The first real baseball bat was created in 1884 and it took 90 years before the next major change to baseball bats: aluminum.

That's because in 1974, after a few years in which bats made from tubes of aluminum started to appear, the NCAA approved the use of aluminum bats. Homerun totals increased and batting averages sky rocketed. The change was subtle, at first. Aluminum bats were simply a metal version of a wood bat. But, the metal made the bat more durable and, in turn, cheaper.

Topics: Wood Bats, Baseball Bats, Uncategorized

BAT FLIP, noun, an exaggerated throwing of your bat after a clutch hit or homerun.

With the emergence of social media and more animated personalities in baseball, bat flips have become more prevalent, more controversial, and more popular.

Topics: MLB, Baseball Bats, Uncategorized

It's happening. The holidays are here, which means it's time to get presents for all of your loved ones.

Have a future ballplayer running around the house? How about a significant other that fancies themselves a rising star at the ballpark? Does the softball player in your life need something that will enhance their on-field game? We understand. Here is a Holiday Gift Guide from JustBats to help you out.

Topics: Baseball Bats, Softball Bats, JustBats.com Exclusives

There's something to be said for being popular. Everyone loves you, you get the most votes, pats on the back, medals, and adoring fans. Popularity is okay. Marucci's Chase Utley maple wood youth baseball bat (CU26YB) knows everything about being popular.

Marucci baseball bats are 100% handmade or turned in small batches from an original design, then finished and detailed by hand. This craftsmanship has been noted by professional players, such as Andrew McCutchen and Albert Pujols, who have allowed Marucci to use their game-day wood baseball bat designs. Of course, so has Chase Utley.

Topics: MLB, Bat Reviews, Wood Bats, Baseball Bats

Your bat just broke. Or, it has become defective by cracking or denting.

First off, we are very sorry to hear about your broken bat. What do you need to do now? Is it covered by a warranty? Do you need to buy a new baseball bat or softball bat? Don't worry, JustBats is here to answer all of your questions on what to do when your bat breaks or becomes defective.

Topics: Baseball Bats, Softball Bats, JustBats.com Exclusives, Bat Care, Uncategorized

Giving is always far better than to receive, right? It makes you feel all warm and cuddly on the inside with the thought of making someone else's day. Now, imagine you're gifting something tangible, something that will better the gift receiver, and something that they'll remember forever. Yes, we're biased. Baseball bats and softball bats make the best gifts. Really, they do. But, when are the best times to gift bats? Thanks to years of experiences, JustBats has compiled a list.

Topics: Baseball Bats, Softball Bats, JustBats.com Exclusives, Uncategorized

The revolutionary 2017 Axe Bat lineup has been released and, as the team at Axe claims, it is for the bold. Axe continues to push the limits of innovation in the baseball bat industry, which the 2017 lineup proves. It consists of five (5) BBCOR baseball bats, seven (7) wood baseball bats, six (6) youth big barrel baseball bats, four (4) youth baseball bats, two (2) fastpitch softball bats, two (2) tee ball bats, and one (1) slowpitch softball bat. JustBats has them all, which is why we wanted to explain the ins and outs of each.

Topics: Baseball Bats, Vendors / Brands

Due to their popular baseball gloves, Rawlings is unfairly pegged as a baseball glove company. Oh, but the times, they are a changing.

Now, Rawlings is garnering praise for their baseball bats. For 2017, Rawlings has introduced the VELO BBCOR baseball bat (BB7V). With the BBCOR model, the Rawlings VELO features an extreme balance, explosive swing speed, and enhanced pop. And while the 2016 Rawlings VELO (BBRV3) is well regarded, the 2017 version maximizes the ping sound and introduces new features that players have already enjoyed.

Topics: BBCOR Bats, Bat Reviews, Baseball Bats

The buzz around Louisville Slugger's latest addition to their BBCOR lineup is justified, trust us. The rumors that last season's Select 716 is being replaced are, in fact, true. But only because Louisville Slugger is releasing the Solo 617.  JustBats explains why Louisville Slugger decided on the change and what the Solo 617 will entail.

Topics: BBCOR Bats, Bat Reviews, Baseball Bats, Vendors / Brands

If you’ve taken a look at the Easton BBCOR baseball bat lineup, whether it be past or present, then you may have noticed a unique feature.

Topics: BBCOR Bats, Bat Reviews, Baseball Bats, Technology & Terminology, Vendors / Brands