Even with the right shoes and outfit, baton twirling won’t happen without the right size baton to finish the set. Having the right size baton can make all the difference when it comes to your performance. A baton that is too long will collide with your body, while a baton that is too short will look and feel awkward to handle. Professional twirling batons come in sizes ranging from 14 inches to 32 inches, increasing in size by one inch increments. The width of the shaft can come in different sizes depending on what would be the most comfortable grip for the twirler.

To measure the appropriate length of your baton, you will need a measuring tape, and the assistance of a friend or family member.

•    Stand still with both of your feet together
•    Outstretch one of your arms to make a 90 degree angle from your body
•    Once it is stretched, have your family member pull out the tape and place the end of it at the base of your neck
•    From there they should pull the tape out until it reaches the tip of your longest finger for that arm
•    The distance from the base of your neck to the tip of that finger is your baton length

The baton is the most important part of the baton twirlers kit; therefore it is paramount that it be measured to be the correct size. Once you know what size you are looking for, be sure to check out our online store and pick from our large selection of batons to pick the one that is right for you! Star Line Baton Co. is your one stop shop for all of your baton twirling needs; from boots to batons nobody has a wider and more convenient selection in one place.  http://www.starlinebaton.com/plinegrplist.asp?grp=BATON

Posted: 11/20/2013