New bat for daughter

[pmsmith2032]

We are going to take her to the sporting goods store this afternoon to try out some bats. What should we look for when she tries them?

 

[James Smith]

Unless you are in a hurry, you are on your own at the sporting goods store. They are going to recommend a 31 or 32 they have in stock based on her weight.

You need to tell her HC and parents what you are thinking and have her tryout some bats in practice or loan them to you for a week.

I think you need to get a better sized bat first then try to nail down a make and brand.

 

[pmsmith2032]

We weren't planning on having her buy a bat from the store.....just try them out.

 

[pmsmith2032]

I saw online to have her hold the bat with one hand/arm out in front of her horizontally. If she can hold it for 25 seconds without much movement, the weight is good. Does that sound like a decent test?

 

[Greenmonsters]

If you can, have her swing 31" and 32" of different brands and weights and see what feels most comfortable.

 

[Eric F]

For her height, I wouldn't go any shorter than 32". For comparison, my 4'-9" 9yo DD swings a 30", and my 5'-3" 15yo DD swings a 32".

 

[mogsoftball]

I would say a 31/21 for this year jumping from a 30 to a 32 would be big leap in particular if you go -10

 

[murphdog]

I have a very gently used 2014 31/21 purple Xeno for sale if that ends up being the size you go with.

My DD like James Smith's DD swings a much heavier bat than most girls her size but she's a slapper who likes the extra weight.

 

[coach james]

There's a Miken Freak (white with scroll writing) on closeoutbats.com for only $100. It was $300 a few years ago. I own a 30" for my 9yr old. Its an awesome bat. If you can find your size, don't hesitate.
FYI... don't waste your money with anything less than a 31"

 

[burlap1980]

Try and find a store that will let you demo bats.
there is one around us about 45 mins away but still a great help that way she can swing them hit with them before you buy one even if its not the same model.