BAT FAQS

Yes. Baum wood composite bats that are -3 or heavier (-2,-1, etc.) are BBCOR approved. Meaning they can be swung for High School baseball and NCAA baseball.

Yes. Baum Bats -3 are approved for 99% of amateur tournaments worldwide. Baum Bats are approved for anything BBCOR, Perfect Game, PBR, WWBA, CABA, AABC + 99% of all tournaments & summer leagues. NFHS, USA Baseball Wood Events, Baseball Canada, MLB For Short-Season & Rookie Ball, Confederation of European Baseball NCAA, and High School certified.

While both are pro level wood bats, our Platinum Edition Baum Bats have almost 2x the warranty, our best performance, and premium paint.

A designed combination and clone of the five most popular Major League hardwood bats, the AAA Pro Baum Bat hits, feels, looks and sounds exactly like wood, with a maximum diameter of 2.505" and a sweet spot diameter of 2.473".

Baum Bats do not and have not contained a metal rod since we started in 1993.

We made the switch after over 20 years of making ash Baum Bats to Maple Baum Bats due to a few reasons. Since Maple is a denser wood than ash, it means better performance (pop), more durable, and bigger sound than the old ash Baum! There is a reason why Maple is the most common wood type in Major League Baseball and Baum Nation is now reaping the benefits.

Standard knobs are our most popular seller and are skinnier than the flared knob. The flared knob has a slight taper at the handle of the bat. There is no performance difference just personal preference of what feels the best in the players hands. Flared knob option is only available on our custom bats.

The Baum Bat is a perfect combination of the most popular wood bat models (110/243/271), with a maximum legal barrel diameter of 2.505" and an industry leading sweet spot diameter of 2.473".

-3 Baum Bats are BBCOR certified and usually recommended for anyone approaching high school baseball and up (14 years old and older). -5 Baums are for youth players and are usually swung between the ages of 12-14. Usually Baum sizing is comparable and works out to about the same size and weight as your metal bat. .

Weight: This is probably the most important part of the decision process. Swinging a bat that is too heavy is just as detrimental to success as swinging too light of a bat. BBCOR Certified bats sold by Baum are -3. This means the weight of the bat is three ounces under the length of the bat. For example, if you purchase a 33 inch bat the weight is going to be 30 ounces. All BBCOR Certified bats must fall into the minus 3 range. If you're wondering what size of bat to purchase for your son, watch him swing it a few times. If your son is 12U and under, have him swing the bat at game speed a few times. If he can maintain good balance then the bat should be ok as far as weight goes. Kids that swing too heavy of a bat at those ages have a hard time maintaining good balance on their finish. The bat should feel light to the hitter.

Length: Obviously the longer the bat is, the heavier the bat becomes. Length comes in a distant second in as far as importance goes in determining the size of bat. It’s great to have a long bat, but if the bat is too heavy for the hitter, the length advantage is severely compromised. Baum Bats come in eight different lengths. You can choose from 30, 31, 31.5, 32, 32.5, 33, 33.5, and 34” models.

Barrel Size: For younger hitters, we recommend for a game bat the biggest size allowable for your league. Hitting is hard enough. Take advantage of the technology. For older kids, the league will determine the diameter of the barrel. High school rules allow 2-5’8. As your hitter approaches high school age, he should use that barrel size.

Off Season Bat
For an off-season bat we recommend a wood or wood composite bat. The old saying still holds true, "if you can hit with wood, you can hit with metal”. With Baum now offering not only the top wood composite bat in the industry, but also our new all wood models in the same length sizes as mentioned above, you can’t go wrong purchasing your next bat from Baum Bat.
Showcase Bat
If your player has been invited or is planning on playing in any of the big show case events like PERFECT GAME or USA BASEBALL, Baum Bat is the ticket. Take advantage of the technology that a Baum wood composite bat provides its users.With one of the longest bat guarantees in the industry, it is also one of the few wood composite bats certified for use in these events. If your player is scheduled to play in even a handful of the ever-increasingly more popular wood bat tournaments being offered, check out the selection of wood and wood composite bats offered by Baum Bat!

BAT USE FAQs

Machines (especially 3 wheels) due to massive spin rates and constant brute impact force destroy not only wood material bats but metal as well. We recommend for best Baum longevity to use a beat up old metal bat and save the Baum for the games. If you do choose to swing a Baum during machine work, it will definitely outlast any other wood on the market but may void your warranty and wear the material down causing it to break sooner than usual.

We recommend not hitting any heavy balls or yellow dimple balls. Use of heavy balls or rubber baseballs with your Baum can result in faster breakdown of the material and void your warranty.

To clean ball marks off your Baum Bat we recommend using water and a magic eraser. Avoid using any sort of harsh chemicals for best maintenance.

You do not need to swing the Baum label up or label down. For best longevity, hit on all sides of the Baum!

Yes, Baums rake in all climates! Rake with confidence in all temperatures unlike most composites on the market.

If the end cap of your Baum is chipped or completely gone, we are very confident it has saved you from a few broken wood bats and it's not done yet! Baums rake until they are in 2 separate pieces unlike normal wood bats. Many turn their old Baums into great backups or cage bats so you can save your next beast from Baum for the games! Feel free to check the warranty claim page to see if it is eligible to be repaired or exchanged.

ORDER FAQs

Bats must be unused to be eligible for a return, bagged and boxed with a copy of the original receipt. All sales are final on customized bats (engraving or colors) & blemished/closeout bats. The customer is responsible for return shipping and a 15% restocking fee. For more info, check out our return policy here or chat us & email us at [email protected].

Head to the order receipt confirmation that was sent to you via email to check on the order and see lead times. Please allow for the average processing time before reaching out. If it is beyond the average time before the bat ships, chat us or email [email protected] and we would be happy to help.

These are all averages and may change depending on the time of the year and size availability! Few things to note:

The shipping choice picked (Ground, 3 day etc.) is the speed the bat ships once the bat is ready to ship, not by the date you ordered.
The processing time (in business days) is the average time it takes to handcraft the bat before it is available to ship and may vary depending on availability and customization.
All Baums are made by hand so we do our best to ensure that the finish is perfect, but there may be minute imperfections to the exterior that do not affect the performance of the bat one bit so enjoy raking!

If you purchased a custom bat:

Depending on order volume, customs usually ship within the processing days selected on the order screen, however during busy times of year it may be longer. Generally, Standard production time is 6 weeks, while Rush is 3 weeks. The more customization added to the bat such as two-tones + engraving, bat grip install, etc., the more time it may take. It will be well worth the wait for your handcrafted masterpiece and we appreciate the patience.

Purchased a stock black bat:

Stock bats usually ship within a business week but may vary depending on order volume and immediate availability of your Baum. If no tracking after a business week goes by feel free to reach out and we can update you on the status of that particular bat.

If purchased a discounted bat:

Engraving may add 1-2 weeks onto the order depending on engraving volume and product availability.
If no engraving the bat usually can ship within a few business days.as many times the same day or next business day.

If it is past the average time, please reach out via chat or email [email protected].

To submit a warranty claim or see if you are eligible for a warranty claim, click here. If you are not within the warranty time or don't qualify, rest assured that Baums rake until they are in 2 separate pieces unlike normal wood bats - even without the end cap.

Bats must be unused to be eligible for a return, bagged and boxed with a copy of the original receipt. All sales are final on customized bats (engraving or colors) & blemished/closeout bats. The Customer is responsible for return shipping along with a 15% restocking fee. The customer is responsible for return shipping and a 15% restocking fee. For more info, check out our return policy here or chat us & email us at [email protected].

To enquire about a team/bulk order, email [email protected] with the order volume and the sizes you were looking to have and we can discuss your needs!

As long as the order has not shipped yet, we will do our best to accomodate you. Either chat us, email us at [email protected] or call us during business hours.

For more info chat us in with your order number or email [email protected] and we will do our best to help make it right.

Frequently Asked Questions

BAT FAQS

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