Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you can browse our wide selection of pre-rolled baseball and softball bats. All bats have the option to come pre-rolled or pre-heat rolled, depending on the exact model. If you do not see the bat that you are looking for listed in our inventory, contact us. We are here to give your bats the maximum allowable performance they are designed to do. We offer an industry leading 60 day guarantee in writing.

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ProRollers knows that when it comes to getting gear game ready, the same break in level may not be right for everyone. Some people use their bats in leagues and games where there are bat restrictions or they compression test. This is why we offer 2 different levels of bat break in, Standard and ProMax. Compression testers are devices designed to test the current break in status of the barrel of the bat. This testing shows the stiffness of the barrel and in certain tournaments bats can not test below a certain reading or they are deemed TOO HOT to use. A bat that does not pass a compression test would not be allowed to be used in that specific event. Compression testing is not common but we do give our customers options to fit their needs. In our photo section and the pics posted online we have 3 cropped images. The first reading is the stock form of the bat right out of the wrapper. The second photo is the bat compression test after our standard heated rolling service and all bats rolled to this spec will pass a compression test when they come from us. The third photo in the group is the lowest compression we can get on the bat and balance performance and lifespan. Bats rolled to this max spec will not pass any compression testing, but will perform to their max level right away.

All bats sent to us and ordered from us have a 24-48 hour turnaround time. If you want your bats done right, the proper amount of time is required for the process. We can, and have, turned bats around the same day but that is not always possible, so we try to give realistic expectations. If you need your bat returned overnight please contact us immediately for more info, we answer emails after hours.

We accept all major credit cards except American Express. We also accept Pay Pal payments on-line and checks/money orders if you are sending us your bats. If you are sending us your bats, you are responsible for shipping us your bats any way you want and we pay for the return shipping. We do ship internationally, Canadian buyers can select the “Canadian” shipping option at checkout, all other countries please email for a shipping quote.

The ProRoller Patriot Bat Rolling Machine is a parallel/perpendicular rolling machine that does 2 sections of the bat at once as well as the entire barrel in one pass. We pass each section of the bat through the machine approx 25 times on each compression setting meaning the entire bat gets completely rolled on 4 different compression settings.

How It Works Yes, we will roll your aluminum bats or alloy bats. We recently ran into someone who showed us a study of double-walled aluminum bats being rolled. A Ph.D. at Kettering University in Flint, MI showed that after hitting a softball with an aluminum double walled bat 500 times, the increase in batted ball speed went up from 95.2 mph to 98.5 mph.

Rolling takes 200-300 hits of life off your bat, but it will be “hotter” than a normally broken in bat because the bat will be broken in consistently around the barrel. Normal break in (hitting 500-700 balls) will leave dead spots in the bat.

Apply warm water lightly to soften the leather, and then flex the thumb and pinky hinges to loosen the fibers. Pound the pocket with a mallet to shape it, place a softball inside, and secure it with rubber bands overnight. The best and safest way to finish the break-in is to play catch consistently, allowing the glove to mold naturally.

Lightly apply warm water or a quality leather conditioner to soften the glove. Repeatedly flex the thumb and pinky hinges, and then pound the pocket with a mallet to create break points. Place a baseball deep in the pocket, secure it with rubber bands overnight, and continue playing catch until the glove feels naturally flexible and ready for the game.

Lightly moisten the glove with warm water or apply a leather conditioner. Manually flex the thumb and pinky hinges to loosen stiff areas. Pound the pocket repeatedly with a mallet. Secure a ball inside the glove with rubber bands overnight. The final and most important step is regular catch practice to shape the glove perfectly.

Apply a high-quality leather conditioner to soften and condition the fibers of your glove. You can also use warm water in place of a conditioner. Keep in mind that heavy oils can clog pores and damage your gloves. Flex the thumb and pinky hinges, and other stiff areas. Play catch frequently to naturally soften the glove.

It is a high-performing bat designed to maximize exit velocity and the trampoline effect within legal limits.

The term “hot bat” also refers to bats that have been illegally altered to boost performance.

To break in your glove:

• Soften the leather by applying warm water or a conditioner
• Repeatedly flex the pinky and thumb hinges
• Pound the pocket using a mallet
• Place a baseball inside the glove and tie it closed overnight
• Play catch regularly to achieve a natural, game-ready feel quickly

It is a legal, league-approved bat designed to deliver maximum pop, high exit velocity, and an optimal trampoline effect, allowing the ball to rebound efficiently off the barrel.

Clean it with a soft cloth and apply a small amount of glove conditioner, especially focusing on dry areas. Let it absorb overnight, then gently flex the glove to restore softness and maintain durability. Make sure you do not oversaturate the leather.

It is a composite bat that is mechanically compressed between rollers to artificially accelerate the break-in process, thereby increasing the flexibility and ball exit speed of the barrel.

The safest way to break in a softball bat is hitting 100–200 regulation balls using about half your swing power. Rotate the bat a quarter turn after each hit to make sure the break-in occurs evenly. Increase the intensity gradually.

Bat rolling is done to accelerate the break-in process by mechanically pressing the bat between rollers to loosen composite fibers and maximize the trampoline effect.

To speed up breaking in a glove, soften the leather with warm water or conditioner. Repeatedly flex the thumb and pinky, pound the pocket with a mallet, and secure a ball inside with bands. Regularly playing catch helps the glove mold naturally.

Take the following steps to break in your baseball glove overnight:

• Apply warm water or conditioner.
• Flex the thumb and pinky hinges.
• Pound the pocket to form break points.
• Place a baseball deep inside and secure it snugly with rubber bands.
• Leave it in a cool, dry place overnight.
• Play repeatedly to mold your glove and make it game-ready fully.

Your choice of softball glove depends on your position and the size of the ball you typically use. Infield gloves (11.5–12.5 inches) are designed to prioritize quick ball transfer. Outfield gloves (12.5–14 inches) are designed to maximize reach and catching security. Consider the following:

• Pocket depth
• Web style
• Fit
• Playing style
• League rules
• Whether you play fastpitch or slowpitch softball

The Easton Ghost Unlimited Fastpitch Softball Bat is the hottest bat, heat-rolled and tested for elite performance.

A bat roller is a machine with two rollers that compress and roll the barrel of a composite bat, loosening the internal fibers and accelerating the break-in process. This increases the bat’s flexibility and pop.

Yes, you can. The A2000 outfield models have a deeper pocket and longer reach, specifically designed to secure fly balls and cover more ground.

Apply conditioner or warm water to soften the leather and flex it repeatedly at the hinges. Shape the pocket by pounding it with a mallet. Place a softball inside the pocket, secure it overnight using bands, and play catch often to speed up the break-in.

You can break in your baseball bat by taking 150–200 controlled swings using regulation game balls. Start light and gradually increase power. Make sure you rotate the bat a quarter turn after each hit to apply even stress across the barrel.

You can mail your bat to ProRollers for heated rolling and compression testing.

Yes, you can, but it is not recommended. You need a smaller glove to transfer the ball quickly and get better control during fast plays around the bases.

To break in a new baseball glove, you need to soften the leather by lightly applying warm water or a conditioner. Repeatedly flex the glove at the thumb and pinky hinges and then use a mallet to pound the pocket. Tie a baseball inside the glove. Play catch to shape it naturally.

While not ideal, an infielder can use an outfield glove. However, using larger gloves with deeper pockets can slow your reaction time and make it harder to handle grounders.

Place it between two rollers and apply pressure while rotating. This loosens its composite fibers and enhances barrel flex. Keep in mind that it is an illegal modification in most leagues, which also voids the warranty.

Yes, already broken-in baseball gloves are available online, often labelled as “game-ready” or “pre-broken-in.”

Heat rolling is a process in which the barrel is warmed first and then mechanically rolled to make the composite fibers flexible. As a result, the bat breaks in fast, increasing its trampoline effect and resulting in greater pop.