Posted by: Josh (joshdyer@bellsouth.net) on Wed Feb 12 22:40:53 2003

Can someone tell me if there’s enough difference in ball action off a $150 bat vs. $25 bat to justify the additional cost? I spent over $300 on three bats last season, each one either cracked or dented after a few games (bats were 2 ¼” barrel 32” –11 or –12). Just picked up an Easton, 32/25 all au, hollow core, for $25.
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> Gary
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I dont think it matters AS much in Little League, because you're still trying to get the players to just hit the ball. In softball and older baseball, the bat gets VERY important.

I always thought a bat was a bat, because all aluminum bats used the same alloy when I was a player. Since I started playing and coaching again, I have discovered that you do pretty much get what you pay for. I am SOLD on the Easton Connexion series, for baseball and softball.

If you don't want to pay that much, try the latest REFLEX series. I bought one last year when some of my 14 year olds were having trouble with my 32/29 and needed a shorter -3 bat. It hits great for a mid-range bat.

If you're looking at the ultra-lite bats, consider ones with CU31 alloy, especially the ones from TPX. It's a little more dent resistant, because the bat walls are thicker. You won't need a higher-end bat in little league (I got one for around $60)

So yes, a good bat can make a good hitter better. However, the bat is only as good as the player swinging it (as we all know)