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Drop 5 Bats
Stop stressing over your old bat, drop 5 bats are sure fire way to kick off the season right. What makes the -5 weight drop so intriguing is that you get a bat that isn't as heavy as a BBCOR bat. So a drop 5 bat is an ideal choice for players looking to help bridge the gap and shorten the leap from a drop 10 to a BBCOR bat. We carry the best Drop 5 bats from the leaders like Demarini, Marucci, Easton, Mizuno and Louisville Slugger. When you buy drop 5 bats, you should get the hard work and expertise of centuries worth of knowledge. When you buy one of the models from these industry leaders that is exactly what you're getting.
Drop 5 Bat Ratio
First and foremost, the drop 5 aspect of the bat can be a bit confusing. So to put it plainly, when a bat has a drop weight it refers to its length to weight ratio. For example, if a bat is 30 inches long and weighs 25 ounces then it is a drop 5 bat. These bats are not for every player. You must be strong enough to get the added weight through the zone. Otherwise, you should go with a minus 8 or drop 10 bat. Buying one of the low end drop 5 bats for batting practice and winter training is a great move to help you build up your strength to be able to handle a BBCOR bat when you reach middle school.