Youth baseball bat reviews of Easton, Louisville, DeMarini, etc.

If you are looking at youth baseball bat reviews, you are probably getting ready to do some shopping for your child, or another child that you know. One of the things that I always like to remind everyone is that bats do not make someone a good hitter, but rather sound fundamentals, and good swinging mechanics are the keys to success. A high quality bat however never hurts their chances.

Always make sure that you are aware of the rules of the league that the child will be playing in concerning bat length and weight. Read my article on baseball bat rules for more info. If the child is new to the game and you are unaware of what size or weight they will need, refer to my article, How to Choose Baseball Bat Size and Weight.

Another item of consideration is the fact that some leagues allow wood bats, as well as non-wood bats. You will want to be aware of what the rules are of your local league, about which bats are and aren’t allowed. I know that the Little League organization has given the option for local leagues to elect that only wood bats are used. Make sure you’re aware of what everyone else will be using before you go shopping.

In these youth baseball bat reviews, I’ll refer you to my separate pages where I discuss the various technology used by all the different manufacturers. Most of the technology used in the adult bats, are also used in the youth baseball bats as well.

Easton Youth Bats

The Stealth Composite models that use carbon nanotube technology are currently (May of 07’) the top of the line products from Easton. Most of Easton’s new bats feature handles that flex, designed to produce a whipping effect when the bat is swung. The prices on these are somewhat hefty, as they will range from around $200-250 for the LCN4 Stealth model. Click here to learn more about Easton bats.

Louisville Slugger Youth Bats

Unlike Easton and some of the other manufacturers, Louisville has gone with a stiff handle bat, claiming that stiff handles result in better performance than a flex handle bat. The Exogrid is the latest and greatest of the Louisville bats. Carbon deposits are inserted in a grid pattern on the handle, to improve strength and stiffness. The price on the 2008 Exogrid youth model comes in at $230. Click here to learn more about Louisville bats.

DeMarini Youth Bats

Like Easton, DeMarini makes bats that flex at the handles. But unlike many other manufacturers, they produce a bat with double wall technology and composite material. This bat is known as the CF-3, and is designed to create a springboard and maximum trampoline effect when contact is made with the ball. The CF3 youth bats are right around $250. Click here to learn more about DeMarini bats.

Summary

These youth baseball bat reviews should help you get started on choosing you or your child’s next bat. It is a good idea that the child swing several different models of bats before making a decision. I recommend going to your local sporting goods shop and getting a feel for the one you like, then coming back to the internet to see where you can get the best price. Also try speaking with other parents or players to get their opinions. Have fun, and good luck!

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