How Do You Choose A Youth Baseball Bat?
Choosing a baseball bat can be quite a difficult task with all the options out there. I’ve been a baseball coach for many years and in the recent years, I’ve noticed that the “golfer” syndrome has been present in baseball. Many golfers don’t get to work on their game as much as they like, so they believe by purchasing the best technology in golf clubs, that their game will automatically improve. There are the super fiber shafts, or over sized heads that cost hundreds for each club. Unfortunately, youth baseball players have caught on to this syndrome. The technology can definitely help, but it’s not the answer. Players have become too used to relying on technology and it gives them an excuse to become lazy and they forget the real way – practice, practice and practice! In the early 90s there were several studies that said lighter is better for baseball bats. Following these studies, it’s been impossible to find a bat with a differential smaller than -8 when shopping for youth bats. The
