Youth baseball bat reviewsThere are many youth baseball bat reviews available to consumers. However, in this particular article we will look at four aspects of youth baseball bats. 1. Price 2. Length and weight 3. Barrel size 4. League Specifications
Price It is always best to set your budget before you and your kid are in the store looking at the latest and greatest bats. Set a target price that you are comfortable spending on a bat and stick to it. Rest assured that with a little patience and some shopping you will find a great bat at a good price.
Length and weight In choosing the best youth baseball bat check with your league before buying a bat to find out the "drop requirement". Drop 3, minus 5, drop 10, etc. are terms describing the weight of the bat to the length. For instance a 29 in drop 10 would weigh 19 ounces. Easy math once you know what the salesman is talking about. Another important aspect of choosing a bat is the balance of the length and weight. Depending on how a bat is balanced will cause a bat to feel heavier or lighter to a different bat of the same length and weight.
Barrel Size: Big barrel vs. Small barrel Again check with your league on this one before investing the money for a new bat. If you play Little League you are limited to small barrel bats up to 12 years old. Other leagues follow the same guidelines. Small barrel bats make a hitter better with their hand eye coordination. They also have lower exits speeds than a comparable big barrel bat. Thus making the game safer for the fielders. Big barrel bats on the other hand have a larger "sweet spot" making it a bit easier to hit and causing the ball to go farther and faster as it leaves the bat. This also helps hitters develop in the sense that it builds confidence when they hit the ball more often and farther.
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