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

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

Leading up to the introduction of their 2016 Fastpitch lineup, COMBAT had promised "something big" was in the works. They didn't disappoint when they introduced the COMBAT MAXUM Fastpitch softball bat. In 2015, COMBAT had already established themselves in the bat industry by offering extreme combinations of light swing weight and huge sweet spot. But, when the MAXUM was released, it pushed the boundaries of what was even considered possible with a composite bat design for Fastpitch softball bats. Ultimately, becoming one of the best 2016 fastpitch softball bats on the market.

Topics: Bat Reviews, Fastpitch Bats, Vendors / Brands

The past couple of seasons, the Louisville Slugger Prime series has been some of the most popular composite baseball bats for players of all ages across the nation. Louisville Slugger was not satisfied with the performance and popularity of last year's Prime 916, so they expanded and upgraded their latest lineup. New for the 2016-17 baseball season is the Prime 917!

Topics: Bat Reviews, 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

"Having Zepp combined with my signature bat will help give me an edge. I'm always looking to improve my swing and have consistency throughout the season." - Mike Trout

Topics: Bat Reviews

Over the years, COMBAT has made a name for themselves with the MAXUM in the bat industry by consistently delivering an extreme combination of an ultra balanced feel, extremely fast swing weights, a huge sweet spot, and unparalleled performance. Now, for 2017, the Senior League or Youth Big Barrel SL7MX112 continues the legacy.

Topics: Bat Reviews, Baseball Bats, Vendors / Brands, Youth Big Barrel Bats

By now you've probably heard about Marucci's CAT 7. At JustBats, we love new baseball bats about as much as you love hitting homeruns, which is why we're excited about the recent release of the CAT 7.

Topics: Bat Reviews, Vendors / Brands, JustBats.com Exclusives

You might have seen a couple of weeks ago when University of Miami's Edgar Michalangeli started a bench-clearing brawl against Boston College after flipping his bat. The bat that ignited the grand slam and subsequent brawl? The heavily anticipated 2017 Adidas Aero Burner, of course.

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