Posted by: Dan () on Mon Feb 12 17:39:33 2007

> > I was reading many different sites the last couple of days and had a few question for
> everyone or at least get more opinions on the matter.
> >
> > For kids under 12 -
> >
> > What's better a lighter bat with more bat speed or a slightly heavier bat and a tad less
> bat speed(1 maybe 2mph)? One will allow a child to it longer and the other may allow him
> to hit more liners. Some say the heaviest and longest bat a child can swing without losing
> any speed and some say let them develop.
>
> I think the longer, heavier controllable bat will be the best tool for the developing of your
> childs swing.
>
> Jimmy



What about the whippy handles vs stiff, I like stiff handles bats better,