Phoenix Bats, sTANDARD PRODUCTION: 3 WEEKS
AF1 Alex Freeland Model Wood Baseball Bat
- Maple or birch
- Drop 0, −1, −2, −3
- Barrel 2.46 in, medium
- Handle thin
- Knob no knob
- Slight end load
Facts as the maker states them, read 13 Oct 2026
The AF1 is a maple or birch wood baseball bat with a 2.46 inch average-diameter barrel described as long and a .93 inch handle described as thinner. The page lists the knob as a cone flare with no knob and offers lengths from 31 to 35 inches in drops of 0 to -3.
| Model code | AF1 |
|---|---|
| Wood | Maple or birchWhat this meansMaple. 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. 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. |
| Drop | 0, −1, −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 | 2.46" avg diameter barrel, but longWhat 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 | .93" thinner 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 | No knob |
| Balance | Slight end load |
| Lengths | 31, 32, 32.5, 33, 33.5, 34, 34.5, 35 in |
| Barrel end | Customer choice |
| Finishes | Barrel finish: Gloss, Matte; Handle finish: Gloss, Matte |
| Custom options | Custom logo/signature engraving +$25.00 or no; free text engraving lines 1 and 2; bat wrap thickness 0.5 mm, 1.1 mm or none; ink dot YES (Maple or Birch only) or NO |
| Lead time | STANDARD PRODUCTION: 3 WEEKS; 5 BUSINESS DAY PRODUCTION (12P EST CUT-OFF) + $40/BAT; 2 BUSINESS DAY PRODUCTION (12P EST CUT-OFF) + $60/BAT |
| Availability | Made to order |
| Maker SKU | AF1 |
| The maker says |
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| Source | phoenixbats.com, product page, read 13 Oct 2026 |
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- Phoenix Bats (maker site)On the maker's own site, chosen by the maker: R141 wood baseball batRating: 4.8 average of the 10 visible reviews (eight five-star, two four-star); page metadata says 5Reviews: 11Liked on the maker's site: Well made and good value; Balance and hitting power; Custom options, fast shipping, service
- Phoenix Bats (maker site)On the maker's own site, chosen by the maker: V243 wood baseball batRating: 5 of 5 (all 10 reviews are five-star)Reviews: 10Liked on the maker's site: Quality and feel; Large barrel and sweet spot; Quick custom production and shipping
- Phoenix Bats (maker site)On the maker's own site, chosen by the maker: BB71 wood baseball bat (the page at this address is the BB71 product page)Rating: About 4.9, computed from the nine visible stars (eight five-star, one four-star); the page does not show an averageReviews: 9Liked on the maker's site: Craftsmanship, finish and sound
- Phoenix Bats (maker site)On the maker's own site, chosen by the maker: B72 wood baseball batRating: 5 of 5 (page metadata; all 8 listed reviews are five-star)Reviews: 8Liked on the maker's site: Balance, big sweet spot, pop, wood quality; Custom orders turned out wellRaised on the maker's site: One reviewer said the color looked a little lighter than on the site (read it there)
- Phoenix Bats (maker site)On the maker's own site, chosen by the maker: Coach's fungo wood bat5 of 5, 56 reviewsLiked on the maker's site: Durable, solid birch; Pop and sound; Flared handle comfortable for long sessions; Customization and finish
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