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| June 3, 2015 big cat7 Men's 50 138 posts | Bat weight I would like to know what ounce bat most of the sluggers of today use? |
| June 3, 2015 garyheifner 649 posts | I know that seniors use everything from 26-30. I have seen 75 yr old guys using a 30. The big time U-trip pros come into the Chicago suburbs for a tourney each June. Huge big men. All the bats in the barrel are 26 or 27s. They swing so fast you can hardly see the bat. Even in the on deck circle most put a small weight on the bat and swing as fast as they can. I would rupture everything if I tried to swing as fast as they do. Been a 29 guy for the last 30 years. My bat speed really slowed down the last few. Dropped to a 26-no regrets. No Hrs but a lot of deep shots in the allies and less mis-hits. |
| June 3, 2015 BruceinGa Men's 70 3233 posts | 29 & 28 for me. I still have a 30oz mm combat and wouldnt hesitate using it. Most young guys like 26 and 27. |
| June 3, 2015 crusher Men's 75 524 posts | My tournament bat is 30oz balanced Black Centenarian. I bought a 27oz 2014 Blue Short Barrel Centenarian for a backup bat. Not broke-in as of now. 25 or 30 hits on barrel. Feels like endloaded. Have hit fense a few times none over the fense. Played tournament other weekend, in 5th game switched to my tournament 30oz and hit ball out of park. Not sure but seem to swing 30oz balanced same speed as 27oz short barrel. |
| June 3, 2015 E6 in AZ Men's 50 91 posts | Dudley Lightning balanced 27 oz. I generate a lot of bat speed and try to "shock" the ball. The balanced bat helps me keep the bat head parallel to the ground and so I do not drop the bat head which usually results in a pop up. BruceinGA is correct, I play in a local league with guys 50 to 68. The players over 60 are swinging 29s and 30s. Those under are primarily swinging 27s. |
| June 4, 2015 The Screamer5 Men's 60 69 posts | Dudley Lightning balanced 28 or 29 oz. It's all personal preference but I tend to like a little more "meat" or mass coming thru the zone with my bat. (I want the bat to do most of the work.) Of course, I can create more bat speed with a lower ounce bat but for me, I can never seem to wait on the pitch long enough with them. I usually end up way out in front of the incoming pitch. The heavier bat slows me down that fraction of second longer needed to make consistent, solid contact with the ball (even if its only in my mind). As Tri18 stated though, be careful using the heavier bats in tournaments...as they will wear you down a little the longer you play and your bat will become lazy through the zone. |
| June 4, 2015 cutty 44 posts | Big Cat at 208-210 Lbs I consider my self a power hitter, however, any weight other than a 26oz, slows me down and therefore i do not have the confidence and bat speed to finish my swing through the zone. A balance bat is ideal for me. My question to you is 1. If bats are changing through the years, and my swing speed stays the same or decline because of age can I somehow test my speed and choose a bat, before i buy it to assure it he right one for me. The white Centenarian was and is my bat of chose. It say El on bat but it feel like it balance. You thought on a bat that is comparable to it. I was taught the size vs. bat speed each distance it still works. I may be reaching at staws. Just wanted a few comments.End load Vs Balance. Bat speed vs. Comfortability. |
