KR3, made in Canada
Birch Crossover Drop 5 C243
- Birch
- Drop −5
- Barrel large
- Handle medium
- Knob standard
- Balance not stated
Facts as the maker states them, read 13 Oct 2026
The Birch Crossover Drop 5 C243 is a finest grade yellow birch bat offered in 29 to 32 inch lengths, with a standard knob, standard handle and large barrel, cupped to drop 5. The page states a 90 day limited warranty against manufacturers defect.
| Model code | C243 |
|---|---|
| Wood | BirchWhat this meansSofter than maple and more forgiving of mis-hits; hardens with use. A good choice for a first wood bat and for younger players. |
| Wood grade | Every billet is sorted and graded on structural elements |
| Drop | −5What 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 | standard 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 | 29, 30, 31, 32 in |
| Barrel end | Cupped |
| Finishes | Gloss Black Barrel with Black on Black Graphics; Phantom Blue Handle |
| Warranty | 90 Day Limited Warranty against manufacturers defect |
| Availability | In stock |
| Made in | Canada |
| The maker says |
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| Source | kr3bats.com, product page, read 13 Oct 2026 |
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