About our Bats
Wood baseball bats made from White Ash, Maple and Birch. The bats are finished in a clear, durable, hard finish. You can choose the desired wood and length. The bats are generally a minus 2-3 of the length, however may vary from 1-5.
- Hard Maple (when available) - a much harder and heavier wood. A finer and tighter grain. A more solid type of wood with more drawing power. The barrel usually has to be thinned down to keep the weight lighter.
- White Ash - the most popular wood for generations. It has good resilience to shock and, depending on where it is harvested, the weight of the bat will vary substantially.
- Birch - this wood is being used by many of the major bat producers. Its used instead of maple because it averages about 1 ounce lighter than maple, has more flex and is more shatter resistant. It is very hard to distinguish the difference. Birch and maple are available in our M1 and 110 models only.
TIP
Generally for Little League bats ages up to 6 years we recommend 28 inches, for 6 to 12 year olds 30 inch, and after 12 years depending on the size of the person a 31 to 34 inch. Little League bats weigh from 22 to 25 ounces.
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About Bat Cupping
Cupping is when some material at the end of the barrel is removed. This is done to lighten the bat and increase bat speed. It is generally 7/8 in deep and 2 inches in diameter at the large end of the bat which removes approximately 3/4 oz. of wood. We do not recommend cupping for youth bats.
Testing
The bats are tested for strength and flexibility like no other bat manufacturer. They must meet the U.S. Forestry standards, which is bending a one inch shaft or handle .360 inches in a 24 inch span).
We flex the bat twice, first with the grain and then 90 degrees to the grain, to insure the bat is of highest quality.
View bat handle strength testing criteria.
*Even though our bats are subject to strength and flexibility testing and meet the U.S. Forestry standards, wooden bats can not be guaranteed against breakage.