Top 2016 BBCOR Bats Review

The 2016 baseball season is upon us, and with every new year comes a new selection of clubs designed to help power your team to victory. We’ve tested every model to hit the market this year, and here are our picks for the best BBCOR bats of 2016.

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#1 2016 Louisville Slugger Prime 916

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The original batsmith comes back to the market strong in 2016 with the flagship Prime 916 BBCOR bat. Built to help power hitters profit at the plate, the Prime 916 offers a control-focused weight profile and exceptional pop as well as the unmatched durability that comes with the Louisville Slugger name. The Louisville Slugger Prime also draws praise for its distinct sound on contact, which provides instant audible feedback on the quality of impact.

 

Read reviews and check pricing on the Prime 916 here

 

#2 2016 Demarini CF8 BBCOR

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Built as a top flight challenger to class leading bats like the Easton Mako like, the DeMarini CF8 brings hitters the best of both worlds in power and precision. Its balanced swing weight is optimized by its oversized sweet spot, and its slight end load gives it potent pop. Best of all, the DeMarini CF8 is typically cost comparable than other brand models for the caliber of club you get, making it a great choice for Demarini batters looking for an extra stick in the dugout.

 

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#3 2016 Rawlings TRIO BBCOR Bat

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A tank of a bat: The Rawlings TRIO is a admirable bat once broken in but sadly good luck getting there naturally. This bats needs adaquate heat rolling to be powerful but once there its extremely hot. We do not shave the TRIO's but with heat rolling alone its still #3 on our list.

One of the first bats from the manufacturer to utilize its revolutionary 3-piece hybrid design, the Trio is built for pure performance at the plate. Its advanced design draws impact energies away from the two end components of the bat, focusing it in the sweet spot for more distance and power than ever before. This connective conduit also helps to minimize shock on heavy contact, making it one of the smoothest swings we’ve tested. 

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#4 2016 Easton Mako BBCOR

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Dispite the bright green paint-job, the new Makos are comparable to the 2015 version. As far as we can tell the entire bat just gained new paint.

The Easton Mako is designed to make the most out of any swing, showing off an oversized sweet spot with contact-optimized weighting. Its Thermo Composite Technology delivers a more responsive composite, sharply increasing energy transfer and rebound forces compared with last year’s widely feared model. The Mako features Easton’s exclusive ConneXionATM technology to create a more unified feel, and its synthetic grip provides batters with a high level of control with minimal sting.

 

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#5 2016 Combat Maxum BBCOR 

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ComBAT makes its claim for the industry’s top BBCOR bat with the powerful new Maxum BBCOR. Built with a proprietary Molded Seamless Contruction, the Maxum delivers up to 40 percent more prime hitting space on its 2 5.8 inch barrel than other bats, and its precision balanced feel helps batters generate more bat speed through the hitting zone. The Maxum also features the lowest allowable swing weight for a BBCOR certified bat, making it a dangerous tool in the hands of any hitter.

 

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