John Bennett "Big Bend" bat

Dateundated

DescriptionNatural wood bat, 31 ounces, with two types of black tape wrapped around the handle. The handle has a slight bend closest to the knob. No other distinguishing marks or logos.

Bio/Historical NoteSample "angled" bat from the designer, John Bennett, who marketed the bat to Hillerich & Bradsby as the "Big Bend Bat" in 1981. There is a 19 degree bend in the handle which Bennett hoped to prove means fives times more grasping strength and a 25% increase in speed.

Object numberB-2009-0076

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions34 in.

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