The 2025 Combat MFG Spec A1 is one BBCOR bat wrapped in a lot of limited paint jobs. The marketing is loud, but the bat itself is legit: a stiff, balanced one-piece alloy that holds its own against the top BBCOR one-pieces.
Models Overview
The lineup is all BBCOR -3 with multiple limited colorways (Sandstorm, Mint Militia, Cookies and Cream, Country Club, and Rodeo series). The paint changes, the bat does not.
Construction & Technology
The Spec A1 is a one-piece alloy construction, with a stiff feel. It has a "SFX Barrel" with a good sized sweet spot. Balanced swing gives good speeds without compromising control. The bat offers a decent level of forgiveness on mis-hits.
Performance Comparison
This is Combat's first major BBCOR push in years, so there is no direct predecessor. It stacks up well against the current top one-piece alloys like the Atlas and Clout AI.
Comparable Bats
Comparable BBCOR one-piece alloys include the 2025 Louisville Slugger Atlas and the 2025 Rawlings Clout, with last year's Atlas still a strong reference point.
Overall grade: A
Overall grade: A
Overall grade: A
The Bottom Line
The 2025 Spec A1 is a legit one-piece BBCOR bat hiding under a mountain of marketing. If you want a stiff, balanced alloy and the look matters to you, it is a solid buy at retail.