Posted by: The Hitting Guru (hitman3527@aol.com) on Wed May 31 15:58:40 2006

> Thanks Guru,
>
> He got a chance last night to borrow a couple of bats from some kids at the park. Hit a 28", -9oz and a 29", -8oz. Both senior league bats with 2.75" barrels. He did pull almost every pitch with the 28", but was making solid contact. The 29" was a bit of a chore, but he was also probably getting a little tired and was not choking up.
>
> I am sold on the big barrel bat for next season. Is there any real difference between the better bats on the market. I am considering three.
>
> TPX Dynasty -9.5oz
> TPX Omaha -9.5oz
> Kelly N. Fuego -9oz
>
> My thoughts are to get him the one that he likes the most. Kind of like picking a puppy. If there are some differences that make one that much better than the other I would like to here about them though.
>
> Is the Dynasty that much better than the Omaha? Does anyone know anything about the Kelley bat? Any other suggestions or experiences?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tim

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I am not up on the current technology as far as which bat is perceived the best. I believe the key is as long as the bat feels good in his hands, he will be on his way. If a hitter picks up a bat that feels good in his hands, usually good results follow as well.

With regard to the earlier comment regarding him pulling the ball, solid contact even if foul is good. He can always make slight adjustments later. He could be pulling the ball just because of enthusiasm (and wanting to hit the ball hard) and because he is geeked up to hit.