Czarina Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 Just stalk Blitz into the bat store. After he's done just say, "I'll have what he's having." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeegiebo Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 Okay, is Blitz still pouting? Isn't this the time of year he usually hangs out to rant about abortion and stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 Okay, is Blitz still pouting? Isn't this the time of year he usually hangs out to rant about abortion and stuff? 726035[/snapback] Dunno, but my Blitz alias has been banned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSab Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 This thread is right on time, My wife coaches softball. She just started talking about it. Until the season is over, I will hear alot about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czarina Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 My son is playing baseball for the first time this spring, and I actually would like to go out and buy him a decent quality but starter-level sort of bat. How am I expected to know what to get without the Sensei's advice? Are there bat length/weight restrictions for kids? I'm liable to buy him the wrong thing without assistance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSab Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 My son is playing baseball for the first time this spring, and I actually would like to go out and buy him a decent quality but starter-level sort of bat. How am I expected to know what to get without the Sensei's advice? Are there bat length/weight restrictions for kids? I'm liable to buy him the wrong thing without assistance. 726072[/snapback] Seriously, For Softball you need ASA certified. Baseball make sure it is NOT a Softball bat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REZ Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 How old is the kid Czar? If he's a young pup and playing for fun (probably since it's his first time) they have some decent inexpensive bats. They would be the hot model a couple years ago but good bats. You have a big sporting good store in your town? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czarina Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 I'm probably going to start at Play it Again, which is a resale sporting goods store. He's 9 years old, about 54" tall and around 65#. To me, a bat is a bat, but I suppose these things matter somewhat. He's been playing soccer exclusively for a few years and I finally convinced him to branch out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeegiebo Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 I can't believe people (other than Blitz) are actually talking about softball bats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REZ Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 I'll keep it simple. Kid that size is probably going to be using a 28", maybe a 29" bat. You can find good ones that weigh about 21-22 ounces. Look for a -6 or -7 differential in the bat length versus the bat weight. Have him hold the bat straight out from the bottom of the bat with one hand. If he can do it for 10 seconds without getting some tremors, it's a decent weight/size for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 for skirt ball or fast pitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REZ Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 He was a boy so I was giving information out for baseball. Do boy's play softball in some places?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REZ Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 Forgot to mention to get a big barrel bat. More hitting surface for the little dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 Is this, like, a fishing expedition? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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frenzal rhomb Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 Forgot to mention to get a big barrel bat. More hitting surface for the little dude. 726298[/snapback] That's a hardball bat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REZ Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 That's a hardball bat. 726409[/snapback] ummmm.....yeah it is. She said he was playing baseball so that's what I was going by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenzal rhomb Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 ummmm.....yeah it is. She said he was playing baseball so that's what I was going by. 726421[/snapback] Sorry, read the caption and not all threads. The header said for softball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czarina Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 I'll keep it simple. Kid that size is probably going to be using a 28", maybe a 29" bat. You can find good ones that weigh about 21-22 ounces. Look for a -6 or -7 differential in the bat length versus the bat weight. Have him hold the bat straight out from the bottom of the bat with one hand. If he can do it for 10 seconds without getting some tremors, it's a decent weight/size for him. 726264[/snapback] Good info here. Thanks. Furd, we were trying to draw Blitz out of hiding before but this was actually a legitimate bat question. The place where Nick plays soccer has batting cages, so I figured I'd get him a bat now and let him get some time in the cages after his game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Anybody know how Coach Julio is doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 (edited) $1000 for a bat?? I have to buy a bat for my daughter (10) for softball this year. No way am I spending even close to that 711762[/snapback] you must not love her enough to give her every advantage in the sink or swim world of 10 year-old girl softball. parents who care go the extra mile to make sure their kids dominate all the other snot-nosed wannabe brats, with the latest in space-age bat technology. Edited February 13, 2006 by Azazello1313 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefjay Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Anybody know how Coach Julio is doing? 1322155[/snapback] He started preparing for the season in November, not sure how his offseason training is going though. Grits might be with him as I believe they vacation together. No, I am not sure why I remember that either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_bone65 Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 you must not love her enough to give her every advantage in the sink or swim world of 10 year-old girl softball. parents who care go the extra mile to make sure their kids dominate all the other snot-nosed wannabe brats, with the latest in space-age bat technology. 1322199[/snapback] +1 Tightwad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idahov Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Make sure the bat is ASA certified. The ASA has gone about banning certain bats due to how quickly the ball travels off of it. 712769[/snapback] Good info here. Depending upon where you live, you'll also want to be careful with certain alloys. Some are more prone to dent in cold temperatures. Like previously stated, matching the length and weight of the bat to the user is important. Bat speed suffers if you don't. No reason to spend $1000. Plenty of great bats out there for $150-$300. I've had good luck with Worth, Easton and Demarini. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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