Reviewing a $40 Wood Bat from Amazon...

Today we're seeing how the cheapest wood bats on Amazon stack up against a couple high-end $200 wood bats!
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$40 Louisville: www.amazon.com...
$40 Rawlings: www.amazon.com...
Marucci Lindy12: www.justbats.c...
Here's the tool we use for exit velo tracking (Rapsodo 3.0 Pro): rapsodo.com/pa...
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[@baseballbatbros]

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.

[@ma.ma_monster-mash3517]

Do the 2024 zoa

[@GunGun-kb6ln]

Do a full review of the 34 inch bat Eric Sim used

[@LukeGoldberg]

2024 Easton bbcor bats ???

[@karlfilippi4476]

You should do a review on ABO wood bats from Canada

[@wyattvanderhoeff9047]

Bbcor bat madness?

[@mikaeltorres2746]

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]

i concur

[@stevenromero5065]

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]

we need him to test it

[@baseball_life_33]

Fr the best wood 32in best size imo

[@brianbecher5781]

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]

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

[@johnsteward4573]

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.

[@Michael_BensonAK53]

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

[@Obi_Wan_Shinobi_81]

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]

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

[@wasing02]

​@anonymoustoo4945 I'm doing the same. Thinking about getting a hitting lesson to try and knock the rust off. Hows it going?

[@anonymoustoo4945]

@@wasing02 well actually, last night i hit one of the top of the fence! … been hitting the ball well! i would say even better than when i was young(i think because of my mental approach) … the only thing that sucks is i dont have much wind :-/ … i used to be the speedy base stealing guy. but i am having a blast! a little sore :-)

[@wasing02]

That's awesome! Glad to hear some old guys are getting it done.

[@p.a.paolino9505]

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.

[@Yachtzy69]

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.

[@AD-cc9ft]

Absolutely love the trail effect on the ball!!

[@dominic81634]

More wood bats videos please! Thanks for doing this!

[@brettlawlor8921]

That birch bat at the end sounded absolutely beautiful.

[@coreyprentice9729]

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

[@MrBlackFabio]

That $40 Louisville Slugger bat is a steal.

[@danielcalvert2700]

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]

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

[@Erickonfire11]

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

[@stoneyj1a1]

I can't find the video where you test the Rawlings Big Stick Elite composite. You show it here but don't test it. I could've swore you tested it before.

[@lucasscott6984]

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

[@iandunstan2760]

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

[@Chris-k9k9c]

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.

[@michaeltaylor4271]

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

[@haltz]

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]

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

[@LTR1420]

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.

[@aidenshippy3940]

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

[@jorgegrijalva3650]

I’d like to see you review Camwood

[@bremms1]

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.

[@xehnnextdoor6014]

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

[@michaeltaylor4271]

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.

[@Oli_K_55]

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.

[@53sled]

45oz?

[@williamjasper2734]

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.

[@JohnnyBoyYoutube]

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

[@jasonmartin364]

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.

[@shadowarz]

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

[@laurynrussell8049]

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

[@matthewplante1746]

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

[@ddp_productions]

We gotta see a collab with Coach Rac💪⚾️

[@pumpkayn]

So true

[@dougritter8873]

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

[@davidfruits2766]

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

[@ChevyRedneckGFX]

Should've gotten the LS

[@Andyritchie2]

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

[@I_Eat_Meat12345]

It's just a renamed P72.

[@Andyritchie2]

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

[@I_Eat_Meat12345]

@@Andyritchie2 I can change my name, but I'm still the same person.

[@Andyritchie2]

@@I_Eat_Meat12345 yep

[@jcues03]

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

[@CashWildMan]

Please try 33 Louisville slugger ash

[@brohannmgcee]

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.

[@BigNorv_]

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.

[@KobiHameed]

2:33 who else misses this

[@Nadu16]

BB Bat Bros' wood content is like Christmas for me

[@toilet_cleaner_man]

"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.

[@Noah-vk6ou]

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

[@JV-df9em]

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

[@jeremiahgrondin7034]

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

[@BrannonMcDaniel-gg9ul]

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

[@moshpitmachine]

Lol last night I came to KZbin 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

[@briankice]

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!

[@jackshapespear7652]

PLEASE REPLY TO ME!!!!, I Bought the Louisville slugger, the same one used in this video, now I dont know what type of wood my bat is made out of, how DO I FIND OUTTT! PLEASE HELP ME

[@anthonyrossi6712]

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

[@traviskirk3834]

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.

[@mdec2693]

how good is the warstic wsmc24 pro reserve maple? Thanks

[@MoshiCola]

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

[@daw162]

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

[@Mistylmao]

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.

[@Argonautlighting41]

I would get a bonesaber

[@mattrinck7503]

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

[@Postingeverydaytilligetasurron]

how do you travk the exit velo and distance?

[@everettboettger3375]

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.

[@curtiswitherite2408]

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

[@DallasG83]

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

[@williamjaun2048]

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

[@danpiliero868]

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

[@awesome_sauce5]

What do u set each wheel on the machine?

[@collarca17]

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

[@MindyMcNeal-j6t]

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

[@GLEEprod]

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

[@spodge5868]

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)

[@spoff11]

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?

[@Jr1ch_24]

can we get a catx vanta review?

[@ralphsteinburger9294]

Jrodshow victus review? Cant find any video reviews ANYWHERE!

[@ElChuy95238]

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]

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

[@jbake5022]

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

[@I_Eat_Meat12345]

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?

[@gregfarmer1304]

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

[@gregfarmer1304]

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

[@ryjoe06_yt]

Anyone else relies that will stopped wearing Bruce bolts

[@footballking0973]

The sound tho..

[@THErocker228]

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

[@RyanTravelball]

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

[@troppicalbubbles9772]

Nope still 40$ on Amazon

[@RyanTravelball]

@@troppicalbubbles9772 was trolling mate

[@troppicalbubbles9772]

@@RyanTravelball my b

[@jcmchandsomeface2292]

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

[@royn8032]

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

[@53sled]

30 drop 8

[@Daikio13]

Can you review the new Rawlings bat the Mach Ai

[@HeastonSchwob]

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

[@edoyle13]

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

[@dsoulliere1217]

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

[@fcgaming2846]

Any update on the world record attempt vid?

[@ericjeanlouis1941]

When will the hats come back out?

[@BubbaJohnson-e8q]

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

[@beanZ-m7c]

will can make any bat look good 😅

[@lp32.35]

The LINDY12 Marruci is the same bat that I swing (it was gifted to me), and it has some insane durability for a wood bat. And I'm 13

[@pewcfpv8056]

From my experience, cheaper wood bats hurt more when you hit closer to hands than a more expensive bat with harder wood.

[@Americancadet]

Love it when you break out the woods.

[@KobiHameed]

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

[@Maxthemanhi73]

Y’all ever going to review the Mav1 ?

[@jackclothier7985]

what's the EV difference between wood and bbcor?

[@baseballbatbros]

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

[@BlueRazz_VR629]

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

[@ruxp12]

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

[@heethen112]

So what’s the chance if you ordered $200 in Louisville sluggers that you get good bats?? Then outta those good bats how many swings? I feel like you’d actually get out in top with the Louisville. I mean if it’s not the World Series