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   We will roll your new or used bat to achieve Optimal Distance Results, increasing distance 20-40 feet of your batted ball. We utilize a parallel controlled bat rolling machine that breaks in the entire barrel of your bat. We are the first bat rolling company to employ Perpendicular Rolling followed by Parallel Rolling. You might hear that Parallel rolling machines will put too much stress on the bats barrel (and this is correct with longer rollers) but we roll with the Premium, Juiced Inc., 400 PCCR which has only a 6 inch roller. This bat rolling machine is capable of rolling perpendicular and then parallel. The parallel bat roll actually breaks in the sections that a perpendicular only roll will always miss. We make around 300 bat rolling passes on your bat (perpendicular and parallel). While rolling we gradually increase the pressure to create a consistent break in and increased durability. We have bat rolled thousands of bats and have developed the best techniques to optimize the distance and durability of your bat. We stand behind our bat rolling service and will reroll your bat if you are not completely satisfied. In Addition, if we break your bat in the rolling process we will replace your bat. We are a professionally run bat rolling company that understands that quality and customer satisfaction comes first!

Perpendicular and Parallel Rolling

   Perpendicular bat rolling is a process that rolls a softball or baseball bat through two nylon or hard rubber rollers (although the 400PCCR we utilize is of an undisclosed material). This rolling process will roll the entire length of the bat as it passes through the rollers on approximately a quarter inch line on both the top and bottom of the bat. The bat is rolled on 8-12 points around the bat, which breaks in most of the bat as it runs through the rolling machine. Now that the bat has been rolled on 8 to 12 points perpendicularly there will be peaks and valleys along the length of the bat. These highs and lows are created by rolling bats along certain points and not all points. Here lies a catch 22; the bat needs to be rolled completely for Optimal Distance Results but if it is rolled perpendicularly on too many points around the bat the potential for cracks increases substantially. When the bat goes through the rollers perpendicularly the rollers flatten the bat causing the resin (or glue) to break up, this is what gives the extra flex and makes bat rolling appealing to players. When the bat is rolled perpendicularly along too many points the area of the bat gets rolled twice, thrice, or maybe 4 times too much, causing weak spots or cracks in the composite. Perpendicular bat rolling will break in your bat but not to its fullest potential; that is where the parallel rolling completes the job.

   Parallel bat rolling is a process that rolls the traditional sweet spot of the bat. As you could guess the bat is placed parallel in the bat rolling machine. The theory behind this is that the entire sweet spot of the bat would be rolled with out missing any areas within the sweet spot. Some bat rolling machine builders have taken the idea a little too far by expanding the length of their rollers to encompass the entire barrel. This type of bat roller is destined to cause problems. The composite flexes about 1 1/2 inches past a parallel roller and if you use a roller larger than 6 inches it could break the composite in the taper or end cap area. The parallel rolling machine should be utilized after it is run through a perpendicular rolling machine. This will allow the parallel bat rolling machine to break in any sections the perpendicular bat rolling machine missed. The peaks and valleys that were discussed earlier will be flattened out by breaking up the resin and glue in those areas. This is the most consistent and even bat rolling you can accomplish. As a stand alone the parallel bat roller will work, as long as it has the shorter rollers (around 6 inches, which is the length of a sweet spot). The longer rollers will not roll a bat consistently and there is the danger of breaking a bat.

How to spot a novice?

   People are sending $200 to $600 bats to companies to be rolled; a lot of that business is conducted on EBay. EBay is the easiest way to start a bat rolling business. A bat rolling machine can be purchased for around $300 and presto you are in business. So now that you have a bat roller all you need to do is put up an ad on EBay and get bat rolling. Wow that was almost too easy, right? Yes, it is easy to start a bat rolling business. Just like other business, longevity tells a lot of the story. If a company has been around awhile they will have feedback on EBay or a website. Feedback is a good thing to go by and a %100 feedback does make a difference. This usually means they at least care about there EBay rating. A website is a big venture and takes a monetary commitment and time. Also advertisement on search engines takes money and time. People who create an EBay ad just to try to make a quick buck will not have any of these things except maybe a good feedback rating with little rolling feedback. I would not trust my bat to someone who rolls bats out of their living room and doesn’t have a commitment to their business. Your bats will be the guinea pigs when going with one of these quick start businesses.

Veteran bat rollers: now how do I choose?

   As I said earlier, it takes some capital and time to run a website. In my opinion most softball bat rolling companies who run a website have some kind of commitment to what service they are providing. So now the question is who does it the best or who does it well. There are articles and websites out there that describe rolling bats and what the mechanics are. This would be a great tool to understand what is going on during the process and how it works in order to make an educated decision. Examples of things to look out for are: Rolling only perpendicular does not give the best break in (parallel rolling is needed also), longer parallel rollers put too much stress on composite material at once, or bat rollers with bolts cranks put inconsistent pressure across the rollers. Once you figure out what rolling method is the best you pick a few companies and do some research. The internet is vast and rolling companies are not under the radar. People who have had good or bad experiences will tend to post comments on various websites. Just type in the companies name and do some digging. Also, you can tell a lot about a company if and when they respond to your emails; I would say after 24 hours is too long of a response time if they want your business.

Detection of Bat Rolling

   Everyone who rolls bats will let you know that bat rolling can’t be detected; to a degree this is fact. Any bat can be rolled and be undetectable; this statement comes with some exceptions. On about 90% of bats, rolling is virtually undetectable, even if a trained bat roller was given the bat for examination. The other 10% of bats have issues with being undetectable.

   When a bat roller says that bat rolling is undetectable they are not lying but they are not telling the entire truth either. As I said earlier all bats can be rolled with no detection. In order to do this the bats will not come even near to being entirely broken in. What that means is the pressure placed on the bat will not be enough to break up the resin. I believe some bat rollers are afraid of breaking bats or are inexperienced and do not know how to properly break in a bat. This is why they roll with less pressure. Some composite bats and all aluminum bats will have long flat spots along the length of the barrel after bat rolling. With composite bats, this is typically caused by low-grade composite material but can also be caused by too much pressure. So the question remains what if I have one of these bats that bat rolling will leave roller marks? Answer: A good bat roller will create procedures that will work around this challenge. One of these tactics is parallel rolling. One can’t successfully roll an aluminum bat with a perpendicular bat roller. Let me say that again, “You cannot effectively roll an aluminum bat with a perpendicular bat rolling machine.” This is where a parallel rolling machine is a necessity. It will efficiently roll the bat without leaving flat spots.

   Getting back to the original question, can bat rolling be detected? No, as long as you use a parallel bat rolling machine and an expert bat roller. I have personally sent 4 bats back to Easton and Miken that had been rolled and got my replacements. You will see bat rollers on EBay trying to get your business with no real experience. You will see things like “we can roll bats ‘Hot’ or ‘Super Hot’”, what in the backyard nilly willy is this? You will find claims of 20-60 feet (50 ft is true with some bats); rolling has only been scientifically tested to increase distance by 40 feet. EBay is a proving ground for inexperienced bat rollers. What to look for: look at EBay feedback, make for certain you get it done by a legitimate bat rolling company, and look for a bat roller who does both perpendicular and parallel. This will improve your chances of not receiving a detectable bat after bat rolling.