Facts as the maker states them, read 13 Oct 2026
The Shorty 2 is a maple training bat with model code SHORTY 2. The page describes a large extended 2 inch knob that acts as a counter-balance to the weight in the barrel, and describes top hand and bottom hand drills.
| Type | Short |
|---|---|
| Material | Maple |
| Training goal | top hand and bottom hand drills; short toss and tee hitting (per read, partly cut off) |
| Warranty | ONE TIME REPLACEMENT WITHIN THE FIRST 101 DAYS FROM THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE DATE (101-day Warranty Replacement Policy add-on +$40.00) |
| Lead time | Normal Production: 3-4 weeks; Rush Production: 5 days (+$50.00) |
| Availability | Made to order |
| The maker says |
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| Source | xbats.com, product page, read 13 Oct 2026 |
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- Ubuy (reseller aggregator)Other source: X Bat Pro Model wood baseball batsRating: 5.0 of 5Reviews: 1 (the same page also says 0 ratings, so it contradicts itself)The source says: Power per swing, range of sizes, durability and comfort (listed as pros)The source raises: Listed con: not made to weight; an editorial blurb adds that one reviewer found it too heavy for some teammates (read it there)
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