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  • čas přidán 21. 09. 2023
  • Today we're seeing how the cheapest wood bats on Amazon stack up against a couple high-end $200 wood bats!
    Bat Rankings: baseballbatbros.com/
    Bat Bros Merch: routine.com/collections/the-b...
    $40 Louisville: www.amazon.com/Louisville-Slu...
    $40 Rawlings: www.amazon.com/Rawlings-Adiro...
    Marucci Lindy12: www.justbats.com/product/maru...
    Here's the tool we use for exit velo tracking (Rapsodo 3.0 Pro): rapsodo.com/pages/baseball-pl...
    And here's a link to the baseballs we use: www.amazon.com/Champro-Kevlar...
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  • @baseballbatbros
    @baseballbatbros  Před 8 měsíci +57

    Important context for the $40 Louisville Slugger:
    When you buy a "GENUINE MIX UNFINISHED NATURAL" $40 wood bat online, you cannot specify a turn model - and even worse, you can't even specify what type of wood you're getting (Ash/Maple/Birch).
    So you might receive a C271 ash drop-4, or your might receive a 243 uncupped maple drop-2.
    We got lucky enough to find a Maple c243 version of this bat at our local sporting goods store, but the vast majority of these bats seem to be Ash C271's with tiny barrels (and very fragile ash from our experience).
    This "mixed" bat product is a common method used by wood bat companies to offload their "blem" bats or sub-par cuts of wood.

  • @mikaeltorres2746
    @mikaeltorres2746 Před 8 měsíci +110

    Big stick will undeniably be the best wood you can buy on a budget in my opinion, had two and never broke and everything came off solid.

    • @antoniolongoria8397
      @antoniolongoria8397 Před 8 měsíci +3

      i concur

    • @stevenromero5065
      @stevenromero5065 Před 8 měsíci +6

      I use big sticks and I can say they’re great bats only thing they do break a little faster with more usage but pop everything is amazing for 90$ I always have one at least have a big stick and a gamer usually a marucci or Louisville

    • @mavrickbening6445
      @mavrickbening6445 Před 8 měsíci

      we need him to test it

    • @johnbaranski9852
      @johnbaranski9852 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Fr the best wood 32in best size imo

  • @brianbecher5781
    @brianbecher5781 Před 8 měsíci +77

    Said it before and I'll say it again... Will's swing and strength have EVOLVED since the channel started! 106 with wood - LET'S GO!

    • @scasper1010
      @scasper1010 Před 8 měsíci +6

      So true. He wouldn’t even hit 100 with wood bats typically. Now my boy is ripping nukes at 106.
      They got to go back to the field with the school in left field so he can land some on the roof

  • @Michael_BensonAK53
    @Michael_BensonAK53 Před 8 měsíci +28

    Happy to see some wood bat videos getting uploaded again:)

  • @johnsteward4573
    @johnsteward4573 Před 8 měsíci +9

    It's been 40 years since I was in high school, and I didn't play in college. Love this channel and the active reviews and comparisons of the different bats. One thing though: My coaches back in the late 70s would have anyone who threw a bat like the demonstrator does running laps in the hot Texas sun. Keep it up, everyone. great content, great channel.

  • @Obi_Wan_Shinobi_81
    @Obi_Wan_Shinobi_81 Před 8 měsíci +7

    After playing a couple of seasons in a men’s wood bat league I’ve found that most of these cheap bats are just a gamble. Sometimes you can get a hot bat that’s well weighted, sometimes you get junk like that Rawlings. We do allow Baum bats so that’s what I bought strictly so I don’t have to worry about breaking it. I’ve definitely hit with some teammate’s bats that are hotter, and a few that are junk as well.

    • @anonymoustoo4945
      @anonymoustoo4945 Před 17 dny

      good info, as im joining a mens league with my boy this summer, will be my first live AB in almost 25 years 🤡

  • @p.a.paolino9505
    @p.a.paolino9505 Před 6 měsíci +4

    Adirondack (I know it is a region in New York state) was the name of a bat company prior to Rawlings purchasing this company. It was Louisville's biggest competitor. It also had signature model bats like Louisville up until about 1980.

  • @AD-cc9ft
    @AD-cc9ft Před 8 měsíci +5

    Absolutely love the trail effect on the ball!!

  • @Yachtzy69
    @Yachtzy69 Před 8 měsíci +6

    You guys should do a bat review on Young Bat Company in my home state of North Carolina. They sell custom bats for $60, but they absolutely smash balls.

  • @dominic81634
    @dominic81634 Před 8 měsíci +8

    More wood bats videos please! Thanks for doing this!

  • @brettlawlor8921
    @brettlawlor8921 Před 8 měsíci +4

    That birch bat at the end sounded absolutely beautiful.

  • @iandunstan2760
    @iandunstan2760 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Great video, super helpful as there is not a lot out there on wood bats, and more and more tournaments calling for them.

  • @Erickonfire11
    @Erickonfire11 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I swing that LS in my men's league and it really has so much barrel. I love it.

  • @aidenshippy3940
    @aidenshippy3940 Před 8 měsíci

    4:45 the knuckle movement on that hit is insane 😂

  • @traviskirk3834
    @traviskirk3834 Před 7 měsíci

    With the Louisville wood bat you have in this video they have a 45 dollar version that the barrel is light blue with the unfinished handle then a full on black one as well. I am looking at the blue one to hit for fun . And I was raised around men's slow pitch softball and high school baseball from my older brother but he liked metal so did I but I want to get a wood bat easy on the wallet and fun to hit plus I am in-between sucking at softball to play at softball but definitely not at all okay at baseball. Any suggestions for a good wood bat like these 40 dollar wood bats.

  • @coreyprentice9729
    @coreyprentice9729 Před 8 měsíci +3

    I swung the ash version of the LS and it felt amazing though it’s durability wasn’t great.

  • @danielcalvert2700
    @danielcalvert2700 Před 8 měsíci +3

    According to Rawlings, their blem bats that you can buy online only have a messed up logo or two, and that the bat itself has nothing wrong with it. The "blemmed" model you can buy from Rawlings is the Big Stick Maple.

    • @davidfruits2766
      @davidfruits2766 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Yep! We got a 271 and it's beautiful. Can't wait for some BP.

  • @mdec2693
    @mdec2693 Před 8 měsíci

    how good is the warstic wsmc24 pro reserve maple? Thanks

  • @Noah-vk6ou
    @Noah-vk6ou Před 8 měsíci

    how does the warstic gunner swing weight compare to the select pwr swing weight

  • @awesome_sauce5
    @awesome_sauce5 Před 8 měsíci

    What do u set each wheel on the machine?

  • @madskrillz2
    @madskrillz2 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Lol I remember swinging a bat like that Rawlings when I first started playing wood bat tournaments. Back when everyone was ignorant and thought "wood was wood". Feels like you're swinging a light fence post haha.

  • @shadowarz
    @shadowarz Před 8 měsíci +1

    Do you have a link to the monopods you guys use on the phones?

  • @user-qz6dn4so4n
    @user-qz6dn4so4n Před 8 měsíci

    how do you travk the exit velo and distance?

  • @royn8032
    @royn8032 Před 8 měsíci

    Do you think CATX 29 drop 10 is a good USSSA bat for a 12 y/o who is 4'10" and 95 lbs.?

  • @spodge5868
    @spodge5868 Před 8 měsíci

    hey bat bros! was wondering for a nrew to high schooler player, which do you think is better, bonsbr hybrid or select pwr? (Edit, I like middle swingweight good pop and forgiving sweet spot for info)

  • @lucasscott6984
    @lucasscott6984 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Y’all should use a blast motion or something to compare bat speeds as a way to quantify swing weight

  • @matthewplante1746
    @matthewplante1746 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Are you guys gonna have any upcoming videos with the MAV1 or the new Vandal3

  • @michaeltaylor4271
    @michaeltaylor4271 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I also feel these are for different types of players. Like the cheap bat could be for a weekend wood bat league guy, or a BP bat or a cage bat, or its the first wood bat you buy on high school or something, I don't see guys buying $40 bats if they are playing in a serious league, I mean there are some in between bats you can buy also, but unless you break alot of bats I don't see you using these in serious competition

  • @Nadu16
    @Nadu16 Před 8 měsíci

    BB Bat Bros' wood content is like Christmas for me

  • @user-ut9ui5us3v
    @user-ut9ui5us3v Před 5 měsíci

    From Academy I found this Rawlings Pro 34" maple, 37oz lol.
    In cold weather, really any weather, there is zero sting. I mean, you feel the miss-hit and it vibrates, but no sting. 37oz of wood soaks it all up.

  • @Oli_K_55
    @Oli_K_55 Před 6 měsíci

    My son is 15. He swings a SSK pro model wood bat from Japan. They're cheaper than Victus but I bet it compares just as good. He also has the SSK heavy trainer bat. 35" 45oz.

  • @user-dy1wf2co6y
    @user-dy1wf2co6y Před 8 měsíci

    Hey, I love your videos, but I was thinking if you could do the victus vibe, I just got it and I want to see what you think about it, thanks

  • @bremms1
    @bremms1 Před 8 měsíci

    We got a Rawlings OA1 Pro label for $70 at the Rawlings store. It is a really good bat, but it is normally $150. Picked up a used Stinger AP5 birch and sounds sooo good. We have a bunch of 33” Wood bats. need to get on field and do a review. Rawlings Pro OA1, Mine,Stinger AP5, Old Hickory, Victus MH13, Cass River Hickory. Will, Rohan tops out about 95 off pitching now. Did 92.6 at a PBR showcase in July. Hit 87 off the tee the other night at practice. Still warning track power.. 😆😁 He turned 14 a month ago.

  • @3adamkillerbee303
    @3adamkillerbee303 Před 8 měsíci +1

    This is perfect timing I am asking for one for my birthday in a few weeks

  • @haltz
    @haltz Před 8 měsíci +2

    When you look at those cheaper bats they are usually bigger, ie less taper and a longer/bigger barrel. That's because they are made from less dense wood that doesn't hit the ball as hard and is more prone to breaking. That and the wood quality is presumably free of defects. So that billet or blank can start off the same size but there are substantial differences in terms of weight, so someone correct me if I'm wrong but you need to sort these blanks for what can become a C271 turn model vs a Lindy vs a Big Stick or whatever. These free of defects and dense pieces of wood must be the most expensive.

    • @davidfruits2766
      @davidfruits2766 Před 8 měsíci

      I received a rawlings maple 271, beautiful finish on it.

  • @Mistylmao
    @Mistylmao Před 8 měsíci

    I Just wanted to ask you a question on which bat I should get for my next one i'm currently a Freshmen at my juco right now and i was wondering if i should get the bonesaber Hybrid or the cat x connect as my next bat due to the fact that my other bat just broke Demarini the good two piece, the knob fell out, But I just kinda wanna hear your feedback and seeing what you think would be a good fit for me.

  • @danpiliero868
    @danpiliero868 Před 8 měsíci

    What about the Bruce bolt wood bats? Have ypu ever swung one?

  • @briankice
    @briankice Před 8 měsíci

    We have one of these at Linfield(right down the road from gfu). A lot of us swing it against the machine 85+ which is crazy and it won’t break. Honestly a good bet for 40 bucks man. Hope to have y’all out here for a vid sometime!

  • @jasonmartin364
    @jasonmartin364 Před 3 měsíci

    From what I understand, the biggest difference in woods is the density, pro grade can all come from the same tree but only some of that will be kept for pro only do to it being A vs A+ from the same cut. You can cut 6 blanks from the same "pro grade" tree and only 2 will be good enough to go MILB or above, the other 4 will be sold as pro models to the public.

  • @michaeltaylor4271
    @michaeltaylor4271 Před 8 měsíci +6

    I mean Louisville slugger is one of the oldest bat companies so that makes sense their bats are good. But you also have ro remember not every cut of wood is the same and they don't hit balls with each bat before it leaves. So you could get a bat that is stronger than normal or has a different sound or feel. I would assume it's pretty consistent usually, I would imagine Louisville slugger and allot of wood bat companies control the whole process down to the trees.

  • @jbake5022
    @jbake5022 Před 8 měsíci

    Found my old TPX Air Attack 2 how can I send it in for review?

  • @ElChuy95238
    @ElChuy95238 Před 8 měsíci

    i have seen very "cheap" bats from Overfly on my local marketplace but they all say "blem", they are all from maple wood but are they specified for practice or recreational use?

    • @tomquirk6767
      @tomquirk6767 Před 8 měsíci +1

      If they're blems they were usually meant to be retail bats but are being sold cheaper due to a cosmetic or minor structural flaw

  • @dougritter8873
    @dougritter8873 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I love my Victus wood bat no mater what you say but the only thing I dont understand is why they gave me a drop 6. Keep up the good videos

  • @BigNorv_
    @BigNorv_ Před 8 měsíci

    You ever heard of the adidas vanquish? It was the first bay I ever bought and my teammates could not stop using it. It was gold and black.

  • @MrBlackFabio
    @MrBlackFabio Před 2 měsíci

    That $40 Louisville Slugger bat is a steal.

  • @BrannonMcDaniel-gg9ul
    @BrannonMcDaniel-gg9ul Před 18 dny

    How many inches is that? Cause I have one just like that and it’s 28

  • @williamjasper2734
    @williamjasper2734 Před 8 měsíci +2

    From my experience dealing with all types of bats (working in sporting goods and playing baseball), the Big Stick maple bats and the cheap Marucci maple bats (~$60) are the best bets for cheap bats. Genuinely good bats there.

  • @jeremiahgrondin7034
    @jeremiahgrondin7034 Před 6 měsíci

    Got warmed up, (finally) and picked up the $40 wood and was shocked. Great job 👏

  • @ddp_productions
    @ddp_productions Před 8 měsíci +1

    We gotta see a collab with Coach Rac💪⚾️

  • @JV-df9em
    @JV-df9em Před 6 měsíci

    I’d be curious to see multiple bats purchased of the same brand/model and tested - consistency could be huge with quality

  • @spoff11
    @spoff11 Před 8 měsíci

    Great vid! Day 3 of asking if you can make a video where you hit with the Bbcor cat x vanta, cat x vanta connect, and cat x vanta composite?

  • @jorgegrijalva3650
    @jorgegrijalva3650 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I’d like to see you review Camwood

  • @laurynrussell8049
    @laurynrussell8049 Před 8 měsíci +1

    You need to review some of the cam wood wood bats please

  • @THErocker228
    @THErocker228 Před 8 měsíci

    The Lindy12 is my personal favorite. I always get that bat.

  • @Americancadet
    @Americancadet Před 7 měsíci

    Love it when you break out the woods.

  • @BlueRazz_VR629
    @BlueRazz_VR629 Před 8 měsíci

    I’ve been waiting to see the new Easton bats when are they coming

  • @davidfruits2766
    @davidfruits2766 Před 8 měsíci

    Ordered from rawlings direct and got a maple 271. Added gloves to cart and got free shipping. Great deal

  • @collarca17
    @collarca17 Před 8 měsíci

    Hey I would Love if y’all reviewed the 2024 Zoa

  • @Kermit-Maholmes
    @Kermit-Maholmes Před 8 měsíci +3

    You guys should review the Louisville Slugger DJ2 which is the Derek Jeter modle.

    • @I_Eat_Meat12345
      @I_Eat_Meat12345 Před 8 měsíci +1

      It's just a renamed P72.

    • @Kermit-Maholmes
      @Kermit-Maholmes Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@I_Eat_Meat12345 yes but LS retired the P72 and made the DJ2

    • @I_Eat_Meat12345
      @I_Eat_Meat12345 Před 8 měsíci

      @@Kermit-Maholmes I can change my name, but I'm still the same person.

    • @Kermit-Maholmes
      @Kermit-Maholmes Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@I_Eat_Meat12345 yep

  • @cashconley5521
    @cashconley5521 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Please try 33 Louisville slugger ash

  • @HeastonSchwob
    @HeastonSchwob Před 8 měsíci

    Will are y’all going to review the new alloy xp from 44???

  • @moshpitmachine
    @moshpitmachine Před 8 měsíci

    Lol last night I came to CZcams wondering about these exact bat's and no one really had a video. Looking to pick it up for a local adult league and wondering if it was worth it. My take away is hunt for one in person to find the right fit

  • @MoshiCola
    @MoshiCola Před 8 měsíci

    You should try out Madden Bats. Ik they started as just a guy in his garage making bats but my Madden Bat was the absolute best wood bat I have ever had the pleasure to hit with. They were incredibly affordable as well bc the one I got was 55 bucks

  • @jcmchandsomeface2292
    @jcmchandsomeface2292 Před 8 měsíci

    There is no sound more satisfying then a wood bat smacking an absolute screamer out of the park

  • @GLEEprod
    @GLEEprod Před 8 měsíci

    I actually have the Rawlings ADIRONDACK and it’s crazy good for exit velo I hit the game winning hit for the championship game with it

  • @toilet_cleaner_man
    @toilet_cleaner_man Před 8 měsíci +1

    "Allegedly Genuine" Was a lot funnier than it should've been, but yeah, buying wood off of LS doesn't really pay anymore since so many other companies offer the same kinds of wood (Blem, Regular, Semi-pro, Pro) at much more competitive pricing, and you don't need to play russian roulette to see if you'll get the maple i13 you want.

  • @user-rf1ze8ro9d
    @user-rf1ze8ro9d Před 8 měsíci

    You guys should redo the highest elevation video but with the hype fire and Rawlings icon etc

  • @curtiswitherite2408
    @curtiswitherite2408 Před 8 měsíci

    I thought the orange bay was the Easton mako ash at the beginning of the video

  • @DEValentine
    @DEValentine Před 8 měsíci

    B45 birch bats are really good.

  • @jackclothier7985
    @jackclothier7985 Před 8 měsíci

    what's the EV difference between wood and bbcor?

    • @baseballbatbros
      @baseballbatbros  Před 8 měsíci

      Probably about 2-3 mph extra with BBCOR on perfect/perfect

  • @brohannmgcee
    @brohannmgcee Před 6 měsíci

    ugh, I played little league 20 years ago and pretty sure they were making the adirondack pro with the thick stripe when I played and it was the most painful bat, it stung a ton.

  • @dsoulliere1217
    @dsoulliere1217 Před 8 měsíci

    I got the Louisville this summer because I found it in a store for 20 bucks and it broke during bp after having it for like 2 weeks

  • @jcues03
    @jcues03 Před 8 měsíci

    Marucci lindy12 is a c271 type bat where as the LS is a 243

  • @I_Eat_Meat12345
    @I_Eat_Meat12345 Před 8 měsíci

    Should include Prowler and Max in your wood bat comparos. Quality sticks. No more Bruce Bolts, eh? And is that a Zinger I see laying on the ground?

  • @edoyle13
    @edoyle13 Před 8 měsíci

    Back in travel ball, i broke one of those $40 louisvilles in half by hitting it off the barrel. Real hit or miss on the quality of those bats. And they wear down quick
    (Edit) it was the ash version of the bat and it also used to be $30 so its gone up in price

  • @anthonyrossi6712
    @anthonyrossi6712 Před 5 měsíci

    lOVE YOUR VIDEOS, You didnt review the double wall Demarini, or the worth metal thumper bat, i hit the worth about 520-50 feet

  • @mattrinck7503
    @mattrinck7503 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Rawlings wood bats are logs. They're good tonuse as weight bats, but that's about it.

  • @xehnnextdoor6014
    @xehnnextdoor6014 Před 8 měsíci +1

    WHERE IS THE HOMERUN RECORD VID WITH KLESKO I NEED TO SEE HE MY COACH I BEEN WAITING FOR IT

  • @ruxp12
    @ruxp12 Před 8 měsíci

    I didnt know people in their 50s said waddup waddup i thought that was more of a 90s kid thing. Cool to know.

  • @KobiHameed
    @KobiHameed Před 8 měsíci +3

    bat bros: you should do a game where you put black duct tape over various bats and just from hitting with it you try to guess what bat it is
    edit: also check out the easton mav1 bbcor

  • @daw162
    @daw162 Před 8 měsíci

    Hard maple doesn't vary that much in hardness or density. It makes sense that there's not much difference in the bats.

  • @williamjaun2048
    @williamjaun2048 Před 8 měsíci

    Your Louisville slugger was not an anomaly. Used 3 of those during college summer league and swore they had as much juice as any other bat I swung. Dicks sporting goods sells em as well for $40

  • @javieraltamirano7332
    @javieraltamirano7332 Před 8 měsíci

    Y’all should’ve swung the one from Momentums w the red tiger bat from Amazon 😂

  • @devensilva6792
    @devensilva6792 Před 8 měsíci

    Can you review the new Rawlings bat the Mach Ai

  • @everettboettger3375
    @everettboettger3375 Před 7 měsíci

    Could you take a look at some of the following wood bat brands seen in the hands if some MLB players? MARK Lumber ; KR3 ; Prairie Sticks ; Sam Bat. I think many would be very interested in your comments and reviews compared to other major brands.

  • @ralphsteinburger9294
    @ralphsteinburger9294 Před 8 měsíci

    Jrodshow victus review? Cant find any video reviews ANYWHERE!

  • @TheUltimateHobo
    @TheUltimateHobo Před 8 měsíci

    I have a one of the Louisville Slugger blem bats in maple, but honestly it kinda sucks.
    The bat is noticeably not straight, so one side is way hotter than the other. The finish was ROUGH on some parts when I first got it. They didn't even sand it down properly before sending it out the factory.
    As was said in the video, it all comes down to luck with these cheap blem bats, even if you get the wood type you want.

  • @macgitter4485
    @macgitter4485 Před 8 měsíci

    Will has that Eazy-E look with the hat and hair!

  • @TheButterBoys.
    @TheButterBoys. Před 8 měsíci

    i love the traver

  • @DallasG83
    @DallasG83 Před 4 měsíci

    I want to know if wood hardener can make a cheap bat better.

  • @MBobby-rj4rs
    @MBobby-rj4rs Před 8 měsíci

    Nice Vid! Have You ever tried a Ya-Ya-Bat that is made in Slovakia?

  • @bigk2080
    @bigk2080 Před 8 měsíci

    Good luck finding any Louisville sluggers 😂😂😂

  • @ChairmanMeow1
    @ChairmanMeow1 Před 7 měsíci

    nothing beats the sound of a wood bat

  • @TorchDeeJ
    @TorchDeeJ Před 8 měsíci

    yeah i habe a lindy12 bat. and it is insane

  • @gregfarmer1304
    @gregfarmer1304 Před 8 měsíci +2

    You’re supposed to hit a wood bat with the label up. Way easier on the hands and better velocity.

    • @gregfarmer1304
      @gregfarmer1304 Před 8 měsíci

      @@esportsacademy8749 yet they didn’t do that consistently and most people don’t know this… go back to video games

  • @Preston_Ridge_Precision
    @Preston_Ridge_Precision Před 8 měsíci

    Review the 44 pro alloy xp.

  • @101neff
    @101neff Před 8 měsíci

    Trying to see that LS genuine against the PSG Amazon bat!

  • @RyanTravelball
    @RyanTravelball Před 8 měsíci +5

    Thank you, that bat just went up to $90 😅

  • @Maxthemanhi73
    @Maxthemanhi73 Před 8 měsíci

    Y’all ever going to review the Mav1 ?

  • @ericjeanlouis1941
    @ericjeanlouis1941 Před 8 měsíci

    When will the hats come back out?