Bat size & weight.
| Size | Player height | Blade length | Typical pick-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size 4 | 4'3"–4'6" | 27" | 1lb 13oz |
| Size 5 | 4'6"–4'9" | 27¾" | 2lb 0oz |
| Size 6 | 4'9"–4'11" | 28½" | 2lb 2oz |
| Harrow | 4'11"–5'2" | 29¼" | 2lb 4oz |
| Academy / Small Adult | 5'2"–5'6" | 32¾" | 2lb 6oz |
| Short Handle (SH) | 5'6"–6'2" | 33½" | 2lb 8oz–2lb 11oz |
| Long Handle / Long Blade | 6'2" and over | 34½" | 2lb 9oz–2lb 12oz |
| Not sure between two? | Size down for control | ||
Pick-up weights are a guide, not a rule. A well-balanced 2lb 10oz can feel lighter through the shot than a poorly-pressed 2lb 8oz — always judge a bat by how it comes up in the hands, not the number on the sticker.
Batting pad sizing.
| Pad size | Player height | Ankle to knee-roll |
|---|---|---|
| Youth | Up to 4'6" | Under 40cm |
| Boys | 4'6"–4'11" | 40–44cm |
| Small Adult / Youths | 4'11"–5'4" | 44–48cm |
| Adult | 5'4"–6'1" | 48–52cm |
| Adult XL / Large | 6'1" and over | 52cm and up |
| The top strap | Should sit above the knee | |
Glove sizing.
| Glove size | Age guide | Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Youth | Under 9 | Snug, short fingers |
| Boys | 9–12 | Room to grow: none |
| Junior / Ladies | 12–15 | Small adult palm |
| Men's | 15 and over | Full adult palm |
| Men's XL / Oversize | Adult | Long fingers, wide palm |
| Fingertips | A half-inch of room, no more | |
Height for bat length
Stand the player against a wall in socks and measure to the crown. Length follows height — start there, then choose the pick-up.
Ankle-bone for pads
Measure from the top of the ankle bone to the middle of the kneecap. The top strap should finish just above the knee.
Hand span for gloves
Lay the batting hand flat. Fingertips should sit about a half-inch inside the glove — snug enough to feel the handle.
Growing juniors: size down, not up.
It is tempting to buy a size big “to last the season.” Don't. A bat that is too long or too heavy pulls a young player across the line and teaches bad habits. A correctly-sized bat they can actually pick up is worth more than one they grow into by August.
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