1947 Adirondack Bats Ad: Flexible Whip Action for Baseball Performance
The page from the 1947 Sporting News Baseball Ball Guide highlights the Adirondack line of baseball bats, emphasizing their innovative "Flexible Whip Action." This design allows the bats to flex up to three inches at impact, which is claimed to enhance performance by generating longer and smoother swings while reducing breakage. The bats are made from straight grain, northern white ash sourced from the McLaughlin-Millard timber tract in the Northern Adirondacks, known for its high-quality timber suitable for bat production. The publication promotes the Adirondack bats as ideal for champions, suggesting that their construction not only meets but exceeds the expectations of serious players. Additionally, the emphasis on the region of production, Dolgeville, New York, underlines the importance of local craftsmanship and resource quality in creating superior baseball equipment.