Looking for Bat Recommendation

How about a nice 28/20 bamboo bat for training purposes?

Thanks but 20oz is too heavy for the 8yr old kid to work with. Besides, he will use an aluminum bat in games and I don't want to buy two bats at this age.

Just get him a new bat like the old one. He is way too young to start worrying about composite or precise weight differentials.

Just go to Walmart and pick up the one he likes, it need not be any more involved than that.

If your son falls in love with the game you will have ample opportunities to open up your wallet, no need to rush things.

Go on Ebay and search for the size bat you want in the youth bat section. You can usually find a high end bat from a year or two ago at a low price.

Just wondering why a 7 year old would need a high end bat?

Well he is 8 now But I do get your point! My point is you can get great deals on Ebay and I have bought a lot of equipment there. At 8 I did buy my son his first expensive bat for Little League Farm (machine pitch). The lighter ones that don't dent up like beer cans are made of the more expensive alloys. Hey, you're only 8 once! Here are some new ones from 2002 at $65 : http://cgi.ebay.com/2002-NIW-W...D5214910677290560431

Ebay is great for equipment. I purchased 2 EXO's and a pro-preferred glove there. We have been very happy with the purchases!

Yes, and your son is only 8 once as well, lol! Years 8-12, some of the most enjoyable years we ever experienced together as a family at the local little league field.

I like the original white EXOs and bought a 32" then a 33" off Ebay...

Sure wish we could still use them instead of the new BBCOR dead bats!

I agree with Floridafan. No need to spend $200 or whatever, on an 8 year old's bat. At 8 my son had a junk easton with rubber grip. I did not get him his first expensive bats until he was 12 (Vexxum then Combat). Save your money now, because you will be spending thousands later.

Thanks for the input. Found it + $9.99 shipping.

http://www.homerunmonkey.com/h...-lamp-amp-youth.html

Good Choice Dad!