Our top USA bat pick for September 2024 is still the 2024 ADV 360 (drop 10), but we sense some changes in the air as we get close to the fall, and all the bats start to drop. Marucci's CAT X2 Connect did well in some preliminary testing, as did DeMarini's The Goods Hybrid and Warstic's Bonesaber. We've included the budget-friendly Moxie for 2024. Expect some changes to our best list as the holidays approach.

Best USA Bats

#1 Overall
Best USA Bat 2024
Best USA Bat 2024 - Easton ADV 360
Balance:
Quick
A
2023 Easton ADV 360 - 10
$350
#2 Overall
Best Hybrid USA Bat
Best Hybrid USA Bat - DeMarini The Goods
Balance:
Quick
B
2023 DeMarini The Goods - 10
$250
#3 Overall
Best Drop 11 USA Bat
Best Drop 11 USA Bat - Marucci CAT X2
Balance:
Balanced
B
2025 Marucci CAT X2 - 11
$200
#4 Overall
Best USA Bat
Best USA Bat - Marucci F5
Balance:
Balanced
B
2022 Marucci F5 - 10
$100
#5 Overall
Best USA Bat 2022
Best USA Bat 2022 - DeMarini CF
Balance:
Quick
A
2022 DeMarini CF - 10
$350

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Best USA Baseball Bats Deep Dives

#1

2023 Easton ADV 360 thumbnail

Best USA Bat 2024

2023 Easton ADV 360 Drop 10 $350
96
Bat image
96
Overall Score
A
Balance
Quick
Hitting power and exit velocity potential
100/100
Power
Exit Velocity
Swing control and sweet spot size
86/100
Control
Sweet Spot
Build quality and player satisfaction
84/100
Quality
Build & Feel
Overall value and resale potential
94/100
Value
Bang for Buck
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Why We Love the 2023 Easton ADV 360

The Easton ADV 360 for USA is Easton's premiere USA Bat. It's light, has a huge barrel and feels great on hits and mishits. It is one of our favorite USA bats on the market.

Specs

Price:$350
League:USA
Sizes:28 29 30 31 32
Barrel Size:2 5/8
Drop:10
Serial:YBB23ADV10
Released:2022-09-30
Our Complete 2023 Easton ADV 360 Review →

#2

2023 DeMarini The Goods thumbnail

Best Hybrid USA Bat

2023 DeMarini The Goods Drop 10 $250
88
Bat image
88
Overall Score
B
Balance
Quick
Hitting power and exit velocity potential
94/100
Power
Exit Velocity
Swing control and sweet spot size
68/100
Control
Sweet Spot
Build quality and player satisfaction
88/100
Quality
Build & Feel
Overall value and resale potential
88/100
Value
Bang for Buck
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Why We Love the 2023 DeMarini The Goods

The Two-Piece Hybrid Baseball Bat, featuring a 2 5/8 inch barrel diameter has a mid loaded swing. This bat combines an alloy barrel with a composite handle and carries the USA Bat Certification Stamp and is approved for play. With an X14 Alloy Barrel, Paraflex Plus Composite Handle and Type V Connection (all the exact same for this year when compared to 2022). The bat is good for a hybrid. USA offers a pretty boring set of bats, but The Goods in USA can be a top choice for the right kid.

Specs

Price:$250
League:USA
Sizes:28 29 30 31
Barrel Size:2 5/8
Drop:10
Serial:WBD2359010
Released:2023-03-01
Our Complete 2023 DeMarini The Goods Review →

#3

2025 Marucci CAT X2 thumbnail

Best Drop 11 USA Bat

2025 Marucci CAT X2 Drop 11 $200
85
Bat image
85
Overall Score
B
Balance
Balanced
Hitting power and exit velocity potential
94/100
Power
Exit Velocity
Swing control and sweet spot size
48/100
Control
Sweet Spot
Build quality and player satisfaction
80/100
Quality
Build & Feel
Overall value and resale potential
86/100
Value
Bang for Buck
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Why We Love the 2025 Marucci CAT X2

The CATX2 Senior League -11 USA Baseball bat has anti-vibration technology in the knob and endcap to minimize vibrations. The endcap chagnes are new to the 2025 version. It uses a ring-free, multi-variable wall design to makea big barrel. Constructed AZR aluminum (Marucci's blend), the CATX2 is a single piece bat with a traditional swing design for speed and control. Compared to the 2024 CAT X USA bat, It features an expanded sweet spot, custom-molded handle taper, and a soft-touch grip.

Specs

Price:$200
League:USA
Sizes:26 27 28 29 30 31
Barrel Size:2 5/8
Drop:11
Serial:MSBCX211USA
Released:2023-07-12
Our Complete 2025 Marucci CAT X2 Review →

#4

2022 Marucci F5 thumbnail

Best USA Bat

2022 Marucci F5 Drop 10 $100
87
Bat image
87
Overall Score
B
Balance
Balanced
Hitting power and exit velocity potential
88/100
Power
Exit Velocity
Swing control and sweet spot size
60/100
Control
Sweet Spot
Build quality and player satisfaction
84/100
Quality
Build & Feel
Overall value and resale potential
96/100
Value
Bang for Buck
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Specs

Price:$100
League:USA
Sizes:27 28 29 30 31
Barrel Size:2 5/8
Drop:10
Serial:MSBF5310USA
Released:2021-09-15
Our Complete 2022 Marucci F5 Review →

#5

2022 DeMarini CF thumbnail

Best USA Bat 2022

2022 DeMarini CF Drop 10 $350
95
Bat image
95
Overall Score
A
Balance
Quick
Hitting power and exit velocity potential
94/100
Power
Exit Velocity
Swing control and sweet spot size
86/100
Control
Sweet Spot
Build quality and player satisfaction
80/100
Quality
Build & Feel
Overall value and resale potential
94/100
Value
Bang for Buck
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Specs

Price:$350
League:USA
Sizes:29 30 31 32
Barrel Size:2 5/8
Drop:10
Serial:WTDXUFX22
Released:2021-10-27
Our Complete 2022 DeMarini CF Review →

#6

2021 Easton ADV 360 thumbnail

Best USA Bat 2021

2021 Easton ADV 360 Drop 11 $350
88
Bat image
88
Overall Score
B
Balance
Quick
Hitting power and exit velocity potential
100/100
Power
Exit Velocity
Swing control and sweet spot size
80/100
Control
Sweet Spot
Build quality and player satisfaction
68/100
Quality
Build & Feel
Overall value and resale potential
88/100
Value
Bang for Buck
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Why We Love the 2021 Easton ADV 360

Although a bit on the heavier side for a drop 11, it swings right in line with other drop 10 bats in the USA space. So, if you consider this drop 11 as a drop 10, it is, as far as we measured, one of the very best bats in the industry. The Easton ADV 360 Drop 11 USA bat is a huge barrel, balanced swing, and knockout performance. It reminds us a lot of the Orange Easton MAKO as any USA bat to date ever has.

Specs

Price:$350
League:USA
Sizes:27 28 29 30 31
Barrel Size:2 5/8
Drop:11
Serial:YBB21ADV11
Released:2020-09-01
Our Complete 2021 Easton ADV 360 Review →

#7

2020 Easton ADV 360 Drop 11 thumbnail

Best USA Bat 2020

2020 Easton ADV 360 Drop 11 Drop 11 $350
91
Bat image
91
Overall Score
A
Balance
Quick
Hitting power and exit velocity potential
100/100
Power
Exit Velocity
Swing control and sweet spot size
86/100
Control
Sweet Spot
Build quality and player satisfaction
76/100
Quality
Build & Feel
Overall value and resale potential
88/100
Value
Bang for Buck
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Why We Love the 2020 Easton ADV 360 Drop 11

Although a drop 11, the Easton ADV 360 Drop swings as heavy as most drop 10s and we consider it as much. The bat has a huge barrel, good balance and great performance. The feel on it is just what most kids want. If the bat had more durability it would be a perfect 10.

Specs

Price:$350
League:USA
Sizes:27 28 29 30 31
Barrel Size:2 5/8
Drop:11
Serial:B08XZK367J
Released:2019-09-01

#8

2019 Louisville Slugger Solo thumbnail

Best Cheap USA Bat

2019 Louisville Slugger Solo Drop 11 $200
88
Bat image
88
Overall Score
B
Balance
Quick
Hitting power and exit velocity potential
88/100
Power
Exit Velocity
Swing control and sweet spot size
68/100
Control
Sweet Spot
Build quality and player satisfaction
84/100
Quality
Build & Feel
Overall value and resale potential
94/100
Value
Bang for Buck
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Why We Love the 2019 Louisville Slugger Solo

The 2019 Louisivlle Slugger SOLO is a reprint of the 2018 version and there is nothing wrong with that. The bat is a single-piece aluminum stick with an extended composite end cap to help bring down the swing weight. Despite it's classification as a drop 11, the bat swings as heavy as many drop 10's and, if you remember, this 2nd year of the USA bat standard put bats all over the place.

Specs

Price:$200
League:USA
Sizes:28 29 30 31 32
Barrel Size:2 5/8
Drop:11
Serial:WTLUBS619B11
Released:2018-09-15
Our Complete 2019 Louisville Slugger Solo Review →

#9

2018 Rawlings Quatro thumbnail

Best USA Bat 2018

2018 Rawlings Quatro Drop 10 $350
91
Bat image
91
Overall Score
A
Balance
Balanced
Hitting power and exit velocity potential
100/100
Power
Exit Velocity
Swing control and sweet spot size
72/100
Control
Sweet Spot
Build quality and player satisfaction
68/100
Quality
Build & Feel
Overall value and resale potential
94/100
Value
Bang for Buck
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Why We Love the 2018 Rawlings Quatro

The 2018 Rawlings Quatro USA bat is legendary in its performance and (lack of) durability. The bat is a two-piece composite bat with a huge barrel light swing and, what was at the time, a legendary performance. It came in a good range of sizes and was a real win for anyone who happened upon it.

Specs

Price:$350
League:USA
Sizes:28 29 30 31 32
Barrel Size:2 5/8
Drop:10
Serial:US8Q10
Released:2017-10-01
Our Complete 2018 Rawlings Quatro Review →

#10

2023 Easton ADV 360 thumbnail

Best Drop 5 USA Bat

2023 Easton ADV 360 Drop 5 $350
87
Bat image
87
Overall Score
B
Balance
Quick
Hitting power and exit velocity potential
100/100
Power
Exit Velocity
Swing control and sweet spot size
86/100
Control
Sweet Spot
Build quality and player satisfaction
92/100
Quality
Build & Feel
Overall value and resale potential
74/100
Value
Bang for Buck
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Why We Love the 2023 Easton ADV 360

The Easton ADV 360 in a drop 5 is Easton's premiere, heavy swinging USA bat. The drop 5 is a big swing so don't get this bat if you don't need more mass. The bat has a huge barrel and feels excellent on hits and mishits. It is one of our favorite drop 5 USA bats on the market.

Specs

Price:$350
League:USA
Sizes:30 31 32
Barrel Size:2 5/8
Drop:5
Serial:YBB23ADV5
Released:2022-09-30
Our Complete 2023 Easton ADV 360 Review →

#11

2023 Easton Moxie thumbnail

Best Light and Cheap USA Bat

2023 Easton Moxie Drop 12 $60
81
Bat image
81
Overall Score
B
Balance
Light
Hitting power and exit velocity potential
80/100
Power
Exit Velocity
Swing control and sweet spot size
82/100
Control
Sweet Spot
Build quality and player satisfaction
88/100
Quality
Build & Feel
Overall value and resale potential
96/100
Value
Bang for Buck
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Why We Love the 2023 Easton Moxie

Simple, inexpensive, looks great. What else can you want from a drop 12 coach pitch or tee ball bat? It's reasonalby priced and works great. This is a great, simple, highly rated bat that does exactly what you want it to do, get you through a year of coach pitch without a lot of worry or expense.

Specs

Price:$60
League:USA
Sizes:26 27 28 29 30 31
Barrel Size:2 5/8
Drop:12
Serial:YSB23MOX12
Released:2022-08-01

The Right USA Baseball Bat Size

The right bat size is significant. We've said it and will repeat it here to get the proper bat size before reaching the 'best' bat. If your size is not available in the 'best bat,' find a bat with the correct size.

Also, note that bat size is a question about swing weight. It would be best if you were not concerned about the length and drop, as you are the correct swing weight---which is determined by the weight distribution within the bat. Bats of the same length are NOT created equal. You can read more about swing weights and the correct bat size here.