Science of Hitting -- Evenly Balanced vs. End Loaded

Choosing a bat with the right length to weight ratio is an important decision. High end Fastpitch bats are designed to be either "evenly balanced" or "end loaded". Bats with a bigger length to weight ratios; -10, -11 or -12 are usually considered "evenly balanced" bats. The weight of an "evenly balanced" bat is distributed evenly through the barrel. The lighter the weight, the easier it will be to get it through the zone. Younger players will generally have more success with an "evenly balanced" bat. Bats with smaller length to weight ratios; so lower numbers like -9 or -8, are usually considered "end loaded" bats. The extra weight is an "end loaded" bat is distributed more towards the end of the bat, making it a little heavier swinging bat. Most players prefer a lighter swing weight, but if you are a stronger player and can handle a little more weight, an "end loaded" bat is going to be the bat for you.
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[@perezs0781]

In 2019 now most drop 8's are balanced weights. Opinions on a drop 8 balanced vs drop 10 endloaded? Which one would have more power?

[@calebwilson7084]

So I spent 300 on the wrong bat... ok

[@josuenegron2942]

is there benefits for an end loaded bat?

[@aperson8949]

better pop

[@fubuki2843]

Josue Negron he is right

[@zachmcewen7123]

I'm 10 and I Use,a -3

[@skyshade9106]

dont use a drop 3 its not made for you so what if you can swing it use a drop 5 because -3 is decreased pop because its made for older kids so they cant kill someone but -5 are about the same weight but much stronger because highschool and up forces -3 because they are weaker then -5 -8 and -10 so use a -5 you will get more pop until you have to use a drop 3

[@fubuki2843]

#endlodedlife

[@elijahstevenson1254]

Lol I can easily swing a drop 8 and I'm 5'1 95 pounds

[@Pr0gamingelite]

Elijah Stevenson softball homie

[@jacobshaw5011]

Lol I'm 5'6 110

[@jacobshaw5011]

I swing drop three

[@theofficiallongggchicken1734]

Elijah Stevenson im 5’9 160 12 years old and swing a +3 wood bat 34 ounces.

[@jackwaldron3803]

I’m 4,11 85 pounds and just switched to drop 3 and it’s really not that hard to swing