With so many BBCOR Bat options out there for 2021, we want to make your buying process much easier with a helpful buyer's guide breaking down each bat model for the 2021 season. We hope this guide can provide you the correct information when picking out the perfect bat for when you step up to the plate in 2021. When the BBCOR certification first launched 8 years ago it leveled the playing field on how bats perform. Instead of designing bats with the most pop and performance, Manufactures now focus on developing bats for specific hitters and their swing style preferences. Let's take an in-depth look at the swing weights from all of the major brands.
The above chart shows the full 2021 BBCOR lineup from balanced to endloaded. Typically contact hitters will prefer a balanced bat that is easy to control and gives them the best chance to catch up to higher pitch velocities. Most power hitters will prefer endloaded bats that give them more torque and power especially if you have a longer wingspan. However, with that said, there are always exceptions to those standards. When picking out the best BBCOR bat for your swing, preference is key. Ideally, you want a BBCOR bat that fits your style of play, your batting stance, and is comfortable when you actually swing it. At Better Baseball we try to take all of the guesswork out for you by allowing you to swing any of these bats in our high-tech Hittrax Baseball Simulators. When you demo several bats on one of our THREE Hittrax Simulators, it gives you the chance to compare exit velocity, launch angle, and estimated distance with each and every swing. After your demo session, you will know without a doubt which BBCOR bat will be your weapon of choice for your next game or season.
Let's take a closer look at each 2021 BBCOR Bat to give you even more insight on which one will be the best fit for you.
The Select PWR drop 3 is what every power hitter is looking for in an end loaded two piece hybrid bat. With an updated end cap and connection piece, this two piece hybrid will be a top choice for elite hitters at the high school and college level. This Select PWR BBCOR is sure to strike fear into the hearts of opposing players. The Louisville Select PWR provides an unmatched power behind the baseball and will surely deliver with every swing
If you are a contact hitter looking for the lightest swing weight in the BBCOR bat category, then step up to the dish with the 2021 Louisville Slugger Solo BBCOR. Designed for optimal swing weight and bat velocity, the 2021 Solo BBCOR gives the batter complete and total bat control. The one-piece alloy design makes it extremely easy to control through the zone. The Solo 2021 BBCOR also comes in a 29" and 30" making it a great option if you are looking for your first BBCOR cat.
For the last 5 years contact hitters have absolutely loved how The Velo BBCOR swings and feels. Hitters looking for ultimate bat control and high swing velocities will continue to perform at the highest level with the new 2021 Velo ACP BBCOR. The Velo ACP BBCOR boasts one of the lowest M.O.I.s in the BBCOR category allowing elite players to catch up to those fastballs with ease. The composite end cap on the Velo ACP allows for the sweet spot to be larger without sacrificing swing weight.
Hands down the most popular BBCOR bat last year was the Voodoo One BBCOR from Demarini. This year The 2021 Voodoo One BBCOR from Demarini should be no different. Contact hitters who want to increase their bat velocity and barrel control should take advantage of the balanced swing weight and feel of the 2021 Voodoo One BBCOR. The Voodoo One was one of the most popular options for contact hitters at the college level. The 2021 Voodoo One from Demarini is a great combination of stiffness and balance.
Engineered with an ultra-balanced design and carbon composite barrel-end, this one-piece aluminum hybrid bat boasts faster exit speeds through the zone than other one-piece alloy bats. The Vandal combines a ringless barrel, made of multi-variable walls for a more flexible sweet spot, with a pro-tapered handle and micro-perforated soft-touch grip for the unmatched performance you would expect from a Victus bat.
Back to defend the title as the hottest BBCOR bat in baseball, the 2021 Louisville Slugger Meta Prime makes its triumphant return to the diamond this season. Over the last two seasons, the Meta Prime has been the weapon of choice for the elite high school player. The massive barrel and balanced swing weight on the 2021 Meta Prime create the perfect combination for barrel power and swing speed. Great for both contact and power hitters.
One big surprise for the past two years has been the popularity of the Rawlings Quatro Pro BBCOR among elite power hitters. Boasting a massive sweet spot with unmatched feel and performance, there is no doubt that the Quatro Pro BBCOR will still be at the top of the list for power guys in 2021 who prefer a 2 piece composite BBCOR. Pitchers will immediately be uncomfortable as soon as you step in the box with this BBCOR and its noticeably large barrel. We highly recommend this bat if you prefer a two-piece composite barrel.
The Easton® Alpha 360™ -3 is a one-piece power-balanced aluminum bat that delivers a solid feel with the thinnest walls in the game. Advanced Thermal Alloy Construction is reinforced with Carbon-Core™ technology and 360 Engineering for 360° of barrel tuned precision. Speed Cap™ provides a more flexible, responsive barrel with natural sound on impact. VRSCOR™ handle insert reinforces the handle to create a solid feel on contact. Power Balanced swing weight provides optimized barrel length and balance point with more mass in the barrel for added power
Designed for the best combination of power and speed, the Easton® ADV 360™ -3 is the most advanced two-piece composite bat in the game. Launch Comp™ combines composite technology and 360 Engineering for 360° of barrel-tuned precision, optimizing barrel profile and pushing the limits of performance. Two-piece iSo CXN™ construction features new lighter iSo ConneXion™ made with proprietary Nitrocell™ foam, which isolates the handle from the barrel for a solid feel and more power through the zone.
The long wait is finally over and the CAT 9 BBCOR is back and better than ever. Marucci’s flagship bat has been upgraded and outfitted with some leading-edge alloy technology and will continue to be one of the best one-piece bat options out there for elite high school and college hitters. The Cat 9 BBCOR bat comes with a brand new alloy material giving it even more performance than the Cat 8 of year. If you are a middle-of-the-order player or even bat leadoff this could be the ideal bat for you.
Demarini’s flagship composite bat, the 2021 CF Zen BBCOR comes back with a vengeance for the 2021 campaign. Top-notch high school players who desire a composite feel and an optimized swing weight continue to make the CF BBCOR one of the most popular composite bats in BBCOR. Boasting one of the largest sweet spots on a composite barrel, this BBCOR could elevate your game to the next level. If you had success at the plate with the CF drop 10, or CF drop 5 this could be the BBCOR for you.
Built with obnoxious speed, power, and performance in mind. The all-new NOX BBCOR Two-Piece Hybrid is an aluminum bat eight years in the making. Combining the latest bat tech with an aesthetic unlike anything else on the market – the NOX is built for ballplayers from the inside out. This hybrid BBCOR has really been the surprise of the 2021 lineup as more and more hitters are specifically asking to swing and demo this BBCOR bat than any other. We expect this bat to make a huge splash on the diamond in 2021.
Demarini’s The Goods took the BBCOR scene by storm last season. The first-year bat, simply known as The Goods, was one of the best performing BBCOR bats of 2020. More Division 1 college players swung The Goods BBCOR than any other two-piece bat for 2020. The 2021 Demarini Goods 2 Piece bat is back to defend its title as the best power hitter bat in BBCOR. If you are looking for an end-loaded two-piece hybrid bat, look no further than The Goods 2-Piece BBCOR.
One of the most highly anticipated 2 piece hybrids of 2021 is back with brand new features and upgrades. Marucci's 2 piece hybrid, the Cat 9 Connect, is designed for ultimate power with an end-loaded feel and is specifically crafted for elite power hitters. Major upgrades in the barrel material, connection piece, and end cap have really made this two-piece hybrid a viable BBCOR for 2021.
Looking for that extra-stiff one-piece alloy BBCOR designed for elite power hitters? Well, look no further than the new 2021 The Goods One Piece BBCOR from Demarini. Elite sluggers in high school and college really took advantage of stiff barrel The Goods One Piece BBCOR last year. If you are a middle of the order slugger with a high-velocity swing speed, then this is hands down the BBCOR bat for you
The grandfather of all bats that first popped on the college scene in the early ’80s is back in action for the 2021 season. The B5 A.K.A “The Green Easton” makes its way back in the hands of college and high school players for the upcoming season. The bat that Barry Bonds and Bo Jackson made famous 35 years ago has been completely transformed to be a great stiff one-piece alloy option for both power and contact hitters alike.
The 2021 5150 BBCOR -3 bat was engineered to give you raw power at the plate, at a price you'll love. Its 1-piece alloy design features an endloaded barrel that power hitters will crush with. If you're a strong clean up hitter looking for more torque in your swing, then definitely try the all new 2021 Rawlings 5150.
This 1-piece alloy bat for BBCOR comes ready to rake with a premium barrel that’s hot out-of-the-wrapper and a stiff, but responsive construction preferred by power hitters. The precision machining of a new, variable-wall MX8 Alloy barrel ensures every millimeter meets the optimal performance threshold for power and speed. The New HyperWhip Composite Cap features a sleeker profile for a faster, more efficient swing.
With so many great BBCOR options out there for all types of hitters and players, we at Better Baseball highly recommend you try it before you buy it. Come to any Better Baseball location and demo as many 2021 BBCOR models you want to swing. The best way to take make sure you are getting the perfect bat for your unique swing is to try it out on one of our THREE Hittrax Simulators. Take virtual BP on major league fields and compare launch angles, exit velos, and distance with each ball hit. With our sales staff expertise and the statistical feedback on the Hittrax system, we can personally guarantee you will be getting the best possible bat for your next game. Come into Better Baseball today and experience the best bat fitting in the industry today. No appointment is necessary.
