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The new baseball season is here and parents I understand how you feel. It seems like you're buying a new baseball bat every year, especially for those of you that have younger children playing that are literally growing right out of their equipment right in front of you. When it comes to buying a new baseball bat though, it can really be stressful when it comes time to pull out your wallet. It's understandable; these aluminum baseball bats nowadays can be very expensive. It then becomes vital to choose wisely.

The quality is there if you consider the amount of use you can get out of an aluminum baseball bat. Most aluminum baseball bats will make it through a rigorous season of many practices and games, but some are a better bang for your buck than others. The big question is which bat to get? There are so many makes and models to choose from that it is a difficult decision. Of course you will be looking for a bat that suits every need. It has to be a bat that is a manageable size and feels comfortable. The bat should have some good 'pop' to it and most importantly it should be durable.

How do you know you have taken care of all of these points? By doing a little research and maybe a little 'trial and error,' you will find the best bat to buy. See if your child can try swinging a teammate's bat a few times to see what an appropriate size is. If they can somehow actually hit with it a few times, that's even better. Try and notice how responsive some of your top choices are when others are batting with them. Obviously if a particular bat works for one person, it doesn't guarantee success for the next person. It is just another way of getting some ideas. You can certainly ask around or look for references offering baseball bat reviews that will discuss the components of the bats and have reviews about the durability and expected performance. Most websites with reviews will have Louisville Slugger, Demarini, Rawlings, and Easton baseball bat reviews because they are the more common bat makers.