Youth Baseball Bats
Youth baseball bats today are much more complex than baseball bats of 20 or even 10 years ago. Although basic wood bats are still used in youth leagues, most youth players today use aluminum youth baseball bats, as they offer significantly more power and are much lighter for smaller players. Bats range from $20 on the low end to well over $100 for high end youth baseball bats. When choosing a youth bat, make sure that the bat conforms to the rules of your league, as each league has different rules regarding bats.
Article: Tips on Choosing a Youth Bat, by Randy Dykstra.