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2010 Junior Baseball Gear Guide: Bats & Balls

Great product ideas for the offensive part of your game.

1. Company:  Combat        
Model: B3YB Youth Bat
Price: $200    
Sizes: 27" to 32"  /  17 oz. to 22 oz.
Ages: 11 to 14 years old
Why it's hot: Combat's new B3YB takes over where its industry-leading B1YB left off.  High performance and the legendary Combat feel in a long-barrel single wall construction. A more durable bat than ever before.
Where to buy: www.combatsonline.com

2. Company: Hot Glove    
Model: Wraptor
Price: $4.75        
Ages: All
Why it's hot: Kills bat sting. Independent tests show a 50% reduction in bat shock and vibration which causes the sting. Doesn't affect bat weight.  Easy to get on and off.
Where to buy: www.hotglove.com

3. Company: Louisville Slugger
Product: TPX Black on Black Omaha Bat
Price: $120
Sizes: -13.5, lengths 27"-32"
Ages: Youth
Why it's hot: Sneak Peak! The Omaha is great bat with a great track record and cool new graphics. Made from ST+20 alloy, it has a 2 1/4" barrel and synthetic grip with 7/8" standard handle. Available in May.
Where to buy: www.slugger.com

4. Company: Markwort    
Product: SAFE-T-BALL
Price: $37 (dozen)        
Skill level: All
Why it's hot: Designed with a patented hollow-core, the Safe-T-Ball absorbs some of the force of impact so youth can play without the fear of being hurt from a traditional ball. Both balls look and feel like a real baseball or softball.
Where to buy: www.amazon.com

5. Company: Mattingly Sports
Product: Saber Round Handle Bat
Price: $70
Sizes: (-12) Drops, 28" - 32" lengths
Ages: Youth
Why it's hot: Former Yankee hitting great Don Mattingly's company has constructed an alloy bat that delivers an incredible balance of performance and value - not to mention one that produces hits.  The extended barrel has a massive sweet spot and the Direct Power Transfer stiff handle technology optimizes energy transfer to the ball. Also has the patented V-Grip handle.
Where to buy: www.mattinglybaseball.com

6. Company: Muhltech
Product: Muhl-Balls

Price: $70 for 3   
Skill level: Beginner-Intermediate+    
Ages: 11+
Why it's hot: Learn to drive through ball contact with these one-pound balls. They help develop strength and encourage explosive hitting mechanics. Sits on most standard batting tees. Take power training on the road.
Where to buy: www.muhltech.com

 

For even more Bat & Ball ideas, be sure to pick up the latest issue of Junior Baseball Magazine -- 65 products in all! Click here to purchase now - just $5!


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