Bat length for a pure slapper

[coachbob]

So, I have a small, lightning fast kid who turned lefty last year at 12U. She is now in 14U and is not a dual threat. What bat length would you say is reasonable for a kid 5 feet tall on her tip toes? She is getting beat on the outside pitch with her 31 inch bat. She obviously needs to go longer, but wondering if 33 is a stretch.

Thanks

 

[riseball]

So, I have a small, lightning fast kid who turned lefty last year at 12U. She is now in 14U and is not a dual threat. What bat length would you say is reasonable for a kid 5 feet tall on her tip toes? She is getting beat on the outside pitch with her 31 inch bat. She obviously needs to go longer, but wondering if 33 is a stretch.

Thanks

Had one that was 5'-0" and 100lbs soaking wet who used a 34/-10, but that is certainly not typical. I would have her try a few and buy what works. Buying before trying is a total crap shoot.

 

[murphdog]

DD is 5'2" and about 95 lbs and slaps with a 33/23 LXT.

She also has a 32/22 Xeno but prefers the extra inch of the LXT

 

[coachbob]

Interesting on the 34 inch for the little one. That makes me feel better about wanting to put a 33 in her hand. The LXT seems like good bat to try the extra length with. I have other girls who went longer with that bat, and it definitely swings lighter than labeled.

 

[Easton33]

Make sure she is not pulling away from the plate with her step.

 

[Jdaddy]

I would try a 33/22 CF 5,6, or 7. DeMarini's definitely swing lighter than any other high end bat I've hit.