Opinions on bat weight

[Ade's Dad]

My DD's bat has seen it's better days.Time to get a new one. Her old bat is a 33/23 she has swung it just over a year. She is 5'7" 140 lbs. plays 14 u. I think 33 is still a good length but what weight do you think she needs? She is a power hitter. Suggestions?

 

[softballphreak]

Many variables here. How is she doing with it? Is she hitting? No pop? What brand is the bat?

Before buying a new one get her to try some of her teammates' bats to see what she likes. If possible test a 34/24. Also test a 33/24.

CF4's are good. Xeno's are good. Experiment a little.

 

[Ade's Dad]

Many variables here. How is she doing with it? Is she hitting? No pop? What brand is the bat?

Before buying a new one get her to try some of her teammates' bats to see what she likes. If possible test a 34/24. Also test a 33/24.

CF4's are good. Xeno's are good. Experiment a little.

She swings a cf4.Tried a 34/24 thought it swung a little slow although it was not bad.No one on the team has a heavier bat than hers.She can swing my old 34/28 off a tee pretty well.Do you think a 33/25 would be too heavy ?

 

[softballphreak]

She swings a cf4.Tried a 34/24 thought it swung a little slow although it was not bad.No one on the team has a heavier bat than hers.She can swing my old 34/28 off a tee pretty well.Do you think a 33/25 would be too heavy ?

I would probably try the 33/24.

Your 34/28 is good for overweight drills. Have her hit long tee (not into a screen) with the heavy bat followed by the same drill with her normal bat and then do the same thing with an underweight bat. And then do all of that with front toss.

 

[Ade's Dad]

I would probably try the 33/24.

Your 34/28 is good for overweight drills. Have her hit long tee (not into a screen) with the heavy bat followed by the same drill with her normal bat and then do the same thing with an underweight bat. And then do all of that with front toss.

Thanks for the advice !

 

[Carty]

JMO here. I am finding the -9 more end loaded, the -8 more balanced. Of course they will vary from different manufactures too. Simply finding the balance point of the bat will give you an idea about the loading. If the 34 is swinging slow it is too much bat. Try dropping to a 33/24. If she likes the end loaded feel and can get it around, she will probably do well with it since she is a power hitter. Too much bat and she will break down in her mechanics. Best way is to be patient in looking, many tournaments have someone selling equipment. See if the have test bats, or at least just swing them. Hard to try her teammates bats if hers is already the heaviest.

 

[SBFAMILY]

Try the Insane. 33-24. Best of both worlds. Many of my students have went to that bat. Most use to have RT's. They love the large sweet spot.

 

[FPMark]

Try the Insane. 33-24. Best of both worlds. Many of my students have went to that bat. Most use to have RT's. They love the large sweet spot.

Do they make a -9 Insane? I've seen the new CF5 -11, -10, -9, -8, and Insane -10, but not a -9 Insane. Is it just hard to find? I'm looking at getting a new CF5 so, before I buy one I'd like to know all the options. Thanks.

 

[redhotcoach]

Someone posted on here a few weeks ago that louisville slugger has a bat demo program. At least you can try before you buy.

 

[nanotech14]

Ditch the DeMarini,go with the rocket tech or nanotex and they have a 30day trial