Easton MAKO Junior Big Barrel Baseball Bat: JBB15MKB
Features
2 3/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
-12 Length to Weight Ratio
Recommended for Ages 8 and Under
IMX Advanced Composite Barrel - Ultra-Responsive Hitting Surface / Optimized Sweet Spot
Ultra-Thin, 29/32 Inch Handle with Cushioned Grip
Cushioned Grip for Added Comfort
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
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Features USSSA BPF 1.15 Certification
Balanced Weight Distribution / Extremely Light Swing Weight
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 19 Customer Reviews
CC Charlie parent
Pros: This bat has pop right out of the box. My son has used it in three games this past week and all I can say is that he is hitting the ball 50-75 feet farther. He generates a much quicker swing and is crushing the ball.
Cons: None so far.
disappointed. mario ortiz coach
Pros: Nice big barrel bat good look
Cons: I have a 7yr my son bat has no pop sound of the bat when it hits the ball sounds hollow not happy at all.
Good Bat LBULL coach
Pros: Moved my son up from a 26/16 LS Omaha to the 28/16 Mako and he dramtically improved his power and Line drives. This bat gives him a ton of confidence.
Cons: Price Color
Not Recommended David coach
Pros: It looks cool and probably ok for a beginner.
Cons: Bat has no pop. Sounds like you are swinging a 2x4 when contact is made. Spent way too much time waiting for the "pop" to show up. Two kids on my team have now quit using this bat and moved on to the two piece more expensive make and the difference was amazing during their first cage session. If you can't afford the higher end Easton I'd recommend going with an alloy big barrell instead of this one.
Seems like a dead bat. A. Pelaez parent
Pros: it has a really nice feel to it and seems to be well constructed.
Cons: The bat has no pop at all and it seems that the ball does not jump off the bat. I would recommend getting something else.
Awesome Jakxk parent
Pros: Makes a difference from puny lil leage
Cons: Not the best for kids to practice
easton Jason parent
Pros: It has alot of pop straight from the box I my son is killing the ball at 5 year old
Cons: Nothing bad
Anonymous
Pros: Looks cool and the drop 12 is nice
Cons: Got this bat because it's a drop 12 and was trying to increase bat speed. Found out it has No pop at all. Have tried breaking it in and still has zero pop. My son went back to his older hevier S2 and is hitting the ball a lot harder and further
No pop John parent
Pros: Looks nice
Cons: Bought this for our 7 year old son for his first year of travel ball. This bat has no pop at all and sounds like it's dead.
One of the best junior big barrel bats Cypress Baseball coach
Pros: Big sweet spot, which is the most important factor in a JBB bat. Lightweight & perfect balance, allows a kid to go w/ inch longer bat, which gives a bigger sweet spot & usually will notice more power. True to weight listed, unlike the 26" Miken rev ex, I bought here that weighes 15.9 oz. I coach a 6U select team & know most of the good & not very good JBB bats out there. You can't go wrong w/ the makos 13 & '14, Marruchis all have big sweet spot, Easton S3 is good, Louisville Omaha & Assault, Marruchi better than the Assault imo. The cat 6 is a great bat, but the cheaper Marruchis are very good. Only get the cat 6 if you have a kid that can't tolerate bat stings at all or if you play cold weather for stings, but I've seen a dented up cat 6 not very old, but it still has pop with the dents. I don't like the Easton XL & haven't got a chance to rate Demareni unfortunately. 1. Mako 2. Any Marruchi 3. Omaha 4. Easton S3 5. Assault, all these are quality bats, but Makos are 1st.
Cons: These are cons for the inexperienced with composite bats. I don't believe any reviews that says this bat has pop right out of the wrapper. We have a '13 & '14 Mako that have pop right now. Those & the 2 brand new Makos kids just got have no pop. If you buy a composite bat mid season, I recommend using a baseball mallet to break in, otherwise you will end up posting a bad review on a great bat. A ball mallet is a good way to test the size & effect of the sweet spot on a bat. Every bat stings if hit on the handle especially youngsters. The bat sounds like a wood bat when you hit it, which is normal 2' x 4' guy. I will post review on the Miken later, my son went from a 25-15 Assault to his cousins 26-14 Mako, b/c the Miken is 16 oz & suppose to be 14.5 & it feels end loaded. Not as balanced as any bat I have mentioned.
No Pop Myth Jason Smith coach
Pros: Great Bat.
Cons: With ALL Composite bats, it takes roughly 200 hits around the sweet spot before the bat "activates". Best to buy before the season starts and have lots of BP until the bat breaks in.
GO A DIFFERENT ROUTE Dugout Dad parent
Pros: Nice look and feel
Cons: No pop. They look nice when we purchased it but the entire year we have seen absolutely no pop out of the bat. I'm not one to blame the machine for mistakes of the user but my son would use another bad with the same specs and would be crushing the ball. Only thing that changed was the bat. Save yourself the headache and go another route.
Coach and Parent Greg Grayson coach
Pros: Nice grip, good response to ball. All the kids love it!
Cons: None so far, perhaps a bit more cushion to the hand.
easton mako s player
Pros: It has some pop
Cons: Everything it doesn't work as well as the the the other mako and it hurts your hand
Seems to get better as it is used Joe coach
Pros: Out of the box it didn't seem to have the pop I would have hoped, however, it seems to be getting better the more we use it
Cons: Initial pop
My son loves it Kassandra Logan parent
Pros: After having a small barrel bat all this time, I thought my son was just not going to hit the ball like the other boys. As it was time to go up to a bigger bat, I decided to do research and came across this bat. A lot of the kids have this bat and now I understand why. My son was immediately started hitting the balls in the outfield. As a result, he gained a tremendous amount of confidence in his baseball abilities. He has complained a little about the sting afterwards but wouldn't trade it for anything.
Cons: It has a little vibration sting.
great price tlc jr parent
Pros: looks good and feels good. havent had a chance to get my son out in the yard to hit some balls yet.
Cons: none yet
Would certainly recommend... Scott parent
Pros: After breaking it in this bat is noticeably hotter than my son's Easton S3 alloy bat from last year. Bought this bat for my undersized 7 year old, he's only 40lbs but has lead his team in hitting for the last three seasons (spring and fall). He's a hitter so when he started using this new 27" 15oz the pop is very noticeable. Can't say I'm surprised, I used Easton bats when I played and see no reason for my son to change. Great bat! Great company! And oh yeah justbats.com rules as well!
Cons: None
so so Mom of a Baseball Player parent
Pros: Got this bat at a good price for our son who is just starting out on traveling baseball
Cons: the bat started to vibrate his hands so bad that he cried every time he hit. we sent it back to find out the bat we got was broken. easton replaced the bat with our warranty
Questions and Answers
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It scares me that it says made for 8 years and under, only because one comment I saw said it was not good for balls thrown faster than 30 mph. Is there any truth to that or do you have any insight on this? BRAD
Why is bat recommended for ages 8 and under? Henry
How does this bat differ from the previous year's model? Double A Ron
what size would I need for a 6 1/2 yr. old boy? dewey
How long has this bat been out? I wish there were more reviews on it, I have heard good things about this bat. Mike
Besides the length/weight ratio, what are the differences between this bat and the 2014 Easton Mako SL15MK10B? Trent
I know it is not recommended for kid pitch, some of the kids on my travel team have this bat and love it. We are getting ready to go to our first tournament, just wondering if this bat is legal in 9u USSSA league? Thanks Bullet
My son is 7 years old, about 45 pounds and going into his first year of coach (Machine) pitch. Would you recommend this bat? If so what size? R Miller
My boy is starting 6U machine pitch this spring. I believe the speed is 36-38 mph. Will the MAKO withstand those speeds? SCS
Since it says here that the Junior Big Barrel version of the MAKO is also made from IMX Composite, is it essentially the same bat as the S1? If not, what are the substantial differences? Baseball Dad
My son is 7 and in his second year of 9U Travel Ball. He is close to 4 feet tall and weighs about 45 lbs. What Junior Big Barrel Bat do you recommend? Rod J.
My son is 4 years old and is playing Coach Pitch baseball. He weighs about 38 pounds. What weight and length of bat should he be using? Mike
I have 5 year old son who is playing his first year of coach pitch. I would like him to swing a 2 1/4", but there doesn't seem to be any that are 25" or 26" except for tee ball bats. Would you suggest this MAKO? mike
Is this bat approved for U8 Dixie Youth coach pitch baseball? I don't see it stamped with approved for Dixie Youth. Adams
Is this bat legal for Pony? deysi
Is this bat identical to the SL15MK10B except for the length? Or are the materials different? Tom
My son is 6 and will be playing pitching machine in the spring. In their league, the barrel size regulation is 2 1/4. Which bat would you suggest for him? nvllbaseball
What is the difference between this and the 2016 MAKO? Would you spend the extra money on the 2016? Woody
Is this bat approved for Dixie Youth baseball 8 and under? bob
Can we use this bat in Coach Pitch? I have seen some reviews that say you can't. BRoll Fresh
About the Brand
Easton is the world's leading manufacturer of baseball and softball equipment, and the most iconic brand in these sports. Headquartered in Thousand Oaks, CA, Easton Diamond Sports, LLC. manufactures bats, ball gloves, apparel, bags, batting gloves, helmets, catcher's equipment and related accessories. The company's commitment to innovation and game-changing technologies propelled Easton to the No. 1 bat position, including breakthrough technologies with aluminum and composite materials. As a result of this commitment to R&D and its storied brand heritage, Easton has long-standing relationships with Little League Baseball, USSSA Baseball & Softball, USA Baseball & Softball, hundreds of NCAA collegiate teams and numerous professional baseball and softball players.
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Bat Properties
Approved For | USSSA |
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Barrel Diameter | 2 3/4 |
Baseball Bats | Coach Pitch |
Bat Type | Baseball |
Deals | Closeout Bats Bundle and Save |
Length to Weight Ratio | -12 |
Material | Composite |
Series | Mako |
Vendor | Easton |
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