Baseball Bat Recommendations By Category

Everyone has their own needs in a baseball bat, based on player experience and financial considerations, so I broke things down in a way that will make it easy for you to pinpoint the bat that’s right for you. I did this by providing recommendations in several categories and price ranges. The categories are:

1. 100% Composite,
2. 50% Composite/50% Alloy (Hybrid)
3. 100% Alloy.

Then I provided a high and low cost recommendation within each category. Again, this will help you break through the clutter and hype and help you pinpoint what makes sense for you.

Without further adieu here are My Baseball Bat Recommendations:

100% Composite Bat

· High Cost Option:

­ Top Choice: Easton Stealth IMX or Easton Synergy IMX.
The difference between the twp being the Stealth IMX has a flex handle
and two piece design. The Synergy IMX has a stiff handle and one piece
design. This is simply a matter of preference. As noted on this web
site, there is little scientific evidence regarding the handle and
one/two piece designs. Easton is the composite bat leader and there’s
no reason to go anywhere else at the present time.

­ Honorable Mention: Demarini CF3. A bat that is very similar to the IMX, same two piece design and flex handle, and is very popular at all age levels.

· Low Cost Option:

­ Top Choice: Louisville Omaha Comp.
A 100% composite bat with the renowned Omaha name at a retail price of
$299 (for an adult -3 model), $100 less than the “high priced”
composite bats. Hands down the best option for those who must have a
composite bat but don’t want to break the bank.

50% Composite, 50% Alloy Bat (Composite Handle, Alloy Barrel Hybrid)

· High Cost Option:

Demarini Voodoo Black.
This is a quality bat with a proven reputation at a reasonable price. Blows away the Louisville H2 Hybrid and Easton SV12 hybrid models which cost $70-$80 more (for the adult -3 model). As mentioned, a hybrid should cost less than a 100% composite bat, and this is a quality bat priced correctly.

· Low Cost Option:

­ Demarini Vexxum.
Demarini sweeps the hybrid category. The Vexxum has been a quality bat
for years. It is a quality hybrid option at the lower end of the price range. Excellent option for the younger player.

100% Alloy Bat

· High Cost Option:

­ Stealth CNT:
This has been an extremely popular bat over the last several years.
Easton dropped the price on this bat and is focusing on its composite
and hybrid lines. So if you love 100% alloy bats and want a tested and
popular bat this is your choice. The Louisville Exogrid is its equal
but it costs about $100 more, so it’s no contest.

· Low Cost Option:

­ Louisville Omaha:
The Omaha is back, this time with its 100% alloy bat that has been a
consistently good bat for the last ten years. If you want a reasonably
priced proven 100% alloy bat this is your choice.

I hope this helps you better understand baseball bat reviews and makes your decision easier.