The best baseball bat for kids should offer good playing capabilities, durability and affordable price – you don’t want to replace a $200 piece every one or two seasons as your child grows.

Based on those requirements we recommend you the following models – all of them are certified for all the little leagues:

* price is only approximate, it depends on size and seller

 

Comparison

Model	Material	Price	UK CA	Our rating	Drop	Available sizes	Barrel	Warranty
Easton S500	7050 aircraft alloy	—*			-13	27″-32″	2 1/4″	1 year
Louisville Slugger Armor	7050 performance alloy	—*			-12	27″-31″	2 1/4″	1 year
Easton MAKO TORQ	TCTATM Thermo Composite	—*			-10	28″-32″	2 1/4″	1 year
Easton S300	7046 aircraft alloy	—*			-12	27″-32″	2 1/4″	1 year
Easton S200	aluminum alloy	*			-10	27″-32″	2 1/4″	1 year
Easton S50	aluminum alloy	—*			-10	26″-31″	2 1/4″	1 year

* price is only approximate, it depends on size and seller

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Choosing the right size for your kid

Here you can see the most popular lengths for a particular age:

Age:	5-year	6-year	7-year	8-year	9-year	10-year	11-year	12-year	13-year	14-year
Length:	24″-26″	25″-26″	25″-27″	26″-28″	27″-28″	28″-29″	29″-30″	29″-31″	30″-32″	31″-32″

However, for a more precise measure, please refer to the following table which uses height and weight:

Weight / Height	3′- 3’4″	3’5″- 3’8″	3’9″- 4′	4’1″- 4’4″	4’5″- 4’8″	4’9″- 5′	5’1″- 5’4″	5’5″- 5’8″
Under 60 lbs	26″	27″	28″	29″	29″
61 – 70 lbs	27″	27″	28″	29″	30″	30″
71 – 80 lbs		28″	28″	29″	30″	30″	31″
81 – 90 lbs		28″	29″	29″	30″	30″	31″
91 – 100 lbs		29″	29″	30″	30″	31″	31″	31″
101 – 110 lbs		29″	29″	30″	30″	31″	31″	32″
111 – 120 lbs		29″	29″	30″	30″	31″	31″	32″
121 – 130 lbs			30″	30″	30″	31″	32″	32″
131 – 140 lbs			30″	30″	30″	31″	32″	32″
141 – 150 lbs			30″	30″	31″	31″	32″	33″
151 – 160 lbs			30″	31″	31″	31″	32″	33″
161 – 170 lbs				31″	31″	32″	32″	33″

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Easton S50 Review

 

With price of about $20 only, the S50 from Easton is the cheapest of our reviewed bats. And we can say you get what you pay for – a low end, single piece aluminum alloy bat, great for beginners (if you don’t want to spend a lot of money) but unacceptable for more serious players.

So what’s the main problem? Some users reported making a dent after a few or even bending the shaft just below the barrel. Also, when missing the ball it can sting pretty hard, it does almost nothing to dampen it.

On the other hand, unlike many other little league bats it’s available even in the 26″ size which makes it perfect for small kids where you may have trouble finding a decent bat with enough power.

The tape is pretty good, doesn’t unravel, has a good grip and doesn’t leave blisters. And the color scheme is also nice, just make sure the red color (maybe slightly towards pink) is okay with your child.

Conclusion:  Good choice for a beginner (6-8 years old), unacceptable for a serious player

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Easton S200 Review

 

The S200 from Easton is a bit more expensive than the S50 and also slightly better – nothing more, nothing less. Some problems with dents are reported again, but noticeably less frequently, that’s good news.

The color design is nice again, users report the S200 is comfortable and easy to swing, the ball comes off it nicely. It doesn’t have a lot of pop but one would expect even less from a bat this cheap

Conclusion:  Good choice for younger kids or beginners, but not for older or advanced players

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Easton S300 Review

 

While there is only a small difference between the S50 and S200, the S300 from Easton is a different league. Made from the 7046 aircraft alloy, it offers a lighter frame (-12 drop) which makes it easier to handle and faster during swing.

As with all Eastons, the color scheme is really nice, users also mention great feel of the handle and solid pop (but nowhere close to composite bats of course).

Unfortunately, the notorious drawback of alloy baseball bats is still there, a few users reported making dents during a game.

Conclusion:  Nice lightweight bat for a good price

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Easton S500 Review

 

Now we’re getting to the quality stuff – S500 is one of Easton’s best alloy bats for youth baseball, made from the 7050 aircraft alloy. Compared to the 7046 (used on S300), the 7050 contains more zirconium, magnesium and copper and offers more strength and durability.

And while a few users complained they had made a dent, most of them reported it holds up well.

The -13 drop makes this bat exceptionally light, the kids have a lot easier time swinging with it (compared to a -10 drop for example). It enables very fast swing and generates great power.

The S500 is very well balanced and built, an excellent choice for players that struggle to control their swing – many parents report their child got noticeable quicker and more confident when using this bat.

When hit on the sweet spot, it generates a nice pop and solid hits. However, you can also experience some stingers when missing or hitting closer to the handle – which has to be expected from a 1-piece bat. Those more expensive 2-piece composite ones are still better in this regard.

There are no vibrations in the frame and the grip is also comfortable – plus some users recommended adding the lizard skin wrap to dampen the sting even more. And the color scheme? As always with Easton – nice and cool!

Conclusion:  Great choice for any young player – quality, lightweight and not expensive

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Louisville Slugger Armor Review

 

Similar to the Easton S500, the Armor from Louisville Slugger (YBAR152) is another quality alloy youth bat. Made from the same 7050 alloy, it’s sturdy and durable, making a dent during play is quite rare.

The -12 drop makes it really light and offers very quick swing and a lot of power. Plus in conjunction with its great balance it helps to improve the swing and confidence of young players – they just love to play with this Slugger!

If we continue with comparing it to the S500, we can see it’s slightly cheaper. On the other hand, it comes with a few minor problems – for example two users complained the tape could have been more durable and one reported his bat makes a strange, dead sound when hitting the ball.

Conclusion:  Great bat especially for starters – quality, durable and inexpensive

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Easton MAKO TORQ Review

 

And last but not the least, the top-class, high performance composite Mako Torq from Easton. For a slightly higher price you a 2-piece composite barrel with huge sweet spot, great speed and that interesting Torq feature.

It’s basically an ability to rotate the bottom part of the handle (see the video above) – one hand stays still while the other rotates. It enables your wrists to move a lot more freely and quickly, particularly inside pitches are much easier to handle. Most of the players really like it – but if you don’t, you can always tape the handle and prevent it from spinning.

As all composite models, it offers plenty of pop and great feel on impact, the ball just jumps off the bat. The kids love it and are really excited when hitting with this beast!

And also there are no problems with dents or stingers like with lower quality alloy bats.

Conclusion:  Perfect choice for serious players who want top quality and great pop

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