YOUTH BASEBALL BAT: The Heist aluminum youth bat is perfect for baseball players ages 8-12 to add some pop to their swing as they practice their hitting skills and develop their game LIGHTWEIGHT + BALANCED: The Heist 900 is designed with a drop-9 (-9) length to weight ratio for quick bat speed, and is crafted with an evenly balanced weight distribution to encourage level swings through the zone BIG BARREL: These youth bats are designed with a 2 5/8" inch barrel to provide an extra-large sweet spot for increased contact and power to help kids practice their bat to ball skills ALUMINUM ALLOY: Each bat is constructed with a one-piece aluminum alloy designed for use with official size baseballs to provide durable, premium performance season after season USA BASEBALL APPROVED: This bat has been rigorously tested to meet all USA baseball standards and is approved for league play