re: Best bat for 8 yr. old?

I used to think any old bat will do. Until my 8yo was at camp and used a Marucci cat 5. Better odds of making contact and the ball does carry further. Be cautious of some bats at 2 3/4" due to denting , especially if his bat becomes the "team " bat.

If you guys want to read about the next Bryce Harper, there's plenty of them in the bat comments section at justbats.com

First review of Demarini Vexxum big barrel:

Pros:
Bought new 2013 Vexxum 29/19 last night and today fresh out of the wrapper with only 5 or 6 BP swings... my 9yr son hit his first HOMERUN over left centerfield with his 10U travel team and hit another rocket shot off of the yellow line top of the fence centerfield..he almost had 2HRs in two games today. Great pop and solid line drive shots,over half of the whole team was using the bat today and the balls were flying all over the field. Thanks DeMarini as you say the Vexxum is the "Original Gangster" the OG of G.O.N.E. My son has been quoting that to his mom and teammates after the games today. His goal this year was to hit a HR and the Vexxum help him accomplish that.
Cons:
none go get this bat!


Eta denting