How do 'torpedo bats' work? We asked baseball physicists to explain

They look like baseball bats morphing into bowling pins, their ends flaring into an aggressive bulge that suddenly tapers. So how do they work?

Apr 2, 2025 - 13:33
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How do 'torpedo bats' work? We asked baseball physicists to explain
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They look like baseball bats morphing into bowling pins, their ends flaring into an aggressive bulge that suddenly tapers. So how do they work?

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