Looking at a used bat for my soon-to-be 13 yo

Mar 30, 2023
3:27:02pm

FootBackwards All-American

I'm thinking used is the way to go since he'll likely use the bat for 2 years. Needs to be USSSA approved and drop 5 or less. What are the best brand/models?

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Looking at a used bat for my soon-to-be 13 yo

FootBackwards

Mar 30, 3:27pm

as a kid I always wanted a deMarini or Marucci. They still the top of the game?

reagan21

Mar 30, 3:28pm

Yep. Marucci is better for one piece, but I’ve always liked Demarini two pieces

FieroCoug

Mar 30, 3:41pm

The two posts above are right. Be aware a lot of 14U leagues require BBCOR.

Scratch

Mar 30, 3:56pm

BM Shimmy. You'll learn more than you ever want to.

quikandskinny

Mar 30, 3:38pm

There was a Boonbah little league bat in 2010 ish that was as hit a bat as you

kotacoug

Mar 30, 3:59pm

Get him a drop 3 so he can get used to swinging it.

FieroCoug

Mar 30, 3:42pm

While I agree on concept why rob a kid of the weight. If you don't plan to keep

ordinary tri guy

Mar 30, 3:43pm

I actually have a good drop 3.

FootBackwards

Mar 30, 3:47pm

I go drop 10 for 11U, -8 for 12U, -5 for 13U, and -3 for 14U.

Scratch

Mar 30, 3:57pm

Let em have fun with a drop 10. Bay speed is king.

kotacoug

Mar 30, 4:00pm

RE: Looking at a used bat for my soon-to-be 13 yo

cougarblueutehater

Mar 30, 3:54pm

Check your league rules. 14u requires BBCOR most of the time, rather than USSSA

StapleGun

Mar 30, 4:03pm

which is a good reason to buy used. I like to usually buy used anyway

Jesse Pinkman

Mar 30, 5:11pm

Depends on if he’s more of a power or contact guy. Love the CF if he’s a power

Scratch

Mar 30, 4:03pm

Marucci CAT8 -5 was a good transition bat for my son

Jesse Pinkman

Mar 30, 5:07pm

My 12 year old (he’s 5’8” and 190 lbs) uses a Louisville Slugger Meta -5

SJS

Mar 30, 8:07pm

My recommendation

Watermelon11

Mar 30, 8:49pm

Sideline Swap is where I buy used bats. Generally you can get a warranty bat in the wrapper, as parents don't want to

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