What wood are baseball bats made of?

Baseball bats are made of either wood, or a metal alloy (typically aluminum). Most wooden bats are made from ash. Other woods include maple, hickory, and bamboo. read more

Wood Bats are baseball bats made from Ash, Maple, Bamboo, Birch , or a combination of composite materials and wood (Composite Wood). Maple is a dense wood that gives a baseball bat a heavier feel. Ash is the lightest type of wood bat and offers an excellent combination of strength and forgiveness with its flexible feel. read more

Modern baseball rules limit bat lengths to 42 inches (107 cm) and the diameter to 2.75 inches (7 cm). There are no weight restrictions. The bats must be made of wood with no metal, cork, or other type of reinforcement inserted into the bat's center. read more

Most wood baseball bats are made from white ash. However there are more professionals nowadays using bats made from maple, because it is known to be a little stronger than ash. Bamboo is also used, but it is less common. read more