Bundle this with other eligible items or purchase two or more to receive extra savings in your cart! See more eligible items »
You qualify for extra savings by bundling this product with the eligible items in your cart! See more eligible items »
Discontinued
Skip to end of details carousel links
Show all 27 Questions and Answers about the COMBAT MAXUM -12 Youth Baseball Bat: MAXYB112
End of details carousel links
Features
Approved for Play in Little League, Babe Ruth, Dixie, Pony, AABC, and USSSA
2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
Single Wall Construction
One-Piece, Fully Composite Design
Lightest Swing Weight EVER for a COMBAT -12 Youth Model
Features USSSA 1.15 BPF Stamp
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Free Shipping!
Lizard Skins Grip - Enhanced Softness and Tackiness
Ultra Balanced Feel
Largest Sweet Spot in the Industry for a Youth (2 1/4") Model
Description
The team at COMBAT said that "something big" was in the works. But the bat that emerged has pushed through the boundaries of what was even considered possible with a composite bat design! Introducing: the new COMBAT MAXUM! COMBAT has made a name for themselves in the bat industry by consistently delivering bats that offer an extreme combination of a light swing weight and HUGE sweet spot, but the MAXUM takes the crown in both categories. This COMBAT MAXUM -12 Youth Baseball Bat: MAXYB112 provides not only the largest sweet spot in the industry offered in a Youth (2 1/4") model, but it totes the lightest swing weight (by a full ounce) of any COMBAT Youth model ever! These bats are one-piece composite designs created through advanced Precision Molding Technology (PMT). Unlike typical composite bats that are created by rolling/overlapping layers of material, the PMT process injects liquid resin into seamless high-quality carbon sleeves under extreme pressure. The result is an ultra-consistent product that eliminates seams/weak points that you get with the traditional process. That means that players can rest-assured that the MAXUM will deliver perfectly tuned performance over a longer lifespan. The MAXYB112 carries the USSSA BPF 1.15 Performance Certification mark on its taper and is approved for play in Little League Baseball, USSSA, Dixie, Pony, AABC, and Babe Ruth. Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty. COMBAT: Measure Up to MAXUM! Free Shipping!
Reviews
or
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the COMBAT MAXUM -12 Youth Baseball Bat: MAXYB112? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
or
Do any Youth leagues have restrictions on this bat? bill
No, as far as we know, this bat is approved for play in Little League, Babe Ruth, Dixie, Pony, AABC, and USSSA.
Chinyere
Whats the difference between this bat and Portent YB? CP
The 2016 COMBAT MAXUM -12 Youth Baseball Bat (MAXYB112) has a bigger sweet spot and lighter swing weight than previous models from the Combat line like the Portent.
Patrick
Is this an end loaded bat? Tony
No, the 2016 COMBAT MAXUM -12 Youth Baseball Bat (MAXYB112) is one of the most balanced models on the market.
John H
Does this back have to be broken in before seeing its full potential? If so, what's the recommended way to do so? Jenna
The 2016 COMBAT MAXUM -12 Youth Baseball Bat (MAXYB112) is a composite bat so it does require a break-in for the bat to perform at its highest level. To properly break in your composite bat, we recommend taking 150-200 swings playing soft toss or off a tee using real baseballs. Begin swinging at 40% power and work our way up to full strength as you get closer to 200 swings. It"s also important to rotate the bat ¼' after each swing to ensure that you get complete barrel coverage.
Jake
Would this bat be fine for a 7-8 year old pitching machine team? chris
Yes, the 2016 COMBAT MAXUM -12 Youth Baseball Bat (MAXYB112) is an excellent option for a 7-8 year old in machine pitch.
Jason
My son is 49" tall, 61 lbs and 8 years old. What size Combat Maxum does he need? BKeller
For your son's height and weight we recommend 28" in length. For his age we recommend 16 ounces in weight.
Angelique
Deciding between this and the new MAKO. Why should I get this bat over the MAKO? Toomanybatstochoose
The 2016 COMBAT MAXUM -12 Youth Baseball Bat: MAXYB112 are equally good bats performance wise. They are also both very balanced bats. The MAXUM does have a slightly longer barrel though and provides players with a bigger sweet spot. The MAXUM has the longest barrel and biggest sweet spot out of any bat on the market.
Jason
My son turned nine in September of 2015 and plays travel ball. He is about 86 lbs and about 4'4'' tall. Do you think the 2016 COMBAT MAXUM -12 is too big for him? If not, what size do you recommend? coach
Based upon your son's height and weight, I would recommend using a 29" 2016 COMBAT MAXUM -12 Youth Baseball Bat: MAXYB112.
John P.
My son is 9 years old, weighs 54 pounds, and is 51" tall. What size bat do you recommend? He is on a mustang team in a kid pitch league. Jess
For your son's height and weight we recommend a 28" length bat. In the Mustang division of Pony league, players can use either a 2 1/4" or 2 5/8" barrel diameter with a length to weight ratio between -5 and -12.
Angelique
My 9 year old son is 55 inches tall and weighs 75 pounds. Which Maxum bat should he use? Kellie Johns
Based on your son's height and weight, we would recommend getting the 2016 COMBAT MAXUM -12 Youth Baseball Bat: MAXYB112 in a 29 inch 17 ounce model.
Cameron
what is the difference between PG4 and MAxyb112 bats? Alehx
The 2016 COMBAT MAXUM -12 Youth Baseball Bat: MAXYB112 is going to feature an extended barrel and an extended manufacturer's warranty (500 days), where as the 2016 Combat Portent G4 Youth Baseball Bat: PG4YB112 will feature a full twelve (12) month manufacturer's warranty.
Nick
What is the recommended break in time for the 2016 COMBAT MAXUM -12 Youth Baseball Bat (MAXYB112) Ty
Generally composite baseball bats like the 2016 COMBAT MAXUM -12 Youth Baseball Bat (MAXYB112) are going to need around 150 to 200 hits on them to start performing up to their potential. When breaking in a composite baseball bat, it is important to start off at about 50% power and gradually increase as your swing count rises. It is also important to rotate the bat about a 1/4 inch on every swing. This ensures that your bat gets evenly broken in.
Damon
what is the difference between this bat and the MAXSL112? My 7 year old plays kid pitch in Pony. PONY PINTO DAD
The 2016 COMBAT MAXUM -12 Youth Baseball Bat: MAXYB112 features a smaller 2 1/4" barrel diameter. The MAXSL112 features a bigger 2 5/8" barrel diameter.
Jason
do they make this bat in a big barrel jake
The COMBAT MAXUM is featured in a big barrel model. It comes in either a 2 5/8" or 2 3/4 inch barrel diameter. The model numbers for these bats would be: 2016 COMBAT MAXUM -10 Senior League Baseball Bat: MAXSL110 and 2016 COMBAT MAXUM -10 Senior League Baseball Bat: MAXSL210.
Cameron
I have a small 6 year old that will be moving up to Pinto in the Fall. He currently has a 2015 Easton S3, 25"/15 oz (2 5/8" barrel). Will the Maxum 26"/14 oz provide better performance or will the Easton be fine? NickSR
If you guys experienced excellent results with the S3 and he is still comfortable with that bat, I don't want to say that you have to buy a new bat, but this 2016 COMBAT MAXUM -12 Youth Baseball Bat (MAXYB112) will feature an extended barrel length and a great sweet spot that could provide some excellent results as well.
Ben
My son is turning 13 will this be a good bat for him? beseball
The 2016 COMBAT MAXUM -12 Youth Baseball Bat (MAXYB112) would be an excellent option for your son.
Jake
Just curious if any of you 2 5/8 barrels are Dixie youth approved? Just finished up the All Star season and some of the 6u teams were using them and really driving the ball 120 ft or better. My son is moving up to 7u you in the fall and his Rawlings 5150 is already denting after one season. Which of your combats youth maxum bats would you recommend? Carter
In Dixie Youth you are not going to be able to use a 2 5/8" barrel until you are in the 'O' Zone Division for 11-12 year olds. I would recommend the 2016 COMBAT MAXUM -12 Youth Baseball Bat: MAXYB112.
Carter
My son is 10 and has been using a big barrel bat in the past, but he likes the feel of a 2 1/4" barrel. He is 63 lbs and is 4'9". He is a contact hitter. I'm looking at this particular Combat and the MAKO (YB16MK11). I've heard the smaller barrel bats are better for his situation, is this accurate? What would you recommend? 11 u dad
Based upon your player's height and weight, I would make a general recommendation of getting a bat in the 30" length. Although I generally recommend using a big barrel bat if it is allowed, there will be no issue using the smaller barrel bat if that is what your player prefers. If you think he will benefit from the lighter -12 bat, definitely go after this 2016 COMBAT MAXUM -12 Youth Baseball Bat (MAXYB112). However, the if the -11 will be best, get that MAKO model.
Ben
My son is 12 years old, 4'10" and 75 lbs. Is the MAXUM considered a better bat than the Portent in terms of performance, materials etc? Also, what size should I get? TeddyBallGame
This 2016 COMBAT MAXUM -12 Youth Baseball Bat (MAXYB112) was considered by COMBAT to be the higher quality bat when compared to the 2016 COMBAT Portent G4 Youth Baseball Bat (PG4YB112). Both bats are one-piece, all-composite bats; but the thing that sets the MAXUM apart is the size of the sweet spot on it. The MAXUM sweet spot will be longer than the sweet spot on the Portent (however, both bats are rated well). The current reason the 2016 Portent is priced higher than this 2016 MAXUM is because both bats have been out on the market for a while and we are now able to price them based upon the demand and the amount of each bat in stock. Based upon your player's height and weight (and accounting for potential growth), I would recommend considering the 31"/19 oz size of this MAXUM.
Ben
My son is going from coach pitch to little league. He has been using an Easton Mako; how does this Combat (either the -10 or -12)compare to the Mako? Joe
If your son was using the 2016 Easton MAKO Junior Big Barrel Baseball Bat (JBB16MK12B), which is the Mako designed for coach pitch, the 2016 COMBAT MAXUM -12 Youth Baseball Bat (MAXYB112) is going to be very comparable. They will both be one piece composite bats. They are both high quality and great options. I think that this Maxum is a good step up from the coach pitch Mako bat and will offer similar feeling.
Carter
I'm going to be playing in 13 year old Babe Ruth. Am I allowed to use this bat? Also, some people have said that I cannot use the 2016 Easton MAKO, but the website and the description says it is Babe Ruth approved. g
The 13-15 year old division of Babe Ruth requires a barrel diameter of 2 5/8", and if using a bat with a composite barrel, it must be BBCOR certified. You would not be able to use the 2016 COMBAT MAXUM -12 Youth Baseball Bat: MAXYB112 as it has a 2 1/4" barrel diameter. It also has a composite barrel and is USSSA certified.You would be able to use the 2016 Easton MAKO BBCOR Baseball Bat: BB16MK in your league, but not any youth or senior league models of the Easton MAKO.
Angelique
My nephew is 9 years old, (turns 10 in June). He is about 4'10" and weighs a good 90 lbs. He's been using an Easton bat. I'm looking for a bat for him to use in Dixie League 10U division for the Spring season. Would this bat be great for a kid that has power? Yesenia Vargas
Based upon your player's height and weight, I would make a general recommendation of a bat in the 30" length. Since he sounds like he is a pretty strong kid, I might recommend looking beyond a bat with a -12 length to weight ratio like this 2016 COMBAT MAXUM -12 Youth Baseball Bat (MAXYB112). I might suggest looking for something a bit heavier with a -10 length-to-weight ratio. My suggestion would be the 2016 COMBAT MAXUM -10 Youth Baseball Bat (MAXYB110) in the 30"/20 oz weight. I think the extra mass provided by the -10 length-to-weight ratio will assist your player's power and maybe even the durability of the bat.
Ben
My son is a small 11 year old. He is about 4'2" and 55 lbs. He plays both Little League and 11u club baseball. Will this bat be good for him and what size? He currently uses 29/18 Easton MAKO (his friend's bat). dad
The 2016 COMBAT MAXUM -12 Youth Baseball Bat: MAXYB112 is a very balanced bat featuring a 2 1/4" barrel diameter. For someone of your son's height and weight, we would recommend getting this bat in a 28 inch 16 ounce model. The Easton MAKO will reduce vibration more than the MAXUM as it is a two-piece composite while the MAXUM is a one-piece alloy bat; both bats though will perform well and are durable.
Cameron
Is this bat for a 12U league? mom
The 2016 COMBAT MAXUM -12 Youth Baseball Bat: MAXYB112 would be approved for a 12U league.
Cameron
Will this bat be legal in 2018 with the new USABat standards? JB
This 2016 COMBAT MAXUM -12 Youth Baseball Bat (MAXYB112) will not be legal for use under the USABat standards which will be implemented in specific leagues come the 2018 season.
Ben
What size would you recommend for a 9 year old boy that is 5' tall and weighs 143 lbs? CnC
Based on his height and weight, we would suggest the 2016 COMBAT MAXUM -12 Youth Baseball Bat: MAXYB112 in a 31" size.
Logan
How long will this bat be legal in Little League majors? Anibal Laureano
This 2016 COMBAT MAXUM -12 Youth Baseball Bat (MAXYB112) will only be legal in Little League Majors through the 2017 season. Once 2018 hits, Little League Majors will require the use of bats that have USABat certification (bats with that USABat certification will not be available for purchase until the fall of 2017).
Ben
About the Brand
COMBAT is obsessed with making the "best bats" in the industry.
A product of the CE Composites brand, COMBAT entered the baseball and softball worlds in 2004. Since that point, the company has emerged as the fastest growing brand within the industries. Their bats have set a higher standard in all leagues and age ranges.
The brains behind COMBAT are not only regarded as composite design, manufacturing and engineering experts, but they are also die hard fans and players of the game. Above all, they strive to understand what players need and want. They truly live by their motto:
"FOR PLAYERS, BY PLAYERS..."
Related Products
Bundle this with other eligible items or purchase two or more to receive extra savings in your cart! See more eligible items »
You qualify for extra savings by bundling this product with the eligible items in your cart! See more eligible items »
Bundle this with other eligible items or purchase two or more to receive extra savings in your cart! See more eligible items »
You qualify for extra savings by bundling this product with the eligible items in your cart! See more eligible items »
Bundle this with other eligible items or purchase two or more to receive extra savings in your cart! See more eligible items »
You qualify for extra savings by bundling this product with the eligible items in your cart! See more eligible items »
Need Help Finding a Bat?
We know that buying a bat might not be easy, but we are here to help!
