MARUCCI F5 SL -10, 4TH GEN USSSA Senior League 2 3/4" Barrel Baseball BAT, (-5, -8, and -10)

This year, for extra practice, we signed up for a machine pitch 13u fall league and they required a 1.15 stamp on all bats used. Not wanting to spend a ton for a bat that might only be for this league, I gave the little one a budget and a few suggestions for researching bats. Kiddo likes a heavier, end-weighted swinging, wooden or one-piece bat, so impressions are based on those preferences. The choice was this F5 bat. We ordered the 32" drop 5 and it came in weighing exactly 27 ounces. Take note that, even though the listing states this is a 2-3/4" bat, I asked and can confirm that the drop 5 version is 2-5/8", which is what we were looking for. First swings were positive. This is subjective, but we felt the bat swings like it is weighted mid-barrel. Being a one-piece bat, no break-in time was needed, but it "rings" a bit compared to a composite. That said, kiddo reports no meaningful stinging or vibration, even on mis-hits (although that would likely increase for a kid who holds lightly or doesn't swing through). Hits are fantastic, but this is not a bat that does the work for you; you get what you put into it, so swinging through makes a big difference. During practices against a pitcher balls were moving! And, they flat-out fly when off the machine! Looks promising that our new "fall ball bat" might be a favorite year 'round.

Happiest he can ever be with it. Won’t need another one anytime soon but either way this bat is built to last. Awesome weight and the sound that it makes when you hit the ball. Amazing!!!!

Son loves it! Used it for summer ball and now using for fall ball! Good feel/balance and durable

9u boys love this bat! Has a good sweet spot, lightweight and very durable, no breaking in required.

My son wanted this bat for Christmas. So we found a great deal on Amazon for the F5. He uses it for travel ball and loves it. It has a great pop when hitting the ball.

Good price perfect for my sons league

Needed an alloy bat to use for the cold season and this was an excellent option and value for what we needed.

I bought this bat for my grandson and I didn’t know that it doesn’t quality for little league

Great quality bat, grip is very comfortable, my daughter loves it.