The GearSlug Blog

The 2027 bat season is already underway, with the first models hitting shelves this summer. Here is what is confirmed so far and what to expect from every major brand this fall.

Composite bats promise bigger sweet spots and less sting; alloy bats cost less and work on day one. Here are the honest tradeoffs and which type fits your player.

Drop weight is the single most important number on a youth bat, and it is also the most misunderstood. Here is what -10, -8, and -5 actually mean and when to move down.