Which Drop 5 USSSA Bat Is Best for You?

A drop 5 bat weighs 5 ounces less than its length in inches, so a 31-inch -5 weighs 26 ounces. It's our heaviest USSSA bat and the closest to a -3 BBCOR bat. It's for strong 13U players, 14U events that allow it, and players getting ready for high school.

Legal: USSSA 13U and under, and 14U in states that allow -5.
Not legal: 14U events that require BBCOR or wood, and high school.

USSSA bats carry the USSSA 1.15 BPF stamp and are only legal in USSSA play. See our USSSA bat guide for every age group.

Every StringKing -5 USSSA bat comes in these sizes.

Common starting points: 30 to 32 inches for players 13U and 14U. Our -5 bats start at 30 inches. Size up for a taller or stronger player.

Three quick checks:
• Put the knob at the center of the chest and hold the bat out along the arm. The fingertips should reach the end of the barrel.
• Stand the bat next to the leg. The knob should reach the palm.
• Hold the bat straight out to the side for 30 seconds. If the player can't, it's too heavy.

Move down to a -8 if the player is late on pitches.
Move up to a -3 BBCOR bat for high school and for 14U events that require it. See our BBCOR bat guide.

Every StringKing USSSA bat has a 2 3/4 inch barrel and a balanced swing weight.

Is a -5 legal at 14U?
Only in states that allow it. Most USSSA 14U events require BBCOR or wood. Check with your state's USSSA director.

Will a -5 help with the switch to BBCOR?
Yes. At 3 ounces lighter than a BBCOR bat of the same length, it's the closest step before a -3.

Is there a warranty?
Yes. Every StringKing USSSA bat comes with a 1-year durability guarantee.

Every StringKing USSSA bat comes with a 1-year durability guarantee.

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Updated October 2026