Rotate your bat about one-eighth turn after each hit. This ensures that you break-in the bat evenly.
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