Dinger Bats, 28 business day normal
K-243
- Ash or birch or maple
- Drop −3, −2.5, −2, −1.5, −1, −0.5, Even
- Barrel 2.53 in, medium
- Handle 0.94 in, medium
- Knob your choice
- Slight end load
Facts as the maker states them, read 13 Oct 2026
The K-243 is offered in Ash, Birch or Maple, with a medium 15/16 inch handle and a large 2 17/32 inch barrel, in lengths from 31 to 35 inches. The page describes a slightly end-loaded feel and gives a weight range from -3 oz to Even.
| Model code | K-243 |
|---|---|
| Wood | Ash or birch or mapleWhat this meansAsh. Light and flexible with visible grain; flakes over time. Less common now. Birch. 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 | −3, −2.5, −2, −1.5, −1, −0.5, EvenWhat 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 Barrel: 2 17/32”What 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 | Medium Handle: 15/16"What 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 | Other |
| Balance | Slight end load |
| Lengths | 31, 32, 32.5, 33, 33.5, 34, 34.5, 35 in |
| Finishes | Glossy; Flat; Diamond (+$10.00) |
| Custom options | Barrel Color: Natural; Clear Coat; Black; Brown; Carolina Blue; Unfinished Raw; Crimson; Dark Mahogany; Ebony; Flame Tempered; Gold; Gray; Green; Hunter Green; Navy; Neon Green; Neon Orange; Neon Yellow; Orange; Pink; Purple; Red; Royal; White; Wash; Yellow | Handle Color: same as Barrel Color | Logo Color: Black; Chrome; Shiny Gold; Gold; Silver; White | Torpedo: No; Yes (+$50.00) | Puck Knob (knob choice): No; Yes (+$10.00) | Series add-on: M-Series (+$15.00) |
| Lead time | 28 business day normal; rush 21 business days (+$20.00), 14 business days (+$30.00), 7 business days (+$40.00) |
| The maker says |
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| Source | dingerbats.com, product page, read 13 Oct 2026 |
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