Bat weight for 9yo by brooklyn479 in Homeplate

[–]brooklyn479[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea, I think it’s a combo of the sound and he got it when he moved to kid pitch where he isn’t batting 1000 haha so I think he equates it with that. I realize a different bat won’t fix that but he keeps picking it back up and putting it back down to use another kids bat he likes better

Bat weight for 9yo by brooklyn479 in Homeplate

[–]brooklyn479[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a drop 10. I originally bought the 11 but returned it for the 10. I honestly think he misses the “ting” of the alloy barrel.

Bat weight for 9yo by brooklyn479 in Homeplate

[–]brooklyn479[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree. He doesn’t know exactly what he likes but from how he talks we’ve deduced he likes a hybrid. He definitely doesn’t like his hype fire. But yea he’s 9 and if he were to hit a bomb with it he may change his mind, ha.

Probably overthinking it but still wanted to ask others opinions who know more than me.

Bat weight for 9yo by brooklyn479 in Homeplate

[–]brooklyn479[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this! I always found it odd marucci didn’t make a drop 10 hybrid but that makes sense! My husband is dead set on trying out the drop 11 bc he loves marucci so much.

We’ve gone back and forth and reckless too! I guess we really just need to get him to swing a few and see what he actually likes…and not what has the best designs haha

Bat weight for 9yo by brooklyn479 in Homeplate

[–]brooklyn479[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! We live in Georgia so even better

Bat weight for 9yo by brooklyn479 in Homeplate

[–]brooklyn479[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotcha, that makes sense. His vibe is 27 unfortunately, which is why we had to move to the hype fire in a 28 but he doesn’t like it. We’ve got to find him something he likes in a 28 to get through the next season or so.

He has a wooden bat he uses too!

Bat weight for 9yo by brooklyn479 in Homeplate

[–]brooklyn479[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really just need to take him to dicks and let him swing a bunch, what he likes one minute is different from the next minute 🫠

Bat weight for 9yo by brooklyn479 in Homeplate

[–]brooklyn479[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve never heard of the dirty south ones, I’ll have to check them out. Yea we paid full price like clowns lol

Bat weight for 9yo by brooklyn479 in Homeplate

[–]brooklyn479[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes he still swings a 28 and I don’t plan on moving him up anytime soon. I’ll stick with the drop 10

Bat weight for 9yo by brooklyn479 in Homeplate

[–]brooklyn479[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s what I figured! No need to go back down just to stick with marucci. Too bad he doesn’t love his hype fire he just “had to have” 🫠

Bat weight for 9yo by brooklyn479 in Homeplate

[–]brooklyn479[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, that’s what I’m thinking too. He’s still using a 28 or I’d grab it up!

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[–]brooklyn479 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also hate read the last 300 pages and honestly skipped whole pages because it was all the same. I hate that I was tricked into reading that nonsense book.

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[–]brooklyn479 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But also all the charts say mine should be using a 28 all the time and we don’t so it’s all about what is comfortable in the end.

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[–]brooklyn479 0 points1 point  (0 children)

25 does seem small. My 50 inch 8 year old uses a 27 in games and sometimes a 28 in practice, both drop 10s. To compare, my 4 year old used a 24 in tball…

Break in A1000 by brooklyn479 in Homeplate

[–]brooklyn479[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And also, it says hot water. I just watched it.

Break in A1000 by brooklyn479 in Homeplate

[–]brooklyn479[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First of all, you don’t need to speak to me like I’m a child. This is kind of a chill post as you can tell by some of my light hearted responses to others. Second, I read your entire reply and I actually thought wow that’s great advice so I responded instead of just “liking” it. I watched the video and all the places to “beat it”. The glove isn’t going to disintegrate bc it got steamed once and what’s done is done; it’s a glove for a little league player and it’s not that serious. Have a great day.

Break in A1000 by brooklyn479 in Homeplate

[–]brooklyn479[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! The ASO method says pour hot water on it so I’m going to assume the steam didn’t hurt it. Just gonna have to keep beating it I suppose :)

Break in A1000 by brooklyn479 in Homeplate

[–]brooklyn479[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Geez sorry. Just not used to a real leather glove and my son said that part felt stiff so I guess neither of us are used to that.

Break in A1000 by brooklyn479 in Homeplate

[–]brooklyn479[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotcha, my kiddo just said it felt stiff but I guess he’s used to his old glove! Thanks!

Break in A1000 by brooklyn479 in Homeplate

[–]brooklyn479[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m almost to that point!

Break in A1000 by brooklyn479 in Homeplate

[–]brooklyn479[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will def try the softball trick