Biggest jump in bat size in one year?

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Feb 14, 2014
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Dd10 used the same CF6 Sprite 30/19 for two years. She hasn't played since the summer (LL All Stars). She took the fall off to cheer. Anyway, she's grown at least 3" since school started. I'm taking her this weekend to swing some different bats before I purchase a new one. I'm estimating she needs a 32 since she's up to 5'2" now.

I'm just wondering what the biggest jump your dd has experienced in a year is.
 
Dec 2, 2013
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DD just got her 34" the other day. She has gone from 31" to 34" jumping an inch a year for 3 years. She is 5'9" and stringy, but that 33" just seems smallish in her hands. Decided to get the 34" since it was a freebie. LXT Hyper.
 
Oct 23, 2013
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DD 13yo, 5'4" 115lbs. went from 32"-10(LXT) to 34"-9(LXT).
This was about 3 months after switching to left side.
Now 15yo and using 34"-9(LXT) and a newer 34"-10(LXT).
 

JAD

Feb 20, 2012
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Georgia
Dd10 used the same CF6 Sprite 30/19 for two years. She hasn't played since the summer (LL All Stars). She took the fall off to cheer. Anyway, she's grown at least 3" since school started. I'm taking her this weekend to swing some different bats before I purchase a new one. I'm estimating she needs a 32 since she's up to 5'2" now.

I'm just wondering what the biggest jump your dd has experienced in a year is.

A 30/19 was probably small for your DD by the second year, so going to a 32/22 should not be too much of a stretch. My suggestion would be to borrow a teammates 31/21 and 32/22 and take some swings with them to see what she thinks. In a perfect world the two bats should be the same manufacturer and model so they are weighted the same.
 

JAD

Feb 20, 2012
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Georgia
DD 13yo, 5'4" 115lbs. went from 32"-10(LXT) to 34"-9(LXT).
This was about 3 months after switching to left side.
Now 15yo and using 34"-9(LXT) and a newer 34"-10(LXT).

What kind of pitching is your DD facing? 34/25 is a lot of bat for a 5'4" 115 lb player to swing. My DD is 5'10" 155 lbs and swings a 34/24. When she faces better pitching (65+) she will borrow a teammates 33/23.
 
May 14, 2015
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Bismarck ND
DD 12yr is now swinging a 34-24 rocketflex(loves it!!!)
Started going into last year at 32-22(cf5), then 33-22 (lxt plus), she smashed the drop 11 lol
also have a drop9 34/25 in the new anderson she swings very well, as well
DD is 5'8 180lbs
Its all about the size and strength of your DD, Swing lots, its my new hobby, buying bats!!
 
Oct 23, 2013
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Chicagoland
She switched in the winter and had time to adjust.
Played B level in spring and did fine.
She has no problem swinging it, but each kid is different...
She is now 120 lbs and playing PGF...
Working on slapping...
 

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