Franklin Sports Youth
USA Heist Series Big Barrel Youth Bat
- USA Baseball
- Drop −9
- Barrel 2 5/8 in
- Lengths not stated
- Alloy
Facts as the maker states them, read 21 Oct 2026
One-piece aluminum alloy youth bat with a 2 5/8 in barrel and a -9 drop, stated as USA Baseball approved for league play. The page offers it in lengths from 26 to 30 in for players ages 8 to 12.
| Material | Alloy |
|---|---|
| Construction | one-piece aluminum alloy; 2 5/8" barrel; extra tacky bat grip tape |
| Pieces | One-piece |
| Drop | −9What this meansDrop is length minus weight: a 30 in, 20 oz bat is a -10. A bigger drop number means a lighter bat for its length. Younger players use -10 to -13; USSSA 13U is usually capped at -5; high school and college are -3. Tip: Check the drop your league allows before you look at anything else. |
| Barrel | 2 5/8 |
| Balance | BalancedWhat this meansWeight is spread evenly, so the bat feels lighter than its number. A player who uses the knob or handle to deliver the barrel often needs the weight balanced or down toward the hands. Balance is not barrel size: some big-barrel bats are balanced. Tip: Which one is right depends on your player and how consistently they deliver the barrel. |
| Sizes | 26 in to 30 in (range stated in description; no size selector returned) |
| Ages | ages 8-12 |
| Certification | USA BaseballWhat this meansRequired in Little League Majors and below, Cal Ripken, PONY, Dixie and most rec leagues for players 14 and under. Barrel up to 2-5/8 in, no drop limit. Tip: If your league says USA bat, a USSSA bat will be turned away at the plate. |
| Availability | In stock |
| Maker SKU | usaheistseries |
| The maker says |
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| Source | franklinsports.com, product page, read 21 Oct 2026 |
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