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Updated August 4, 2022
By Bat Digest
In truth, the best bat for a 7-year-old should be more about getting the right size instead of getting the right bat model. Our experience is that swinging a bat forcefully is more important than any particular brand or model. We do like the Omaha, F5, and CAT for sure. They are significant bats with a good feel. But, most importantly, they come in the sizes most common for 7U—and that was our driving factors.
We hit with the vast majority of 2020 baseball and fastpitch bats and have updated this article to reflect as much. As other bats are released throughout the year or as more feedback comes in to change our minds, we will update that information here. In the meantime, these are the best bats for 7U, according to us.
Certification: USSSA
Sizes: 25, 26, 27
Barrel Size: 2 3/4
Drop: 10
Swing Weight: Mid
Serial Number: MJBBF53
Original Price: $100
Release Month: October 2019
It’s in the right size, has a great price point, looks wonderful, feels great and as long as your kid isn’t generating ton of swing speed (and who is at 7?) then he or she should love it. We think the 2022 Marucci F5 in JBB is the best bat for a 7 year old. For most, we’d recommend the 27/17, but a 26/16 will likely work just fine too.
Certification: USSSA
Sizes: 25, 26, 27
Barrel Size: 2 3/4
Drop: 12
Swing Weight: Light
Serial Number: JBB22MX12
Original Price: $200
Release Month: October 2021
Although we like a drop 10 more for 7-year-olds as it feels better on the hands (the added weight helps) we thin the 2022 Easton Maxum in a Junior Big Barrel drop 12 is a fantastic bat with a huge barrel, light swing, and as much plate coverage per swing weight as you can find in the 7-year-old space. Big fans and you can’t go wrong here.
Certification: USA
Sizes: 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
Barrel Size: 2 5/8
Drop: 10
Swing Weight: Mid
Serial Number: WBL2538010
Original Price: $110
Release Month: October 2021
The 2022 Slugger Omaha in a 26/16 or 27/17 is our favorite bat for a 7-year-old. Note, however, that this bat is a USA-certified bat and, if you really want the best pop and are in a USSSA league, then you might do better with our best USSSA 7-year-old bat below. Our experience, however, shows that at the age of 7 there is very little difference in the trampoline effect because hitters can’t generate the right type of speed to engage the barrel. In any case, we think the 2022 Slugger Omaha is the best bat for a 7-year-old
Certification: USA
Sizes: 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32
Barrel Size: 2 5/8
Drop: 10
Swing Weight: Mid
Serial Number: YBB22SPD10
Original Price: $90
Release Month: October 2021
Let’s face it, at 7 years old there is very little a bat with high trampoline is going to accomplish. Players don’t generate the swing speed that engages the barrel as they should. And if you can’t engage the barrel to make the ball go boom, who cares? Just get a bat that works, looks good and can last. That’s the Easton Speed for you. This is a single piece bat with a good size barrel, good durability, a good look and, best yet, it won’t break the bank.
Certification: USA
Sizes: 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
Barrel Size: 2 5/8
Drop: 12
Swing Weight: Light
Serial Number: YBB20ADV12
Original Price: $250
Release Month: September 2019
Although we like to see 7-year-olds swinging a drop 10 as the weight ratio seems nicer on the hands-on mishits, if you must go a drop 12 then we like the ADV1 from Easton more than the Rawlings Threat—although both are really similar if we are being honest. If you are looking for the best bat for a 7-year-old that’s a drop 12–so maybe in the 27/15 range, then we think Easton’s ADV1 360 is the place to be.
Why We Love the 2022 Maxum Ultra
Although we like a drop 10 more for 7-year-olds as it feels better on the hands (the added weight helps) we thin the 2022 Easton Maxum in a Junior Big Barrel drop 12 is a fantastic bat with a huge barrel, light swing, and as much plate coverage per swing weight as you can find in the 7-year-old space. Big fans and you can’t go wrong here.
Certification: USSSA
Barrel Size: 2 3/4
Sizes: 25, 26, 27
Drop: 12
Serial Number: JBB22MX12
Release Month: October 2021
Why We Love the 2022 F5
It’s in the right size, has a great price point, looks wonderful, feels great and as long as your kid isn’t generating ton of swing speed (and who is at 7?) then he or she should love it. We think the 2022 Marucci F5 in JBB is the best bat for a 7 year old. For most, we’d recommend the 27/17, but a 26/16 will likely work just fine too.
Certification: USSSA
Barrel Size: 2 3/4
Sizes: 25, 26, 27
Drop: 10
Serial Number: MJBBF53
Release Month: October 2019
Why We Love the 2022 Omaha
The 2022 Slugger Omaha in a 26/16 or 27/17 is our favorite bat for a 7-year-old. Note, however, that this bat is a USA-certified bat and, if you really want the best pop and are in a USSSA league, then you might do better with our best USSSA 7-year-old bat below. Our experience, however, shows that at the age of 7 there is very little difference in the trampoline effect because hitters can’t generate the right type of speed to engage the barrel. In any case, we think the 2022 Slugger Omaha is the best bat for a 7-year-old
Certification: USA
Barrel Size: 2 5/8
Sizes: 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
Drop: 10
Serial Number: WBL2538010
Release Month: October 2021
Why We Love the 2022 Speed
Let’s face it, at 7 years old there is very little a bat with high trampoline is going to accomplish. Players don’t generate the swing speed that engages the barrel as they should. And if you can’t engage the barrel to make the ball go boom, who cares? Just get a bat that works, looks good and can last. That’s the Easton Speed for you. This is a single piece bat with a good size barrel, good durability, a good look and, best yet, it won’t break the bank.
Certification: USA
Barrel Size: 2 5/8
Sizes: 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32
Drop: 10
Serial Number: YBB22SPD10
Release Month: October 2021
Why We Love the 2020 ADV1 360
Although we like to see 7-year-olds swinging a drop 10 as the weight ratio seems nicer on the hands-on mishits, if you must go a drop 12 then we like the ADV1 from Easton more than the Rawlings Threat—although both are really similar if we are being honest. If you are looking for the best bat for a 7-year-old that’s a drop 12–so maybe in the 27/15 range, then we think Easton’s ADV1 360 is the place to be.
Certification: USA
Barrel Size: 2 5/8
Sizes: 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
Drop: 12
Serial Number: YBB20ADV12
Release Month: September 2019
The right bat size for most 7-year-olds is a 27/17. We know this because we surveyed hundreds of parents of small players and found that 7-year-olds are most happy with a 27/17 and swing it most often. The next most popular bat was a 28/18 followed by the 26/16. However, the 28-inch 7-year-old swingers were not as happy with the bat size and thought it too heavy. We suggest you go for a 27/17 or 26/16. If you are looking at a bat that does not use a drop 10, then focus on the 16 and 17-ounce range instead of the 27 or 26-inch length. You can see more of that data on our bat size chart. (The drop is the numerical difference between the bat’s length in inches and weight in ounces. So, a 28/17 is a drop 11). 
For the 7-year-old space, we don’t know of any particular rumors about bat options. Usually, as the holidays get closer, big companies drop some unique limited-edition versions of bats. They may be available in the 26 to 28-inch range. So, if you’re really into stuff, you might want to wait around. Expect to pay a premium for those things, though.
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