Picking the right bat for 1st yr 12u

[tyrondhurst]

i am looking at the anderson kfp, miken rain and demarini cf5
she is a power hitter standing 5'6" 180 lbs
How far of a drop should she go, i was thing -10 or -11 and bat length 33 or 32

 

[Amy in AZ.]

If she were my DD, I would buy her the cf5 insane or the Rockettech, 32 inches. Anderson K RockeTech FP: KRKTFP Fastpitch

Don't waste your money on a -11 for a big girl. A 33 inch bat would certainly be ok, depending on her skill level.

 

[softballphreak]

What is she currently using?

 

[tyrondhurst]

She is currently using a mendoza tps 32/21.5

 

[softballphreak]

She is currently using a mendoza tps 32/21.5

I would try the 32/23 TPS Xeno.

Before I would get a 33" bat I would make sure she gets a chance to swing it. Whatever you get make sure she is comfortable with it. If she doesn't like it, it doesn't matter what bat it is. If you do go 33" go –10.

 

[absdad]

I would say if she has the strength and bat speed... then Amy hit it, get the Rocketech or the CF5 or even the new Xeno. The drop should be what she can handle. A girl that big and strong shouldn't be using anything more than a drop 10. A drop 9 would be better.