Written by: Sports Spot
When it comes to baseball, choosing the perfect bat greatly impacts the quality of the game. The ideal bat should be of the right weight, right size and right length for you. But it should also be selected within your determine budget. With improvements in sports technology, bats now come in more variety than ever. Players are now able to choose bats as per their requirements, getting the feel that the bat was custom made for them. Most players, unless those playing pro or in the wood-bat league would be handling aluminium bats and the tips below might help in your selection.
Weight
Generally, players with a bigger or stronger constitution would prefer heavy bats for added power. While smaller players would be requiring light bats to promote speed. In order to determine the right bat, the player should swing a variety to know which one has a comfortable weight.
Length
The right length along with the right weight would yield the optimum performance. A long bat would provide a greater reach which would allow players to hit on the other side of the plate. However, a longer bat may be heavier and the additional weight might slow down the player.
Barrel diameter
A barrel 2 ¼” is recommended for most players of 12 or under. This size is for the standard barrel for Dixie Youth and Little League baseball. Some leagues might be using larger barrels of 2 ¾”.
League requirements
Most leagues have their own specific bat requirements and restriction. High school and colleges bats would need to comply with BBCOR-certified requirements.
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