Perfect Game 12U Bat Rule: Moving From a -5 to a -8 (What Size Should He Swing?)

A parent asks for advice on transitioning an 11-year-old (moving into 12U travel) from a 31-inch drop-5 bat to a drop-8 due to Perfect Game’s 12U bat restrictions. The discussion centers on whether to size up to a 32-inch bat or stick with a 31-inch for better swing speed and control.