Teaching a young player how to hit can require a lot of patience. But, through enough hard work and finding the right bat, it's a manageable task for parents and coaches. However, if you really want to teach your young player how to hit at a high level, we suggest giving them the youth wood bat to fit their game. While there are quite a few options available on the market, we have picked out a few of our favorite wood bats for young players to swing.
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We hope you enjoy the following list, and as always, if you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team of Bat Experts. They're standing by to answer any questions you may have. Now, let's dive in.
Best Youth Wood Bats In 2024
Marucci AP5 Pro Maple Wood Youth Baseball Bat: MYVE3AP5-N/BK
One of the top youth wood bats in the game is the Albert Pujols model from Marucci. Built with a controllable design and strong maple wood that can hold up to the rigors of batting practice and games, the AP5 is a clear-cut option for all young hitters. The best part about this, from a parent's perspective, is that you can pick it up today from JustBats for less than $100!
Notable Features:
- Maple Wood Construction
- Approximate -5 to -8 Length-to-Weight Ratio
- 2 1/4" Barrel Diameter
- Slightly End Loaded Swing
- Approved for All Little League Baseball
Brett Bros. Maple / Bamboo Wood Youth Baseball Bat: MBY
The Brett Bros Maple / Bamboo wood youth bat has been around for a long time, and for good reason. It's consistently one of the highest rated and most durable wood bats that we carry. Plus, it's under $100 dollars! This is a great option for younger players who are about to make the transition to BBCOR bats in the near future.
Parent's Review:
"Purchased bat for 12-year-old son. He has cracked 5 wood bats over the past year (from a variety of manufacturers), some because of pulling off and some just cracked on slight mishits or cheaper bats. He had become a little tentative swinging wood bats. He has had the bat about a month and, so far, he has really liked the Brett Bros. bat and is back to swinging the bat. Great feel, great sound. No vibration complaints. He says it feels really solid. He really likes the look of the bat as well. Hard to beat the bat for the price. Compares favorably to more expensive bats. The main thing for me is the return of his confidence at the plate. I would definitely recommend!"
Notable Features:
- Approximate -5 Length To Weight Ratio
- 2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
- Patented BOA Fiberglass Reinforced Handle Adds Strength
- Bamboo Core Provides Unbeatable Durability
Victus Pro Reserve Yi13 Birch Wood Youth Baseball Bat (VYRWMYI13-N/BK)
The Victus Pro Reserve youth wood bat is made from birch wood, which is softer than traditional maple wood bats. This allows hitters to feel their swing a little bit better. It also enables them to swing more confidently, as they'll receive less negative feedback when they don't square up a pitch. Furthermore, the Pro Reserve model comes with a 45-day manufacturer's warranty (which is a rare feature on youth wood bats.) This only shows that Victus believes in the durability of this particular model. Players aged between 8 - 12 years old would greatly benefit from practicing with this particular wood bat.
Parent's Review:
"Great feel and awesome pop off the bat. I bought this for my son because he really wanted a wood bat. He couldn’t be happier. Used it in BP the other day. He had a smile on his face from ear to ear."
Notable Features:
- Birch Wood Construction
- Approximate -6 to -8 Length-to-Weight Ratio
- 2 1/4" Barrel Diameter
- Slightly End Loaded Swing
- Approved for All Little League Baseball
Rawlings Player Preferred Ash Wood Youth Baseball Bat (Y62AUS)
If you are looking for the best value wood bat for your kid(s) then you have to take a look at the Rawlings Player Preferred ash wood youth bat. As we touched on with maple and birch, woods have variable hard/soft characteristics. Ash wood is actually the softest wood used in baseball bats. This makes it a very approachable bat for young, smaller players to make the transition to wood bats. Furthermore, the drop weight is at least -7.5, meaning hitters will have full control throughout the entirety of their swing path. Pick up the Player Preferred wood bat today for under $60.
Notable Features:
- Ash Wood Construction
- Approximately Drop 7.5 Length-to-Weight Ratio
- 2 1/4" Barrel Diameter
- Balanced Swing Weight
- Approved for All Little League Baseball
M^Powered H2TC™ Pro Maple Wood Youth Baseball Bat (H2TCY)
If you haven't heard of M^Powered bats yet, it's about time you start taking notice. They are designed from premium-grade wood billets and are built to provide longevity and performance. This particular model, the H2TC youth bat, is made from maple wood and features a 271-turn model. This will enable a young player to unlock the power in their swing while using a wood bat.
Parent's Review:
"Hard maple for a great transition bat for youth player, my nephew loves it and [the ball] jumps off the bat!"
Notable Features:
- Maple Wood Construction
- Approximately -5 to -8 Length-to-Weight Ratio
- Pro Ink Dot Certified
- Balanced Swing Weight
- Approved for All Little League Baseball
BamBooBat Bamboo Wood Youth Baseball Bat (YHWBU100D)
If you are looking for the best practice bat for a young baseball player, the BamBooBat youth wood bat should be one of the first bat's you look at. Built with extremely strong bamboo materials, this youth wood bat provides unbelievable durability to last hitters (potentially) multiple seasons. In fact, BamBooBat is so confident in this model that if you purchase it from JustBats, it will come standard with a 100-day manufacturer's warranty protecting it from any breakage or defect. Pick yours up today.
Parent's Review:
"Great bat for the price. Great feel, and it even looks great."
Notable Features:
- Bamboo Construction
- Approximately -5 to -6 Length-to-Weight Ratio
- 2 1/4" Barrel Diameter
- Balanced Swing Weight
- Bamboo has a stronger tensile strength than steel!
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Check out each one of these Youth Wood Bats at JustBats. If you have any questions about our wood bats or want a little more advice on which model is best for you, don’t hesitate to contact us by phone (1-866-321-2287), email (experts@justbats.com), or live chat. We're JustBats, and we're with you from Click to Hit!
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