Tim yes it's fair for teams to play against cut bats or juicers, the game isn't about just hrs but hitting it where they aren't. Yes stronger guys this weekend were able to muscle balls out and the shaved bat guys were able to miss some balls out, but overall the ball on the field being new or used was the difference maker. Maybe if I had a shaved bat or worked out more I wouldn't have had 2 balls caught at the fence, but I choose not to do either so I deal with the consequences.