Is a drop 8 or drop 10 better?

“Drop 8 bats tend to have a bit more weight to them, helping with mass transfer on contact,” Stevens said. “These bats carry more barrel than drop 10 bats, so if you are strong enough to move up to a drop 8, it's highly recommended.” The 2022 Louisville Slugger

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Does a drop 8 hit harder than a drop 10?

Drop 8 vs Drop 10 Exit Speed Differences

Assuming you can swing a drop 8 as fast as you can swing a drop 10 then you should be able to hit a ball about 10% harder using the same length drop 8 as you did a drop 10.

Who should swing a drop 8?

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 up are now required to swing (-8) or (-5). 13 year old players often use a -5 weight drop to help them prepare for BBCOR/High School play which requires (-3).

Is a drop 10 bat good?

Drop 10 is still the most popular drop, but some power hitters prefer a drop 9. *Bat Weight is also a preference. There are some over 14 players that prefer and use lighter bats. This can vary depending on their strength or type of hitter they are (power vs slap hitter).

What drop bat do college players use?

High school and college bats are 2 5/8 inch. o The longer and larger the barrel, generally, the larger the sweet spot for hitting the ball.

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Which bat has the most pop?

And no one in recorded history has hit a ball harder off the bat than Stanton (123 mph). Ergo, the maple 2K1 Sam Bat has the most pop.

How do you know if a bat is too light?

Anything with a -4 ratio or higher is simply too light for play in high school or equivalent teams. Batters with the ability to swing that fast and that hard pose a risk to other players.

What drop should a 13 year old use?

Players 11-12 years old will often use a -8 weight drop, and 13-year-old players often use a -5 weight drop to help them prepare for the transition to BBCOR play.

Is a drop 10 bat heavy?

A bat's drop is the measurement determined by subtracting the weight of the bat from its length. For example, a bat that weighs 20 ounces and is 30 inches long will have a drop of -10. The greater the drop weight, the lighter the bat.

Can a 10 year old use a drop 8 bat?

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).

Can you use a drop 8 in 12u?

Considering BBCOR bats are right around the corner, we'd suggest most 12-year-olds look for a drop 8 bat as the right drop. In terms of length, most drop 8 bats go as low as a 30 through a 32. We think the ideal bat for the average 12-year-old is a 31-inch drop 8 bat (which would make it 23 ounces).

Can you use a drop 8 in 13U?

Starting January 1, 2020, all 13U baseball events and all teams in 13U events must use a maximum drop-8 or minus-8 bat with the official USSSA 1.15 BPF Mark permanently stamped.

What size bat is best for 12-year-old?

The 27 to 29-inch range accounts for more than 80% of all 12-year-old bat sizes. If you're not sure, we suggest you go with an 18 or 17-ounce bat.

What bat do most college baseball players use?

As has come to be expected, college-level players tend to prefer single-piece bats. 60% prefer single-piece aluminum specifically and another 4% prefer the single-piece composite (which is entirely Easton Maxum bats). One out of three players prefer/use a hybrid and only 3% use a two-piece composite.

Do end loaded bats hit farther?

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By placing more mass directly in the hitting zone, stronger hitters can generate more momentum with similar swing speeds resulting in the ability to hit the ball a greater distance. We recommend that older, stronger players experiment with end loaded bats.

Can you use a drop 8 bat in 14u?

Effective January 1, 2020 all 13U events and all Teams in 13U events must use a maximum of drop 8 (-8) bat with the official USSSA 1.15 BPF mark permanently stamped. All 14u events and all Teams in 14u events must use a maximum of drop 5 (-5) bat with the official USSSA 1.15 BPF mark permanently stamped.

Can a 13 year old use a drop 10 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.

Is it better to swing a lighter bat or heavier bat?

If a player can maintain the same bat swing speed with a heavier bat, the heavier bat will produce higher batted ball velocity and an increase in distance. But, any player who has experimented swinging bats with widely different weights knows that it is easier to swing a light bat than a heavier bat.

What drop bat do high school baseball players use?

High school and college bats should have a league-required -3 weight drop and can range in size from 31” to 34”.

Is a drop 10 or 12 heavier?

A bat's drop is the measurement determined by subtracting the weight from length. For example, a 20-ounce bat that is 30 inches long will have a drop of -10. The greater the drop weight (-12 drop is greater than -8 drop), the lighter the bat.

What bat should a 14 year old use?

Baseball players between the ages of 14 and 15 are advised to select a bat with a length of 31 inches to 33 inches. Players between the ages of 16 and 18 will find using a bat between 32 inches in length and 34 inches in length is optimal.

How heavy is a drop 8 bat?

The term “drop 8” refers to the bat's length-to-weight ratio, which is determined by subtracting the bat's length in inches from its weight in ounces. A drop 8 bat is typically around 30 inches long and 22 ounces in weight, making it an ideal choice for young players who are looking to gain an edge on the diamond.

What color light do bats hate?

The results showed that bats really don't like white and green lights at all and it dramatically reduces their activity in their natural habitat. However, the red light did not affect their activity levels for foraging at night.

What color lights attract bats?

(2018) Migratory bats are attracted by red light but not by warm-white light: implications for the protection of nocturnal migrants. Ecology and Evolution, 8, 9353–9361.

What is better a wood or aluminum bat?

Each new bat is touted to have a wider sweet spot, more power, better feel, and higher performance. Almost everyone who has ever used an aluminum bat "knows" that they perform better than wood bats. It is pretty much an accepted fact that balls come off metal bats faster than they do for wood bats.