USA vs USSSA Baseball Bats Explained For Kids

In this video we explain the difference between a USA Youth Baseball Bat vs a USSSA Baseball bat for youth baseball. We explain the barrel sizes and common tips and tricks when looking for a bat for your kid for either little league baseball or travel ball baseball.

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Some more information about bats:
USA Baseball and the United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) are two different organizations that oversee youth baseball in the United States. Both organizations have their own rules and regulations for youth baseball bats, and the main difference between the two is the type of balls that are used in each league.

USA Baseball bats are designed to be used with USA Baseball-approved balls, which have a lower compression and a harder cover. These bats are required for use in leagues that follow USA Baseball rules, such as Little League, Pony, and Dixie.

USSSA bats, on the other hand, are designed to be used with USSSA-approved balls, which have a higher compression and a softer cover. These bats are required for use in leagues that follow USSSA rules, such as AABC, Babe Ruth, and Cal Ripken.

It's important to note that USA Baseball and USSSA bats are not interchangeable, as the different balls used in each league will affect the performance of the bat. It's important to use the correct bat for the league in which a player is participating in order to ensure fair play and player safety.
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[beabetterballplayer]

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[JD-xgzi]

Do you think challenging a kid with size and strength to hit a lower drop bat is beneficial ?

[nickb]

The bat rules need to be changed for travel ball. If you want to use a big barrel bat then it has to be a USA bat, if you want to use a bat with a lot of pop (USSSA bats) then you should have to use the old skinny barrel bats (the previous little league bat rules)

[hunterscrackdealer]

I played during the early to late 90’s… “Gorilla Ball Era”… there were no certifications. You picked out whatever color combo you liked the most. That was it. You could use it for every league you played in.

This info would have been useful before I bought my 8yo son 2 USSSA bats not realizing we couldn’t use them for his LL team. At least he’s got travel ball covered if he plays this summer

[dogsbark]

In USA the bats are getting lighter, weaker, and less durable. Outside of one bat, composite is far weaker.
I own an 28inADV1 and my 9yo couldn't exceed 36mph with it. 29in Rawlings Chaos was 34mph. Cat9 42mph, 28in ALX 42mph, 28in Meta 43mph, 28" Prime 919 46mph, 29 PWR 47mph
Simply the 28in Prime is the GOAT and the 29in PWR is the next step up. The Prime has no sting and the end load gives a perfect swing. Both bats are the best and extremely reliable. The Cats I have seen split, the ALX broke, and ADV1 is just a waste of money. The 360 was a hotter bat.
USSSA he has a 23 29in MDX orange 29in Meta and 27 ALX.
27 ALX 46mph, 29 MDX 44mph, cat9 49mph, Meta 49mph. USSSA composite is worth the money.

[PepsitheDoxie]

What's the difference between a senior league versus a junior Big barrel in the USSA bats? My son is 9u, not sure which he could use.

[Isaki-qpio]

Hello.
I live in Brazil and I’m looking to buy a bat for kid of age 9 to 10.
And it needed to be a bat that can hit a hard ball.
Can you tell me witch bat is good for them?
I have one that is 31” but is too heavy for them and I’m looking for a bit smaller and lighter one.

[nickibray]

Does the 26” Easton speed have tball on it or is baseball rated?

[battlemaster]

What bat do you need for school teams or does it vary?

[jfox]

Usssa bats are typically dirt cheap at 2 3/4 barrel

[cjtibrc]

What bat would you recommend for a 6 year old USSA playing travel ball ?

[mav]

Basically USSSA perform like metal bats, USA like wooden bats.

[stanlivingston]

I have a small 10yo that has to play 12u. He is a 60lb kid. Is there a good balanced bat for him that he could swing easier?

[Rotvic]

Any bat you would recommend for a 6 year in Little League. Has to be USA bat

[dippylippy]

USSSA for high school right? And what about bbcor

[rocklyricvideos]

I’m 11 and I’m going into little league, I just got the cat 9 connect, am I allowed to use it?