If you’re looking to make serious strides at the plate this year, you need the right bat – one that suits your style of hitting and is loaded with the latest technologies to help you drive the ball past fielders and over fences. We just so happen to specialize in stocking these types of bats. Here’s a comprehensive list of the 10 best-selling bats of 2021 based on what’s fresh and generating buzz in the world of baseball.
Best Performance In 2021
2021 Louisville Slugger Meta BBCOR Baseball Bat -3
Why We Love It:
- From knob to end cap, the Meta is built for the ultimate combination of speed and power
- EKO™ composite barrel is a half-inch longer and made with stronger, more lightweight composite materials
- 3FX™ Connection System provides a perfectly tuned “stiff” feel on contact while dramatically reducing vibration
- Premium GT1™ end cap maximizes barrel length without sacrificing swing speed
Specs:
- LS Pro Comfort Grip™ for the perfect mix of tack and cushion
- 3-piece construction
- Swing Weight: Balanced
- Barrel Size: 2 5/8″
- 1-Year Warranty
2021 Rawlings Velo Hybrid ACP BBCOR Baseball Bat -3
Why We Love It:
- This redesigned aluminum-composite hybrid generates tons of power from insane bat speed
- Accelerated Carbon Performance (ACP) designed to create the lightest swing weight possible
- pOp 2.0 barrel technology with a laser-cut inner groove allows for greater flex and instant power
- Longer barrel extends the sweet spot and a thinner handle improves feel and control
Specs:
- 1-piece hybrid construction
- Swing Weight: Balanced
- Barrel Size: 2 5/8″
- 1-Year Limited Warranty
2021 DeMarini The Goods BBCOR Baseball Bat -3
Why We Love It:
- The X14 Alloy barrel is massive, more durable, and specifically designed for elite power hitters
- Paraflex Plus composite handle is stiffer and allows for premium feel and maximum energy transfer on contact
- Seismic End Cap is built with stiffer and stronger materials to optimize the bat for power
- Direct Connection means unmatched energy transfer on every swing
Specs:
- 2-piece hybrid construction
- Swing Weight: End-loaded
- Barrel Size: 2 5/8″
- 1-Year Limited Warranty
2021 Marucci CAT 9 BBCOR Baseball Bat -3
Why We Love It:
- The AZR alloy offers a more responsive microstructure for better feel, more forgiveness, and more performance
- Longitudinal Groove System allows for excess weight reduction while also increasing flexibility for an increased performance zone
- AV2 Anti-Vibration knob features an upgraded, finely tuned harmonic dampening system for better feel and less negative vibrational feedback
- Precision-balanced barrel results in a lower MOI and balanced feel for precision and control
Specs:
- Micro-perforated soft touch grip with extra tack improves feel and control
- 1-piece construction
- Swing Weight: Balanced
- Barrel Size: 2 5/8″
- 1-Year Warranty
2021 Easton Maxum Ultra BBCOR Baseball Bat -3
Why We Love It:
- It has the perfect balance of speed and power due to its Seamless Carbon Construction
- It integrates feedback from countless D1 college, elite travel ball, and high school programs
- The XXL barrel is the biggest barrel in the game with a massive sweet spot
Specs:
- Premium grip provides the ultimate combination of cushion and tack for pure performance
- 1-piece construction
- Swing Weight: Balanced
- Barrel Size: 2 5/8″
- 1-Year Warranty
2021 Easton B5 Pro Big Barrel BBCOR Baseball Bat -3
Why We Love It:
- It’s made from premium ATAC (Advanced Thermal Alloy Construction) Alloy for maximum barrel performance
- VRS™ handle insert reinforces the handle to reduce vibration and create an even more solid feel
- Natural Pro Balance swing weight results in a balanced feel for both speed and power
- Speed Cap™ provides a more flexible and responsive barrel
Specs:
- Premium grip provides the ultimate combination of cushion and tack for pure performance
- 1-piece construction
- Swing Weight: Balanced
- Barrel Size: 2 5/8″
- 1-Year Warranty
Best Value Bats
2021 Marucci Cat 7 BBCOR Baseball Bat -3
Why We Love It:
- The AZ4X alloy barrel provides increased strength and a higher response rate
- A more responsive, optimized barrel design creates a sweet spot twice as large as the CAT6
- AV2 Anti-Vibration knob features an upgraded, finely tuned harmonic dampening system for better feel and less negative vibrational feedback
- Engineered barrel-end wall thickness profile improves balance and allows for faster swing speeds
Specs:
- Gray 1.75 mm grip
- 1-piece construction
- Swing Weight: Balanced
- Barrel Size: 2 5/8″
- 1-Year Warranty
2020 Easton Alpha 360 BBCOR Baseball Bat -3
Why We Love It:
- The Alpha uses ATAC Alloy reinforced with Carbon-Core™ Technology which creates some of the thinnest barrel walls available to greatly improve bat speed
- The Power Balanced swing weight creates the perfect weight to length ratio and supercharges the barrel with strength and precision
- Easton included the VRSCOR™ handle insert which reinforces the grip and lessens the stinging feeling of impact
Specs:
- Solid 1-piece construction affords greater feedback
- Swing Weight: Balanced
- Barrel Size: 2 5/8″
- 1-Year Warranty
New And Different For 2021
Victus Nox Hybrid BBCOR Baseball Bat -3
Why We Love It:
- The military-grade aluminum barrel and carbon composite handle
- The ringless barrel creates a thinner, more flexible sweet spot for maximum energy transfer and higher MOI
- Speed Cap™ provides a more flexible and responsive barrel with a natural sound on impact
- Two Smooth Impact Connection system for reduced vibration
Specs:
- Micro-perforated soft touch grip improves feel and control
- 2-piece hybrid construction
- Swing Weight: End-loaded
- Barrel Size: 2 5/8″
- 1-Year Warranty
2021 Mizuno B21 PWR CRBN BBCOR Baseball Bat -3
Why We Love It:
- Detonator Cor™ technology results in lower barrel compression, more power, and booming sound at contact
- Extended barrel shape provides larger hitting area and sweet spot
- Low MOI design for lighter swing weight and faster swing speed
- Perfect bat choice for players looking for a truly balanced bat
Specs:
- 2-piece construction
- Swing Weight: Balanced
- Barrel Size: 2 5/8″
- 1-Year Warranty
Whether you are looking for power or affordability, 2021 brings some quality new bats for any budget or style of play. Slugger or utility player, you are sure to find a bat that fits your needs and takes your game to the next level.
