Looking for some suggestions for quality wood bats - hard maple or birch perhaps - for late HS player that hits generally for power and prefers end loaded bats. Weight 175 and 6'0" - anyone have a favorite you can share. We don't really live in an area where he can go swing a bunch of brands for feel. Right now he is caging with a maple / bamboo hybrid 33' and likes it, but that isn't allowed in his summer league - not really sure why???
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Personally, I have liked Sam bats. Several models to choose and you can customize them to team colors, etc.
Kid switched to Marucci this year and seems to like it.
My son has used Marucci since he has swung wood and has outgrown each one without breaking them. They are bone rubbed which seems to make the wood pretty hard and solid. That being said tho he also swings a Marucci cat 6 BBCOR so he may just like the maruccis because they all feel very similar
Chandler or Zinger
Son used Sam Bat, maple, natural finish.
It's far more about the turning model than the brand, composition and size. joemktgson prefers the I13, but is favorable towards other turning models.
Strongly recommend you try different turning models before futzing around with brands, etc.
Quick primer: http://www.justbats.com/buying.../baseball-bats/wood/
my 2019 started using Phoenix bats , they customized it for him , colors , weight. length and all , he used them instead of Marucci , he says had a more balance swing and he hits for power, inbox me if you like , I can prob get you a discount .
agree that the cut / size / weight is more important but harder to do this time of year since no venders with multiple models in our area - going to need time for a road trip I suspect.
Nice photo of a flying Sam Bat making the Social Media rounds today.
My son's instructor introduced him to Trinity and he loves them.
Scott Munroe posted:Chandler or Zinger
Chandler is out of buiness. Too bad, it was a good bat. My son swings marucci. They last anywhere from 8-10 months. All the other brands seem to stack up like firewood when he swings them. Just my 2 cents.
We have had excellent results with Beaver Bats. They have a large variety of models as well as woods to allow you to find one that works for you. 2017 has a Maple, Birch and Ash but he has fallen in love with the Birch. Cost is extremely reasonable for the quality.
www.beaverbatcompany.com/
As Joemktg stated, first figure out what turn feels and works best for your son.
Then worry about the brand.
My son also prefers the I13, 271 & 243 turns. As far as brands, he like Victus, Anchor and Louisville Slugger Prime.
Zinger. Great customer service, lots of custom option available. Discounts on three packs. Great wood. My son survived his Coll summer league on two bats (50+ games).
SSK
bob
Axe bats. Loves them.
Victus
Kbaker posted:agree that the cut / size / weight is more important but harder to do this time of year since no venders with multiple models in our area - going to need time for a road trip I suspect.
Yeah, it's tough to compare without models to swing. The only option is to swing teammates bats...and hope he doesn't break them.
Nuke83 posted:As Joemktg stated, first figure out what turn feels and works best for your son.
Then worry about the brand.
My son also prefers the I13, 271 & 243 turns. As far as brands, he like Victus, Anchor and Louisville Slugger Prime.
Pay close attention to Nuke83 suggestion above and bat turns. Research it; does make a difference.
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