does a composite bat make a difference

[bleacher coach]

Just wondering in 8u they use a AD star 5 ball which has a little give in it but it is not a complete hardball. Would a composite or alloy bat work better on the ball when hitting. If you had a composite bat would it be pointless to use it.

 

[quincy]

Someone that posts her says an alloy bat hits better, I am not convinced but do think they would be equal. No benefit using a composite.

 

[csuttonthompson]

Not a bat expert but If you think about it logically it would be alloy. The reasoning behind a composite (balanced) bat hitting better, is that the ball bounces off the composite material and goes further, but if you're hitting a mush ball the bounce is already happening with the ball. More give in the bat would just absorb that bounce. Which would make the alloy a better choice -on the other hand you can probably get a much lighter composite bat for the size which will make for a faster swing. So I guess it depends on the batter.




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[CoreSoftball20]

When using a sponge ball, it will negate much of the advantages of a comp bat

 

[Little Angels Softball]

Softees get metal. Save the carbon-fiber for leather.

 

[Axe]

We use the AD Starr DX 5 in 8U as well. I don't think bat material makes a difference.

 

[Rambler34]

The biggest difference is the weight of the bat with the RIF balls. The heaviest bat a kid can swing correctly will get the best results.

 

[nicelag]

Softer balls - Aluminum a little better than composite

Travel ball balls i.e. Dream Seam etc - Composite waaaaay better than aluminum.

The biggest factor aluminum $ - composite $$$$$ and you don't need to spend the big money on composite.

 

[NVfishing]

Seemed like the Jessicca Mendoza bats were popular in 8U. If your DD is moving up I would get her a composite, a bucket of 11" good leather balls, a tee, and a Bownet. Swing away!

 

[bleacher coach]

My DD has a2 more seasons of 8u but i was just wondering, because i have seen a couple girls withe composite bats and i just htought they really didnt do anything because of the type of ball and i have had other parents ask also.