Is this a good bat for a 5yr old coach pitch?
50719
Bats are sized to each age group and person. There are charts out there to look at to fit him. I think this is too big and heavy for a 5 yr old. 10-12 yrs old are using this size
50720
No, I would stick to something smaller. I just bought this bat for my 13 year old and it fits him perfect!
1927644
No this is for a child, find a good batting gage in your town and that way you won't break a plastic toy for a child to learn with that doesn't have the strength as a adult...!!!
232997
I got one of this (32"/24ounces) for my son (he is in Travel League) and it is really good for him. My son is 12 at the time and he is a big kid (5'6"). You can choose the size of the bat depending on how tall and the strength your son has so make sure you know the length and size that is good for him. My kid love this bat.
1846440
My grandson for whom we bought the pitch back net just happens to be visiting. He loves it for lacrosse, but does not think it would work for batting practice. I think he is a reliable source. : )
115507
From what the "experts" say, 31 inch bats are suited better for the 11-12 year old players. That is considering they are average weight and height. Even if your son was a little above average for his age group I would consider something a little shorter. I think a 29" would be as long as I would go for his age. A good test would be to visit a sports store with similar weight/length bats and have him test his swing, grip, and stance. The good thing about this particular bat is that is extremely light for its size but I still think a 31" would be a bit much. Good luck
1603567
Had one for over a year and it would be wonderful for kids. Softer and slightly bigger than a regular volleyball. Our 5 year old grandson can play just fine.
3858
The first thing you need to know is what your league regulations are. At his age I would think nothing over 2-1/4" diameter, but then the next important factor is what he can comfortably swing. If a bat is too large he will compromise his form trying to get it thru the zone. Try contacting your local league and maybe go to a local batting cage and see if they have professionals giving batting instructions. Hope this helps
1304257
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
1281026
6 and up is probably the best answer. I've used it for beginning and intermediate teen fast pitch, and adult slow pitch as well. Kids like it because it is more accurate than a real pitcher and they have a fear of getting hit by the ball. I like it for slow pitch because I get more accurate pitches to hit. Good machine, don't hesitate to buy. Note as balls get older they travel differently so get a bucket of new balls to use too.
1956683
We have had excellent results with this machine -- the "baseballs" you select that "work" best depend upon whom is using the batting machine, and safety issues -- adults, older kids, younger kids -- our kids are 5 and 6, and they use the Franklin foam balls #14941 (sold in 2-paks), which work great for them (with padded 27" bat) -- some of the other balls sold may be better for older batters --
832590
Yes it is a good size glove for an 8 year old...my son loves his glove and his coaches agree
537799
Yes. This is a good Tee. I like the Utilitee Tee for younger kids. It has more attachments & will help his swing. This tee is for more advanced hitters who already have fundamentals down.
7894
Not a t-Ball bat. 26 inch bats are great for kids under 60 lbs and 3' 4". It is also a popular bat size for 5-7 year olds. The bat length should come up to your child's waist.
1813413
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.
1350909
A regular baseball bat is fine. This machine will help with hand/eye coordination. The balls are very small and it will help them perfect their hitting.
316691
Hi, yes it will work for great for a 5 year old and should for a 3 year old. It is easy to pull back, no problem and with nice soft darts if they tend to 'aim' at each other no one will get hurt, lol.
1246804
This bat is not a composite bat, It is an all aluminum bat. Ibought one a few weeks ago for my Grandson.