Are Louisville Slugger metal bats good?

The High School Bat in Fastpitch of the YearTM is the 2021 Louisville Slugger LXT, and, as expected, it tops our best fastpitch bats list, too.

Does Little League use metal bats?

The stated goal of the recent changes is for little leaguers to use bats that feel and play like they are made from wood. A wooden bat naturally has a more ‘dead’ feel, meaning baseballs couldn’t be hit as hard or go as far, while metal bats have a ‘pop’ to them that players have come to like.

What does the number on the bottom of a Louisville Slugger mean?

If your bat has the size stamped into the knob such as 34 for a 34 inch bat, it is a store model bat. Other examples of an inch mark would be single digit numbers; 3, 4, 5, would be 33 inch, 34 inch, and 35 inch. Little League bats will use higher numbers; 8, 9, 0, indicating 28 inch, 29 inch, and 30 inch.

What bats are illegal in Little League?

The BPF stands for Bat Performance Factor, and any bat that is BPF 1.15 is illegal. BPF 1.20 bats are softball bats and are illegal for baseball too. This is the Little League standard since 2018 and has been created to mirror the exit velocity of a wood bat.

What happens if you use an illegal bat in Little League?

The batter is out for illegal action when the batter enters the batter’s box with one or both feet entirely on the ground with an illegal bat or is discovered having used an illegal bat prior to the next player entering the batter’s box. The ball is dead. Runners must return if they advanced on the play.

Why do kids use metal bats instead of wood?

Aluminum is superior to wood because it is lighter and can be swung faster, resulting in balls being driven farther. In addition, aluminum bats have a greater hitting area than wood; you don’t have to hit the ball solely on the “sweet spot” for success.

Do metal bats hit further?

The unique composition of wood bats and the balance of pop and density are unmatched by metal bats. A good hit with a wood bat will come off the bat faster and go farther than the same hit with a metal bat.