Northern Maple C271 Torpedo
- Maple
- Drop Cupped to Drop 2-3
- Barrel not stated
- Handle thin
- Knob tapered
- Balance not stated
Facts as the maker states them, read 13 Oct 2026
The Northern Maple C271 Torpedo is a Canadian Rock Maple bat offered in sizes 32 to 34 inches, with a cupped barrel end and no warranty. The description gives a tapered knob, a thin handle and an innovative, concentrated barrel design.
| Model code | C271 |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Wood grade | Northern Maple grade |
| Drop | Cupped to 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 | Innovative, Concentrated Barrel design |
| Handle | thin handleWhat 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 | TaperedWhat this meansA cone-shaped transition from handle to knob, somewhere between standard and flared. |
| Lengths | 32, 33, 33.5, 34 in |
| Barrel end | Cupped |
| Finishes | Black Barrel; Blue Handle |
| Warranty | No Warranty |
| Availability | In stock |
| The maker says |
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| Source | kr3bats.com, product page, read 13 Oct 2026 |
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