Birdman Bats Youth
Custom OZZY
- Birch or maple
- Drop −8 (birch), −5 (maple)
- Barrel large
- Handle not stated
- Knob not stated
- Balance not stated
Facts as the maker states them, read 13 Oct 2026
The Custom OZZY is a youth version of the OZZ1 bat, which the page says keeps the same tapers and style but is shaped for young hitters. It is offered in Birch or Maple and lengths 25 to 31 inches, with a large barrel and a mild taper in the handle.
| Model code | OZZY |
|---|---|
| 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 | large 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 | mild taper in the handle |
| Lengths | 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 in |
| Barrel end | Customer choice |
| Compared on the page | We're now offering a youth version of our OZZ1 bat, it features all the same tapers and style, but is shaped for young hitters. |
| Finishes | Handle and barrel: 11 dyes or 11 solid colors; handle and barrel finish Glossy or Matte |
| Custom options | Knob Graphics (12 image-only); Logo (15 image-only); Cup or No Cup; Rush (+$25.00, marked [TBC]); Engraving typeface (4, marked [TBC]); Engraving color (9); Grip (No Grip or 6 colors); Backup Bat (No or 1 image) |
| 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
- birdmanbats.comOn the maker's own site, chosen by the maker: Mocha 12 in Iconic Series glove0 reviews
- birdmanbats.comOn the maker's own site, chosen by the maker: Birdman batting gloves0 reviews
Also checked, with no ratings or themes to report: Better Baseball, Birdman Bats (maker site).
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