This is a great baseball bat for playing in a confined area. It has a little weight, but nothing significant enough to hit a homerun or break a neighbors window. This bat will deteriorate if left outside through the elements. The durability is the only reason this item did not receive five stars in this review. Even with the bat being a bit weathered, I can still find use for it. It has been monumental in training both my dog and my 2-year old son. When I pick up the old bat, they know they have done something wrong, so usually they hide. Thanks EA, my son has finally stopped playing with his food. 4 stars