Mizuno Youth
Hot Metal - Big Barrel Youth USSSA Baseball Bat (-5), Black/Gold
- USSSA
- Drop −5
- Barrel 2 5/8 in
- Lengths 30 to 32 in
- Alloy
Facts as the maker states them, read 20 Oct 2026
One-piece alloy youth USSSA bat with a 2 5/8 inch barrel, offered in 30, 31 and 32 inch lengths at a -5 drop. Built from Mizuno's Hot Metal single-wall aluminum alloy with CorTech variable wall thickness, an Optimized End Cap and a Speed-Helix grip.
| Material | Alloy |
|---|---|
| Construction | One-Piece Construction; Hot Metal™ Alloy; HotMetal™ single-wall aluminum alloy; CorTech™ (adjusts wall thickness across the barrel); Optimized End Cap; Speed-Helix Grip |
| Pieces | One-piece |
| Drop | −5What 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 | 30, 31, 32 in |
| Sizes | 30/25; 31/26; 32/27 |
| Ages | Youth |
| Certification | USSSAWhat this meansThe travel-ball stamp (1.15 BPF mark on the taper). Hotter than USA bats, barrels up to 2-3/4 in. Drop limits vary by state and age group. Tip: Travel teams usually mean USSSA; ask the coach which state rules apply. |
| Warranty | One year from date of purchase, warranted from defects in materials and workmanship |
| Maker SKU | 340687 |
| The maker says |
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| Source | usa.mizuno.com, product page, read 20 Oct 2026 |
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