Five popular brands/makes, with type (aluminum or composite), that make’s special feature, and cost (taken from manufacturers’ web site where available and justbats.com where not available. In each case, the cheapest make of each bat was selected (eg., Omaha CBX6 costs $200, CB95 costs $140).

Manufacturer/make Type Special feature Cost

Don Mattingly Beast composite “V-Grip” increases bat speed $300

Easton Stealth composite power without the hand sting $250

Louisville Slugger Omaha aluminum Affordability and durability $140

Louisville Slugger Triton composite 3-piece with longer barrel $300

Wilson DeMarini Vexxum aluminum flex handle $200