| pro series baseball |
| MODEL |
weight drop* |
handle |
handle type |
barrel |
barrel size & weight distribution |
equivalent |
typical user for this model |
| bb71** |
-3 |
|
15/16" |
Medium flare |
2 1/2" |
Slightly barrel weighted, overall lightest bat |
C271 |
Want a solid bat but concerned about weight. |
| jk5 |
-3 |
|
15/16" |
Very slight flare |
2 1/2" |
Identical to BB71, but w/straighter handle |
|
Want a solid bat but concerned about weight. |
| r141 |
-2.5 |
|
15/16" |
Very slight flare |
2 1/2" |
Evenly weighted & our most versatile bat |
T141 |
Power hitter or slap it in the gaps type of player |
| np13 |
-2.5 |
|
15/16" |
Medium flare |
2 17/32" |
Well balanced for a power bat |
I13 |
A power hitter who's concerned about weight |
| R318 |
-2.5 |
|
15/16" |
Medium flare |
2 9/16" |
More evenly weighted than the NP13 |
S318 |
Power hitter who wants more bat speed |
| W241 |
-2.5 |
|
15/16" |
Medium flare |
2 1/2" |
Very well balanced (R141 barrel) |
280 |
All-around player & heavy handle taper |
| MC5S |
-2.5 |
|
15/16" |
Medium flare |
2 1/2" |
More barrel weighted, but reasonably balanced |
|
Gap hitter who likes a metal bat grip |
| f110 |
-2 |
|
31/32" |
Medium flare |
2 1/2" |
Very even weight distribution |
M110 |
Gap/line drive hitter |
| v243 |
-2 |
|
15/16" |
Very slight flare |
2 9/16" |
End weighter for power |
C243 |
This bat is all about the long ball |
| nk43 |
-2 |
|
15/16" |
Large flare with no knob |
2 9/16" |
End weighter for power |
C243 w/out knob |
Same as the V243 but without the knob |
| p161 |
-2 |
|
1" |
Straight handle |
2 17/32" |
End weighted for power |
R161 |
Power hitter who likes a thicker handle |
| b455 |
-2 |
|
15/16" |
Slight flare |
2 17/32" |
End weighted for power |
|
Power hitter not wanting all weight out on barrel |
* Length of bat less weight drop equals approximate weight, in ounces, of bat. Heavier bats can be made when requested. ** Phoenix produces a M271 which is thicker in the trademark area and a bit heavier in maple at -2.5. Contact Phoenix to order. |