Chandler, please allow approximately 15 days to manufacture!
KB17 (Komodo Series)
- Maple
- Drop −2, −3
- Barrel medium
- Handle thin
- Knob standard
- Slight end load
Facts as the maker states them, read 13 Oct 2026
The KB17 is a maple bat listed in lengths 32, 33, 33.5 and 34 inches, with a -2 to -3 drop. The spec lines list a traditional knob, thin handle thickness, medium barrel taper, extended barrel size and a slightly end-loaded feel.
| Model code | KB17 |
|---|---|
| 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: Medium; Barrel Size: ExtendedWhat this meansThe middle of the range (about 2.45 to 2.55 in). Most pro turn models live here. Tip: A safe default when you are not sure. |
| Handle | Handle Thickness: ThinWhat this meansA handle under about 0.93 in. It whips through the zone and feels fast, but it stings more on mis-hits and, in wood, breaks more easily. Common on pro models. Tip: Thin handles and young hands do not mix well in cold weather; expect sting. |
| Knob | StandardWhat this meansA traditional round knob. The simplest feel and what most beginners should start with. |
| Balance | Slight end load |
| Lengths | 32, 33, 33.5, 34 in |
| Barrel end | Cupped |
| Compared on the page | Kris Bryant's KB17 is a modified version of the popular power hitter's C243 model.; However, the barrel is slightly smaller than C243 for more balance. |
| Finishes | Komodo Two-Way Fade Paint Job; colors: Metallic Purple; Cosmic Wave; Gold Rush; Champagne Burst; Ice Storm; Metallic Green; Cotton Candy; Magma Surge; Metallic Blue; Metallic Pink |
| Custom options | Color (10 choices); Length (32; 33; 33.5; 34); Add XP Finish (No or Yes) |
| Warranty | Includes 60 day guarantee! |
| Lead time | Please allow 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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- 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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