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At that height, this child sounds like the age of a Little Leaguer and an average length bat would be in the 29-31 inch range. However, the weight of the bat will also come into play when it comes to one that the child will be comfortable using. Bats come designated with a 'drop' ... this is the length of the bat, in inches, subtracted from the weight of the bat, in ounces. All youth bats are a minus 'drop', for example, a 30 inch long bat that weighs 25 ounces is a 'drop' of -5. Generally, the younger the player the higher the minus drop should be when it comes to the child being comfortable swinging the bat.
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What does -3 -5 -11 ect mean on a baseball bat?
That number (-3, -5) is called the bat 'weight drop' and is the difference in ounces of bat weight versus inches in bat length. For example, a 33 inch long bat that weighs 30 ounces is a -3. A 33 inch bat that weighs 28 ounces is a -5. A 34 inch bat that weighs 27 ounces is a -7.
What does -12 mean you were looking at a fastpich bat and it had a -12?
The -12 is the 'drop' of the bat and means the number of ounces the bat weighs is 12 less than the number of inches the bat is in length. If you have a 32 inch bat, a -12 drop means the bat weighs 20 ounces. If you have a 30 inch bat, a -12 drop means the bat weighs 18 ounces. If you know the length of the bat in inches and the drop, you can figure out how many ounces the bat weighs.
If you have an 80lb child that is 11 years old what size bat do you need to get for him?
The general rule is to hand a bat to the child have him hold the bat at the knob, horizontal, at arms length. If the child can hold the bat steady without struggling for 10 seconds, then that bat is not too heavy for the child. But also make sure that the bat is not overly light as well. Try to get the heaviest bat that the child can handle.
How long does a bat have to be in 7th grade baseball?
Its however tall you are, the length of a bat doesnt matter its what fits you the best like if you were 5-6ft tall you would probably want a 31 inch or a 32 inch bat.
What is a typical bat length for a 12 year old?
The typical length of the bat for a twelve year old depends on the weight and height of that particular child. My eleven year old hits well with a 28 inch bat and 20 ounces in weight. He is not quite 5 feet tall. So it varies on the child. Each bat has certain specifications and it also depends on the barrel. The one my son has is a 2 1/4 inch barrel. They also have ages on them. This one is for the ages between 7 and 12. So if your child is tall and has fairly long arms then you are going to want him to have about a 30 inch bat and weighing about 24 inches. But again, this varies with each child, get one that he feels comfortable with and doesn't feels like he is going to struggle to get a hit with it. If he feels comfortable with it the probability is better. So there is no typical bat for a 12 year old just make sure they feel comfortable and it meets your leagues criteria for baseball.
How big are Arkansas Bats?
The biggest bat in Arkansas is the Hoary bat. It can be up to 5.9 inches in length, and have up to a 16.1 inch wingspan.
How big can a fruit bat grow up to?
The size of a fruit bat depends on which breed of bat is being asked about. A Australian fruit bat is around thirty inches in size when full grown. Through a straw fruit bat is five to six foot in length.
What does the number 7 on a baseball bat mean?
If the bat reads number 7 on the knob it is an inch mark which would indicate the bat being a 27 inch bat.Inch Mark is a term used with baseball bats referring to the number stamped into the knob of the bat indicating the length on store model bats. Model number is not an inch mark. This is placed there to help the buyer identify the size of the bat.
What does -11 mean on a baseball bat?
It stands for drop 10. The drop of a bat depends on what the length and weight is. You find out the drop by subtracting the weight from the length. So if your bat was 32 inches long and 22 ounces then it would be drop 10 (-10) if your bat was 32 inches and 25 ounces then it would be drop 7 (-7)
How many ounces is -2 bat?
That would depend on the length of the bat. The '-2' is known as the 'bat drop' or 'drop weight' and means that the weight of the bat, in ounces, is 2 less than the length of the bat in inches. To find the weight of the bat you must first measure the bat to find its length. If the length of the bat is 30 inches, the weight of the bat is 28 ounces. If the length of the bat is 28 inches, the weight of the bat is 26 ounces.
What is the weight of a 32 inch wood bat?
Drop = (weight of bat in oz) - (length of bat) Wood bats have a natural drop of -3, so: (-3) = (weight of bat in oz) - (34) 31 oz = weight of a 34 inch wood bat. In the MLB, that's the minimum weight of a bat. That's why corked bats are illegal, because they weigh less and give a more negative drop (which is an advantage).
How many ounces is a drop 3 baseball bat?
a drop three means its like a 33 inch bat and 30 ounce bat and if you minuts 30 from 33 you get -3 which means drop three. I know because we use them in Junior High.
