At Bases Loaded we carry a wide variety of wood bats that are used at all levels of Baseball. Our wood bats are used in little league, travel ball, high school, college and even the pros. We supply Baseball Equipment to all levels of Baseball including MLB; we have supplied equipment for players like Brett Gardner, Jose Abreu, Jack Flaherty, and countless others.

Bases Loaded has been NorCal’s Wood Baseball Bat Headquarters since 1997! We are always fully-stocked with all the top brands like Louisville Slugger, Marucci and Old Hickory. We have knowledgeable staff available 7 days a week to answer any questions you might have. Here at Bases Loaded we take time to help every hitter find the right bat for their swing. Were trained in what to look for and what to listen to when hitters are breaking down what they prefer in a bat.

Purchasing wood bats can get extremely confusing but with help from Bases Loaded finding the right stick is easy. Were trained to help hitters find the perfect bat for any season. Every hitter is different and the same goes for bats. We start by finding out if there is a turn model the hitter prefers. The turn model indicates the barrel, handle and knob size. The drop of a wood bats differs drastically company to company. Some wood bat companies provide an approximate drop while some companies will put an exact drop on the bat. Another detail we search for is if the hitter prefers an End-Loaded or Balanced bat. Finally we like to find out what type of wood you would like your bat to be constructed with. Ash, Birch or Maple.

Every wood bat has a slight design difference whether it be the barrel size, handle length or knob circumference. One way you can distinguish between wood bats is the turning model or code that is associated with it. The turning model will indicate the barrel size, handle length and knob circumference. The size of a wood bat barrel can differ from Medium to XL. A medium size barrel will have more balance, while an XL barrel will have a more end-loaded feel. This is simply due to the fact that each wood bat barrel has different mass. The less mass, the lighter the feel. The more mass, the heavier the feel. The density of the wood will have a huge effect on how much your bat will weigh. No two bats are the same so there is no exact drop for wood bats, every bat will differ slightly in weight or drop.

One critical bit of information is crucial while your looking for a wood bat. End-Loaded or Balanced? Every hitter is different, some of us prefer the feel of an End-Loaded bat (C243 turn model) and some will prefer the feel of a Balanced (M110 turn model) model. No matter what type of bat you favor, Bases Loaded has a huge list of turn models with an End-Loaded feel or Balanced. A Balanced bat has most of it’s weight distributed in the handle. This creates more barrel speed and greater control but less pop than an End-Loaded bat. End-Loaded bats have most of there weight at the end portion of the bat or in the barrel. The results in more power and distance, but can compromise bat speed and be harder to control the barrel.

Wood bats are made from three types of wood. Ash, Maple and Birch. All three have their pros and cons at the plate. Lets break down each material. Ash is the most common type of wood bat on the market and offers a little “flex” in the handle which can create “whip.” While hitting with an Ash bat be sure to hit WITH the grains as this has been proven to be the strongest part of the bat. One way to check that you are hitting with the grains is to make sure the label is either facing up or down, never facing the pitcher or catcher. Ash is softer compared to Maple and is not as durable as either Maple or Birch. Maple bats are harder and more dense than Ash but does not offer the same flex in the handle. Despite being harder and offering a little more pop than Ash, Maple can break just as easily on off-center contact, especially at the end of the bat. Birch has characteristics of both Maple and Ash. Birch has similar flex to Ash with the density of Maple but requires some “break-in” time, requiring some batting practice to compress the wood to make it harder. Despite the slight break-in time that Birch demands, it is the toughest to break when contact is made at the end of the bat.

With a massive selection of brands like Axe Bat, Chandler, DeMarini, Easton, Louisville Slugger, Marucci, MaxBat, Old Hickory, Rawlings and Victus your sure to find the perfect wood baseball bat for your upcoming season at Bases Loaded.