Are trending bats making your child a better hitter—or just messing up their mechanics?

In this deep-dive episode of the Swing Smarter Hitting Training Podcast, host Joey Myers breaks down the viral “torpedo bat” phenomenon that’s recently been linked to home run surges in the New York Yankees clubhouse… and is now popping up in youth cages nationwide.

But here's the catch: Just because MLB players are using it, doesn’t mean it’s right for your 10-year-old.

✅ You’ll learn:

What makes the torpedo bat biomechanically different (and why it punishes scoopy swings)
The top 3 swing issues this tool can accidentally reinforce in young hitters
Why most youth athletes aren’t developmentally ready for it—and what to use instead
A safe, science-backed overload/underload progression that builds power and barrel control without the risk
How to identify signs of disconnection, poor timing, and top-hand weakness in your own athlete

Plus, Joey shares a complete swing progression drill sequence you can implement today—no fancy gear required.

🔬 Backed by studies from the Journal of Strength and Conditioning and decades of field-tested hitting experience, this episode arms parents with what they really need: clarity, not hype

🔗 Resources Mentioned:

🎯 Swing Shift – Daily 3–5 minute video lessons that help young hitters make consistent progress without the overwhelm. Get your first 7 days free at:
👉 https://hittingperformancelab.com/swingshift
🛠️ The Starting Lineup Store – Grab proven hitting tools and get 5% off with code GET5OFF:
👉 https://thestartinglineupstore.com/

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