Size Baseball Bat (Length & Weight)
Length and weight combine for peak performance. A longer bat gives you greater reach, allowing you to hit balls on the other side of the plate. But remember that a longer bat may be heavier, and the extra weight could slow you down. Like checking the weight, you need to swing bats of different lengths to decide what length best suits you.
As a general rule, bigger, stronger players usually prefer a heavier bat for maximum power. Smaller players usually benefit from a lighter bat that allows greater bat speed. It might be useful to swing a variety of bats and find the weight that is comfortable for you. Older teenagers and adults will be required to swing a BBCOR bat, which will always be a -3 model. We recommend a lighter and more controllable bat for younger players.
All Adult Baseball Bats are required to meet the BBCOR Certification, which makes the bat approved for High School and College level play. Senior League (Youth Big Barrel) Bats are bats that are designed for players between 13 and 15 years of age, as well as younger players whose leagues allow bat diameters larger than 2 1/4. While Youth Baseball Bats are bats that are approved by ALL youth leagues (especially Little League Baseball) that require 2 1/4 barrel diameters.