Thread: Having Trouble Choosing a bat size for an 8 year old

I have a 8 year old daughter who is playing on two different rec softball leagues this summer. I have been looking for a new bat for her, but I am having some issues figuring out what size bat would be appropriate. She weighs around 90 pounds and is 4'4-4'5 in height. The problem is that most sizing charts say she should have a 30 inch bat, but when I look at most forums people are saying that even a 29 inch bat is on the long side for an 8 year old. She is not particularly strong, and slightly over-weight, which I think may be skewing the chart a bit. Right now she has a old cheap 29 inch 19 oz bat which I think may be to heavy for her, so I was looking at either a 30-29 inch bat with a drop 12 or 13 for her, but I would like to get her one that would last her at least a year. Would 30 inches be too long? Should I go with 29 inches to be safe?

Thanks!

Tough one. Can she swing a few different team bats and find out what she likes?

My DD 7 yo is kind of the opposite, tall & thin 4'6" 54 lb - The 30" 17.5 ov she had from big sis was a bit unweildy for her due to the lenght so we switched to a 28" 17 oz and her swing is much better.

I'd think at 90 lb your DD wouldn't have too much trouble w/ 19 oz but it is a lot about feel.

My daughter is taller than yours (older) and around the same weight and she is swinging a 29" 17.5 synge that she is comfortable with. I got a 30" 18 oz TPS Mendoza that she tried but it just didn't feel right to her.

Is this coach pitch? That would make me a little less concerned about using a big bat.

My 8YO is about 4'4" 60 lbs and uses a 29"/17oz with no problem. The 30" bat is going to feel heavier regardless of the wieght.

A lot of good drop 11 to drop 13 bats both composite and alloy.