When should I move to drop 8 bat?

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1. When should I move to drop 8 bat?
2. Do you need a drop 8 for 13U?
3. What is a drop 8 bat?
4. What is the hottest drop 8 bat?
5. Does a drop 8 Have more power than a drop 10?
6. How do you know if a bat is too heavy?
7. Can 13U use drop 10 bats?
8. Are drop 10 bats illegal?
9. What drop should my 11 year old use?
10. What type of bat hits the farthest?
11. Does a drop 8 BAT have more pop than a drop 10?
12. Is a lighter bat better?
13. What drop bat should a 10 year old use?
14. Do heavier bats hit farther?
15. What drop bat is best?
16. Are drop 11 bats legal?
17. Are USSSA bats legal?
18. Are ghost bats illegal?
19. Which Easton ghost bat is illegal?
20. What size bat should a 10 year old use?

When should I move to drop 8 bat?

Weight drops vary in Senior League baseball, but players 10 years old and under often use -10 weight drop bat. Players 12 years old and under often use a -8 weight drop, and 13 year old players often use a -5 weight drop. These are recommendations.

Do you need a drop 8 for 13U?

Effective January 1st 2020, all 13U events and all teams in 13u events must use a maximum drop 8 (-8) bat with the official USSSA 1.15 BPF Mark permanently stamped.

What is a drop 8 bat?

A -8 means that the weight of the bat is 8 ounces lighter than the length of the bat. This is a mid-range weight drop, for players who are still gaining strength. Players who can swing the lighter bats with ease could use the benefit of more power a -8 drop bat can give them, while not slowing their swing speed down.

What is the hottest drop 8 bat?

The best drop 8 bats are the Marucci Cat 9, Marucci Cat 9 Connect, Demarini CF Zen, and the Louisville Slugger Meta. These bats were chosen based on performance, popularity and independent testing. We will take a closer look at each bat and explain why it made the list for best drop 8 USSSA baseball bats.

Does a drop 8 Have more power than a drop 10?

Fundamentally, there are no differences between Drop 8 and Drop 10 bats other than the scale weight. Although each USSSA brand and model has its own vibe, the industry generally holds to these rules when moving from a drop 8 to a drop 10.

How do you know if a bat is too heavy?

Another very simple test that anyone can do is to hold the bat out straight. If right-handed, use right hand to hold the bat straight out, parallel to the ground. If he can't easily hold it in this position for 20 seconds, it's too heavy.

Can 13U use drop 10 bats?

A maximum of drop 8 (-8) will be the new bat restriction for the 13U age group. ... Effective January 1st, 2020, all13U events and all teams in 13U events must use a maximum drop 8 (-8) bat with the official USSSA 1.15 BPF Mark permanently stamped.

Are drop 10 bats illegal?

Fastpitch bats have a 1.20 USSSA stamp and are 2 1/4 barrel. The green and white 2 5/8 Zen from 2017 in a drop 10 is legal. The drop 8 is illegal as well as the 2 3/4 drop 10 (blue and white one). ... The drop 10 2017 green/white one is legal.

What drop should my 11 year old use?

Look for a length-to-weight ratio of -7 to -8 for an 11-year-old or younger. If you take this number (referred to as drop weight) and subtract it from bat length, you get the weight in ounces of the bat. So, a 30” -8 drop weight bat will weigh 22 ounces (30-8=22).

What type of bat hits the farthest?

After my testing, I will learn which baseball bat hits the baseball the farthest. The results, after 25 trials, were that the aluminum baseball bat hit the baseballs further than the wooden baseball bat. Aluminum baseball bat results: Shortest distance hit = 4.64 meters. Farthest distance hit = 7.59 meters.

Does a drop 8 BAT have more pop than a drop 10?

Fundamentally, there are no differences between Drop 8 and Drop 10 bats other than the scale weight. Although each USSSA brand and model has its own vibe, the industry generally holds to these rules when moving from a drop 8 to a drop 10.

Is a lighter bat better?

Weight: Bigger, stronger players tend to prefer a heavier bat for maximum power. Smaller players usually benefit from a lighter bat that allows greater bat speed. To determine the right weight for you, swing a variety of bats and see how much weight feels comfortable.

What drop bat should a 10 year old use?

Generally speaking, for the average 10-year-old, we'd recommend a 30-inch big barrel bat with a drop 8, 9, or 10. (The drop is the numerical difference between the bat's length in inches and its weight in ounces).

Do heavier bats hit farther?

Heavier Bats A heavier bat will hit a ball farther than a lighter bat, when the speed of the bat swing, the pitch speed and the ball mass are kept constant. Increasing the mass of the bat gives the ball more momentum.

What drop bat is best?

Bat weight is an even trickier issue, particularly once players get beyond coaches pitch. In general, players are going to want bats with drops between -10 and -13. The drop is the difference between the bat's length and weight. A 29-inch, 19 ounce is a drop -10, while a 29-inch, 18 ounce is a drop -13.

Are drop 11 bats legal?

Just the drop 10. Drop 11 is the JBB version of the bat and legal.

Are USSSA bats legal?

Can I Use a USA Bat in USSSA Play? Yes. You are allowed to use a USA Baseball Bat in USSSA certified play, but we do not recommend that you do. The reason is that the performance difference between the two certifications is sizable.

Are ghost bats illegal?

The 30 inch, 20 ounces Ghost is illegal to use in all the leagues that have adopted the USA Baseball regulations; AABC, Babe Ruth, Cal Ripken, Dixie Youth, Little League, and PONY Baseball.

Which Easton ghost bat is illegal?

Easton Ghost X Effective May 3rd, 2018, USA Baseball has banned the Easton Ghost X (YBB18GX10). Their ban only applies to the 30" / 20 ounce option and the leagues that are affected include AABC, Babe Ruth, Cal Ripken, Dixie Youth, Little League, and PONY Baseball.

What size bat should a 10 year old use?

30-inch Generally speaking, for the average 10-year-old, we'd recommend a 30-inch big barrel bat with a drop 8, 9, or 10. (The drop is the numerical difference between the bat's length in inches and its weight in ounces).