Small Wooden Bat Makers

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Permalink Reply by Dan Ingersoll on October 16, 2009 at 6:56am

The biggest difference I have found with these types of bats is the personal attention from the people that sell these bats. I think you are doing the right thing with the kids by working with a low-cap company that cares enough to match the kids up with bats they can handle. Seth at Phoenix Bats and Charlie from ProBats are great guys and will work with you. They are both members of CheckSwing as well!

Good luck!

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Permalink Reply by Valley Baseball League -NABA on October 21, 2009 at 3:43am

Gone Batty is a good Bat. I bought 12 Ash Bats and he Care about his work . I found him on E-bay.and he has a Video on You tube . . RCL bats fro hwta i heard break quick . Phoenix is a good quality bat . I use a Maxbat and I love it . You can find them at www.maxbats.com .

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Permalink Reply by Jeff Whitehead on October 25, 2009 at 11:28pm

Jim,

If you have some one that wants to do a little work, try Batsand Billets.com for unfinished wood bats. Maple $25, Ash $20. They have 7 models to choose from, Maple are -1 or -2, Ash -3 or -4 range. The picture shows the model 110's we purchased and used in our over 30 league for wood bat games. We only broke one bat, and I used my Maple and Ash model 110 all season. You could buy a couple and try for BP. Good Luck....

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Permalink Reply by Tiffany Brooks on November 2, 2009 at 1:06am

Hi Jim,

I highly recommend Birch Bats Company near Seattle, WA (www.birchbats.com). They are amazing to work with -- very personal service, excellent product appearance, and most importantly I love the pop! Another huge advantage is that you can get some great pieces of wood with a -4 drop. It's really nice to have a big barrel and still have a little bit lighter bat.

Seriously...check it out. Don (the owner) is a great guy. If you talk with him, tell him Tiff said to say "hi."

Best,

Tiff

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Permalink Reply by Tiffany Brooks on November 2, 2009 at 1:09am

Also, if you want a virtually indestructible cage bat (and training bat, for those making the transition from metal to wood), a VERY nice solution is the MetalWood bat (www.metalwoodbats.com). They're more expensive than a standard wood bat, but seriously...you will get a TON of use out of these...plus it teaches you to hit the sweet spot on wood.

Hope this helps!

Best,

Tiff

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Permalink Reply by Karl Roman on January 28, 2010 at 10:48am

I definitely concur...I tried this company just to give it a shot and without high expectations and I was blown away by how fantastic that bats are. You can choose your bat colors, specify your drop, even personalize them no extra charge. They're rock hard and have plenty of pop. I think now they're 3 for $160 plus shipping. Pretty good deal.

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Permalink Reply by Chris Patt on January 9, 2010 at 11:43am

I have used Probats.net and Charlie is top notch for customer service. Puts out a good product as well. I have a few others you may want to consider also.

www.nystixs.com Andre is a great guy and puts out a great product in ash, maple and birch.

www.wagnerbats.com Jeff Wagner is a local bat manufacturer here in Appleton, WI and has been making bats for over 10 years. All his bats are hand made by him and you can request anything and he'll make it if he can find it. Jeff makes bats in ash and maple and does many colors. Quick turnaround and good prices. Tell him Chris Patt recommended you.

www.talbotturnings.com Mike Rudolph is a furniture manufacturer that tried his hands at bat turning and does an excellent job. He offers a few models in maple and birch. He has the best finshes hands down IMO. HIs cherry finish is outstanding.

I have tried all and still rotate between them to this day. I have used bigger bat makers too but these guys care and take the time to make sure you get what you want.

Hope this helps.

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Permalink Reply by Curt Rapp on February 25, 2010 at 12:33pm

Jim,

I am a wood bat manufacturer, my company is called World Bats. We're based in West Palm Beach, FL and make high-quality ash, birch, and maple bats. Please view our web site to learn more. I'd be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Sales pitch now complete, I have met the Dinger Bats crew. I can vouch for them as being quality people and having a quality product. I know their web site isn't the sexiest, but the owner runs a good company and he's a salt-of-the-earth kind of guy.

What kind of quantity are you looking for, if you still are, considering you posted this in October and its not Februrary. How did you come across these companies? I'd love to answer any questions you might have.

Regards,

Curt Rapp
World Bats
www.worldbats.com

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Permalink Reply by MadDogNation on March 15, 2010 at 12:32pm

Mad Dog Nation's re-launch is complete:

http://pennsylvania.maddognation.com/

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Permalink Reply by Thomas Bednark on May 22, 2010 at 6:38am

Small wooden bat makers will give more personal service and in most cases a higher quality product. Attention to wood selection and the need to dump bad material is in the buyers favor. Tom at Barnstable Bat barnstablebat.com

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Permalink Reply by MadDogNation on May 22, 2010 at 1:32pm

Newest wood bat (Guayaibi) just hit the market from Mad Dog Bats. After two years of testing, professional players found it is stronger, denser and more flexible than ash or maple.

http://pennsylvania.maddognation.com/g-bone.aspx

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Permalink Reply by Andy Swenson on July 20, 2010 at 4:56pm

Swenson Baseball Co.
www.swensonbaseball.com
Owned and Operated by a MLB Scout and High School/College Coach!

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