Bat Sizing
Determining your Bat Size
These tables are a general guide you can follow to determine which bat size is right for you.
Determine Your Bat Length by Age
Age |
Bat Length |
| 5 - 7 years |
24" - 26" |
| 8 - 9 years |
26" - 28" |
| 10 years |
28" - 29" |
| 11 - 12 years |
30" - 31" |
| 13 - 14 years |
31" - 32" |
| 15 - 16 years |
32" - 33" |
| 17+ years |
34" |
Determine Your Bat Length by Height and Weight
Height |
36" -
40" |
41" -
45" |
45" -
48" |
49" -
52" |
53" -
56" |
57" -
60" |
61" -
64" |
65" -
68" |
69" -
72" |
73" + |
Weightless than 60 lbs. |
26" |
27" |
28" |
29" |
29" |
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| 61 - 70 lbs. |
27" |
27" |
28" |
29" |
30" |
30" |
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| 71 - 80 lbs. |
|
28" |
28" |
29" |
30" |
30" |
31" |
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| 81 - 90 lbs. |
|
28" |
29" |
29" |
30" |
30" |
31" |
32" |
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| 91 - 100 lbs. |
|
28" |
29" |
30" |
30" |
31" |
31" |
32" |
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| 101 - 110 lbs. |
|
29" |
29" |
30" |
30" |
31" |
31" |
32" |
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| 111 - 120 lbs. |
|
29" |
29" |
30" |
30" |
31" |
31" |
32" |
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| 121 - 130 lbs. |
|
29" |
29" |
30" |
30" |
31" |
32" |
33" |
33" |
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| 131 - 140 lbs. |
|
29" |
29" |
30" |
31" |
31" |
32" |
33" |
33" |
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| 141 - 150 lbs. |
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|
29" |
30" |
31" |
31" |
32" |
33" |
33" |
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| 151 - 160 lbs. |
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|
29" |
30" |
31" |
31" |
32" |
33" |
33" |
33" |
| 161 - 170 lbs. |
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31" |
31" |
32" |
32" |
33" |
33" |
34" |
| 171 - 180 lbs. |
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32" |
33" |
33" |
34" |
34" |
| 180 + lbs. |
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33" |
33" |
34" |
34" |
Keep in mind these guidelines for bat weight:
- Most bats are also weighted in ounces and Rawlings does a great job in balancing the bat's weight to its length.
- Many bats have a weight-to-length ratio (drop ratio), often shown as -4, -6, etc. This basically means a 34-inch bat with a -6 ratio weighs 28 ounces.
- Selecting a proper weight really depends on two critical factors--your strength and your hitting style
- It also depends a lot on your personal preference in weight and length.
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