NUKE 3 Aluminum BBCOR Certified -3 Baseball Bat
- BBCOR
- Drop −3
- Barrel 2 5/8 in
- Lengths 31 to 34 in
- Alloy
Facts as the maker states them, read 13 Oct 2026
Stinger NUKE 3 Aluminum BBCOR Certified -3 bat with a maximum 2 5/8 inch barrel, listed at lengths from 31 to 34 inches and weights from 28 to 31 oz. The page describes it as slightly end-loaded, with a pro inspired handle that has a slight taper.
| Material | Alloy |
|---|---|
| Construction | Aluminum; Power Loaded Barrel Technology; High tack and soft feel grip for optimal bat control; Low Profile End Cap; Pro inspired handle which features a slight taper with an ergonomic knob shape |
| Drop | −3What 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 | 31, 32, 33, 34 in |
| Knob | TaperedWhat this meansA cone-shaped transition from handle to knob, somewhere between standard and flared. |
| Balance | Slight end load |
| Sizes | 31/28; 32/29; 33/30; 34/31 |
| Certification | BBCOR CertifiedWhat this meansRequired for high school and college: drop -3, barrel up to 2-5/8 in. From the 2028 season high school will also allow USA -4, -5 and -6 bats; 2026 and 2027 stay BBCOR only. |
| Warranty | 12 Mo Warranty |
| The maker says |
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| Source | stingerwoodbats.com, product page, read 13 Oct 2026 |
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Baseball Bat Bros ranks it 15th of 25 in BBCOR Bat Rankings, read 29 Oct 2026.
- JustBatsRetailer ratings: Stinger NUKE 2 (5.0 of 5, 20 reviews), Missile 3 (4.5, 8), NUKE 3 (4.5, 7), Missile S (5.0, 1). These are metal/composite BBCOR bats, not wood. B45 rows on the same page belong to a different brand and are excluded.Rating: 5.0 of 5 (NUKE 2)Reviews: 20
- stingerwoodbats.comOn the maker's own site, chosen by the maker: Stinger Pro Grade wood bat17 reviewsLiked on the maker's site: pop; good value; classic look; suited to buying for a whole teamRaised on the maker's site: breakage is the main worry raised (read it there)
Also checked, with no ratings or themes to report: JustBallGloves.
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