{"title":"Youth Transition (age 12-13, drop -5)","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"dr5s-wood-bat","title":"DR5S Youth Baseball Bat","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"maindescription\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eAbout The DR5S Wood Bat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe DR series of wood baseball bats are perfect for the transition of a young player moving from a youth bat to a bat with a full-size barrel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eNormally, at age 12–13, a hitter outgrows their K455, K240, or K271 wood youth bat. This is a result of physical size, league requirements and\/or the speed of pitching now faced. Stick with a youth bat and the chance of breaking the wood bat increases greatly. Go to a high-school weight bat too soon and your young hitter starts picking up bad habits (like dropping the shoulder and dragging the bat through the strike zone).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eEnter the DR5S to save the day! It features a full-size barrel, of same diameter as our pro series BB71 and JK5 wood bats. This gets the hitter used to swinging a bigger barrel wood bat like they will have to swing no later than high school age. It's designed specifically as a transition bat, but still from the same quality wood we use for all our pro series bats. The DR5S wood bat comes in at only 2-3 ounces heavier than our youth bats, but still at least 2 ounces lighter than a pro series bat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eAll Phoenix Bats youth wood bats meet or exceed \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.usabaseball.com\/bats\/guidelines\" title=\"USA Baseball Bat Guidelines\"\u003eUSABat\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.littleleague.org\/playing-rules\/bat-information\/\" title=\"Little League USA Baseball Bat Standards\"\u003eLittle League standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"typicaluser active\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical user: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e12-13 yr old beginning move to full-size bat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWants to get used to high school size barrel at weight for age that keeps up swing form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eLikes handle\/knob style like his metal bat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eNeeds bat to meet Little League \u0026amp; new USA Baseball standards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Bats","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50732953501836,"sku":"D15-DR5S","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/5835\/0988\/files\/DR5S_Website_copy__12243.1603307751.1280.1280.jpg?v=1781552713"},{"product_id":"dr100-wood-bat","title":"DR100 Youth Baseball Bat","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"maindescription\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eAbout The DR100 Wood Bat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe DR series of wood baseball bats are perfect for the transition of a young player moving from a youth bat to a bat with a full-size barrel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eNormally, at age 12–13, a hitter outgrows their K455, K240, or K271 wood youth bat. This is a result of physical size, league requirements and\/or the speed of pitching now faced. Stick with a youth bat and the chance of breaking the wood bat increases greatly. Go to a high-school weight bat too soon and your young hitter starts picking up bad habits (like dropping the shoulder and dragging the bat through the strike zone).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnter the DR100 to save the day! It features a full-size barrel, of same diameter as our pro series BB71 and JK5 wood bats. This gets the hitter used to swinging a bigger barrel wood bat like they will have to swing no later than high school age. It is designed specifically as a transition bat and made from the same quality wood we use for all our pro series wood bats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eAll Phoenix Bats youth wood bats meet or exceed \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.usabaseball.com\/bats\/guidelines\" title=\"USA Baseball Bat Guidelines\"\u003eUSABat\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.littleleague.org\/playing-rules\/bat-information\/\" title=\"Little League USA Baseball Bat Standards\"\u003eLittle League standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"typicaluser active\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical user: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e12-13 yr old. At 14, must swing full size bat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eToo big for youth bat but not ready for weight of full size bat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWants to develop level swing \u0026amp; master form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eNeeds bat to meet Little League \u0026amp; new USA Baseball standards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Bats","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50732953862284,"sku":"D15-DR100","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/5835\/0988\/files\/DR100_Website_copy__93930.1707761594.1280.1280.jpg?v=1781552713"},{"product_id":"dr271-wood-bat","title":"DR271 Youth Baseball Bat","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"maindescription\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eAbout The DR271 Wood Bat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe DR series of wood baseball bats are perfect for the transition of a young player moving from a youth bat to a bat with a full-size barrel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eNormally, at age 12–13, a hitter outgrows their K455, K240, or K271 wood youth bat. This is a result of physical size, league requirements and\/or the speed of pitching now faced. Stick with a youth bat and the chance of breaking the wood bat increases greatly. Go to a high-school weight bat too soon and your young hitter starts picking up bad habits (like dropping the shoulder and dragging the bat through the strike zone).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eEnter the DR271 to give the big 12–13 year old a power hitter's wood bat. The full-size barrel that gets the hitter used to swinging a bigger-barrel wood bat like they will have to swing no later than high school age. Because it is designed specifically as a transition bat, it comes in at only 2–3 ounces heavier than our youth bats. This makes for a very smooth transition, as it leaves the DR271 at least 2 ounces lighter than a wood bat that a high schooler will have to swing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eIn regard to the new USA Baseball bat standard: solid, one-piece wood bats that adhere to Little League’s regulations will be allowed for play with or without the USA Baseball mark (see Rule 27). So if you have a Phoenix wood youth bat and play in any youth league, you are all set!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eAll Phoenix Bats youth wood bats meet or exceed \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.usabaseball.com\/bats\/guidelines\" title=\"USA Baseball Bat Guidelines\"\u003eUSABat\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.littleleague.org\/playing-rules\/bat-information\/\" title=\"Little League USA Baseball Bat Standards\"\u003eLittle League standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"typicaluser active\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical user: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBig, muscular 12-13 yr power guy getting ready for high school ball\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWants more hitting area and has size to handle barrel end weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eLikes more cone shaped knob for more flare than traditional style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eNeeds bat to meet Little League \u0026amp; new USA Baseball standards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Bats","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50732956450956,"sku":"D15-DR271","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/5835\/0988\/files\/DR271_Website_copy__69358.1603307710.1280.1280.jpg?v=1781552715"},{"product_id":"two-hand-youth-speed-training-bat","title":"Two Hand Youth Speed Training Bat","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"maindescription\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout the Two Hand Speed Youth Training Bat:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Two Hand Youth Softball Training Bat is the perfect training tool to utilize during the off-season as well as in season to increase your strength, bat speed, and to help you stay honest by keeping inside the ball.  The counter balance on the knob, as well as just above your hands cause the bat to \"swing lighter\" than it truly is.  This helps the player increase their swing speed and power without sacrificing proper swing mechanics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe length you select will be measured from the end of the knob to the end of the barrel.  The addition of the puck knob will add approximately 2\" to the static length of the bat.  Meaning if you select a 28\" bat, it will be 28\" from knob to barrel, but will be approximately 30\" from end of puck knob to end of barrel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTypical user:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"typicaluser active\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYouth players who want to take their training to the next level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining for \"staying inside the ball\" and preventing casting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAges 8+ to master a level swing with improved bat path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes increased bat speed \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"batstats\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Hand Speed Youth Training Bat Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoftball and Baseball Versions?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLooking for a softball or baseball version?  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