Saturday, May 7, 2011

Finding the Best Baseball Supplies for You

By Thomas Wilson


Equipment isn't nearly as crucial to success on the diamond as the ability of the player using it. It is not going to make a horrible player superb or a good player awful, nevertheless it undoubtedly will help. With that said, baseball supplies are really high priced so it is important that if you are going to be spending a significant sum of cash that you use it on the best equipment possible for the price. Keep this information in mind on your next visit to the sports store:

Gloves: The number one thing you will want to find out to make an wise purchase is what size baseball glove you will need. Youth gloves usually are 8 to 12 inches, adult baseball gloves are from 10.5 to 12 inches, and professional baseball gloves never measure more than 12 inches. Next you need to think about what position you will be playing the most. Catchers in addition to first basemen have their own specialized mitts for their positions. Infielders gloves (10.5 to 11.5 inches) are shorter than outfielders gloves (12 to 12.5 inches.) Second basemen and shortstops' gloves tend to be a little shorter than a third baseman's glove.

Bats: The most critical thing to give some thought to while picking out a bat is comfort. Be sure you feel comfortable by taking a couple of swings. Another very good test is holding the bat out to the side using your non-dominant hand so the bat is parallel to the ground for one minute. If your arm shakes a good deal throughout the minute, the bat is most likely too heavy. If you can do it easily for more than two minutes, it is most likely too light. Do not forget, you do not want your bat to be too light because how far you can hit the ball is dependent on not only your bat speed, but also your bat's weight. The heavier the bat, the farther the ball will go, all else being equal. Always make sure to check with your coach or league director to find out the bat weight and length regulations for your league!

Batting Gloves: There really is not much to selecting a pair of batting gloves. Choose a pair that feels comfortable at a good price. A nice pair of batting gloves should not cost much more than $25.

Training Products: There are countless various baseball workouts and pieces of training equipment so it's difficult to offer specific buying advice. You don't need to invest lots of cash in order to get good training equipment. For example, in most cases a batting tee and some baseballs will likely be just as effective as a highly expensive hitting product. Also, lots of the time you might find better deals online through websites such as Amazon.com than at a bricks and mortar store.

As I stated before, you do not need the very best gear in order to be a superior player, but having great baseball workouts and training products will surely make you a better player.




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