What wood are bats made of?

There are four main types of wooden baseball bats: Ash, Maple, Bamboo and Birch. Lets take a look at what makes each type of wood unique. Most Ash bats are made from White Ash trees. 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

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

The process for making a wooden bat can be pretty involved, but we would be remiss in not mentioning the most important part of the process, which starts working long before we do. To get the best bat possible, you need the right piece of wood. read more