Wood Bat Madness | Honorable Mentions

Bat Bros Will & Trace swing 8 wood bats that didn't make it into the Wood Bat Madness 1.0 tournament for various reasons, but we still wanted to show them some love!
-Rawlings KD2 Birch
-Marucci AP5 Maple
-American Batsmith TS28 Maple
-Louisville Slugger C271 7-Series Birch
-Stinger JN11 Birch
-Chandler RA13 Maple
-American Batsmith BBi13HD Maple
-Marucci Lindy12 Maple
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Things we learned in Wood Bat Madness 1.0: -Wood bat performance is much less about the brand name, and more about the wood species, wood density, and bat turn model. -Small wood bat companies apparently have routine access to pro-quality wood. A lot of big-names were upset by smaller brands in this tournament. -We actually are starting to prefer wood bats with slightly smaller barrels as opposed to big beefy barrels like the VG2, SG2, and CY22. By having a smaller barrel, you can use a higher-density piece cut of wood while still maintaining a reasonable swing weight. -Birch wood performance is allll over the place. The winning bat in the tournament was Birch, but also some of our least favorite bats in the tournament were Birch. In our opinion, Birch is unmatched as long as it has been pre-compressed by a machine or roller. -When swinging wood bats, you really begin to understand how much the handle/knob setup influences a bat's performance and how a player swings that bat. We preferred thinner handles with a smooth gradual taper. -Hitting with real wood is very expensive lol. Especially with a lighter-swinging wood bat, you're gonna burn through a lot of $$ with broken bats.

[@keaganvallo3222]

Yooo

[@jefftheblockofcheese707]

I’m not saying I’m right or y’all are wrong but I actually prefer thicker handles on a wood bat, I don’t really hit for average I bat 5 hole but maybe it has something to do with how I’m a non batting glove psychopath lol

[@baseballbatbros]

@@jefftheblockofcheese707 haha you're probably right about the no batting glove thing!

[@ahshshshdjsjnabsbab7698]

marucci wood bats are gorgeous

[@michaelconnolly8544]

chandler or old hickory?

[@StoverSports]

Trace, "Don't cry because he's gone. Smile because he was here"🙏

[@lordparquad1075]

Seeing Trace in The Show 21 was pretty dope.

[@aaronaplin3688]

what??? tell me where to go

[@lordparquad1075]

@@aaronaplin3688 when I started my franchise he was a Free Agent 2B.

[@jimmyalfonsin9397]

@@lordparquad1075 he was also in mlb 20

[@theleeboys7401]

At the end of the year they should have 99 content creator cards. Imagine having will, jt, trace, and cam all on the same team 😂

[@guyfox3853]

Trace I hope you are feeling well and looking to God in this time of grief, best out to you man.

[@tloe3]

Thank you 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@alistairbarkus]

@@tloe3 what happened trace? i hope youre alright.

[@MJM_Productions]

@@alistairbarkus his father died🙏😢

[@alistairbarkus]

@@MJM_Productions dude that comment is 10 months old

[@inflameslp311]

So sorry Trace. Lost my dad 6 years ago and I miss him so much. I feel for you man.

[@darney7086]

Sending prayers to trace and his family 🙏 🖤

[@lucasschussler9818]

@Max Wu skip to 2:42

[@raygravel778]

Trace, so sorry for the pain and heartache you and your family have to experience now. Head up. ✊🏻

[@jaycertified6959]

Trace I hope the best for your family. It is so harsh to have a death in the family

[@Yezir760]

My condolences Trace. Look to God for comfort. I hope you make it to the Major's. I think you got what it takes. God bless,

[@gabecarpenter6646]

“This is our custom turn model, so it OBVIOUSLY would have done some damage” 😂😂

[@chrizpearson]

Love my man rockin the 13’s. Personally my favorite Jordans.

[@aidanmclamb3966]

I love how my wood bat is non rolled/pressed birch but I have hit a lot with it so it’s broken in and it’s just bumpy. Like small little bumps. Great bat I absolutely love it.

[@rowanfitzsimmons4913]

RIP Brad . Love you guys

[@chasespencer1557]

RIP sorry for your loss trace

[@hatcherhenry1399]

Just played a couple RTTS games on The Show and Trace mashed a nuke against my team. Pretty good likeness too.

[@garondugas5853]

Sorry for your loss Trace. Blessings to you and your family in this hard time my friend.

[@angelzuniga3131]

Trace sorry for your loss. My father was really sick and in the hospital with covid. Fearing the worse but made it through. Couldn’t imagine me not having my father right now

[@aaronraulston6248]

Much love and prayer for you and your family, Trace

[@brianrosenblatt9121]

Rest in peace Brad. Hope you're doing ok Trace. My condolences go out to you and the rest of your family.

[@jaxsonclipz644]

Getting the goods soon!!

[@thefaceofbobby509]

I have it you’re gonna love it

[@rcaddict7638]

2 or 1 piece I have the 2 piece and it drops bombs

[@jaxsonclipz644]

@@rcaddict7638 2 piece

[@dannybentivegna7010]

One of the greatest bat bro videos ever

[@plzdontsub3007]

Thanks to you guys I bought the voodoo and made a really good travel team

[@StackBundle]

More likely you made the team because you're a good player. Not because of a bat. Give yourself some credit lol.

[@va_innovations]

Trace, you and your family are in my prayers. If you need anything the Bat Bro Family is here for you!!!

[@707ridah]

Trace mat your Pops rest in paradise and I wish for you and your family to enjoy the times you had with him and wish you the best . My condolences brotha

[@sammyaugustine5383]

R.I.P Brad we love u🙏❤️

[@jaycarter7728]

It’s nice to see Rawlings finally getting some attention. They don’t make horrible bats

[@bradonkhollman7667]

Dude i got a sick i13 birch 33" bat from rawlings

[@kungfueddy5101]

Is it just me or does the audio sound so beautiful this video? Also, sorry for your loss trace.

[@evankatsoris4219]

really sorry for your loss man, just found your channel today and your contents amazing

[@diegoamial6366]

Damn trace I’m sorry for your loss dude. Just remember the love that he had for you and will always have. He’s proud of you fo what you have become. Love you man❤️

[@Eric-ki2wj]

I swing the RA13 Louisville Slugger model and that thing.....is......a......beast!

[@ex0ticbxndit568]

Super endloaded?

[@jetmech9287]

Looks like it's time for round two of wood bat madness. Get started...

[@samprzybyl3818]

Hit with the Louisville slugger 919 prime

[@stevedomanski9531]

All my prayers go out to trace and his loved ones. Keep that head high brother

[@lbg910]

Condolences to the Loehr family 🙏🙏

[@gagetaylor6485]

I always get excited when I see you channel. Thanks for for being so awesome! You will always be my favorite youtuber

[@metaphoria3]

Sorry about your dad Trace he must be so proud of you 🙏

[@adamenyart5887]

Blessed our ears with this video !!

[@dave4773]

The Lindy should be renamed "The Tiger Shark". Thoughts and prayers for Trace and his family.

[@NonSwiftNinja]

Just got my first bat (from the uk) and its a series 7 C271 maple, after watching all of bat madness i was thinking i chose wrong so nice to see you guys swing one even though you guys dont really enjoy light swinging wood

[@moonpigeon]

Nice. Keep the wood bat content comin.

[@jacksonbowerman9928]

So sorry Trace best wishes to you🙏 just lost my grandpa 2 months ago. I feel for you.

[@feartoasty1449]

You guys hit dingers even from the squishy barrel to the Easton Xl💣

[@fastbrk4]

Good looking bats. Logo looks so sweet on the ones that have it.

[@danielcox7327]

Trace I hope you’re doing alright my condolence goes to your family and friends I’m sorry for your loss of your dad

[@parkerturk_03]

Nice video my day gets better when u post

[@Dr.MalcomsBrokenLeg]

Trace, sorry man. Glad your Dad was there for you & did so much to help you continue the dream. My Dad's starting to go mentally & it's been tough to manage. Also, I think a 33/30 Uncupped 141 Birch would be fire! Or an uncupped NA28 in birch. Do it!

[@jackmcfakie2552]

Prayers up for Brad. Gone too soon, RIP.

[@itninja9503]

I really like when you break down the bats that would be better for different types of batters. Wish you had included that info here, but new subscriber for the Scoreboard hit!

[@mlewis6892]

In 2013 , i bought a USED Chandler wood bat that was from the Beach League in Myrtle Beach (im in mass) . Absolute BEST bat i have ever owned. Lasted me three years before i sold it to someone. This thing just would not break!!! It was a CB26 model , and when i look at the prices today im like damn i got a good deal (only paid like 60 bucks for it)

[@Matt_tenny92]

That Marucci zebra print wood bat is beautiful love the wood coloring on that bat

[@aaronraulston6248]

That Lindy!!!!! Dang thats beautiful!!

[@BeardedWilliam]

loved this bro i swung that same size AP5 all thru highschool and summerball until college.. NUKE DROPPAH

[@JeramiahDooley]

Trace is wearing Js and Will isn't and it's like my whole life is turned upside down.

[@SluggerMcBatFace]

Great vid once again! I've got a few things to say: First of all, Trace, I'm so sorry for your loss. Sounds like your dad was a wonderful man. Just know that you and your family are in our prayers, and that you have love and support from every single one of us fans. Stay strong. 🙏🏻 R.I.P. Brad. Second: long time viewer, first time commenter! I stumbled across your channel back in July, and I have now watched every single one of your videos. You guys are super entertaining and informative. Y'all do a great job! Thanks to your videos, I know what BBCORs I'm going to try before next season, and that whichever one I choose will be one of the best. Third: Do you think the Chandler RA13 is worth the extra $50 compared to the Louisville Slugger version? I am definitely considering getting one of the two when I need a wood bat. Fourth: Speaking of the RA13, if you follow the Braves like I do, you may have noticed that Ronald Acuña Jr. is now swinging an uncupped version of the RA13. I wonder how that would affect the performance. Thanks again, Bat Bros! Keep up the good work! 👍🏻

[@MACKEYP]

For someone who has swung both they r both great options. Chandler bats have a really unique feel and a nice crisp sounds they feel like they got a lot of pop. The ra13 from slugger definitely feels dense and u can tell it’s a hard ass bat. I’d say the chandler is definitely with the extra 59 tho. Uncupped helps a ton w miss hits on the end I think it feels/performs better

[@SluggerMcBatFace]

@@MACKEYP thanks! I'll keep that in mind.

[@JoeyKickz]

I used to have the 5150 Exogrid. Probably one of the best bats I’ve ever had in high school. Y’all should definitely chop some wood with it.

[@michaelmangino9819]

Holy crap Trace hit the bullet nuke directly at will, that hit the safety net. Wills bunghole deff puckered. That's was crazy. Trace hits💣

[@pres3740]

For the lindy pro cut just customize one on maruccis website and make it a drop 2 33.5

[@virtual-fun.1z]

You can one video batting in the machine ball

[@XLaloZ]

Them Jordan’s bro from trace🔥

[@LaPotencia52]

Trace with his gamer is ridiculous

[@wesfry03]

Chandler makes the best wood in the bigs!!

[@matthewthomas8873]

Prayers for trace and his family

[@pbeast8784]

Please, please, please do 2021 Demarini CF usssa vs. 2020 Easton ADV 360 usssa.

[@aidenboileau5078]

So sorry for your loss Trace.

[@franks6057]

Stay strong trace you fucking beast

[@keithtoney487]

@The Baseball Bat Bro can you test out a lucci lumber co bat. It is used by Bo Bichette. They also say that the wood is harder than other maple bats. They do this by steel burnishing.

[@thomasfishing1441]

You guys should test out the Louisville slugger solo 2021

[@jtlancer8571]

I believe this is the most satisfying video ive ever seen

[@C4m4r0]

I would love to see you guys test the Cooperstown Bat Company bat that Yermin Mercedes uses. Seems like they came out of nowhere kind of like him

[@qwertyui-yx3kr]

Sorry for your loss, Trace.

[@jameshale4243]

Yall should review Jaw Bats, i heard they are some pretty good bats.

[@tracephillips1936]

First time iv ever seen some one else with the name Trace. I thought me and Trace Adkins were the only ones.crazy And iv played baseball all my life still do and I'm 23

[@02fronty]

Subbed on that scoreboard smack. Those sticks are nasty!

[@graylinmcelvery3718]

Rest up to Trace's dad hope you doin ok Trace

[@socratesmartinez779]

BAT MADNESS WORLD SERIES!!!!! Please

[@ethansilfies2324]

I wish I still had my max bat to send ya guys to test out to get them into the scene such a good wood bat

[@paulrosales422]

you should just add a snippet of yall picking up the ball cuz that looks like TONS of fun...

[@chriswhite6513]

Have yall tried the caribbean sluggers. Guy makes them in his garage.

[@realkeem8876]

you guys should try a Birdman Bat

[@austinbuto6300]

They need to make the pro cuts more available cause these slim down store versions never last for me!

[@baseballbatbros]

I know 😪

[@erikgalvan2463]

We love our AP5 marucci , but might try that Lindor

[@domcagney2352]

I'm getting hives seeing Trace wear those shoes in this setting

[@Seth.Scheidt]

Hope your alright trace!

[@giovannipassinetti4894]

That Belgard’s leg guard is mad sick

[@cinimatics]

"Autosubscribe bois!" Guess I gotta!

[@swang2k172]

W

[@jasonweiss2781]

Moral of the story... yeah that’s loud

[@MrLancealotlink7]

You should try some Warstic wood

[@drew4sooners]

@thebaseballbatbros have yall ever tested a Slugger M356? Can’t seem to find any videos on that anywhere.

[@alecdenby1316]

you guys should do a three way tie with the bats you picked at the end to see which one you think is the best

[@jaxd2955]

Swing the A-rod bbcor

[@tamaraclemmer9715]

Those bats are nice

[@fredstewart54]

Y’all need to try out X Bat. Beltre used them back in the day.

[@pbeast8784]

Please, please, please review the 2021 CF bbcor (silver).

[@m.c.2568]

Will you guys do a review on Trinity Bats? Preferably the Corey Seager model

[@Cincinnati-Outlaws]

That Chandler sounds like a composite bat

[@xtraon60fps87]

Shhheeeeeeeeshh

[@patrickgoodman4576]

I'm tryna remember all of wills catch phrases: WHAT UP WHAT UP GO BALL YESSIR THAT'S SO LOUD

[@kianbarker2100]

OH MY LORD

[@patrickgoodman4576]

@@kianbarker2100 dang I missed that one lol

[@derekpohlkamp6005]

Will, you guys should try Max Bats, they are pretty good

[@michaeldempsey1618]

My son swings the Victus Knox and had excellent results. What wood bat should I look at that's similar in feel, pop and swing weight? Thank you