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Adult Baseball Bat Models   RockBats is the most advanced maple baseball bat company in the industry.  Since 2005, we have advocated face-grain contact for our maple bats, and trademarked this as FORCE TechnologyTM in 2006.  Face-grain contact is now an industry standard in Professional Baseball - all manufacturers who supply Profession Players are now required to orient their logo on maple bats for face-grain contact.    Read below how we are one of the few bat manufacturers who provide bats having wood-quality that meets and exceeds the new 2009 Bat Regulations in Professional Baseball.    How can you tell if your bat is high quality?  - When you have the ink spot on the wood grain of the handle, you can MEASURE if the wood quality is high.  ALL manufacturers now need to do this in 2009 for bats that they supply Professional players, however, MOST manufacturers do NOT provide this quality to the general public.   NOTE: that all of our Walker and Natural finish SOLID-WOOD bats will have an ink spot on the handle to show the straightness of grain.  This is a requirement in Professional Baseball, and we are one of the few companies to offer this quality to the general public.   Basically, if the "slope-of-grain" is greater than 3-degrees, the bat is likely to break into multiple-pieces;  if the "slope-of-grain" is less than 3-degrees, the bat will likely stay in one piece if/when it breaks.    Bats with straight grain are much more durable than bats that have severe grain slopes.      Be sure to visit our other informational site:  http://www.woodbat.org/ Where you can learn more about wood quality and wood baseball bats     RockBats is still the only company that tests every bat and identifies the location of the sweet spot on the barrel with our diamond-shaped sticker  -  No other company does this.       Our diamond stickers are becoming the TRUE symbol of quality in wood bats!         Our All-Wood Laminated Composite RockBats -  how can we make our solid-wood RockBats even better?   Well, we considered 3 of the top factors that affect performance, and engineered the ultimate all-wood baseball bat.   The 3 most influential factors that affect performance in an all-wood bat are   bat speed,  bat shape, and material properties.    Below is what we came up with...   Bat speed.   we inserted an extra lightweight wood in the core of our maple barrel, which reduces the overall weight, and shifts the balance of the bat toward the hands  (yes, this is like a corked bat).  We also inserted an extra-strong, high-density wood in the core of our maple handle, which further shifts balance toward the hands.  The result:  an engineered bat that will provide more bat speed than a solid-wood bat having the same shape and weight.   Bat shape.   All of our RockBat models that are available in solid-wood are now available in our all-wood laminated composite design.  If you feel that you can swing a big-barrel bat with little drop in bat speed, then you can go for that "extra" performance by trying our model RB 174C.   This has the largest barrel diameter, and if you are a strong player, and can swing this just as fast... then you will get maximum performance out of this bat model.  NOTE:  due to the thin-handle design, we only offer this bat model in our laminated composite version - because it has HICKORY in the handle of the bat.   Material properties.  To a lesser extent than bat speed, the material properties that you put into a bat are important.  If you make a bat with high-stiffness wood, you will achieve better performance  (i.e.  faster ball speed) compared to the same bat with "average" wood in the handle.   Too much flex in the handle is lost energy - energy that could have bee transferred to the ball.        NOTE:   Our RockBats are manufactured using ALL-WOOD components.    RockBats does not use fiberglass wraps, fiber-reinforced plastic handles, or internal metal rods.   Be sure to check with your league to confirm that you can use this bat - if they say "no composites", be sure to ask if ALL-WOOD bats are allowed.   Basically, we have engineered the optimum ALL-WOOD bat for the task of hitting a baseball.     Model RB 243M  (solid-wood)   Model RB 243C  (laminated)   Model RB 271M  (solid-wood)  -  in past years, called the "RB7"   Model RB 271C  (laminated)     Model RB 331M  (solid-wood)  -  in past years, called the "RBX"     Model RB 174C  (laminated)       Compare our various RockBat models below.   RockBats Comparison Chart The "M" in our model number stands for "Maple";  "C" in our model number stands for our All-Wood Laminated Composite design Product Details RB 243M/ RB 243C RB 271M/ RB 271C RB 331M/ RB 331C RBD RB 174C Bat Design Balanced Large barrel Thick handle Balanced Medium barrel Medium handle Balanced (large knob) Medium barrel Thin handle Balanced Slim barrel Thick handle End-weighted XL barrel Thin handle Knob Design Medium knob Moderate flare Large knob Moderate flare Extra Large knob Large flare Medium knob Moderate flare Medium knob Light flare Taper Design Fast taper Long, slow taper Moderate taper Long, slow taper Fast taper Species Hard Maple Hard Maple Hard Maple Hard Maple Hard Maple Barrel diameter 2.51" 2.48" 2.44" 2.40" 2.53" Handle diameter 0.97" 0.93" 0.92" 1.00" 0.88" Comparable model M110/C243 hybrid C271 C331 M110 G174 Lengths 32", 33", 34" 32", 33", 34" 32", 33", 34" 31", 32" 32", 33", 34" Weight drops -3, -2 -3, -2 -3, -2 -3, -2 -2 Barrel Cup Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes   Colors Available   Due to changes in 2009 Bat Regulations in Professional Baseball, our primary finish for SOLID-WOOD BATS will be the Walker Finish  (black barrel, natural-finish handle),  We target maintaining Walker-finish bats in our "ready inventory" so that we may ship them out to you sooner.   If we have Black or Natural finish available, you will see those options appear in the shopping cart below.     Our All-Wood Laminated Composite RockBats are primarily finished as "Inverse Walker" (Natural-finish barrel, black-finish handle)   Multiple-bat discounts We offer a discount price if you order 2 or 3 bats.   For 2 bats, enter the coupon code "RB-2". For 3 bats, or more, enter the coupon code "RB-3".   Coupon codes are entered during the check-out process.       Model RB 174C Barrel diameter 2.52" Handle diameter 0.88" Knob diameter 1.95" This follows the traditional G174 design, which is a big-barrel and thin-handle design - a power hitters bat.  This bat model has a very large barrel, and tapers quickly to a thin handle - which is similar in shape to many metal bats.  NOTE: because of the extremely thin handle, we only have this model available in our all-wood laminated composite design - i.e. not available in solid-wood.  We use a Hickory-core in the handle, which provides the required strength.  Only available in a -2 weight drop, however, the balance shift due to the heavy Hickory in the handle core makes this bat feel lighter than a -2.   Model RB 174C       composite  $104.95     Length: RB174C-32" (30 oz.) - Composite RB174C-33" (31 oz.) - Composite RB174C-34" (32 oz.) - Composite        Qty:           Model RB 13C Barrel diameter 2.52" Handle diameter 0.93" Knob diameter 1.97" This follows the traditional I13 design, which is a big-barrel and medium-handle design - a power hitters bat.  The 2 differences between the RB13C and the RB174C (above) is the diameter of the handle, and the RB13C has a longer barrel design.  This longer barrel means that the sweet spot is slightly closer to the handle... be sure to compare the above 174C photo, with 13C photo below. NOTE:  only available in our all-wood laminated composite design - i.e. not available in solid-wood.  We use a Hickory-core in the handle, which provides the required strength in the handle.  Only available in a -1.5 weight drop, however, the balance shift due to the heavy Hickory in the handle core makes this bat feel lighter than a -1.5.   Model RB 13C       composite  $104.95     Length: RB13C-33" (31 oz.) - Composite RB13C-33.5" (31.5 oz.) - Composite        Qty:               Model RB 243M Barrel diameter 2.51" Handle diameter 0.97" Knob diameter 2.01" A hybrid between the M110 and C243 designs.  A very-well balanced contact hitters bat, with a larger barrel than traditional balanced models.  This is our original model shown in the bat test videos.   The 33"-30-oz. model is the one that performed at 94.96 mph in NCAA testing, and is B.E.S.R. certified.    Model RB 243M       solid-wood $89.95 Model RB 243C       composite  $104.95     Length: RB243C-32" (29 oz.) - Composite RB243C-33" (30 oz.) - Composite RB243C-34" (31 oz.) - Composite RB243M-34" (31 oz.) - solid-wood BLACK RB243M-32" (29 oz.) - solid-wood BLACK RB243M-33" (30 oz.) - solid-wood WALKER RB243M-32" (29 oz.) - solid-wood WALKER RB243M-33" (30 oz.) - solid-wood NATURAL RB243M-32" (29 oz.) - solid-wood NATURAL        Qty:         Model RB 271 Barrel diameter 2.48" Handle diameter 0.93" Knob diameter 2.04" Similar to the C271 design.  A slower taper from handle to barrel, and a slighter larger knob, compared to our model RB.   Also a very well-balanced, contact-hitters bat.   Model RB 271M       solid-wood $89.95 Model RB 271C       composite  $104.95   Length: RB271C-32" (29 oz.) - Composite RB271C-33" (30 oz.) - Composite RB271C-34" (31 oz.) - Composite RB271M-34" (31 oz.) - solid-wood BLACK RB271M-33" (30 oz.) - solid-wood BLACK RB271M-32" (29 oz.) - solid-wood BLACK RB271M-34" (31 oz.) - solid-wood WALKER RB271M-32" (29 oz.) - solid-wood WALKER RB271M-34" (31 oz.) - solid-wood NATURAL      Qty:        Model RB 331 Barrel diameter 2.44" Handle diameter 0.92" Knob diameter 2.38" Similar to the C331 design, but modified to have a fuller barrel.  This is the most popular bat design in the Major Leagues today.  Super balance due to counter-weight of large knob.  The counter-weight makes the bat feel approximately 1 oz. lighter than it actually is.   We designed our model to have a slightly fuller barrel than other big knob shapes  (see here).   Model RB 331M       solid-wood  $89.95 Model RB 331C       composite  $104.95   Length: RB331C-32" (29 oz.) - Composite RB331C-33" (30 oz.) - Composite RB331C-34" (31 oz.) - Composite RB331M-32" (29 oz.) - solid-wood BLACK RB331M-33" (30 oz.) - solid-wood WALKER RB331M-32" (29 oz.) - solid-wood WALKER RB331M-34" (31 oz.) - solid-wood NATURAL RB331M-33" (30 oz.) - solid-wood NATURAL      Qty:      Model RBD Barrel diameter 2.40" Handle diameter 1.00" Knob diameter 2.03" A superbly-balanced bat, having a comfortable handle and stream-lined barrel, creating a balanced swinging bat with pop and strength.   Because of the slimmer barrel and the thicker handle, this will be THE most balanced bat we produce.   It is also THE most durable solid-wood bat we produce, because of the extra-large diameter handle.   Model RBD       solid-wood  $89.95 Model RBD       composite  $89.95  Special!   Length: RBD-32" (29 oz.) - solid-wood WALKER RBD-31" (28 oz.) - solid-wood WALKER RBD-31" (29 oz.) - solid-wood BLACK RBD-32" (29 oz.) - solid-wood BLACK RBD-33" (30 oz.) - solid-wood WALKER RBD-33" (30 oz.) - COMPOSITE RBD-32" (29 oz.) - COMPOSITE        Qty: