Baseball Bat Reviews

We are fans of Hybrid bats in the USSSA drop 5 space and we haven't found one we like MORE than the Gunner in a drop 5. Great sizing options, a big barrel, a heavier than average swing is exactly what you want in a bat like this. For those who are still in the USSSA game and want a bomb maker that isn't a two-piece composite then this bad boy is a great pick. Full Review

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The 2022 Warstic Gunner USSSA Drop 8 is a hybrid bat with a good-sized barrel, slightly heavier than average swing weight a great feel on hits and mishits. While the hybrid market isn't very hot in the USSSA drop 8 space, if you were going to go this route then we think the Warstic Gunner is as good as any you could find. Full Review

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The 2022 Warstic Gunner USSSA Drop 10 is a hybrid bat with a good-sized barrel, slightly heavier than average swing weight a great feel on hits and mishits. While the hybrid market isn't very hot in the USSSA drop 10 space, if you were going to go this route then we think the Warstic Gunner is as good as any you could find. Full Review

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The 2022 Rawlings VELO ACP in USA is a very light swinging single piece alloy bat with an average sized barrel and okay ratings. Very few think it is their first choice. But, those that end up using can do well if they need a light swing and need a light swing.

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The 2022 Combat B2 ATB Drop 10 USSSA Bat is a single-piece composite built with a huge barrel and light swing. This is a JustBats produced and backed bat and a reprint of the 2020 version that was white with black lettering. This bat is available on JustBats directly but don't expect it to be found elsewhere (except for maybe eBay occasionally). The drop 10 JustBats/Combat B2 is a big barrel and a light swing and built like the Combat Maxum of days gone by (circa 2018). Full Review

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The 2022 Rawlings Quatro Pro MAX is the same as the Quatro Pro but added swing weight. The bat is similar in thinking to Slugger's META PWR. The bat is built for the big hitter who likes all the features of a two-piece composite (big barrel, great feel, superb sound) but needs an end load. The Quatro Pro Max is a BBCOR only bat and comes in only a 32 through 34. Our gut sense here is that the bat won't sell very often, and very few will find it the right for them. However, the occasional college-level hitter who likes the two-piece composite vibe but can't get enough swing weight out of their Quatro Pro will find value in the 2022 Quatro Max. Full Review

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There's a lot to learn about the new and redesigned 2022 Rawlings Quatro Pro. A stiffer feel and a more consistent barrel are what the USSSA form 2021 was lacking, so these improvements might be a welcome change. The added knob tech that allows for a blast motion (sold separately) to insert seamlessly in the bat is also a nice touch. But the CF and CAT 9 Composite have run away with this field. The added ZOA from DeMarini only makes it more difficult, but we do expect to see the Quatro Pro for 2022 make some headway in 2022. We'll update this as more information comes to light. Full Review

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The drop 5 HZRDUS is a hybrid bat with a bit of flex and a serious endload. The bat is built for big hitters in the USSSA space. Those looking for more balance should look at the HZRDUS Rake. The bat has a bit of flex in the handle---made possible by the unique two-piece design that looks like a one-piece. Overall, good to great bat for the right hitter in the USSSA space. If you want a big hitter, don't want a two-piece composite like the CF, then this drop 5 HZRDUS is as good as you'll find. Full Review

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We like the idea of the drop 8 in a USSSA hybrid over that of a drop 10. The added weight plays better in alloy barrels and those who like stiffer feels, like the HZRDUS has when compared to the True Temper Rake, and a more focused barrel don't need as light a swing. The drop 8 comes in half sizes. Full Review

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We're usually a hard pass on a hybrid bat in the USSSA space. While this drop 10 HZRDUS doesn't change our mind completely, we still think two piece composites with their bigger barrels and lighter swings are generally better choices, if there were the hitter out there who wanted a heavier swinging with an alloy barrel then this might be it. Granted, if you wanted a heavier swing than go for the drop 8 USSSA HZRDUS. If you wanted a light swing with an alloy barrel/hybrid design then look for a bat like the True Temper Rake. Still, though, if you're looking for a drop 10 with a slight end load in an alloy barrel in the USSSA space then the HZRDUS drop 10 might be it. Or, if you really want to dial in the 1/2 options it might be a good fit too. Full Review

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The 2022 Marucci CAT USA is a new bat for the 2022 lineup---that is, it isn't a repaint of the previous years USA Bat. This new version has a 2 5/8 barrel (the last had a 2 1/2) with an upgraded alloy and look. It still uses the anti-vibration knob, is a one piece alloy bat and a balanced swing. We think the bat will work well for that serious entry level player looking for a stiff feel and a light swing on a well known and made bat. Full Review

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The BBCOR 2022 Combat B2 Ultra, we expect, to have a huge barrel, balanced swing, and meet the BBCOR standard as well as anything. How it will stack up with the older combats or its distant cousin, the Easton Maxum Ultra, is yet to be seen. But, we are keeping a close eye on this great looking BBCOR bat from JustBats. Full Review

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The drop 8 for the B2 Ultra is a big barreled bat with a huge barrel and a great swing. Although we don't know much yet, we expect the bat to be a lot like the B2s from days gone by in the Combat space. JustBats, some years ago, picked up some rights to the Combat name when Combat went out of business (via bankruptcy). Easton, a sister company, took over much of the Combat umbrella. But JustBats picked up enough to secure some naming rights in the future. As well, and we don't know, Easton's acquisition by Rawlings may have left some Combat items on the table too. We'll keep asking around. Full Review

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The 2022 Combat B2 Ultra is a JustBats sponsored bat and is, in most ways, the same as the old Combat Maxum from days gone by. The Drop 11 is a USSSA 2 3/4 barrel built with a light swing, absolutely massive barrel and really good performance. Full Review

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Built for power, the 2022 Meta PWR (-3) BBCOR Bat from Louisville Slugger is here to help you elevate your game. The Meta PWR shares the same backbone as the Meta with two key differences. The high-performing EKO™ composite barrel still delivers a sound unlike anything in the game, however the Meta PWR has a higher swing weight to ensure that elite athletes can squeeze every ounce of performance out of the barrel. In addition, the three-piece patented 3FX™ Connection System is fine-tuned for an even stiffer feel to help maximize the energy transfer on contact and pairs perfectly with this bat’s monstrous sweet spot. We maximized the barrel length with the Premium GT1™ End Cap and added a touch of weight to the end of the barrel, putting the finishing touches on one of our most powerful bats ever. Full Review

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