Start here: go by level of play
Level of play is the best starting point for a wood bat. Find the player's level and start with that length.
- College / adult33"–34"
- HS Junior / SeniorPopular33"
- HS Freshman / SophomorePopular32"
- 7th–8th grade31"32" if experienced hitter
We also make half sizes: 31.5", 32.5", 33.5" and 34.5". Between two lengths? Take the half size in between.
Detailed chart: bat length by height and weight
Use this chart if the player is much bigger or smaller than most players their age. Find the player's weight on the left and height across the top. The shaded cells are our two most popular lengths, 32" and 33". These are the same charts we use to fit players in our Cheshire, Connecticut shop.
| Weight | 3'9"–4'0" | 4'1"–4'4" | 4'5"–4'8" | 4'9"–5'0" | 5'1"–5'4" | 5'5"–5'8" | 5'9"–6'0" | 6'1"+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 60 lbs | 27" | 28" | 29" | 29" | ||||
| 61–70 lbs | 27" | 28" | 29" | 30" | 30" | |||
| 71–80 lbs | 28" | 28" | 29" | 30" | 30" | 31" | ||
| 81–90 lbs | 28" | 29" | 29" | 30" | 30" | 31" | 32" | |
| 91–100 lbs | 29" | 29" | 30" | 30" | 31" | 31" | 32" | |
| 101–110 lbs | 29" | 29" | 30" | 30" | 31" | 31" | 32" | |
| 111–120 lbs | 29" | 29" | 30" | 30" | 31" | 31" | 32" | |
| 121–130 lbs | 29" | 30" | 30" | 30" | 31" | 32" | 33" | 33" |
| 131–140 lbs | 30" | 30" | 31" | 31" | 32" | 33" | 33" | |
| 141–150 lbs | 30" | 30" | 31" | 31" | 32" | 33" | 33" | |
| 151–160 lbs | 30" | 30" | 31" | 32" | 32" | 33" | 33" | |
| 161–170 lbs | 30" | 31" | 31" | 32" | 33" | 33" | 33" | |
| 171–180 lbs | 31" | 31" | 32" | 33" | 33" | 34" | ||
| Over 180 lbs | 33" | 33" | 34" |
On a phone, swipe the chart sideways to see every height.
What your bat will weigh
"Drop" is length minus weight. A 33" bat with a -3 drop weighs about 30 oz. Most adult and high school wood bats are -3. Half sizes follow the same rule, so a 32.5" bat weighs about 29.5 oz.
| Length | 30" | 31" | 32" | 33" | 34" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3 drop | 27 oz | 28 oz | 29 oz | 30 oz | 31 oz |
Quick ways to check your size
Start with level of play
Level of play is the best starting point. Use the height and weight chart only if the player is much bigger or smaller than most players their age.
Arm check
Hold the knob at the center of your chest and point the bat out along your arm. If your fingertips reach the end of the barrel, the length is about right.
Swing it
You should be able to hold the bat straight out to your side for a few seconds without it dropping. If it dips, go shorter.
Between sizes?
Take the half size. We make 31.5", 32.5", 33.5" and 34.5", so you don't have to round up or down.
Sizing questions
I swing a metal bat. Should my wood bat be the same length?
Usually yes on length, but wood feels heavier at the same size because most adult wood bats are -3. If you're coming from a lighter metal bat, start with a balanced model like the X12 or 271.
What's the difference between balanced and end-loaded?
Balanced bats carry weight closer to your hands, so they feel lighter and are easier to control. End-loaded bats put more weight in the barrel for power hitters who can handle it. Not sure? Start balanced.
Do youth wood bats use a different drop?
Yes. Youth wood bats are lighter for their length than adult bats. Check the drop listed on each youth model.
Can I get help picking a size?
Yes. Fill out our free bat recommendation form and the people who build your bat will send you a personal recommendation, or read our guide on how to choose a wood bat.
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