17 Best Baseball Bat For Self Defense (2022 Updated)

This training bat is perfect for when hitting tennis balls off of the tees. What I do is set up two tees and knock one ball off with the knob of the bat and then swing through and knock the other ball off with the barrel of the bat, and this bat helps you to stay in the zone when hitting because of how thin it is, so it you drop the hands you will not be able to hit the ball.

As I said the concept is brilliant, but the bat is not balanced like a baseball bat ( i. e. end heavy), rather the weight is evenly distributed throughout the bat. This makes for a counter-productive workout because it builds false muscle memory not applicable to a game situation.

You have to learn a totally different feel for this bat than the one you do for a baseball bat. This product is poorly engineered and is not a productive workout tool due to this flaw.

Coach at the college level and this is a great training tool for my guys. Bought 2 of them. Love it. Great for all ages and skill levels.

The bat seems well made and properly weighted. good length and weight for what its intended for. My only gripe if you would is that it only comes with three (3) balls which get beat up rather quickly.

I was able to find extra SKLZ mini-balls on Amazon (12 for $9. 99) but feel at the price paid for the Power Stick itself, more balls could have been included.

I use this bat for training of my players. It is perfect is small whiffle balls. The bat is durable and correct weight for my 7th and 8th graders.

I got this about a month ago and have been using it for training with my girls. Nice and weighted to give them some strength training along with hand-eye coordination to hit a smaller target.

Only had bat for 5 days and something came loose inside the barrel. Loud rattling noise. About 10 hits on bat when this happened. We own 4 other Marucci bats of varying sizes from black F5 to Cat 9 connect and all have been good so far.

Disappointed now I have to pay to ship this bat back to Marucci for hopefully a warranty replacement. This is only my sons practice bat but now we will be without for who knows how long. Should be able to return to store.

Great practice bat. It has decent amount of pop, well balanced and durable. 9u son hit his 1st ever over the fence homer with this bat (~225 ft). Just YouTube marucci F5 21/29. His gamer is a 2002 meta -8 and they both have similar swing weights.

I bought this bat for my 10 year old that plays travel ball with 11 and 12 year olds, let me tell you. he was hitting well with his other rec bat, but this one has made him a slugger!! Great balance and weight distribution on this bat.

Marucci for the win baby. Highly recommended.

This is a great practice tool. Makes the user focus harder on contact with the ball and the heavier weight is great for increasing bat speed at the same time. I highly recommend this for any kid that wants to become a better hitter.

Works almost immediately.

Very balanced bat. Light as a toothpick. Big sweet spot and very forgiving. My son is a smaller 13 yr old who broke his leg last fall. Was looking for a BBCOR that he could easily control through the zone at 31/28.

This was the bat. Had a 29/26 Rawlings 5150 which had some pop, but even at 29in, was too end loaded for him. Loves the Quatro. Has won “Line Drive to the back of the Cage” knockout 3 times in a row in practice.

Love the cherry red finish that doesn’t seem to chip or leave ball smears.

This is the best bat I have ever owned to date. I have had it for about a year and it has really helped me transition from -5 usssa and -5 usa bats to -3 bbcor. It’s super light swinging and has amazing pop! I would definitely recommend it to any young players transitioning to bbcor.

Also, in my opinion it’s one of the best looking bats out there and doesn’t have the ear-piercing sound like the Velo and other alloy bats.

Once you get the Quatro in your hands, you will feel a little underwhelmed since you would expect a typical end loaded bat. But once broken in, this bat will exceed every expectation in feel, pop, vibration (which is practically none) and the sound off the bat is simply poetic.

I used the meta, and the prime this past summer and I can definitely say confidently that this bat is up there with the best and maybe better depending on the hitter you are. The balance of this thing is something to behold.

Light, powerful, and yet so powerful. Not to mention it is one of the cleanest bats I’ve ever payed my eyes on.

My son Kane plays for MOJO Gold 6U out of OKC OK. He took his tried and true Warstic Mossy Oak Hawk2 to play in the DFW World Series. BOOM! After a huge smash to the left field fence on their 5th game of the day 12 hours in the Texas heat he knocked in two RBI’s on a double to tie the game in the top of the fifth.

They went on to force a game 6. In the 6th game of a now 13 hour day, the other team intentionally walked him! Unfortunately after running out of gas they finished runner up. When the final game was over the opposing Head coach sought him out and told him, ” You are a baller! I had to walk you beast, there was no way I could let you hit on us like that again!” Thank you Warstic for providing him with a World Series caliber piece of equipment that performed to the highest standards of the game.

#WarstripeNation #MojoRisin.

9u Major/10u AAA- bought a red tail it dented in a week, customer service was amazing and replaced it quickly. This bat has great pop and a medium sized sweet spot. Sounds great when hit. The balance is actually amazing.

He loves hitting with this bat. Wish we would have bought a 29-19, but he has had a lot of success with the Warstic. Always a plus it looks great all the kids love it.

Well it’s only terrible cause I still have not received my bat. This was supposed to be a bday present for my son a couple weeks ago. I check the status of shipping and it says pending approval in Austin Texas?.

Payed double the price for an Easton that sounded like a thud when you hit it and it had very little pop for the price. This Marucci has that classic ping sound that we all love to hear and the pop the ball has coming off of this bat compared to my son’s Easton is night and day! It’s also USA baseball stamped so he can use it in coach pitch so it’s a multi season bat as well.

Highly recommend!.

Broken particle rattling inside the bat after first couple hits. Company does not cover shipping to refund or replace under the warranty. Not worth the risk for another defective bat to replace.

My 7 year old was having a hard time at the plate until I bought him this bat. He started making good contact and now calls it his magic bat

-so I’ll be the first to tell you “you get what you pay for” i bought this bat for my son for his birthday off of a recommendation from a very trusted friend that this bat was one of if not the hottest bat on the market.

Boy did he nail that one. GUYS YOU HABE TO GET A -8 of one of these they are incredibly ?? out of the wrapper it’s hot. I can only imagine when it’s broken in what it will look like. The bat jumps equal if not more than the big market names.

Very pleased and would buy again. My son absolutely loves this bat -massive barrel -color scheme is sick -Balanced feel -son went from 29/19 to 31/23 with no issues lighter swing weight for sure with but thump.

-grip is really nice would not need to be replaced with better this is good grip. -THE SOUND!! it’s loud distinct sound when you barrel it up you know it. Like music to the ears. -price!.

my kid is on the small side. 4’11, 76 lbs and a very young 13u. Moving to -8 (required) was a minor concern. Bought this bat on a whim as something to use during fall ball, as a hold over until we decide if we were going to go CatX or Zoa again.

He’s got both in -10, but it turns out he hits this better than either of them! took him about 5 swings get over the fact that it wasn’t a “household name” bat, and the grin on his face said it all. Loves the stiff/balanced one-piece feel, huge barrel, great sweet spot, and has pop for days.

Coaches love seeing the Combat name again, it’s always a conversation starter and he loves having a bat that is a little mysterious. Looks awesome. Swings awesome. Price is awesome. The backstory on the B2 Ultra is awesome.

Like the other guy said, it’s the best bat that nobody knows about.

Very balanced and lightweight for a -8 bat. My son swears it feels as light as a -10. Great pop and very quick break in. So far durability seems solid after three months. Awesome sound when you barrel it up.

Sounds almost like a wood bat.

My 11 year old son just bought this bat. Unlike most kids he bought it with his own money that he saved up with the last 4 years. I chipped in $50. 00. And so did his mom. With this bat he went from hitting soft infield flies to hitting 320 foot home runs.

I’m going to try to get him into some big time exposure events where college coaches will be watching with scholarships. Although this bat costs the same as we spend on groceries for a month it’s helping him get to a college scholarship and to the mlb.

With this bat he blasted one over the fence by about 30 feet but they called it foul even though I’m pretty certain it was fair by 5 feet. A guy at the game told me it was the longest home run he’s ever seen by an 11 year old (if it would have been fair).

He was on the phone with a buddy who knows Tom Ricketts, owner of the Chicago Cubs. He thinks Tom will be at our next event to check my son out. If he does keep smashing the ball out of the park and will be a top 10 round mlb pick I’ll probably tell him to just skip college and go straight to minor league ball.

That would put him on track to debut in 2030 and likely be an mlb all-star by 2033 or 2034. This wouldn’t be possible without the $300. 00 bat from Marruci.

Bought this bat for my 11u son who has struggled with confidence at the plate. He previously had a CF Zen and it just wasn’t the right match for him and he never had any memorable hits with it. He is definitely a power hitter so I did a lot of research and read a lot of reviews and this bat is what we decided on.

And it was the best baseball decision I have made yet! His first at bat during the first game using his new Cat 9 he got his first ever over the fence homerun. His second at bat after that he got a ground rule double, it was so so close to having just landing on the other side of the fence.

Those were his only hits that day cause he was walked every other time. I am so so excited to see what he is gonna continue to do with this bat this season. The confidence this bat game him was well worth the cost.

100% truth- my 10 year old has broken 4 CF Zens this past year (size 28/18). 2 2020 (Black/Gold), 2 2021 (Orange/white). I was tired of replacing (the process) so we tried the connect (28/18). Off the first swing even to this review.

my son prefers the Cat. The reason for the 4 stars is the fact he has ALREADY rented the Cat9 connect. Bought 2/5/21 and dented 2/22/21! Now before you think “it’s a big kid”. NO, my son is 67lbs. Exit velo is around 52-54 mph (peaks at 62 mph).

However, he has way above average torque and G force in his swing (yes we use tech to analyze data). I mention this stuff so the dads that know bats and swings can make better decisions. What will I be doing.

getting another Cat9. Disclosure: we have a unwrapped 2021 CF Zen (from sending back a cracked Zen). Son doesn’t want to use. want to use the Cat9 so we are replacing asap. Will update when that one dents.

or lasts hopefully.

Bought for my son after he swung it in the store along with a few other ones. After a few indoor practices he said it was awful. No sweet spot. I know not normal for this bat so I think something was just wrong with it.

I bought this bat and is was a little high by boy is it worth it. My son hits the ball so much farther now with this new cat 9 connect, and the patriotic color is also a big plus. Very satisfied with the bat.

I got this back for my son who was swinging a Louisville Meta. The biggest reason why we switched is because my son fell in love with the grip which has made a difference in his swing path. The bat is a beautiful bat that carries a lot of pop.

The barrel and the sweet spot are second to none. I would definitely recommend this bat for any player that is making a transition from an alloy bat to composite. This bat hands-down competes with the Maruchi cat X and the DeMarini Zoa which we have both on our team.

I have mixed celling s on this bat. With all the hype behind it I decided to get one for my 9 year old who is about 62 pounds. He plays travel ball in Texas. First impression the bats lokks great giant barrel and tons of pop but on the down side he cracked it not even a month old maybe 50-75 swings.

Sending it back.

Great Swing Weight, feels lighter then advertised but weighted almost exact as listed on shipping scale. Broke in nice and has great pop and feel when striking balls. Gave it 5 stars on durability due to the awesome paint job not getting scratched and ball scuffs wiping off with finger pressure after playing 15 (High School & Travel Team) games with it, but time will tell on the barrel holding up.

So far so good, have had three other Quartos over the years and this is right up there with the older “Glowsticks”.

Bought this USA bat for rec league and was pleasantly surprised. Good pop, great feel and just a good sturdy bat. No issues

My son loves the bat. Perfect for fall ball! We did have to replace the grip as it was quite thick. It makes a ping sound but not as painfully sharp as the rawlings.

This was a Christmas gift for my 12 yr old son. He loves the bat (and thinks it looks cool). The overall experience with HB has been great. Best prices, easy ordering and the bat showed up quickly and as expected.

Will definitely come back for additional items.

Nothing beats the Marucci Bringer of Rain wood bat. I’ve swung plenty of other wood bats and this Josh Donaldson bat has an unmatched feel & pop.

Cannot tell you how awesome this Marucci youth wood bat is. My son is loving his youth wood bat and getting big hits with it!

Just got my 12u (5’5 95lb) son the USA 31/11 Bonesaber. This bat is HOT out of the wrapper! Yes, a bit of hand sting, more end loaded than advertised and doesn’t “sound” great like his UTrip Gunner but man, this bat has a ton of pop! He’s crushed 4 HRs in 2 days, and multiple gap shots.

A lot more “effort” in doing so vs the Gunner, but for a USA bat I put this bat ahead of the Cat 9, Rawlings 5150, Louisville Slugger, Dirty South Made, and Axe bat. Only bat better, is the Easton ADV.

I’m not paying 350. 00 for a USA bat. For the price and performance I HIGHLY recommend this stick. Amazingly solid, great tapered handle. Been apart of the Warstic fam for two years. I’ve been highly impressed.

Overall: Great performance, awesome aesthetics, no chipping, or denting (after 200 swings). Can’t go wrong with Warstic period. Pleasantly surprised for a USA bat!.

Just got my 12u (5’5 95lb) son the USA 31/11 Bonesaber. This bat is HOT out of the wrapper! Yes, a bit of hand sting, more end loaded than advertised and doesn’t “sound” great like his UTrip Gunner but man, this bat has a ton of pop! He’s crushed 4 HRs in 2 days, and multiple gap shots.

A lot more “effort” in doing so vs the Gunner, but for a USA bat I put this bat ahead of the Cat 9, Rawlings 5150, Louisville Slugger, Dirty South Made, and Axe bat. Only bat better, is the Easton ADV.

I’m not paying 350. 00 for a USA bat. For the price and performance I HIGHLY recommend this stick. Amazingly solid, great tapered handle. Been apart of the Warstic fam for two years. I’ve been highly impressed.

Overall: Great performance, awesome aesthetics, no chipping, or denting (after 200 swings). Can’t go wrong with Warstic period. Pleasantly surprised for a USA bat!.

First off, these are the coolest looking bats in the market right now IMO. They are light and incredibly well balanced for a USA. Second, for the reviewers out there complaining about the lack of “Pop”, bear in mind this isn’t a -10, end weighted Louisville Select masher.

rather this is line-drive, gap hitting machine. The real critics are my boys and they haven’t stopped raving about them. Unfortunately, this is not the USSSA clone we’ve all been searching for (Easton ADV is close, but not really) but its one of the best looking and feeling USA bats to date.

And $200 is a great price for the performance. Warstic gained a few customers in us.

My son just moved up to 13u and plays on a majors team. He is not really a power hitter and had hit 6 home runs as a 12 year old. First tournament using this bat, he hit a bomb over center field. This was on a high school field too.

I highly recommend this bat. He also has the coveted 2017 Demarini Zen -5, but he will not put the new Easton down now.

Great bat all the way around. My youngest son just started travel ball winter practice and loves it.

I bought this bat a month ago for my son and his numbers have increased dramatically since. It’s weighted great and he could not be happier!

Bought this bat during the middle of the spring season, by the end of the summer, incl. all-stars, the bat was bent. Working through warranty with Easton now. It’ll be a 4 star if they are responsive, 2-stars if not.

It was a good bat, you want a good light bat for a 6 year old that they can swing and the 26″ was great for him given his size 47-50″ and 55-60lbs. and age 6 years old.

Bought this a few weeks ago. Very lightweight and promotes faster swing speed. Has more pop then the Rawlings my son was using. Glad we went with the longer length as the light weight still lets him get it around.

This is our 2nd Easton Speed so I knew it would work well. Just needed to move up in length. Bought 28inch for my 8 year old. Loved the price and the quick shipping from you guys. THANKS!