Trident Bat Company

Bat Sizing
Guide

Find your perfect fit

Measure Your Height & Weight

Your height and weight are the primary factors in determining bat length. Use the chart below to find your recommended starting point.

The Side Test

Stand straight and place the bat at your side with the knob facing up. You should be able to grip the handle comfortably without bending over. If you have to lean down, go longer.

The Chest Test

Hold the bat horizontally across your chest with the knob at your sternum. You should be able to reach the end of the barrel with your fingertips. If you cannot reach it, the bat may be too long.

Recommended Bat Length

Height (ft) × Weight (lbs) → Length (inches)

Height	111–120lbs	121–130lbs	131–140lbs	141–150lbs	151–160lbs	161–170lbs	171–180lbs	181–190lbs	191–200lbs	200+lbs
5'1" – 5'4"	31	31	31.5	31.5	32	32	32	32.5	32.5	32.5
5'5" – 5'8"	31.5	32	32	32	32	32.5	32.5	33	33	33
5'9" – 6'0"	32	32.5	32.5	33	33	33	33	33.5	33.5	33.5
6'1" – 6'4"	33	33	33	33	33.5	33.5	33.5	34	34	34
6'5"+	33	33.5	33.5	33.5	34	34	34.5	34.5	35	35

This chart is a general recommendation. Every hitter is different. When in doubt, reach out.

Understanding Drop Weight

Drop weight is the difference between a bat's length in inches and its weight in ounces. A 33 inch bat at drop 3 weighs 30 ounces.

A heavier bat (closer to 0 or positive) generates more power on contact. A lighter bat (further negative) allows faster swing speed and more bat control.

+2 +1 0 -1 -2 -2.5 -3 -5

Cup or No Cup

A cupped barrel has a small concave indentation carved into the end of the bat. This removes roughly half an ounce of weight from the barrel tip without reducing barrel diameter.

Cupping shifts the balance point slightly toward the handle, creating a more balanced swing feel. Most professional hitters prefer a cupped barrel. If you want maximum end load and mass through the zone, go no cup.