Swing weight refers to the feel of the bat. The feel of the bat is determined by where the weight concentration lies. The two types of bats are balanced and end-loaded.
Over 70 percent of Major League players choose Maple.
Unmatched sound and solid feel upon contact.
Closed grain structure = durable surface strength and stiffer feel.
Relatively new species in the game, but the fastest-growing choice among professional players.
Surface hardness similar to Maple.
Increased flexibility, best suited for end-loaded bats.
Age | 5-7 | 8 - 9 | 10 | 11 - 12 | 13 - 14 | 15 - Up |
Length | 24" - 26" | 26" - 28" | 28" - 29" | 29" - 30" | 31" - 32" | 32" - 34" |
HEIGHT |
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WEIGHT | 3'9" - 4" | 4'1" - 4'4" | 4'5" - 4'8" | 4'9" - 5' | 5'1" - 5'4" | 5'5" - 5'8" | 5'9" - 6' | 6'1" - Over |
Under 60 lbs | 27" | 28" | 29" | 29" | ||||
61 - 70 lbs | 27" | 28" | 29" | 30" | 30" | |||
71 - 80 lbs | 28" | 28" | 29" | 30" | 30" | 31" | ||
81 - 90 lbs | 28" | 29" | 29" | 30" | 30" | 31" | 32" | |
91 - 100 lbs | 29" | 29" | 30" | 30" | 31" | 31" | 32" | |
101 - 110 lbs | 29" | 29" | 30" | 30" | 31" | 31" | 32" | |
111 - 120 lbs | 29" | 29" | 30" | 30" | 31" | 31" | 32" | |
121 - 130 lbs | 29" | 30" | 30" | 30" | 31" | 32" | 33" | 33" |
141 - 150 lbs | 30" | 30" | 31" | 31" | 32" | 33" | 33" | |
151 - 160 lbs | 30" | 30" | 31" | 32" | 32" | 33" | 33" | |
161 - 170 lbs | 30" | 31" | 31" | 32" | 33" | 33" | 33" | |
171 - 180 lbs | 31" | 31" | 32" | 33" | 33" | 34" | ||
Over 180 | 33" | 33" | 34" |