General Bat Info

2024/25 Bat Rules

PG New England Bat Restrictions for 2025:  (USSSA Bats are now allowed for 9u-13u age levels). 

  • 9u-11u: USSSA BPF 1.15 Bats (any drop is allowed), USA Bats (any drop is allowed), -3 BBCOR Bats or Wood Bats are also allowed.
     
  • 12u: USSSA BPF 1.15 Bats (-5 Bats only are not allowed for this age level all other drops are allowed), USA Bats (any drop is allowed), -3 BBCOR Bats or Wood Bats are also allowed. 

 

  • 13u: USSSA BPF 1.15 Bats (-5 Bats are allowed at this age level). We will know next week if the other drops for USSSA Bats are allowed or not for this age level so please hold off on buying those bats until we get the final ruling but as of right now we know -5 bats are legal.  USA Bats (any drop is allowed), -3 BBCOR Bats or Wood Bats are allowed.

  • 14u-18u: -3 BBCOR Bats or Wood Bats are allowed.

  • *****PG has lifted its previous ban on the Easton Hype Fire -5 bat, all years and models are approved by PG outside of 12u Division.

Advice and Tips

Below is some advice and a few things each parent/player should focus on when purchasing a new bat....
It is all about finding that good feel of bat speed and barrel control, feel is important to each individual so if possible let them swing the bats/test them out..
Biggest thing is weight and length...
More length =  better whip**
Length is also key when it comes to plate coverage
But make sure the weight isn't too much that it effects bat control, because as you go up in length the weight will increase as well (depending on the drop)
**Whip will create better torque/bat speed.