Originally Posted by MKbaseballdad:
After my 13u son broke two bats his first two games this summer I went to Dick's Sporting Goods and bought him a bamboo bat that came with a warranty of I think 90 days. It wasn't that expensive and it actually is still in one piece. It had a BBB on it, The label with the warranty will make it stand out as well. It may have been a few dollars over your $50 budget but you'll have the warranty to fall back on if it breaks.
Thanks MK, but since PG has banned Bamboo bats I was hoping to go with a different wood. But thank you!