{"id":103,"date":"2024-03-31T22:30:06","date_gmt":"2024-03-31T22:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplanetofbaseball.com\/index.php\/2021\/04\/19\/top-5-best-big-barrel-bats-reviews-in-2018-market-updated-april-2021\/"},"modified":"2024-03-31T22:30:06","modified_gmt":"2024-03-31T22:30:06","slug":"top-5-best-big-barrel-bats-reviews-in-2018-market-updated-april-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplanetofbaseball.com\/top-5-best-big-barrel-bats-reviews-in-2018-market-updated-april-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Best Big Barrel Bats Reviewed"},"content":{"rendered":"
If you\u2019ve spent any time shopping on the internet or in sporting good stores for the best big barrel bats for your son, you know that there are so many models available that it\u2019s hard to \u201cmake the right choice.\u201c<\/p>\n
After all, how do you select wisely when there are sixty bats or more for sale, many of which bear the logo of top manufacturers. You need information to help you separate the bats that \u201clive up to the claims made for them\u201d from those that are \u201call hype and little substance.\u201c<\/p>\n
Fortunately, you can get that information \u2013 right here, right now. This article reviews 5 of the very best big barrel bats in detail. Read these reviews for help in determining which bat is the right choice for your young slugger.<\/p>\n
Here is everything you need to know \u2026<\/p>\n
Big barrel baseball bats that have been manufactured by well-known and highly respected companies, can be prohibitively expensive and \u201cwrong\u201d for your son. Of course, such bats are likely to be crafted inthe finest materials, but the same can be said for bats made by lesser-known companies.<\/p>\n
What you, a well-meaning dad, need to do is to keep an \u201copen mind\u201d when you begin acquiring information about bats that interest you. Look past the big-name companies and give some thought to purchasing a bat form an \u201cupstart\u201d organization.<\/p>\n
Additionally, visit a sporting goods store with your son and let him pick up a few bats, take some practice swings and see how they \u201cfeel\u201d in his hands.<\/p>\n
It may also be a good idea to talk to other players who already use a bat you\u2019re considering. A manager or coach may also be able to provide useful insight or an informed opinion.<\/p>\n
Here is something else you need to know \u2026<\/p>\n
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If your son is already playing baseball for a high school or college varsity team, a big barrel bat is not forhim. Instead, it is for Little Leaguers, boys that range in age from 8 years old to 12 years old. There is a good reason for that.<\/p>\n
Big Barrel bats are very light so that smaller boys can achieve maximum swing speed when using them.Additionally, these bats feature \u201cmassive barrels\u201d that are much larger than the barrels found on \u201cpro-style\u201d bats.<\/p>\n
The oversized barrels enable young, developing players \u2013 like your son — to make contact with a pitched ball with greater frequency than would be possible if they were using a more tapered bat.<\/p>\n
Here is another point to consider \u2026<\/p>\n
As noted earlier, there are at least sixty big barrel baseball bats you can look at and review before making a selection. They are not all alike.<\/p>\n
In fact, some of them have barrels that are truly \u201coversized. Perhaps those bats should be called \u201cgiant\u201dbarrel baseball bats.<\/p>\n
Additionally, some bats are a bit heavier than others or constructed in a material that makes them lighter so that \u201cswing speed\u201d becomes more likely.<\/p>\n
But one of the biggest differences is \u201cpop,\u201d the way a ball jumps off the bat when contact is made. Some bats turn Little Leaguers into \u201cawesome sluggers\u201d because they have \u201cpop.\u201d You can discover which bats provide that benefit with a little online research.<\/p>\n
There is one last thing to remember when shopping for a bat \u2026<\/p>\n
Some bats have a price tag as high as $600 while others can be purchased for as little as fifty dollars. Ofcourse, the vast majority of big barrel baseball bats have price tags that place them some where between the top and bottom prices.<\/p>\n
Expensive doesn\u2019t always mean \u201cbest.\u201d At the same time, a low-cost bat can surprise you by having features that appeal to you and to your son. You won\u2019t know whether to \u201cspend big\u201d or to be frugal until the both of you see the bats in person and \u201ctest\u201d them for feel, comfort and swing speed.<\/p>\n
Now, here are five of the most popular bats currently available \u2026<\/p>\n
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This bat, known as The Catalyst, features high performance CIC Composite construction and has been specifically designed to help young payers by minimizing negative vibrations on contact in order to increase the \u201ctrampoline\u201d effect which propels the ball when it is hit.<\/p>\n
Here is what you need to know about this bat \u2026<\/p>\n
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This bat features a huge 2 5\/8\u201d barrel which makes contact easier and enables young batters to \u201chit with power.\u201d It has been designed for \u201celite\u201d players at the Little League level. The bat is popular with players all over America.<\/p>\n
Here is what it offers you and your son \u2026<\/p>\n
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Introducing a bat that is more like a \u201cclub\u201d because its sweet spot is 20% to 40% larger than the sweet spots found on virtually all other competing bats. That means this bat\u2019s sweet spot is truly massive. What\u2019s more, its swing weight is, on average, 23% lighter than it is in other bats. That means a young slugger can swing with speed and hit with power.<\/p>\n
Here are more reasons to consider this bat \u2026<\/p>\n
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This bat has been crafted with the finest materials and features state-of- the-art technology. It is considered to be an elite bat that should be used by elite players. And, unlike many bats for players that are only 8 years old to 12 years old, this \u201coffensive weapon\u201d has lots of \u201cpop.\u201d<\/p>\n
Here is what you can expect to get from it \u2026<\/p>\n
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A massive sweet spot and super bat speed make this bat stand out from many others. Performance always matters and this bat lets Little Leaguers hit with power.<\/p>\n
Here is what is in store for you \u2026<\/p>\n
It can be a difficult choice because all of the bats reviewed in this article have proven their worth andare popular with players throughout the United States.<\/p>\n
If the choice of a bat belonged to me, I would probably select the C\ufeff\ufeffo\ufeff\ufeffmbat Youth 2016 Maxum Senior\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff League Baseball Bat because those that own this bat speak glowingly about its features and thebenefits they derive from them. But, the choice of bat is not mine to make. It belongs to you you\u2019re your son.<\/p>\n
The truth is that there is likely to be one bat that you like and that your son loves.<\/p>\n
You can find out easily by taking the following steps: start by going online and reading reviews from people who already own and use the bats. You\u2019ll get some good insights from that.<\/p>\n
Next, visit a sporting goods store and \u201ctest\u201d the bats that interest you by picking them up, holding them and swinging them. You, and more importantly, your son, will get a \u201cfeel\u201d for which bat is the right one.<\/p>\n
And if you\u2019re still not sure, try speaking with players that already own the bat. Or, talk to a coach or manager. You may get sound advice.<\/p>\n
Then \u2026 make your purchase decision. It\u2019s that easy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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