Mizuno Youth
Hot Metal - Big Barrel Tee Ball USA Baseball Bat (-12), Grey/Red
- Tee ball and coach pitch
- Drop −12
- Barrel 2 5/8 in
- Lengths 24 to 26 in
Facts as the maker states them, read 20 Oct 2026
One-piece tee ball bat with a 2 5/8 inch big barrel, offered in 24, 25 and 26 inch lengths at a -12 drop, and approved for USA Baseball play. The page describes it as a lightweight design with a Speed-Helix grip.
| Construction | One-Piece Construction; Lightweight; New Big Barrel; Speed-Helix Grip |
|---|---|
| Pieces | One-piece |
| Drop | −12What this meansDrop is length minus weight: a 30 in, 20 oz bat is a -10. A bigger drop number means a lighter bat for its length. Younger players use -10 to -13; USSSA 13U is usually capped at -5; high school and college are -3. Tip: Check the drop your league allows before you look at anything else. |
| Barrel | 2 5/8 |
| Lengths | 24, 25, 26 in |
| Sizes | 24/12; 25/13; 26/14 |
| Level | Tee ball |
| Certification | USA BaseballWhat this meansRequired in Little League Majors and below, Cal Ripken, PONY, Dixie and most rec leagues for players 14 and under. Barrel up to 2-5/8 in, no drop limit. Tip: If your league says USA bat, a USSSA bat will be turned away at the plate. |
| Warranty | One year from date of purchase, warranted from defects in materials and workmanship |
| Maker SKU | 340696 |
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| Source | usa.mizuno.com, product page, read 20 Oct 2026 |
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