I have a 6 year old moving up to 8U coach pitch. She hits a 29/16 demarini bustosos now. Does this bat have more weight in the handle that will produce faster bat speed?
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No this bat is balanced. You would be looking or a bat that is end loaded. It is heavier at the end bringing bat around quicker. At 6 years old she should work on getting the correct stance and form using her hips to come around. The hips are the key to more power. Use a good bat but at 6 I would get a good bat like this and work on form. Equipment can help but skill and hard work is the key to any good player. Good Luck!
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I feel it would be. My son was 12 at the time he purchased it. We did notice an improvement in reaction time and better form due to the low weight to size ratio. Like anything tho good , dedicated practice and good equipment is key to improvement. My son is smaller than most 12 year olds on his team and I truly feel this bat was a big help for him
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2,36 inches at the sweet spot. 1.02 inches at the grip. I'm a newbie. 39 years old and hit approximately 10 yards from homerun when our team have soft pitch practice. I really love this one, so I have copied it from a 33 to a 34, I use maple. I will think you will love this one. But who am I to tell, I am not got any other reference to go on. Except some bigger bats which is heavier than this one. Good luck if you are thinking of buying it. Regards. Daniel Sprengarfjord
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Hello, No the bat is 32" and 19 ounce's weight. The 29" is just the length of the handle so the bat must have a 5" barrell
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It has a variable speed control and can be used in the high school and probably the college level. My daughter uses it for batting practice and it is only half way. Any time I try to speed it up, she tells me to slow it down.
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You don't need a special bat, but I would be recommend it. However, I do not recommend the machine. The concept is great, but the quality on the machine I purchased was extremely poor. Try a JUGS machine (Small-Ball® Pitching Machine). Lots more money, but I bet it's worth it. I don't own that machine though.
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DHS paddles do seem to be slightly heavier than some other makes but you get used to the extra weight very quickly and don't notice any difference while playing. The A6002 is a top quality bat , sticky rubbers ,quality paddle ,and a real bargain at this price.
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I bought it for my grandson and he uses it but I don't know if it will throw a breaking pitch. I'll see what I can find out.
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I bought it for my son because I've had one for years. I feel that the handle is a little heavier than the Fibrox handle.
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The larger # 30 length (-11) equal a 19 oz. bat, 30 (-10) equal 20oz bat, and 31 (-9) would be a 22 oz. bat. Subtract the drop from the length and that the weight of the bat. Ounces make a difference with bat swing speed and power behind the ball. Consult with a local sporting good store with your daughter present. some bats are end loaded and other are balance. See which she prefers with a consultant.
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I would buy the 45 MPH Sandlot balls at a shorter pitching distance. If you are using this machine at a normal pitching distance of 48' then get the 60 MPH Trend Sports 60 MPH Sandlot Balls - 6 Pack I have had this machine for two seasons of play and it still works great. You can also use this machine to throw fly balls.
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Yes! The bat handle is unfinished intentionally. This way it is easier to tape it or pine tar the handle and it doesn't slip as easily in bare hands.
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My daughter is 10, and has just started learning to slap. This bat has been nothing short of awesome for power, average, and bunting. I am actually going to order another one. Two other girls on the team started using my daughter's bat, and one is getting it for Christmas!
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You can change the speed with a dial numbered 1-10. I use it for middle school softball and we have it set between 6 and 6.5, depending on the batter.
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We bought this for our 8 year old. At her ability level, it's perfect for her. It's pitches are consistent within about a 9" diameter and works very well, but pitches overhanded. I asked my hubby (who is their coach) and he suggested the next model up for a teenager in varsity softball with underhanded pitching. He is impressed with this UPM45 model and says it would be "good enough" if that's all you can afford, but their UPM55 might be a better choice. It's red and $380 on Amazon. Reviews seem mixed, but there aren't many so it's tough to say. Perhaps you'll find more reviews at another site. Good luck!
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We produced a trade show for men called The Man Expo. One of the attractions was a 'Destruction Zone' where we brought in a couple cars and let the patrons use the bat on them. We were going through regular bats about every 20 minutes, sometimes faster. This bat lasted the better part of two days. If you want to see how it held up, google the show and there are a couple of highlight videos showing it. It doesn't seem to heavy. Pretty great bat if you ask my opinion.
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I got the 33 inch 23 Oz. I have fast hands through the zone, You have to sit back until the ball gets into the zone. I was hitting opposite field with ease and on demand. Placing the ball with this bat is easy. The ball leaves the bat very fast. Reminds me of the baseball years when we could use -5's. I used mine for slow pitch and I love it!