Custom BM318Y
- Birch or maple
- Drop −8 (birch), −5 (maple)
- Barrel large
- Handle medium
- Knob standard
- Balance not stated
Facts as the maker states them, read 13 Oct 2026
The BM318Y is a custom-order bat modeled after the BM318, with a big barrel, medium handle and traditional knob. The page gives a drop of -8 in birch and -5 in maple, and lists lengths from 25 to 31 inches.
| Model code | BM318Y |
|---|---|
| Wood | Birch or mapleWhat this meansBirch. Softer than maple and more forgiving of mis-hits; hardens with use. A good choice for a first wood bat and for younger players. Maple. Dense and hard, the most common pro wood. Hits hard and holds up when the player squares the ball up; breaks rather than flakes when mis-hit. Quality varies a lot by maker. Tip: Maple from a good maker is the best wood bat money can buy; maple from a cheap one is the worst. |
| Drop | −8 (birch), −5 (maple)What 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 | big barrelWhat this meansA big barrel (about 2.56 in and up) gives the most hitting surface. Its size does not decide the balance: some big-barrel bats are balanced. |
| Handle | medium handleWhat this meansAbout 0.93 to 0.96 in. The usual choice: enough whip, enough strength. Tip: Most players never need to think about this one. |
| Knob | StandardWhat this meansA traditional round knob. The simplest feel and what most beginners should start with. |
| Lengths | 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 in |
| Barrel end | Customer choice |
| Compared on the page | The BM318Y is modeled after it's big brother, the ever-popular BM318 |
| Finishes | Handle and barrel each Glossy or Matte |
| Custom options | Handle color and barrel color (11 dyes and 11 solids each); handle and barrel finish (Glossy, Matte); knob graphics (blank option plus 11 signature knob images); logo (14 image-only choices); species (Birch, Maple); cup (Cup, No Cup); rush (No, Yes +$25.00); length (25 to 31 in); engraving typeface (garamond, great day, mistral, play); engraving color (9 choices); grip (No Grip plus six colors); backup bat (No) |
| Availability | Made to order |
| The maker says |
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| Source | birdmanbats.com, product page, read 13 Oct 2026 |
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- Bat DigestIndependent review: Private Stock BM110 wood BBCOR -3Rating: Letter grades, not stars: Overall C-, Power B, Control A+, Quality F, Value B (rank 339 of 424 BBCOR -3 bats)These grades look formula-based (several makers share the same scores), so we do not use them.The review likes: Reviewers' hitters preferred it over other major wood brands for feel and look; Called a notable newcomer now approved for MLB useThe review raises: Quality graded F with no explanation, which conflicts with the praise in the text (read it there)
- Colab Sports (reseller)Retailer ratings: Youth 11.25 in Stu Series glove0 reviews
- Birdman Bats (maker site)On the maker's own site, chosen by the maker: Exclusive Series bat pageRating: 5 of 5 on three testimonials; no aggregateReviews: 3 testimonials, no total countLiked on the maker's site: Good wood and customer service; Home runs soon after switching (buyer anecdotes)
- birdmanbats.comOn the maker's own site, chosen by the maker: Youth 11.25 in Stu Series glove0 reviews
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