I have a 6 year old moving up to 8U coach pitch. She hits a 29/16 demarini bustosos now. Does this bat have more weight in the handle that will produce faster bat speed?
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No this bat is balanced. You would be looking or a bat that is end loaded. It is heavier at the end bringing bat around quicker. At 6 years old she should work on getting the correct stance and form using her hips to come around. The hips are the key to more power. Use a good bat but at 6 I would get a good bat like this and work on form. Equipment can help but skill and hard work is the key to any good player. Good Luck!
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This will be our second season using the Accubat and our players are a mix of 13 and 14 year olds. You can definitely hit a baseball further with a regular bat but this product is very effective for medium and short-range fly balls. It takes some practice to get your range down but once you figure it out you should do fine with it.
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If it was a brand new bat and it came from a registered DeMarini dealer and you have the receipt, then yes. I have bought 3 of the CF5's in2 ddifferent sizes and the -11 bat broke and it was replaced by DeMarini with no problems. The other two were different sizes both -10 and have had no problems. When you buy the bat, make sure you are buying from a DeMarini registered dealer or they won't warranty it. That is what I was told by DeMarini
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Maybe those bats would provide too much power. My kids use a typical plastic "wiffle ball" bat.
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Yes I believe this will help. We use both a power stick and regular bat when using this item. This has been a great training tool. My boys are now 12 and 13 and still use it.
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yes, adjust as follows: Power level on speed one, Release handle on no. 6 and miro adjustment/throwing arm on no. 5. Should throw a perfect slow pitch every time from about 40 feet.
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The smaller bags; 6" or 7", are very fast. The bag rebounds after a strike much quicker. You need speedy hands. I bought a 9", and it's perfect. My wife even gets out there and pounds it. Of course, it depends on how hard you hit the bag, too, and how good your swivel is. I upgraded my swivel and it has made a big difference. Good luck.
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I tried regular baseball in the machine and it struggled. If they are close in weight it may struggle. Hope this helps
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the printing on the bat 200 is of better quality and it looks like the same product except the next generation. I modified my 168 as completely closing it put pressure (over extension on the internal spring). Just my view but the later model is has some changes that I modified mine with. ( Engineer not a writer. )
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The larger # 30 length (-11) equal a 19 oz. bat, 30 (-10) equal 20oz bat, and 31 (-9) would be a 22 oz. bat. Subtract the drop from the length and that the weight of the bat. Ounces make a difference with bat swing speed and power behind the ball. Consult with a local sporting good store with your daughter present. some bats are end loaded and other are balance. See which she prefers with a consultant.
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Yes. My son play outfield for his HS team and speed is essential both in the OF and running the bases. Does not restrict his running ability for a 2 hour game and offers great ankle support.
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Hey Geoff. It does have good pop, but all of the bats in our dugout are very similar in this regard as they all carry a 1.15 BPF. The difference is (or seems to me to be) that this bat seems to carry that pop to both ends of that massive sweet spot better than the other bats. That's what seems to set the bat apart from the others. Better pop farther out on the end of the bat and closer in to the grip allowing for more productivity from balls not hit as well. Hope this helps.
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If you are coaching little guys 4yrs to 7 yrs, throwing is probably better. If you are doing first step drills over a short distance, throwing is better. I coach 11 yr olds and with a little practice I am able to hit spots at 150+ feet. If I could consistently hit fungos accurately that would be best but I can't so this works best for me
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No. To reduce shock from the bat perhaps you should use Markwort Prohitter Batters Training Aid This is the link: Markwort Prohitter Batters Training Aid (Adult Size, Black)Regards,
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Personally I think he's probably a bit too old. My 8u team used it and used the 40mph balls and we had to move it closer (probably closer to 35mph). The faster balls proved useless for us as it would go basically anywhere. If your just practicing swinging and putting a bat on a ball it's nice, but probably doesn't have enough power for that age.
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No. You would definitely want at least 32". It depends how tall he is. If he's pushing 6 foot, you might opt for a 34" and he can choke up on the bat a bit. Or at least 33".
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My daughter who is 9 is using a composit bat and I've takin some good swings with her bat and haven't seen nothing wrong with the bat. Now I wouldn't say over time it won't ruin the bat. The best way to use this machine is not to power swing but to hit it around 75%. It's more about hand eye coordination and muscle memory and the right way to swing... Swinging to hard makes the ball jump around instead of an even swing around the pole... Overall I'm really happy with it