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Wood Bat Reviews

Comprehensive analysis of 27 Wood bats for professional and amateur wood baseball bats. Data-driven rankings based on performance, durability, and player feedback.

Lab Tested
27 Bats Analyzed
14 Brands
4 Model Years
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Score Year Bat Drop Price Image MOI Barrel Stiffness Player Tech Demand Relevance Resell Perf (1-5) Control (1-5) Durability (1-5) Value (1-5)
89 2023 Baum Gold Stock Pro Flared -3 $315 2023 Baum Gold Stock Pro Flared image
84 2023 Slugger K100 Ash Fungo -3 $60 2023 Louisville Slugger K100 Ash Fungo image
83 2023 Ssk Z9 Professional Edge Fungo -3 $90 2023 Ssk Z9 Professional Edge Fungo image
83 2022 Brett Bros Maple/Bamboo Wood MB110 -3 $120 2022 Brett Bros Maple/Bamboo Wood MB110 image
82 2025 American Bat Smith Torpedo -3 $170 2025 American Bat Smith Torpedo image
81 2023 Brett Bros Maple Fungo -3 $90 2023 Brett Bros Maple Fungo image
80 2020 DeMarini D110 Composite Wood -3 $200 2020 DeMarini D110 Composite Wood image
80 2025 Slugger Pro Prime -3 $160 2025 Louisville Slugger Pro Prime image
78 2025 Victus ALT13 Torpedo Pro Reserve -3 $200 2025 Victus ALT13 Torpedo Pro Reserve image
78 2020 DeMarini D243 Composite Wood -3 $200 2020 DeMarini D243 Composite Wood image
78 2023 Victus Victus V-Cuts -3 $150 2023 Victus Victus V-Cuts image
76 2025 Slugger Y125 -3 $36 2025 Louisville Slugger Y125 image
75 2023 Marucci AP5 -3 $170 2023 Marucci AP5 image
73 2025 Tucci Lumber TL-Torpedo Pro Select -3 $210 2025 Tucci Lumber TL-Torpedo Pro Select image
73 2020 Marucci Marucci Wood -3 $150 2020 Marucci Marucci Wood image
73 2023 Rawlings Big Stick Elite -3 $100 2023 Rawlings Big Stick Elite image
73 2025 American Batsmith Y-Torpedo -3 $150 2025 American Batsmith Y-Torpedo image
71 2025 Camwood Torpedo Balanced -3 $190 2025 Camwood Torpedo Balanced image
71 2025 Marucci Youth Volition America -3 $110 2025 Marucci Youth Volition America image
70 2020 Marucci CU26 Wood -3 $100 2020 Marucci CU26 Wood image
66 2025 Marucci CB15-T -3 $170 2025 Marucci CB15-T image
66 2025 Marucci Lindy12 Torpedo -3 $170 2025 Marucci Lindy12 Torpedo image
66 2025 Marucci AP5-T -3 $170 2025 Marucci AP5-T image
64 2020 Rawlings Rawlings Wood -3 $150 2020 Rawlings Rawlings Wood image
62 2020 Ssk SSK Wood -3 $150 2020 Ssk SSK Wood image
62 2020 Axe Axe Bats -3 $200 2020 Axe Axe Bats image
62 2020 Asics Wood -3 $200 2020 Asics Wood image

What The Columns Mean

Score: Overall 0–100 based on our 4-category model.
Drop: Length minus weight (e.g., 31/21 = -10).
Price: Typical new price; links to a retailer.
Image: Clickable product image; rotates retailers.
MOI: Swing weight 1–5 (1 = light, 5 = heavy). Lower feels quicker; higher feels end‑loaded.
Barrel: Barrel/profile size 1–5 (1 = smaller, 5 = larger sweet spot).
Stiffness: Handle/impact stiffness 1–5 (1 = more flex, 5 = stiffer feel).
Player: Player feedback 1–5 from testing and long‑term use.
Tech: Construction/feature sophistication 1–5.
Demand: Market demand 1–5 (availability/interest).
Relevance: Lineup relevance/size availability 1–5.
Resell: Secondary market value retention 1–5.
Perf (1–5): Performance composite (exit velo, sweet spot, tech).
Control (1–5): Handling composite (swing weight, stiffness, feedback).
Durability (1–5): Longevity/build quality composite.
Value (1–5): Price/performance considering league norms and resell.
Notes: Metrics use Bat Digest’s 1–5 internal scale. MOI is measured; others combine lab data and testing.

Our Testing Methodology

Data-driven analysis from the industry's most comprehensive testing facility

HitTrax Technology

Professional-grade launch monitor tracking exit velocity, launch angle, distance, and spray charts. Every swing is captured with MLB-level precision for accurate performance metrics.

Precision Swing Weight

Custom-built MOI measurement rig calculates exact swing weight to 0.1% accuracy. We measure balance point, total weight, and rotational inertia for complete swing feel analysis.

Ball Cannon Testing

Pneumatic cannon fires balls at precise velocities to measure trampoline effect and sweet spot size. Eliminates human variables for consistent, repeatable performance data.

Compression Testing

Industrial compression tester measures barrel flex and wall thickness across the entire hitting surface. Identifies hot spots and durability characteristics before field testing.

Multi-Hitter Protocol

Minimum 5 different swing profiles test each bat - from youth to college players. Over 1,000 swings per bat ensures statistically significant performance data.

10-Year Database

Over 50,000 recorded swings and 2,000+ bats tested since 2015. Historical data enables trend analysis, durability tracking, and performance evolution insights.

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