How much actual performance difference in drop 10 vs 11

North River · Jan 12, 2016

10 year old DD currently swinging a 31/20 CF6 Sprite. Her asst. coach questioned the -11 last fall. At hitting practice last night her head coach approached me and mentioned he thought she could benefit from a -10.

At 4'9" and 85ish lbs she bats 3 or 4 in the lineup. Is she really going to see much difference in performance going to a 31/21?

quincy · Jan 12, 2016

I do not know if it can be defined, so much goes into a hit ball.

The sprite is a good bat, see if you can find a good 31/21 that she can take some cracks with.

The sprite is going to be better than some random aluminum 31/21, so it need to be a good bat.

Eric F · Jan 12, 2016

About 6 months ago, my 10yo (at the time) DD went from a CF6 31/20 to a Miken Freak Black 31/21. It seems to me that the frequency of hard-hit balls has increased. However, this may be just as much - if not more - to do with continued improvements in her swing and hitting approach, than it is with the change in bat. This kind of thing is often hard to quantify.

Tatonka · Jan 12, 2016

I'm caught in this same type of paralysis by analysis scenario. Both DD's have been swinging a 31/21 Easton (FS1) the last year. They've both grown a bunch and will likely continue throughout the next couple years (they are 13, 5'2" and 100 & 115lbs) with pretty good mechanics. Coach wants to move them up to at least a 33/23. Been debating the CF8 vs Mako and pretty much zeroing in on the Easton. The debate however is since the Mako's average .75 - 1.00oz above stated weight and this will be a relatively big jump should we consider the Mako in a drop 11? Both girls have swung the Mako 33/23 and said it feels good but we haven't had a chance to really get outside and hit some balls or use a Zepp on it to track and note any differences. No one at our practices has the Mako 33/22 to test out either. Thoughts? Is the 2 inch increase in length and the 2 - 3oz increase in weight too big of a jump? Coresoftball20 has been very helpful getting me to this point by the way!

Eric F · Jan 12, 2016

Tatonka - IMO, 33" is usually too long for 5'-2", and the jump you're talking about is pretty significant. That said, if they like the way it feels, that's a good sign.

mj1569 · Jan 12, 2016

Tatonka said:
I'm caught in this same type of paralysis by analysis scenario. Both DD's have been swinging a 31/21 Easton (FS1) the last year. They've both grown a bunch and will likely continue throughout the next couple years (they are 13, 5'2" and 100 & 115lbs) with pretty good mechanics. Coach wants to move them up to at least a 33/23. Been debating the CF8 vs Mako and pretty much zeroing in on the Easton. The debate however is since the Mako's average .75 - 1.00oz above stated weight and this will be a relatively big jump should we consider the Mako in a drop 11? Both girls have swung the Mako 33/23 and said it feels good but we haven't had a chance to really get outside and hit some balls or use a Zepp on it to track and note any differences. No one at our practices has the Mako 33/22 to test out either. Thoughts? Is the 2 inch increase in length and the 2 - 3oz increase in weight too big of a jump? Coresoftball20 has been very helpful getting me to this point by the way!

That's a pretty big increase but then again it would depend on the kid. My 5'8 18 year old still swings a 33. She has tried moving up to a 34 but always goes back to the 33. She says she is just not comfortable with the 34.

Eric F · Jan 12, 2016

For reference...My 11yo (5'-2", 105lbs) is swinging a 31/21, but has a 32/22 waiting in the wings for the very near future. When my older DD (5'-3", 110 lbs) was playing HS ball, she used a CF6 32/21.

djcarter1966 · Jan 12, 2016

Tatonka said:
I'm caught in this same type of paralysis by analysis scenario. Both DD's have been swinging a 31/21 Easton (FS1) the last year. They've both grown a bunch and will likely continue throughout the next couple years (they are 13, 5'2" and 100 & 115lbs) with pretty good mechanics. Coach wants to move them up to at least a 33/23. Been debating the CF8 vs Mako and pretty much zeroing in on the Easton. The debate however is since the Mako's average .75 - 1.00oz above stated weight and this will be a relatively big jump should we consider the Mako in a drop 11? Both girls have swung the Mako 33/23 and said it feels good but we haven't had a chance to really get outside and hit some balls or use a Zepp on it to track and note any differences. No one at our practices has the Mako 33/22 to test out either. Thoughts? Is the 2 inch increase in length and the 2 - 3oz increase in weight too big of a jump? Coresoftball20 has been very helpful getting me to this point by the way!

Mighty big bat (33/23) especially for the 100 pounder. The drop 11 might not be a bad idea but I know many on here frown upon such things.

Tatonka · Jan 12, 2016

North River - I am sorry, just realized I hijacked your thread! Similar question though what's the benefit?

Thanks for the responses so far, and you're all in line with what I've been wondering about. I should add that they will be playing 16A this year and facing a big change in pitching from what they were used to.

iMlearning · Jan 12, 2016

Tatonka said:
I'm caught in this same type of paralysis by analysis scenario. Both DD's have been swinging a 31/21 Easton (FS1) the last year. They've both grown a bunch and will likely continue throughout the next couple years (they are 13, 5'2" and 100 & 115lbs) with pretty good mechanics. Coach wants to move them up to at least a 33/23. Been debating the CF8 vs Mako and pretty much zeroing in on the Easton. The debate however is since the Mako's average .75 - 1.00oz above stated weight and this will be a relatively big jump should we consider the Mako in a drop 11? Both girls have swung the Mako 33/23 and said it feels good but we haven't had a chance to really get outside and hit some balls or use a Zepp on it to track and note any differences. No one at our practices has the Mako 33/22 to test out either. Thoughts? Is the 2 inch increase in length and the 2 - 3oz increase in weight too big of a jump? Coresoftball20 has been very helpful getting me to this point by the way!

Keep in mind that the Easton Mako -11 is really closer to a -10 so who cares what people think

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