Bat Selection Rules:
Dixie Youth (Tee Ball through Major) allows the following:
- Wood, composite and metal bats are allowed
- The barrel can not be more than 2 1/4" in diameter
- The handle can not be less than 3/4" in diameter
- Bats can not be less than 25" or more than 33" (24" allowed in Tee Ball)
- Bats stamped for Tee Ball can not be used in other levels of play
- Metal and composite bats must be stamped for Dixie Youth
- Wood bats must bear a stamp from one recognized program
- For Major, 2 5/8" big barrel bats are allowed
Dixie Boys (Pony) allows the following:
- Wood, composite and metal bats are allowed
- The barrel must be between 2 1/4" and 2 5/8"
- There are no weight to length restrictions
- Youth League bats can not be used
How to determine bat weight: