Because aluminum bats are used in Little League, high school and college, many players are unaware of the choices they have if they decide to switch to wood. Major League Baseball players use wooden bats of the highest quality, including bats made of ash, maple, hickory and even bamboo.
Louisville Slugger MLB Bats
Louisville Slugger offers various levels of wooden baseball bats. Its top two levels are Major League Baseball Player Bats and Pro Stock. The MLB bats are based off of bats that MLB players use during baseball season. The company's highest-end bat, the Derek Jeter Ash bat, is made from MLB grade ash with a black-smith finishing. It comes in three lengths: 32, 33 and 34 inches. Its next best bat is the Evan Longoria Ash bat. It is also made from MLB grade ash and is flame-treated. It comes in the same length increments as the Derek Jeter bat.
Louisville Slugger Pro Stock Bats
Louisville Slugger's Pro Stock line of bats is also one of the top-selling lines in the industry. One of its top bats, the Pro Stock C271, is made of ash and finished in black-smith. It has a medium size cupped barrel, with a handle of almost 1 inch. It comes in three lengths: 32, 33 and 34 inches. Its Pro Stock 113 bat is also made of ash and has a natural wooden finish. It has a large, cupped barrel and comes in three lengths: 32, 33 and 34 inches.
Easton Pro Stix
Easton's Pro Stix wooden bats are one of its highest-selling lines of bats. It is made from professional grade northern white ash. It has a cupped end, a black handle and a black cherry barrel. Easton's Pro Stix 73 bat is also made from professional grade northern white ash. It has an extra large flared knob, a cupped end, a black handle and a goldenrod barrel. Lastly, the Pro Stix 110 bat is made of professional grade northern ash and has a cupped end. It has a black handle and a Kodiak barrel. Like the other Pro Stix bats, it comes in three lengths, 32, 33 and 34 inches.
Easton Maple Bats
Easton's line of maple bats are much more expensive than the ash bats, but are preferred by both Major Leaguers and amateur players. Easton's Pro Stix 72 bat is identical in quality to the bats used by more than 100 big league players. It is made of professional grade hardwood maple, has a cupped end and a black handle. Easton's Pro Maple Composite 110 bat is a hybrid bat that's used by many big-leaguers. It is made of a mixture of materials, including professional grade hardwood maple and composite material. It has a composite resin covered handle that promotes durability. It has a cupped end, a clear handle and a black barrel. The bat comes with a 90-day limited warranty on the handle.
X Bat Maple Bats
X Bat is a third company that makes top-of-the-line wooden bats. Its bats are made from the hardest maple in the world, usually sugar maple or black maple. Its bats can be custom-made, but one of its highest-rated lines is the Pro Maple 11. It has a slightly flared handle, a conventional knob and is fairly lightweight. It is a well-balanced bat that has a handle that's thicker than other bats. X Bat's Pro Maple 73 is its most popular bat among Major League players. It has a tapered, medium-size handle and a large knob. This knob counterbalances the weight of the bat, making it feel lighter than other bats on the market, without sacrificing power. Its flared handle helps protect the bat from bruising and splintering. This bat is used by power hitters and balanced hitters alike.
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