K240

-7

1"

Handle slowly tapers to small flare into knob to put hand on

2-1/4"

Stays thicker, but balanced, as slowly transitions from barrel to handle for extra protection against inside pitch

5-11 YEAR OLD & UNDER new to swinging wood 9-11 YEAR OLD for extra inside pitch protection

K455

-8

1"

Fairly straight handle slightly flares into knob to catch enough of hand

2-1/4"

Weighted slightly toward the barrel with faster slope from barrel to handle, like a modern bat

5-8 YEAR OLD swinging wood for the 1st time
9-11 YEAR OLD who knows how to hit with wood

K271

-8

1"

Handle tapers slightly in to flared knob, just enough to catch hand

2-1/4"

With a longer barrel than K240 or K455, you get more weight out towards barrel end, offset some by knob

BIG 5-11 YEAR OLD who can handle a youth bat that's top heavy, typically biggest kid for his age

DR100

-5

1"

Fairly straight handle slightly flares into knob that catches hand

2 1/2"

Same barrel size as recommended 1st high school bat (BB71 or JK5), but well balanced & lighter.

12-13 YEAR OLD getting ready for high school. Wants wood handle/knob feel & weight to keep good swing

DR5S

-5

1 1/16"

Metal bat style: straight handle goes in to full knob to rest hand on

2 1/2"

Same barrel size as pro series BB71 & JK5, but well balanced and lighter.

12-13 YEAR OLD moving to full size barrel but at the right weight for age; likes metal bat design vs DR100

DR271

-5

15/16"

Fairly straight handle flares out in to knob to catch hand

2 1/2"

Longer barrel but same diameter as 1st high school bat. More hitting length makes top heavy

BIG 12-13 YEAR OLD can handle end-weight but needs better weight for age before high school