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o Heavier knob

Based on my finite element analysis I have come up with a possible solution to reach my target MOI:

• Group Bat B had an initial MOI which was pretty close to my target, so I decided to use that model and data as my starting point -Four layer bat -Braid angle of handle: 65 degrees -Braid angle of barrel: 38 degrees o However in my analysis I changed the starting point of the bat from 0in to .5in, which made my ending point 29.5 o Resin- epoxy o Densities:

Barrel--.8
Transition--.52
Handle--.72

Things that will differ from Bat B’s Model:

o End-cap and Knob:

end-cap:

	   - 1.77oz @ 28.5inches
	   - .8oz @ 29.5inches

knob – 1oz

o I am not sure that making the end-cap and knob this precise allows enough room for error through-out the fabrication process, small changes in these end-cap and knob values drastically affect my MOI o However having a heavier end cap on the bat, moves the center of mass towards the barrel end of the bat, which is a positive aspect in bat fabrication o In my model the CM is located at 17.27inches, which is higher than most of the other o This brings my MOI to a theoretical 3898oz-in^2

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