help on wood softball bats?

[devildonkeys]

I need a lil bit of help on which WOOD softball bat its great, good and stay away from..
Which weight would be the best to swing. As I swing a 26oz mostly.
So if you guys can give me so info the would be great .....

 

[goro25]

The heavier you can swing the better. Wood is wood, no difference in performance. Bamboo is the most durable.

 

[devildonkeys]

OK
So how do I choose in weight cuz i don't want to go to heavy. What's the best weight that's similar to an 26oz and 27? In composite.

 

[osufan2k]

BamBooBat is a great durable wood bat but it runs on the heavy side. If you're looking for a light weight wood bat, go with the Brett Bros Thunder bat. It's also bamboo and comes in a 34/28 and 33/27. Guys on my wood bat team have both bats and love them.

The BamBooBat carries a 100 day warranty. This is the bat I swing in our wood league. For metal, I swing a 27oz bat and have not had any problem swinging the heavier wood bat.

 

[krakrt]

Go check out phoenix bats they make some good wood bats in different weight options, and handles and everything. Don't be afraid to go heavy though. You will need that little extra weight to carry the ball. My 31 oz would bat swings in my opinion closer to 28-29oz, I have one with a big taper handle, which I'm sure carries some of the weight of the bat, making the barrel feel lighter on swing.

 

[Bobby Buggs]

Evil Bamboom 34-29

 

[devildonkeys]

OK thanks on the info guys.
now its just on picking the right brand......

 

[dponder]

Worth Toxic Wood is a great option and last time I checked carries a one-year warranty. Something to look in to. 34/28.

 

[CTBOH]

...the trick to wood is: take a 5/8 wood bit and drilldown 9 inches. take about five wine bottle corks and stuff em' down...cut off remainder...then sawdust and wood paste the cap, sand, and walla'.......3oz.s gone without "really" effecting the structural integrity of the bat.

 

[CTBOH]

...then swing away.

 

[CTBOH]

...some shave, i cork.

 

[Crush17er]

I swing a Bones Bat... Great bat with great feel... I have swung the evil super great bat. also have swung the toxic i liked it but it felt like the bat flexed...

 

[crdawg2521]

Brett Bros is the way to go

THUNDER SOFTBALL BAT $79.00

Brett Bros Official Thunder Softball bat is uniquely designed with a bamboo core and a maple barrel. All of these bats have the patented "Boa Wrap Technology" to increase durability

All ASA Approved.

Our Black SBT Model is available in 32",33" and 34". in a drop 6

Red, Royal Blue, White and Yellow Models are Only available in 33" and 34"

 

[BBBD1969]

Brett Bros is the way to go

THUNDER SOFTBALL BAT $79.00

Brett Bros Official Thunder Softball bat is uniquely designed with a bamboo core and a maple barrel. All of these bats have the patented "Boa Wrap Technology" to increase durability

All ASA Approved.

Our Black SBT Model is available in 32",33" and 34". in a drop 6

Red, Royal Blue, White and Yellow Models are Only available in 33" and 34"

Not trying to be a smartass but is there a wood bat that ISN'T ASA approved? Is there a wood bat that exceeds 98mph or whatever it is ASA uses nowadays?

 

[ser7643]

Brett Bros is the way to go

THUNDER SOFTBALL BAT $79.00

Brett Bros Official Thunder Softball bat is uniquely designed with a bamboo core and a maple barrel. All of these bats have the patented "Boa Wrap Technology" to increase durability

All ASA Approved.

Our Black SBT Model is available in 32",33" and 34". in a drop 6

Red, Royal Blue, White and Yellow Models are Only available in 33" and 34"

Had a benefit wood bat tournament this past weekend and these two bats above were real nice.

 

[Mac86]

The Worth Toxic would be a great choice, the two i have bought both weigh in the 27.5 to 27.8 range and as noted have a full one year warranty, thier construction is bamboo covered with wood, they have great graphics and hit very well

 

[dponder]

Not trying to be a smartass but is there a wood bat that ISN'T ASA approved? Is there a wood bat that exceeds 98mph or whatever it is ASA uses nowadays?

Technically, yes. For ASA, you have to use a bat that has the ASA logo or one that says "Official Softball".

 

[Bobby Buggs]

http://forums.softballfans.com/showthread.php?t=1043875
Reviews from members here

 

[LStarrasl]

I got the Louisville Slugger Powerized 125SB, It's got about 300 cuts on it and is starting to open up, but I have to say it was hot out of the wrapper, the first shot I hit was easily 500".

 

[jsam21238]

Not trying to be a smartass but is there a wood bat that ISN'T ASA approved? Is there a wood bat that exceeds 98mph or whatever it is ASA uses nowadays?

If it doesn't have an ASA stamp it cant be used in an ASA game.

 

[slugger0250]

i used a viper bat made from birch and it is super durable and real good pop best wood ive had yet

 

[dgambill85]

Evil Bamboom 34-29

You can't go wrong with this right here. This is te closest thing I composite that you'll find without painting a composite to look like a woodbat.

 

[dgambill85]

I got the Louisville Slugger Powerized 125SB, It's got about 300 cuts on it and is starting to open up, but I have to say it was hot out of the wrapper, the first shot I hit was easily 500".

I started to curse you before I caught on.

 

[devildonkeys]

OK I'm goona check out a few see how they work with me thank for all the info guys...

 

[oppo]

If it doesn't have an ASA stamp it cant be used in an ASA game.

This is not true but having an ASA stamp does simplify things.

 

[peacemaker]

I have a balanced Xbat and I love it for the wood bat tournies.