Louisville Slugger 2019 Solo SPD (-13) 2.5" USA Baseball Bat - Perfect for Youth Baseball Games & Training

First let me say that the suggested retail of this bat is $180. If you are reading this review and considering paying that much for it, I would pass as there are lots of other bats in that price range. I bought it however because Amazon had a price that was too good to pass up (I can't post it because it is against their review policy). My son is 4 feet tall, 7 years old and in 8U coach pitch baseball. Prior to me buying this bat he was using a tee ball bat that was 25 inches and 13 ounces. Realizing he needed a longer bat, I went and bought him a cheap "USA Baseball" bat, and quickly realized that you get what you pay for. The bat was fine, but it was 28 inches and 21 ounces. . . . which I quickly figured out that my son was not strong enough to swing (at least not quickly). He was late on every pitch, so as a result I set out to find a bat that was longer (27-29 inches) yet light enough for him to swing. This bat is perfect! I was trying to decide between which length to go with, but ultimately decided on the 28 inch. I was afraid the 29 inch would be too long and the 27 inch would be too short in a year. I figured the 28 inch would be the safest and he could use it for at least a few seasons. It is a tad long, but my son just chokes up on the bat if needed. The bat is so light that the extra length has not been an issue. It's 15 ounces which is only 3 ounces heavier than his tee ball bat. The ball pops off the bat nicely. We have been using it daily for 3 weeks with no issues. On other bat reviews people seem to complain about denting. This one will show scuff marks from the ball (which is going to happen on every bat), but so far no dents. It is make in China, but the quality seems to be very good. The whole bat came in a box, and the bat was totally sealed in plastic. I am really happy with the purchase, now every kid on the team wants to use my son's bat!