Chandler, approximately 15 days to manufacture
AJ99.2 (Komodo Series)
- Maple
- Drop −2, −3
- Barrel large
- Handle thick
- Knob flared
- Slight end load
Facts as the maker states them, read 13 Oct 2026
The AJ99.2 (Komodo Series) is a maple bat with a flared knob, thick handle, short barrel taper and extended barrel size. The page gives a slight end-loaded feel, a -2 to -3 drop, lengths of 32 to 34 inches, and a cupped barrel end ('Full Cup').
| Model code | AJ99.2 |
|---|---|
| Wood | MapleWhat this meansDense 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 | −2, −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 | Barrel Taper: Short; Barrel Size: ExtendedWhat 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 | Handle Thickness: ThickWhat this meansA handle near 1 in or more. It feels closer to a metal bat, takes sting out of mis-hits, and in wood it lasts longer. Makers recommend it for players moving from metal to wood. Tip: If your player is switching from metal to wood, start here. |
| Knob | FlaredWhat this meansThe handle widens into the knob like the bell of a trumpet. Players who choke up or want leverage like it; it also keeps the bottom hand from sliding off. Popular from high school up. |
| Balance | Slight end load |
| Lengths | 32, 33, 33.5, 34 in |
| Barrel end | Cupped |
| Compared on the page | With a longer, larger barrel than the original AJ99, the AJ99.2's thick transition and flared knob will have you feeling like The Judge, The Jury, and The Executioner each time you step into the box! |
| Finishes | Colors: Champagne Burst; Ice Storm; Metallic Green; Cosmic Wave; Cotton Candy; Gold Rush; Magma Surge; Metallic Blue; Metallic Pink; Metallic Purple. Add XP Finish: No or Yes. Komodo Two-Way Fade Paint Job. |
| Warranty | Includes 60 day guarantee; page also says 'All sales are final' |
| Lead time | Approximately 15 days to manufacture |
| Availability | Made to order |
| The maker says |
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| Source | chandlerbats.com, product page, read 13 Oct 2026 |
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Baseball Bat Bros names it the best real wood bat in Best Wood Bats of 2026, read 29 Oct 2026.
- Smash It SportsRetailer ratings: SP22J Komodo, AJ99XP, RA13M youthRating: 5 of 5 on each of three productsReviews: 1 review each
- JustBatsRetailer ratings: CC13A Performance Cut Team Maple5 of 5, 2 reviews
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