{"product_id":"free-bat-compression-test","title":"Free G4 SSL Baseball \u0026 Softball Bat Compression Test","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree Compression Testing for Alloy and Composite Bats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSend your baseball or softball bat to Big Dawg Bats and we will compression test it on our G4 SSL compression tester at no charge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth alloy and composite bats can be compression tested. The free test includes four separate measurements taken around the barrel and a printed Compression Test Record returned with your bat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe compression test is free. You are responsible for shipping the bat to us and return shipping. For added convenience, you may purchase a prepaid shipping label for sending your bat to Big Dawg Bats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Is Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery free bat compression test includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour compression measurements taken around the barrel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTesting on our G4 SSL compression tester\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA printed Compression Test Record returned with your bat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptional prepaid shipping label for sending the bat to us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptional public YouTube compression test video for $9.99\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo additional service is required to receive the free compression test.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour-Point Barrel Compression Testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTesting a bat at only one barrel position does not provide the same amount of information as checking several points around the barrel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe rotate the bat and measure four separate positions around its circumference. The readings are recorded so you can see whether the barrel produces consistent numbers or whether the results vary depending on the testing position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exact reading can be affected by the bat’s construction, temperature, condition, testing position and the equipment used. Results from different compression testers should be comparable if calibrated correctly as is our tester per the G4 SSL website.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlloy Bat Compression Testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompression testing is not limited to composite bats. Alloy baseball and softball bats can also be measured on compression-testing equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis may be useful when you want to document the current condition and stiffness of an alloy barrel, compare multiple bats or evaluate a bat after another company claimed to have rolled or worked on it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, a single compression reading cannot conclusively prove that an alloy bat was not worked on, only an accurate reading per the G4 SSL standards. A reliable comparison requires a genuine reading taken before the claimed work and another reading taken afterward under similar testing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn more about the process and limitations of rolling in our article, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/blogs\/news\/what-is-bat-rolling\"\u003eWhat Is Bat Rolling?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/blogs\/news\/what-is-bat-rolling\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted Compression Test Record\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery tested bat is returned with a printed Compression Test Record showing the measurements we personally obtained.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe card includes dedicated sections for before-and-after results. When we test a bat both before and after a separately ordered service, both sets of measurements can be recorded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a standalone compression test, the card records the current four-point results. We will not create, estimate or claim to know a previous compression number that was never measured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis provides an honest physical record that can be kept with the bat and compared with future testing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Do Not Use a Still Photograph as Proof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA still photograph of a compression tester does not prove that the displayed number belongs to a particular bat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA photograph can be edited, reused or manipulated from its original context. It also cannot show the bat being rotated and tested at four separate positions around the barrel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor customers who want visual documentation, we offer an optional YouTube video showing the actual testing process from beginning to end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptional YouTube Compression Test Video — $9.99\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a public YouTube compression test video for $9.99.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe video will show:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour actual bat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bat’s identifying model information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bat positioned in the G4 SSL tester\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour measurements taken around the barrel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tester display for each reading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour video will be published on the Big Dawg Bats YouTube channel and can be watched or shared through YouTube.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe will not show your shipping label, address, order number or any other private customer information. By purchasing the video option, you give Big Dawg Bats permission to publicly display the bat and its test results. Portions of the video may also be used on the Big Dawg Bats website, YouTube channel and social media accounts, including Instagram.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrepaid Shipping Label Available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou may send the bat using your own shipping label or purchase our prepaid inbound shipping-label option during checkout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe prepaid label provides a convenient way to send your bat to Big Dawg Bats without purchasing a separate label directly from the carrier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReturn shipping is still required. Package the bat securely in a proper bat box and include your name and order information inside the package.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBig Dawg Bats is not responsible for damage caused by inadequate packaging or damage that occurs while the package is in the possession of the shipping carrier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompression Testing Before and After Bat Services\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompression testing may be used to document a bat before and after another service when both tests are performed under reasonably similar conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustomers interested in breaking in a composite barrel can learn more about our Precision \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/products\/ultimate-break-in\"\u003eBat Rolling Service for Composite Bats\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/products\/ultimate-break-in\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more information about how rolling may affect compression readings, read \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/blogs\/news\/can-bat-rolling-increase-compression\"\u003eCan Bat Rolling Increase Compression?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/blogs\/news\/can-bat-rolling-increase-compression\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustomers considering an internal composite-barrel modification can review our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/products\/bat-shaving\"\u003eComposite Bat Shaving Service\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/products\/bat-shaving\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat a Compression Test Does Not Prove\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA compression test provides an informational measurement produced by our equipment and testing procedure. It is not an inspection, certification or guarantee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA compression reading does not certify that a bat is:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegal for league or tournament use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEligible for sanctioned play\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnaltered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafe to use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCovered by a manufacturer’s warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompliant with a governing body’s current standards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA compression test also cannot independently prove who worked on a bat, what process was used or whether a claimed service was actually performed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Testing Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe can test many alloy and composite baseball and softball bats. However, bats 27\" and below are too short to accurately test in the G4 SSL.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompression readings apply only to the bat tested, on our equipment, under the conditions present at the time of testing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrder Your Free G4 SSL Compression Test\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd the free compression test to your cart and choose how you want to send the bat to us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou may use your own shipping label or purchase our prepaid inbound label. 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