Handcrafted
Maple Bats
Made For
Big Hitters
Handcrafted
We only sell select maple bats.
Our priority is to provide a select offering of high-quality maple baseball bats. We have a philosophy of doing a few things better and this shows in the quality and bat designs. Being a newly established company we plan to expand maple bat offerings as we progress. Enjoy learning more about why we only sell maple bats and why Big Wood Baseball bats are made for you!
Why Maple?
Maple bats offer the benefits of superior durability, more power and pop from the hard-hitting surface, and a feel that transfers energy for harder hits. Maple bats are the most popular choice in professional baseball leagues, used by approximately 70% of the players. Its density often makes maple bats feel heavier, requiring more strength to swing effectively.Â
Key Benefits
- Hardness & Power:Â Maple is a very dense, hard wood with a tight grain, which transfers more energy to the ball, resulting in higher ball velocity and more power off the bat.
- Durability:Â Its close-grain structure resists flaking and splintering, and it compacts under impact, making it generally more durable and longer-lasting.
- Stiff Feel:Â Provides a solid, rigid feel on contact, favored by power hitters.
- Resists "Flaking":Â Unlike ash, which can flake apart, maple's tight grain keeps it together better, though it tends to snap cleanly when it breaks.
- Smooth Finish:Â The dense wood sands down to a smooth, almost metallic feel, making for a clean look and feel.Â
