Top-Rated Youth USA Bats of 2020

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2020 Mizuno MAXCOR Power Carbon Youth USA Bat

The 2020 Mizuno MAXCOR Power Carbon -10 drop is a fully composite USA bat and an extremely balanced swing weight. The Power Carbon will utilize Mizuno’s newly innovative and patented Power Ring Technology which drastically reduces the compression held within the 2 5/8 barrel. This will maximizer the amount of pop achievable. Mizuno’s Black Onyx Composite material is used to fill the barrel and handle and is considered one of the most durable materials from any USA bat model. Along with the Speed Helix Grip coming wrapped around the handle, the 2020 Mizuno MAXCOR Power carbon is a reliable option if your player is looking to perform at a higher rate than the season prior.

Full 2020 MIzuno MAXCOR Power Carbon Youth Bat Review


2020 Louisville Slugger Prime Youth USA Bat

The 2020 Louisville Slugger Prime USA Bat utilizes a 3 piece fully composite connection and an ultra-balanced swing weight with enough LS innovations to be considered one of the best USA bats this upcoming season. Coming as a -10 drop option, the new Prime will have Microform Composite filling the big 2 5/8 barrel and a new RTX End Cap providing batters with an extended sweet spot and added strength. The composite handle comes prewrapped with LS’s Pro Grip for extra cushion and comfort. The 2020 Louisville Slugger Prime USA Bat will elevate offensive productivity for any batter using it. It’s an excellent options for power and contact hitters.

Full 2020 Louisville Slugger Prime Youth Bat Review


2020 Easton Fuze Youth USA Bat

With a unique fully aluminum construction yet featuring an all new composite end cap, the 2020 Easton Fuze is a perfect blend speed, power, comfort and protection especially for a value bat in the USA bat market. The 2020 Easton Fuze -10 drop possesses an ultra-balanced swing weight and supreme comfort levels given the stiff alloy handle and Lizard Skins Grip. The barrel utilizes the thinnest walls in the game wit a newly invented Forged Composite End Cap. This innovation along with Easton’s 360 barrel engineering, soft knob technology, the end cap design and Power Boost Technology make the Fuze of the best buys this season especially since parents won’t be spending crazy money for a bat with this many components.

Full 2020 Easton Fuze Youth Bat Review


2020 Axe Elite One Youth USA Bat

The 2020 Axe Elite One USA Bat is a single piece all aluminum construction coming in a -10 and a -8 drop. The barrel is filled with MX8 alloy unmatched in durability and strength as well as a HyperWhip End Cap for added balance bat speed. Like any Axe bat, the Elite One will feature the revolutionary Axe endogrid handle making this USA bat one of the most comfortable single piece aluminums on the market. 

Full 2020 Axe Elite One Youth Bat Review


2020 DeMarini Voodoo Youth USA Bat

The 2020 DeMarini Voodoo USA bat is a two-piece hybrid utilizing special X14 Alloy within the barrel and a Paraflex Plus Composite material in the handle. Both parts are linked by Demarini’s 3 Fusion Connection Technology that will maximize your player’s comfort by allowing for optimum transfer of energy back through the barrel rather than flowing within the handle causing stining vibrations. The top is domed by a new ReACTION End Cap making the bat more responsive to hard shots without compensating for bat speed. The 2020 Demarini Voodoo comes as a -10 drop and a -5 drop perfect for any age ball player.

Full 2020 DeMarini Voodoo Youth Bat Review


2020 Rawlings Quatro Pro Youth USA Bat

The 2020 Rawlings Quatro Pro is unlike any USA Bat that has ever been produced. Coming as a 2 piece composite in a -12, -10, or -8 drop, the Quatro Pro has a newly engineered Multi Disk System within the confines of the 2 5/8 barrel allotting the batter added velocity and power when connecting with the baseball. Capping the top of the barrel is Rawlings ultra-light end cap delivering more speeds and balance to the hitter. The Focus Flex & Q4 Technological Systems nearly diminish all negative shock vibration and barrel drag while administering one of the most reactive swings in youth USA baseball. The 2020 Rawlings Quatro Pro USA Bat has a legitimate opportunity to be the best most well-rounded USA bat ever produced.   

Full 2020 Rawlings Quatro Pro USA Bat Review


2020 Anderson Arsenal Youth USA Bat

The 2020 Anderson Arsenal USA Bat is very similar to the company’s longtime successful model in the Centerfire with the exception of one specific difference. While the Centerfire is designed to best enhance the hitting experience of younger players ranging in ages 6-10, the Arsenal conforms well with older players between ages 10-13. The Axe Arsenal will feature M! Aerospace alloy material encased with the single piece construction. Older youth players who are in need of reworking or improving their hitting fundamentals should consider the 2020 Axe Arsenal USA Bat.

Full 2020 Anderson Arsenal USA Bat Review


2020 Easton Speed Comp Youth USA Bat

The 2020 Easton Speed Comp -13 drop is on record as the lightest USA bat of all time. Made specifically for players in the younger divisions of youth baseball, the Speed Comp is a one piece fully composite youth bat that offers incredibly high bat speeds and ultra-balanced swing weights. The barrel comes filled with Easton’s Hyperlite Composite material and a Speed End Cap doming the top. With the bat being a -13, young sluggers will be ripping this bat faster than they ever have before.  

Full 2020 Easton Speed Comp USA Bat Review


2020 Louisville Slugger Select Youth USA Bat

The new 2020 Louisville Slugger Select USA Bat will provide all the same amazing offensive performance the USA Baseball community is accustomed to seeing from this model. The Select will come as a -10, -8, and a -5 making it suitable for hitters of all statures and ages. The barrel will encompass strong and durable ST 7U1+ alloy material with its patented SBC end cap. The fully composite handle fuses securely with the barrel by utilizing Louisville’s premiere connection technology called VCX connection. All of these technologically sounds advancements makes the 2020 Louisville Slugger Select USA Bat a continual powerhouse in the USA bat market and one of the best hybrids ever.

Full 2020 Louisville Slugger Select USA Bat Review


2020 Easton Alpha 360 USA Youth Bat

The 2020 Easton Alpha 360 USA bat is made specifically for power hitter of all ages. The Alpha is a well balanced single piece fully aluminum coming as a -13, -11, -8, and a -5 drop with Lizard Skins grip and hot out the barrel capabilities. The 2 5/8 barrel utilized Easton’s ATAC Alloy along with 360 Engineering for maximum pop potential, unmatched barrel flex, and responsiveness. The best aspect of this USA bat is the price. The 2020 Easton Alpha 360 is comes with a low cost especially considering the performance it will deliver.

Full 2020 Easton Alpha 360 USA Bat Review

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2020 Rawlings Threat USA Youth Bat

The 2020 Rawlings Threat -12 drop brings to the youth bat market a USA bat that is specifically designed to minimize swing weight and create a lighter more comfy feel when ripping through the strike zone. As a one piece fully composite, the Threat features an end cap and grip that produces quicker bat speed velocities and supreme protection from unwanted sting vibrations. The Carbon Fiber Composite material will help elevate your youth hitter’s pop numbers while still being a very lightweight option. Lastly, the new Threat will come with an entirely new color scheme will be one of the coolest looking youth bats on the market.

Full 2020 Rawlings Threat Youth USA Bat Review


2020 Mizuno MAXCOR B20 Hot Metal USA Youth Bat

Mizuno hits it out of the ball park again with the MAXCOR Hot Metal USA bat. The MAXCOR comes as a single piece fully aluminum construction with the company’s patented VP Sleeve and CotTech Technology. These elements along with the Hot Metal alloy material will power the ball further through more back spin, lower MOI, larger sweet spot, and faster bat speeds. The handle of MAXCOR Hot Metal features Speed Helix Grip for one of the most comfortable, balanced, stable, and confident swings in the youth baseball game. The 2020 Mizuno MAXCOR Hot Metal will come as a -10 and a -5, perfect for the all-around complete hitter in USA Baseball.

Full 2020 Mizuno MAXCOR B20 Hot Metal USA Bat Review


2020 Axe Avenge One USA Youth Bat

The 2020 Axe Avenge One comes as a single piece composite -10 drop USA Bat. The Avenge One features Axe’s unique patented handle that provides a level of confidence and comfort not found in any other bat model. The barrel comes with Charged Carbon Composite with a HyperWhip End Cap. This combination will spring the ball off the barrel while keeping your swing lightweight and crisp. Unwanted shock vibrations are a non-factor as well with Axe’s Endogrid technology which collects the negative energy and redirects it back into the barrel for a more impactful swing. The 2020 Axe Avenge One USA Bat is the gold standard for establishing comfort and confidence within a young ball player.

Full 2020 Axe Avenge One USA Bat Review


2020 Rawlings Velo ACP USA Youth Bat

The 2020 Rawlings Velo ACP USA Bat comes as a one-piece alloy with a newly designed end cap system that makes the new Velo one of the smoothest and most fluid bats to swing in all of youth USA baseball. The 2” composite end cap helps to fully optimize a lightweight feel and supreme balance even more than season’s past. Like last year’s Velo, the new edition will feature p0p 2.0 technology which provides added pop through an enlarged sweet spot region and increased flex in the barrel. The Velo ACP will come as a -10 for ball players 12 years and under and also a -5 drop for the older sluggers of USA Junior Divisions. Just like the past two seasons, the 2020 Rawlings Velo ACP USA bat is aa reliable option for achieving consistent offensive productivity while parents aren’t breaking the bank. The Velo is one of the best bats for its price.  

Full 2020 Rawlings Velo ACP USA Bat Review


2020 Axe Avenge USA Youth Bat

The 2020 Axe Avenge USA bat comes as a two-piece composite in a -10 drop featuring an extensive line of technological advancements making the Avenge one of the lightest and most powerful bats on the youth baseball market. The Avenge comes with Axe’s unique patented handle design that provides a level of confidence and comfort not found in any other bat model all while helping to reduce injuries while swinging through the strike zone. The barrel comes filled with Axe’s Charged Carbon Composite along with a HyperWhip End Cap. This combination will spring the ball off the barrel while keeping your swing lightweight and crisp. Unwanted shock vibrations are completely eliminated by the company’s Vibration Cancelling System and Endogrid technology which accumulates all the negative energy held within the confines of the barrel and redirects it back into the impact of the baseball. The 2020 Axe Avenge USA Bat is a premium option this season for batters of all divisions in USA Baseball affiliate leagues.

Full 2020 Axe Avenge USA Youth Bat Review


2020 Louisville Slugger Solo USA Youth Bat

The 2020 Louisville Slugger Solo -11 USA bat was tailored for the younger divisions of youth baseball with its ultralight weight and speed design. The Solo houses a traditional single piece aluminum construction with an anti-vibration handle and super thin barrel wall design. These features along with a new Speed Ballistic Composite End Cap, the solo will distribute one of the lightest swinging weight transfers of any youth bat without sacrificing pop, balance, control, or flexibility.  The 2020 Louisville Slugger Solo -11 should be utilized as a USA bat to assist with building proper hitting mechanics and consistently level swings across the strike zone.

Full 2020 Louisville Slugger Solo USA Youth Bat Review


2020 Easton ADV 360 USA Youth Bat

The 2020 Easton ADV 360 USA Bat -11, -10, -8, -5 drop is a two piece fully composite construction that delivers nothing but maximum power through a multitude of technologically sound features never before seen out of an Easton youth USA bat. The ADV 360 will utilize Easton’s new iSo Connexion, Launch Composite, 360 Engineering, and a new DFS Carbon Handle with Soft Knob Technology. Easton has compiled more innovative advancements in this youth bat than any USA bat they have ever developed. Unique with this composite bat is the hot off out of the wrapper performance that requires zero break-in time. The 2020 Easton ADV 360 USA bat is geared to be one of the most effective USA bats to have ever hit the market.

Full 2020 Easton ADV 360 USA Youth Bat Review