There is nothing more essential to a baton twirler’s performance than the baton itself. When it comes time to pick the baton you’ll be using, it’s important to know the differences between the different styles of baton. First, is baton thickness. For the most part, you’ll have two options: ⅜ inch and 7/16 inch. The 7/16 inch shaft is the thickest shaft, but you’ll find more twirlers opting for the ⅜ inch shaft. Next, you need to measure for the correct baton length! There are two different ways to do this. You can either measure from the neck, meaning you’ll lay a yard stick on top of the arm with the “0” inches end against the bottom of your neck. The correct baton length will be wherever the yard stick hits your middle finger. You can also measure from under the arm: place the “0” inches end of a yardstick against your armpit. The correct length will be where the yardstick hits your longest fingertip. Finally, you get to decide between the different features! There are fluted, dimpled, and hammered shafts, all which help you to better grip the baton. Once you have all your measurements and have decided which features to go with, you’re all set to order your baton and get twirling! For more tips and tricks on baton twirling, color guard, and more, check out our blog!

Posted: 9/20/2018