COMBAT B3 AB BBCOR Baseball Bat: B3AB1
Features
-3 Length to Weight Ratio
One-Piece Construction
Full Composite Design
Free Shipping!
2 5/8 Inch Barrel Diameter
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
BBCOR Certified - Legal for H.S. and Collegiate Play
Localized Stiffening Technology (LST)
Membrane Modal Control (MMC)
Sweetspot Technology (SST)
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 45 Customer Reviews
Gunner
Pros: Wonderful bat, lots of pop worth the money!
Cons: Nuthin wrong
Anonymous
Pros: great pop, love the wood bat sound, not top heavy like other bbcors, grip tape is amazingly soft and squishy.highly recommend this bat.
Cons: nothing
Curt
Pros: this bat is as described HOTTTT!!! easily the best bbcor bat on the market and easliy worth the money :)
Cons: nothing, except if you care the way the bat looks, paint chips easily but doesnt effect the preformance
Anonymous
Pros: great bat not alot of sting solid and gets the job done great performance overall
Cons: none
Chunky
Pros: Solid pop , great grip, best bbcor bat on the market , baseball jumps off bat, I'm a freshman and I'm pounding the ball with this bat right outa the box the sweet spot is just like the b1&b2s if you've used a combat before you'll love this bat .I've used other bats on the team and this is now the team bat way better than the eastons or Nikes this bat is slightly end weighted but just feels right.
Cons: Price
Worth The Money
Pros: Great bat! Im a huge combat fan, and this just made it better! easliy best BBCOR bat ive used, you dont give up that sound or feel! First at bat i hit one an inch from the end and it almost went to the fence! Amazing!
Cons: None except scratches easily but what doesnt?
J Bomb
Pros: This bat is prob the best bbcor bat ive used and prob one of the best on the market if you want a good bat this would be my choice.
Cons: NONE
coachchad
Pros: Great bat! My son is just moving uo to a -3 and this bat is great for his confidence. Has been making great contact with some pop in it.
Cons:
Longname
Pros: This bat is amazing! I started using the combat in 8th grade and im now im a sophmore, its been the team bat since i pulled it out of my bag. Out standing pop and grip.
Cons: Nothing, You get what you pay for.
Hitman5
Pros: Bought The B3 BBCOR 31/28 for my 13 yr. old son's upcoming H.S. Freashman season about two months ago. My son plays travel ball and is a great line drive/contact hitter and he hits for high average. He has been using the B3 over the fall season; with BBCOR standards performance in pop is down (as expected). My son loves the B3's balance and grip. The B3 does not feel end loaded like some other BBCOR bats. It's well a balanced bat. My son is 5'2" 97 lbs. and with the B3 BBCOR can get a good 225 to 230 shot (keep in mind he is a line drive contact hitter). Over time the bat seems to be getting hotter/broken in. The B3 is durable and does it's job.
Cons: Cost of B3 is way too much and a big factor in rating. Not much diffrence in permormance from other BBCOR bats or a good maple bat( which cost hundreds less). There does seems to be a break in period and pop is improving (or my son is just getting stronger)?
J-Ro
Pros: This is an amazing baseball bat with great pop, great performance, and I strongly recommend this bat to all players
Cons: None
Robert
Pros: Great bat, good pop for bbcor, nice grip
Cons: Price!!!
BiG_BeEf
Pros: Amazing bat.I never used a combat before this one and it is incredible. It is exactly like hitting with a regular composite bat it doesnt sound or feel like a bbcor. It has a huge sweet spot and great balance. Its a great bat for anytype of hitter.
Cons: When hitting the ball of the end of the bat the ball doesnt go as far but that is the same thing with every bat.
me
Pros: An amazing bat. Has a great amount of pop. A sweet spot bigger then any other bat on the market. Looks pretty cool.
Cons: Nothing.
d's
Pros: solid pop
Cons: feels short, 1 piece, VERY SMALL SWEET SPOT
ask0805
Pros: Good swing weight Good grip Large sweetspot for a bbcor Ball jumps off bat One of best bbcors on market
Cons: BAT BROKE It broke at the handle under the grip It is being sent in for a replacement Long time to break in (about 200 hits) Before it broke it was a great bat
J-Hitter
Pros: big sweet spot, light weight, great balance makes swing feel easy
Cons: price,white grip dirty
Huge
Pros: amazing bat nice feel unbelievable pop for a bbcor best bat on the market for the price
Cons: Give yourself time before season to break in
bat-man
Pros: great pop, huge sweet spot and barrel, nice feel
Cons: dies incredibly fast
batboy
Pros: large sweetspot
Cons: its dead from the "a" on combat to the end
dan the man
Pros: NONE!!!!!
Cons: this bat is horrible. cracks easy and has tiny sweetspot. i do not recomend this bat.
bat pro
Pros: great bat only in high school and broke my schools distence record 500 feet
Cons: NONE
baseball 13
Pros: This bat is great hits ton of line drives massive sweet spot best bbcor bat ive used so far
Cons:
Baseball bomber
Pros: I bought this bat for my 14 year old son and he has pop in his bat and first we bought a voodoo and it didn't work out so we bought it and he is on a high school team and he is tearing it up this bat is the best bbcor I would highly recommend it.
Cons: Hits to far :)
Derby king
Pros: This is the best bbcor bat out there anybody who is a contact hitter this bat will make you a contact hitter with power and who is a power hitter this bat will make you absolutely crush the ball best bbcor .
Cons: Everybody will want to use it
Anonymous
Pros: Amazing pop the ball is just flying of the bat I was really suprised how good it was compared to the Rip-It Prototype II . If youre stuck between the two the Combat is definately the way to go.
Cons: Price, but its way worth it.
Penang
Pros: My son is 15 and he is hitting HRs.Lots of POP, well balanced. Best BBCOR in the Market. Pricey but worth it.
Cons: None
WillyT
Pros: I love combat's. Their great bats and the ball comes off the bat really hard and fast. But
Cons: They break to easy. i know 5 people who have broke a combat on the first season they had it.
B@seb@ll
Pros: I can say a lot about this bat, from the great sweet spot to the great sound. I'v swung alot of BBCOR bats and this is by far the best. 10 doubles with it so far!!!
Cons: white grip will get dirty but that doesn't affect the performance. PS.look for my reviews on other bats
BIG A
Pros: a teamate of mine is about 5'5" and he hit a 370ft shot with bat. Most powerful bat ive seen
Cons: grip tape fell off after a week and had to get new grip
J Dawg
Pros: Overall a great bat. Amazing amount of pop! Hits just like a BESR. One of my favorite BBCOR's out there.
Cons: White grip get's dirty quickly, but who cares ?
Anonymous
Pros: Good pop,huge sweetspot. I love this bat, my personal favorite.
Cons: Hit the ball hard but it just doesnt go as far as an aluminum.
Walk Off HR
Pros: Defies BBCOR and crushes the ball. Hands down best BBCOR bat on the market. ComBat continues to make bats that wow everyone!
Cons: NO! You may not use it!
BaseballPro26
Pros: Great pop swing easily and comfortable grip
Cons: Price is a little much it chips easily and you could get a bat a lot cheaper than this that is basically the same thing the COMBAT 52 CALIBER
vtnetpablo
Pros: The best BBCOR in the market we won the triple crown in arizona and Omaha , also the florida state ,and my son do a 529 avr perfect game in Ft Myer this past summer hitting with this bat!!
Cons: The sound and the price ! The grip is so cheap and bad quality
Fitzy
Pros: good grip
Cons: This bat looks and sounds like a softball bat. The sweet spot is TINY. When you make good solid contact with the ball, the ball goes nowhere. Also when you hit the ball the bat sounds dead.... Horrible bat. Big waste of money.
Sticks
Pros: Amazing bat! Doesn't even feel like BBCOR.
Cons: Grip gets dirty but who cares?
Bigslamdan
Pros: Great pop, with super big, sweet spot. Best grip anyone ever put on a bat.
Cons: Price is a bit much. Get a COMbat 52 Caliber instead. It has the same feel and pop for a lower price.
2 baggers
Pros: nice looking bat good grip no calusses and has decent contact through the zone.
Cons: this bat doesn't perform and you cant hit a ball into the deep gap just doesn't have it like the previous combat bats
Baseball Trojan
Pros: the bat is the best bat ive used for BBCOR, it has a huge sweet spot and it destroys the ball. the bat is end loaded, which i like and does not crack easy.
Cons: None
Sticks
Pros: This may be the best BBCOR bat out there! My first game with it I went 3-3 with 3 monster doubles! Massive sweet spot, soft grip, unbelievable pop, worth every cent!
Cons: The grip gets dirty fast
Anonymous
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Cons:
bster
Pros: amazing pop off the sweet spot. you can definitly tell by the sound when you crush it.
Cons: if you dont make solid contact the ball dosent go far at all.
Jimmy
Pros: I love this bat just got it yesterday and I hit a triple into the gap and it was a bomb. Great sweet spot.
Cons: A little top heavy but just perfect.
Love It Justin the Michigan Kid player
Pros: The ball jumps off the bat, I prefer this bat over any Easton or any Demerini bat on the market. Excited to use it for the season this year.
Cons: The grip wears down easily and the bat feels a little heavier at the end then most but you'll get used to it.
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the COMBAT B3 AB BBCOR Baseball Bat: B3AB1? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
Will this bat be permitted for all organized tournments and leagues in middle school and High school and traveling leagues this yr and going forward Tom
how do i know this is the best bbcor bat on the market today chaz
Is there any other bat that you would recommend over this one? how does it compare to other popular bbcor's, like the new voodoo, the 2011 surge, exo, etc? And also, what bbcor bat other than this one would you recommend, because the price on this is pretty overwhelming. Manny
Will any regulations that could come active prohibit this bat from being legal in the future? Gooey
is this the best bbcor on the market if not what in ur opinion wat is? ed
Would this be a good bat for a power hitter? ask0805
How does the B3 Compare to the Rip-it?? Longname
I am looking for a balanced BBCOR bat, how does the Combat B3 swing? More specifically, when comparing the Combat B3 to the Demarini CF5 which bat is better balanced? Do you have any other recommendations? Kevin
is this bat better than the COMbat 52 Caliber AB BBCOR: 52 CALAB1 Adult jo
With all bbcor performing like wood can a maple wood bat perform equal to or better than the b-3? Dom788
will maple bats perform as well as bbcor? Dom788
I am looking for the most balanced bat with the most pop. If you were looking for the same qualifications in a bat would it be the B3? If not, what are some other options that would be the best under these qualifications? Clint
My son a 16 year old two hole hitter that is basically a gap hitter but has some power. I am looking at a BBCORE bats. Would you recommend the Combat B3, the Demarini CF5 or one of the new Eastons for him. He is 5ft 7 140 pounds Don
Is there a better bat for a middles schooler/high schooler who is 5'7 145? joe
i am looking for a bat for my son. He is 5'6 and 150 pound power hitter. is this bat for him? Steve
My son has a B3 32/29. compare the pop from this bat w/other Cro
I am 6'4" 210 and i am mostly a line drive hitter but i have some power. Which would be the best for me; the COMbat B3 or the 52 Caliber? Wes
Would this be a good bat for a contact hitter? If not what is? And how does this bat compare to the combat 52 caliber hitter
General question regarding 100% composite and 50/50-composite handle / alloy barrel. I've read that hitting with composite bats should be avoided in cooler weather 60 to 65 degrees as there is danger of damaging or cracking the bat. Is this factual and will the 50/50 bat hold up better that 100% composite? MD
Will composite barrel bats make as big as a difference with BBCOR standards as it did in BESR? Once broken in, composite bats had much more pop than aluminum Rangers Fan
Out of B3 AB,52 Caliber, and the Z1000 which would you recommend? Hammett35
I'm 5'7" and about 190 lbs and i consider my self to be a power hitter. Where I live it is very cold during my season would this be a good bat for me? Hammett35
How would you go along breaking this bat in? Would hitting of a tee do it? Hammett35
Which bat is a better bat for a power hitter the Combat B3 or the Marucci Cat 5? ME
Which bat has more balance Combat B3 or the Marucci Cat 5 john
How does this bat compare to the combat bbcor 52 caliber? Gman
Which bat is more end weighted this bat or the 52 caliber? Gman
Which bat do you feel is the best BBCOR composite bat on the market? The Cf5, this bat, one of the composite power brigades or is there another you feel is better? Cory
What is the main difference between the composite Combat B3 and the Rip-It aluminum? Besides price? BT
Was really set on the combat B3 until marucci black came out recently. I understand that one is composit and one is two piece combo. What else could you say from actual experience or customers experience? I am 6' and 150 lbs 14.5 year old freshman. Not really a homerun hitter these days but get on base a lot. thanks. Beanie
Is this bat "balanced" i.e. weighted for lower MOI and NOT end loaded? JC
How does this bat compare to the Easton Omen BBCOR and the better Rip It BBCORS? Son is 5'7 170lbs used Omen -5 last year and loved it. Sting Coach
My son had very good success with the B2 youth. He will playing u13 now and needs a drop 3. He is very much a power hitter. How does the B3 compare to the B2? What other bats would it make sense for him to consider? JoJo
how is it different than besr b1ab will it get better with prolonged use what temp should it not be used in dcf
whats the best temperature to use the combat will
my son is 13yrs old--6-4 200lb incrediable power! should i use 32--33in...swing speed and control,,witch bat is better? new red and white rip it or b3 bballdad
Is this bat for line drive hitters or power hitters Garylee
Which is better for a balanced hitter, the voodoo or this bat? B
My son used combat in little league and pony,great pop,amazing,but the bat cracked too easy,is this one different,not gonna spend $349 if its gonna always crack?? BOND
Is this bat end loaded like a wooden bat drew
Which bat is better for a power hitter the Voodoo or Combat B3? AA FALCON9
Is the COMbat a composite bat that can be used in the cold? Is it worth the $350? Jordan
Without being biased, which bat would you reccomend buying: this bbcor b3 or the 5150 velo bat by rawlings? How do they compare? Alex
I'm a freshman and I cant use my Easton Stealth anymore because it isn't -3 and not BBCOR approved. I'm like a contact hitter. I hit for contact and get a lot of power out of it. Should i get this or a Voodoo or CF5? riley
My sons is a high speed hitter and he wants to buy a B3 or the Marucci White. Please compare. vtnet
Hi, Is this bat end-loaded? Chakazakimaka
I'm 6'2 or 6'3 weigh between 165-170. Should I stick with a 33-30 or go up a size as the chart showed I should be using a 34-31? Branden
Do all BBCOR bats have the same amount of pop? Mundy man
Does this bat have the USSSA 1.15 BPF stamp? SPWILDCAT
Can the B3 compete with other brands like Louisville or Easton or Demarini? And how can you break this in fastest? ray
Now that the B4AB BBCOR bat is out, will the price drop? Sean
Which has better balance, this or the bbcor 52 caliber? Kenyon
Does this bat come in 31/28? cp5
When will there be a 31/28 in stock? cp5
Is this an end loaded bat and if it is what is a good balanced bat? Ben
for a newcomer using bbcor would you recomend this bat, the easton omen, or the cf5 2012? will10
What bat is more like the cf4 st the combat b3 or easton xL1? KBOWERS32
How does the COMbat B3 compare to the Easton S1 in terms of pop and balance? smttt14
Is this bat approved by USSSA? Is this the B3AB1, B3 AB BBCOR bat? jim
When will there be more come in or different sizes? gilmore
Is this bat better then the COMbat Pure Gear BBCOR? cole
Which bat has the bigger sweet spot? The COMbat B3, or the COMbat Pure Gear? miaLJ6
Which bat will hit for distance better? The COMbat B3, the COMBat B4 or COMbat Pure Gear? Big Country
Is this bat more for a contact or power hitter? daniel
Which bat would be better for a contact hitter? The 2013 CF5 or COMbat B3? Which one is more balanced. Thanks. daniel
Which bat has a longer barrel? The COMbat B3 or Easton Mako? daniel
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