You should be able to size this product without leaving SportsZone.
Start with the physical measurement below, use the rule of thumb as a quick check, then match it to the chart. Manufacturer-specific numbers are used where reliable; SportsZone starting charts are clearly labelled where brands vary.
Rule of thumbLength from height and weight; drop from strength and league rules.If the player cannot control the bat one-handed, go lighter before going longer.
Sizes/options sold on this product
Length/Weight: 32/29, 33/30
01Measure player height and weight
Use both measurements for bat length. A quick physical check: stand the bat vertically beside the player; the knob should reach around the centre of the palm.
Bat length by age
| Age | Starting length |
|---|
| 5–7 | 24–26" |
| 8–9 | 26–28" |
| 10 | 28–29" |
| 11–12 | 30–31" |
| 13–14 | 31–32" |
| 15–16 | 32–33" |
| 17+ | 34" |
Bat length by height and weight
| Weight | 41–45" | 46–48" | 49–52" | 53–56" | 57–60" | 61–64" | 65–68" | 69–72" | 73"+ |
|---|
| ≤60 lb | 27" | 28" | 29" | 29" | — | — | — | — | — |
| 61–70 | 27" | 28" | 29" | 30" | 30" | — | — | — | — |
| 71–80 | 28" | 28" | 29" | 30" | 30" | 31" | — | — | — |
| 81–100 | 28" | 29" | 29–30" | 30" | 30–31" | 31" | 32" | — | — |
| 101–120 | 29" | 29" | 30" | 30" | 31" | 31" | 32" | — | — |
| 121–140 | 29" | 29" | 30" | 30–31" | 31" | 32" | 33" | 33" | — |
| 141–160 | — | 29" | 30" | 31" | 31" | 32" | 33" | 33" | 33" |
| 161–180 | — | — | 31" | 31" | 31–32" | 32–33" | 33" | 33–34" | 34" |
| 180+ | — | — | — | — | — | 33" | 33" | 34" | 34" |
Then choose drop.Drop = bat length minus bat weight. League certification and the player's ability to control the barrel decide the final drop.
