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Top Rated Baseball Bats for 2018 (Non-wood)

1/4/2018

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Choosing the right bat is a daunting task these days.  With so many combinations of materials, lengths, weights, load types, hand/barrel types, sizes, it can become overwhelming very quickly.  As we begin the new year and turn towards another exciting season ahead, we thought we'd try to assist with a top rated baseball bat buyers guide for 2018.  Without further adieu, here's the Ballpark Basics top 5 for 2018...

#1
​​Louisville Slugger Prime 918 BBCOR Bat: WTLBBP918B3

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Features:
  • 2 5/8 Inch Barrel Diameter
  • -3 Length To Weight Ratio
  • BBCOR Certified For High School & Collegiate Approval
  • Colorway: Black / Red
  • Balanced Swing Weight Score (1.7)
  • Custom Lizard Skins Baseball Bat Grip Provides Premium Comfort
  • Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
  • Three-Piece, Composite Baseball Bat
  • 100% Composite Microform Barrel Design Offers Maximum Pop With A Light Swing Weight
  • TRU3 Connection Helps Reduce Vibration & Provides An Unreal Feeling On Contact
  • New RTX End Cap Creates A Longer Barrel Shape With Improved Durability
Buy It Now

#2 
Louisville Slugger Solo 618 USA Bat: WTLUBS618B11

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Features:
  • -11 Length To Weight Ratio
  • 2 5/8 Inch Barrel Diameter
  • Approved For Play In AABC, Babe Ruth, Cal Ripken, Dixie Youth, Little League, & Pony​
  • New USA Baseball (USABat) Certified Stamp
  • Anti-Vibration Handle Construction Helps Reduce Sting On Mishits
  • Balanced Swing Weight Score (1.1)
  • Colorway: White / Blue / Red / Black / Gray
  • Custom Lizard Skins Baseball Bat Grip Provides Premium Comfort
  • Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
  • Hot Out Of The Wrapper Performance
  • Lowest Swing Weight Profile & Fastest Swing Speed In Louisville Slugger Lineup
  • One-Piece, Aluminum Baseball Bat
  • SL Hyper Alloy Material Delivers Maximum Energy Transfer 
  • Speed Ballistic Composite End Cap Increases Barrel Length & Improves Balance
  • Stiff, Traditional Feel For Immediate Impact Feedback
Buy It Now

#3
​Rawlings Quatro BBCOR  Bat: BB8Q3

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Features:
  • 2 5/8 Inch Barrel Diameter
  • -3 Length To Weight Ratio
  • Balanced Swing Weight 
  • BBCOR Certified For High School & Collegiate Approval
  • Carbon Fiber Composite Barrel Provides Premium Pop & Further Ball Flight
  • Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
  • Tru-View Technology Reveals 100% Carbon Fiber Composition
  • Newly Designed Lightweight End Cap Reduces Swing Weight For More Control
  • Ultimate, Focused Flex Helps Accelerate Speed Through Contact
  • Vibration Dampening Technology (VDT) Creates Incredibly Smooth Feel At Impact
  • Made In The USA - Patent Pending
  • Quatro Collar Absorbs & Eliminates Any Negative Vibration
  • Four-Piece, Composite Baseball Bat
Buy It Now

#4
Axe Element -8 USA Bat: L139F

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​Features:
  • -8 Length To Weight Ratio
  • 2 5/8 Inch Barrel Diameter
  • Axe Handle Is Ergonomically Designed For Better Control, Comfort, Bat Speed, & Safety
  • Colorway: Black / Green
  • End Loaded Swing Weight For Added Power
  • Endogrid Technology Reduces Negative Vibration & Increases Overall Comfort
  • Engineered Hitting Zone Maximizes Performance Over A 270 Degree Contact Area
  • Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
  • HyperWhip Composite End Cap Extends The Sweet Spot
  • Military Grade Mantic Alloy Creates The Strongest Bat Axe Has Ever Built
  • One-Piece, Alloy Baseball Bat
  • New USA Baseball Certification
  • Approved For Play In AABC, Babe Ruth, Cal Ripken, Dixie Youth, Little League, & Pony
Buy It Now

#5
Louisville Slugger Solo 618 -10 Bat: WTLSLS618X10

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Features:
  • 2 3/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
  • -10 Length To Weight Ratio
  • Anti-Vibration Handle Construction Helps Reduce Sting On Mishits
  • Balanced Swing Weight Score (1.1)
  • USSSA 1.15 BPF Certification Stamp
  • Approved For Play In USSSA
  • Colorway: White / Blue / Red / Black / Gray
  • Custom Lizard Skins Baseball Bat Grip Provides Premium Comfort
  • Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
  • Hot Out Of The Wrapper Performance
  • Lowest Swing Weight Profile & Fastest Swing Speed In Louisville Slugger Lineup
  • One-Piece, Aluminum Baseball Bat
  • SL Hyper Alloy Material Delivers Maximum Energy Transfer 
  • Speed Ballistic Composite End Cap Increases Barrel Length & Improves Balance
  • Stiff, Traditional Feel For Immediate Impact Feedback
Buy It Now
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      • Louisville Baseball
      • Easton Baseball
      • Marucci Baseball
      • Mizuno Baseball
      • DeMarini Baseball
      • Axe Baseball >
        • Axe HyperWhip
        • Axe Origin USA Baseball
        • Axe Elite Hybrid
        • Axe Avenge Composite
      • Great Lakes Bat Co
    • Softball Bats >
      • DeMarini Softball
      • Louisville Softball
      • Easton Softball
      • Anderson Softball
      • Marucci Softball
      • Axe Softball >
        • Axe Avenge Bat
        • Axe Danielle Laurie Bat
        • Axe Element Bat
    • Hitting Essentials >
      • Batting Gloves
      • Vulcan Bat Grips - Solid Series
      • Vulcan Bat Grips - Splatter Series
      • Vulcan Bat Grips - Uncommon Series
      • VukGripz Ultra Firm Bat Grip
      • VukGripz Ultra Soft Bat Grip
      • Grip N Rip II Bat Taper
      • Grip N Rip Bat Trigger
    • Hitting Development >
      • Backspin Tee - Standard Model
      • Backspin Tee - Pro Model
    • Fielding
    • Footwear
    • Catchers Den
    • Player Swag
    • Coach's Corner >
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