- Feb 14, 2014
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Dd just turned 8 yesterday. She's 4'4" and 60#. She's played rec tee ball 2 years and 8u 2 years always using the "Walmart special" (actually Academy, but same thing) alloys chosen for the color. It seems that every time I buy a new bat, she has a growth spurt. In April, she moved up to a 28" -11.5. Well, it's now too small and light. She's a power hitter, usually hitting to the outfield except for when she drops her shoulder, but that's a whole other thread. She has started practicing with a new TB team that is playing 8u for the summer and then having to age up to 10u. So, it's time to get a more serious bat. The first tournament is July 11-13, so I need to get one ASAP.
I've had her swing her brother's old 29 and 30 bats in various drops. Plus, today I took her to our local small sporting goods store to look and she swung some. The 29s look perfect for her build today. The 30s look almost there, but still a bit off. I hate to buy a new bat for her to outgrow it in a couple of months, but I probably will, won't I?
I have read and reread threads here until my eyes are crossed. I've been checking prices online. I would love to get some recommendations for a good composite that is reasonably priced and won't take longer to break in than she can use it. Thanks in advance for any help!
I've had her swing her brother's old 29 and 30 bats in various drops. Plus, today I took her to our local small sporting goods store to look and she swung some. The 29s look perfect for her build today. The 30s look almost there, but still a bit off. I hate to buy a new bat for her to outgrow it in a couple of months, but I probably will, won't I?
I have read and reread threads here until my eyes are crossed. I've been checking prices online. I would love to get some recommendations for a good composite that is reasonably priced and won't take longer to break in than she can use it. Thanks in advance for any help!