Size Guide

When talking about the dimensions of the bat we must also consider the dimensions of the batter as an incorrectly sized bat will have a detrimental effect on the batter’s technique or technical development for young players. On the physical side a bat that is too small can cause injuries to a batter’s back, knees, and ankles. A bat that is too big or too heavy, in the case of young players especially, it can cause injury to wrists, elbows and shoulders. To get a good idea of size the table below gives a basic guide to what size player should use what size bat.

Height (Feet & Inches)	Recommended Bat size
Up to 3ft 9”	Size 0
3ft 9” to 4ft 2”	Size 1
4ft 2” to 4ft 5”	Size 2
4ft 5” to 4ft 7”	Size 3
4ft 7” to 4ft 9”	Size 4
4ft 9” to 5ft 1”	Size 5
5ft 1” to 5ft 3”	Size 6
5ft 3” to 5ft 5”	Harrow
5ft 5” to 5ft 7”	Academy
5ft 7” to 6ft	SH
6ft +	LH or LB