The new season is right around the corner. Whether you’re a youth baseball player looking to improve on last year or a helpful parent who wants their little All-Star to be as prepared as possible, you already know the importance of a good baseball bat.

But what should you keep in mind when buying a new Youth Baseball Bat?

All wood bats are created equal, right? While weight, length, and wood type are important aspects of wood baseball bats, the turn model of a wood bat can be considered a blueprint for various characteristics that affect the bat’s swing weight and feel.

The most popular wood bat turn models are the 110, 271, and 243. Below, you'll find characteristics that are unique to each turn model, as well as which type of hitters typically prefer them:

If you’re still looking for a holiday gift for the ballplayer in your life, then JustBats and JustBallGloves have you covered. Place your order before 8 PM CST today (12/22), and you will receive free shipping and guaranteed delivery before Christmas (12/25)!

Easton bats have always maintained one of the top spots in the baseball and softball bat industry through their commitment superb construction, advanced technology, and elite performance. But what’s the difference between a standard Easton bat and a TORQ model? 

Great question, and we're here to help answer it.

Earlier this year, the team at Adidas adapted TaylorMade’s game-changing RocketBallz technology for America's Pastime. By applying the golf industry's technological know-how to baseball, Adidas was able to release a bat that blends balance with tape-measure-testing performance.

Gearing up for next season already? Check out Louisville Slugger’s new 2016 baseball bats. From BBCOR to Youth to Youth Big Barrel, each bat in the 2016 Louisville Slugger lineup is backed by a 30 Day Promise. The team at Slugger is confident that you’ll love your new 2016 bat, but if you’re not satisfied with it for any reason within 30 days, send it back for a refund or exchange.

"I am an advocate for providing people with better information because I have learned it leads to better decision making." - RIP-IT CEO Jason Polstein.

The team at RIP-IT are no strangers to developing game-changing technology for the baseball and softball markets, but if their newest project reaches its funding goal, they will have created a product that can actually make you a better player.

With the holidays starting this week, it’s time to start searching for deals. JustBats always provides the best deals for young sluggers, aspiring baseball and softball players, and seasoned veterans. But this year, we're also offering exclusive holiday pricing on some of the hottest bats on the market.

So, don’t bother standing in line on Black Friday or waiting until Cyber Monday to get the bat you always wanted. Instead, check out the deals we have going on right now: