BASEBALL BAT COMPARISON CHART
Model | Drop weight | Handle | Handle-to-Knob | Barrel | Barrel Notes & Weight Distribution | Compares to | Typical User |
-3 | 15/16" | Moderate length flare in to knob | 2-1/2" | Shorter barrel for fast swing. | C271 | CONTACT HITTER for singles & doubles mostly or as 1st high school bat. A solid bat if concerned about weight. | |
-3 | 15/16" | Pretty straight in to knob with enough to catch hand. | 2-1/2" | Identical to barrel on the BB71 | C271 but straighter handle | CONTACT HITTER for same reasons as BB71 but wants straighter handle into knob as doesn't like BB71 flare. | |
-3 | 15/16" | Very similar to BB71 with slightly shorter length of flare in to knob | 2-1/2" | Similar balance & shape of BB71, tad thinner from logo to barrel end | C271 / BB71 | CONTACT HITTER likes BB71 but trades a little barrel size & customization for extra durability and max swing speed. | |
-3 | 15/16" | Very similar to JK5 but R318 knob (straighter handle in to wider knob) | 2-1/2" | Same as 271HD, being tad thinner from logo to barrel end vs BB71/JK5 | JK5 / B72 | CONTACT HITTER likes B72 design but trades a little barrel length & customization for extra durability & lighter weight. | |
-2.5 | 1" (Thicker) | Thicker handle in to a medium flare knob to catch hand | 2-1/2" (Standard) | Moderate barrel length allows nice balance & extra durability | M110 | CONTACT-TO-EXTRA BASES HITTER wanting little longer barrel. Great for big hands or heavy tape users. Extra durable. | |
-2.5 | <15/16" (Thinner) | Thinner handle very slightly flares into defined knob to rest hand on | 2-1/2" (Standard) | A longer barrel yields more contact area, but still balanced | P72 | CONTACT-TO-EXTRA BASES HITTER for more contact area in longer barrel + thinner handle. Nice for spraying ball backside plus getting inside faster. | |
-2.45 | 15/16" (Standard) | Very slight flare in to just enough knob to rest hand on | 2.45" (Standard) | Nice barrel length (little > F110). Evenly weighted, swings so easy | T141 | EXTRA BASES HITTER wants best balance & enough barrel to still do damage. Men's leagues & high school power favorite. | |
-2.45 | 15/16" (Standard) | Very slight flare in to just enough knob to rest hand on | 2.45" (Standard) | Slightly thinner than R141 from logo to barrel. Still very balanced | R141 / T141 | EXTRA BASES HITTER likes R141 but trades a little barrel size & customization for extra durability from higher density wood. | |
-2.5 | 15/16" (Standard) | Big flare for those who like a more cone shaped knob | 2-1/2" (Standard) | Same barrel as R141 Very balanced yields easy swing | 280 | EXTRA BASES HITTER who doesn't want to feel the knob. Like the R141, hitter most values balance but still wants nice pop. | |
-2.5 | 31/32" (Thicker) | Thick handle fairly straight in to knob to rest hand on (like P161) | 2-1/2" (Standard) | Slimmed P161 barrel: long but then tapers quickly to handle for balance | 110 / | EXTRA BASES HITTER who likes thicker handle. Trades barrel size & customization for extra durability + balance. | |
-2.5 | <31/32" (Thicker) | Slightly thicker handle with just enough flare in to knob to catch hand | 2-1/2" (Standard) | Fairly balanced but with a slight bit of barrel weight for extra pop | 110 with tad thinner handle | EXTRA BASES HITTER who likes F110 handle size, R141 balance and BB71 flared knob. | |
-2.5 | 15/16" (Standard) | Average handle quickly flares at end into enough knob to catch hand | 2-17/32"(Larger) | Similar to R318 except barrel stays thicker longer for more balance | I13 Amateur (smaller barrel) | EXTRA BASES & POWER HITTER for more power but wants more balanced feel & amp; decent bat speed. Like knob to just catch hand. | |
-2.5 | 15/16" (Standard) | Pretty straight handle goes in to a knob that catches the hand | 2-9/16" (Larger) | More barrel than gap hitter bat, not as barrel heavy as power hitter bat | S318 | EXTRA BASES HITTER wants power bat w/out barrel weight. POWER HITTER trades barrel size for fast swing. Like NP13 except for knob. | |
-2 | 29/32" (Smallest) | Sharp taper in to thin handle, pretty straight in to knob with enough lip to rest hand on | 2-1/2" (Standard) | Smallest diameter but long for more sweet spot & whip. End weighted | MT27 Pro version | POWER HITTER for more pop/whip, plus increased durability (unusual for end-weighted bats), but gives up the most barrel & handle size. | |
-2 | 15/16" (Standard) | Medium flared knob with enough lip to catch hand | 2-1/2" (Standard) | Long, slightly weighted barrel yields more sweet spot, gradual taper to handle | AM22 Pro version | POWER HITTER trades barrel size for swing speed + longer sweet spot. OK for big EXTRA BASES HITTER if can handle weight. | |
-2 | 15/16" (Standard) | Identical to NP13: avg size handle flares right at end in to knob | 2-17/32" (Larger) | Same diameter as NP13 but longer barrel for more sweet spot | I13 Pro version | POWER HITTER likes top heavy feel but wants longer hitting area & durability vs typical big barreled power bat. | |
-2 | 15/16" (Standard) | Average size handle slopes quick from barrel into flared knob to catch hand | 2-3/8" (Larger) | Longer cupped barrel that has moderate barrel weight to gain extra durability | TP13 | POWER HITTER willing to trade a little barrel diameter for more hitting area and increased durability + pop from high density wood. | |
-2 | 1" (Thicker) | Slightly thicker handle in to flared knob with small lip to just grab hand | 2-1/2" (Standard) | Longer barrel offset in barrel weight by handle & knob for more balance | AP5 | POWER HITTER wants it all: big sweet spot, balance, bat speed & +durability but has bigger hands for knob/handle. | |
-2 | 1" (Thicker) | Same as AP5HD: slightly thicker handle into small lip on flared knob. Just enough knob to catch your hand | 2-1/2" (Standard) | Slightly smaller diameter but same long barrel and balance of AP5 | AP5 | POWER HITTER likes AP5 design but wants even more bat speed and some extra durability. | |
-2 | 15/16" (Standard) | Avg diameter handle moderately flares in to knob to catch hand | 2-9/16" (Larger) | Large barrel & average handle size makes this power bat end-weighted | C243 | POWER HITTER desiring a traditional end-loaded 243. Trades off some durability for feel of smaller (avg) handle. | |
-2 | 15/16" (Standard) | Avg diameter handle moderately flares in to knob to rest hand on | 2-1/2" (Standard) | Longer, but smaller diameter barrel vs typical 243. Still end loaded | C243 Pro Minors version | POWER HITTER wants more contact area, average size handle and more durability than typical 243. | |
-2 | 15/16" (Standard) | Falls in between R141 and R318 knob | 2-1/2" (Standard) | Long end-loaded barrel but not as large diameter as original Cano bat | RC22 | POWER HITTER wants long barrel/avg size handle but + in durability. Swaps customization for high density bat to get. | |
-2 | 31/32" (Thicker) | Thick handle transitions in to a fairly pronounced knob | 2-17/32" (Larger) | Long barrel stays thick throughout, giving it decent balance for it's size | MC24 | POWER HITTER with big hands who wants a big, long barrel but doesn't want a lot of end-loaded weight. | |
-2 | 1" (Thicker) | Thick handle, slight flares in to a knob to catch you hand on | 2-5/8" (Larger) | Oversize, long barrel but more balance than typical power bat | Unique | POWER HITTER & wants a big bat all-over but not end-weighted. No-frills, 1st run ash @great price. | |
-2 | 1" (Thicker) | Thick handle goes fairly straight in to knob to rest hand on | 2-17/32" (Larger) | Bigger diameter, longer barrel with slower taper for more durability | R161 | POWER HITTER with bigger hands gives up large barrel diameter for a more durable bat as he gets jammed a lot. |