Ever since my Little League days, I was always very peculiar and protective of which bat I used. First, it was the Easton Octane C405. Then the Black Magic. In high school I raked with the original TPX Exogrid, then fell in love with the Louisville Slugger M9 in college (34/31 C271 model, in case you were wondering). When I transferred to St. Mike’s, I finally settled on the TPX Omaha. She was a few years old and not as fancy as some of the newer, two-piece composite bats, but she was right for me. Those were the days…

Choosing a bat can be confusing. Wood vs. metal, one-piece vs. two-piece. What brand, what model, what length, what weight. Much like trying to choose the right workout program, it can leave you second-guessing yourself, which never turns out well.

My latest article for Stack.com is all about how to choose the right bat for you. Check it out, and if you know any young baseball (or softball) players in the market for a new bat this spring, share this article with them.