Do I need to purchase a special bat or is his baseball bat acceptable to use?
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A regular baseball bat is fine. This machine will help with hand/eye coordination. The balls are very small and it will help them perfect their hitting.
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You don't need a special bat, but I would be recommend it. However, I do not recommend the machine. The concept is great, but the quality on the machine I purchased was extremely poor. Try a JUGS machine (Small-Ball® Pitching Machine). Lots more money, but I bet it's worth it. I don't own that machine though.
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My son has used this bat for little league in the spring and now is using it in the fall little league season. He is 11. So yes it is legal.
1246804
This bat is not a composite bat, It is an all aluminum bat. Ibought one a few weeks ago for my Grandson.
328735
This is a handshake bat, one can use it as a penhold but its not very comfortable, there are specific penhold bats which are more comfortable to grip and has rubber only on one side, i have two penhold bats which i bought from the far east
1493117
If he likes baseball and baseball video games then he will love MLB The Show. There are ways to make it easier for beginners or younger players to play via in game options.
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Check your league website. They usually have a listing of approved bats. This bat was legal last year.
1242122
Yes, you could, but you'd need to use some sand bags or something else heavy to anchor the legs. It will jump around a lot. One of the suspended ball devices, like the SoloHitter, could be used indoors without tying it down, if the ceiling is high enough down there. I like the Solo Hitter a lot, but I think they are a little more expensive than the Hurricane. It is more realistic, you feel the ball "travel" off the bat a little bit, and there are quite a variety of drills you can do with them.
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Yes you can hit baseballs. It's all I use it for. And you can hit them as far or a close as you eant depending on players ability level.
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We bought this baseball bat as a secondary line of home security. A Sig Sauer .40 is just fine for an indoor intruder. However, the neighbors may not care for the sight of that outside. Therefore, if we hear the alarm from our '12 LTZ, which has been relegated to outside parking, the burglar - not a baseball - gets the business end of this Louisville Slugger. Please accept our apologies for the tardy response & inability to properly answer your question. To date the bat has not been used...
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Unless you're planning on batting by method of leaving it out on the street and letting the bat take on a Steam Roller, a Mastodon, or an airplane landing on it, I haven't had much trouble. This bat has been awesome so far. If you want something more "traditional" go wooden. But for the price, this thing's is as reliable as 'Ol reliable. I would've said Old Yeller, but we know where that story goes.
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According to this site (http://www.andersonbat.com/choose_a_bat.asp) You would need a 33 inch bat - probably 23+ ounces
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Not sure what the requirements are for your 9 year old, but the bat has the stamp on it necessary for league play, so I'm assuming it would be fine for you as well. This really is a great-hitting bat.
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Yes! The bat handle is unfinished intentionally. This way it is easier to tape it or pine tar the handle and it doesn't slip as easily in bare hands.
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No. To reduce shock from the bat perhaps you should use Markwort Prohitter Batters Training Aid This is the link: Markwort Prohitter Batters Training Aid (Adult Size, Black)Regards,
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Yes you can. It comes with different color inserts. I really like these batting glove.
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If it was a brand new bat and it came from a registered DeMarini dealer and you have the receipt, then yes. I have bought 3 of the CF5's in2 ddifferent sizes and the -11 bat broke and it was replaced by DeMarini with no problems. The other two were different sizes both -10 and have had no problems. When you buy the bat, make sure you are buying from a DeMarini registered dealer or they won't warranty it. That is what I was told by DeMarini
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Yes, it does use regular baseballs. I use the Juggs yellow rubber balls for batting practice. I use regular baseballs during the game. The Juggs rubber balls come out a little higher and baseballs come out a little lower. I use this machine in our league and have absolutely no problem with it. I can upload a video if you need.