Bat Size Advice

[catmaster]

Hello, My daughter is a big 8 year old. She's 4'8" 110 lbs. She's currently swinging an Easton aluminum 30/19 and hits the ball pretty hard. I'm looking to get her a good composite bat. My dilemma is what size to get her? If I drop the money on a good composite I want it to last a few years. I was thinking a 31/21 but scared its going to be to much for her right now. She's a strong girl but how much is to much. Any suggestions ?

 

[Eric F]

Hello, My daughter is a big 8 year old. She's 4'8" 110 lbs. She's currently swinging an Easton aluminum 30/19 and hits the ball pretty hard. I'm looking to get her a good composite bat. My dilemma is what size to get her? If I drop the money on a good composite I want it to last a few years. I was thinking a 31/21 but scared its going to be to much for her right now. She's a strong girl but how much is to much. Any suggestions ?

She's 8. She's going to grow. Expecting her to be able to use the same bat for the next 2 years - or even the next 12 months - will limit her either now or later.

My DD is 9 (4'-9", 83 lbs). 12 months ago she was new to a 29. Currently, she is swinging a 30 (last year's Christmas present), but it's starting to be on the short side for her. I just ordered a 31. If it lasts through Spring ball next year, I will be surprised.

If you're looking at a high-end bat, you have the advantage of decent resale value when it's time to move up, but if you go that path, plan on moving up as appropriate.

Personally, I will be waiting until my young DD is in 12U before we step up to something like a CF or Xeno. For now, sub-$100 bats are just fine. Her incoming 31" Combat Avaritia was picked up for $50 on ebay.


Also...Welcome to DFP! Enjoy the ride

 

[CoreSoftball20]

Expecting her to be able to use the same bat for the next 2 years - or even the next 12 months - will limit her either now or later.

Very true dat!!!

 

[CoreSoftball20]

Personally, I will be waiting until my young DD is in 12U before we step up to something like a CF or Xeno. For now, sub-$100 bats are just fine. Her incoming 31" Combat Avaritia was picked up for $50 on ebay.

Btw, hit me up and lmk how that bat is. Heard decent things especially for the price

 

[Eric F]

Btw, hit me up and lmk how that bat is. Heard decent things especially for the price

Of course!

 

[catmaster]

Thanks . After some thought gonna see if i can pick up something up on ebay.

 

[JAD]

I would recommend you go with the 31/21. If it is a little too much for her, but a choke up on the end of the handle for a couple of months until she grows into it.

 

[Eric F]

Btw, hit me up and lmk how that bat is. Heard decent things especially for the price

First impressions of the Avarita by my DD..."I LOVE IT!!"

In my observation, she was hitting the ball pretty damn hard, but this was hitting off a tee. We'll see how she handles it against pitching...

 

[CoreSoftball20]

Thats cool...atleast first impression is gtg.

I dont think her reaction will change because its a better bat than what she had before. My question would be sweetspot size as you go into live pitching.

 

[CatchTheFever]

I would recommend you go with the 31/21. If it is a little too much for her, but a choke up on the end of the handle for a couple of months until she grows into it.

With all due respect, I have to disagree on the 31/21 recommendation. That's way too much bat for the DD described in this thread. 30/20 would be the biggest I'd suggest but that depends on the bat type as well. i doubt she'd swing an Easton that is labeled 20oz very well but may do ok with a Demarini at 20oz.

IMO, I see alot of people that want to go big with bat sizes in the 8 - 10yo range. As a result, I see lot's of girls that struggle with bat speed and even basic mechanics becasue they are using a bat that is too big for them.