As others have attested….it’s a huge difference. When DD started we didn’t know any better either. Bought some $45 aluminum bat from Academy. She played a whole year of competitive 10u with it.
Then we bought an inexpensive composite bat for 12u and what a difference. After that we upgraded to a Xeno. It couple with hitting lessons….big change.
Then we bought an inexpensive composite bat for 12u and what a difference. After that we upgraded to a Xeno. It couple with hitting lessons….big change.