How do I choose the right sized bat?
Because everyone is different, the best way to determine which bat is best is to have the player pick it up and swing it. Generally speaking, the younger the player the lighter the bat (higher “drop”). Once a player has matured into the teens, he or she will likely want to choose his/her own bat, and depending on the league rules will probably have to choose one with a lower drop (-3 is standard for high school). For baseball youths, you can follow these guidelines, but keep in mind that youngsters vary in size, strength, and comfort level:
| Division | Age | Bat Length | Weight |
| T-ball | 5-7 | 24” to 26” | 10 or lighter |
| Farm | 7-8 | 26” to 27” | 10 or lighter |
| Jr. Minors | 8-9 | 27” to 29” | 10 or lighter |
| Sr. Minors | 9-12 | 28” to 31” | 10 or lighter |
| Majors | 10-12 | 29” to 32” | 10 or lighter |
To find the correct bat length for your softball-playing daughter, have her stand straight up with her arms to the side. Place a ruler to her side with the start of the ruler (the "0" mark) on the ground. Read the measurement at the end of her wrist, just where the hand meets the forearm. As a general rule, this measurement indicates the perfect bat length for her.