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JK5 Wood Baseball Bat

Maple or birch
Drop 0, −1, −2, −3
Barrel 2.5 in, medium
Handle 0.94 in, medium
Knob not stated
Slight end load

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Facts as the maker states them, read 13 Oct 2026

The JK5 Wood Baseball Bat is an adult bat offered in maple or birch, with lengths from 30 to 35 inches and drop options from 0 to -3. The page describes a 2-1/2 inch slightly weighted barrel and a 15/16 inch handle that runs straight into the knob.

Model code	JK5
Wood	Maple or birch What this means 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. 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, −3 What this means Drop 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	2-1/2" slightly weighted barrel for fast swing What this means The 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	15/16" fairly avg diameter handle, straight in to knob What this means About 0.93 to 0.96 in. The usual choice: enough whip, enough strength. Tip: Most players never need to think about this one.
Balance	Slight end load
Lengths	30, 31, 32, 32.5, 33, 33.5, 34, 34.5, 35 in
Ink dot	Yes What this means An ink dot on the handle shows the maker tested the grain slope. It is required for maple and birch bats used in pro ball and is a good sign of wood selection on any bat.
Barrel end	Customer choice
Compared on the page	Comparable competitor model: 110 with thinner handle; The only difference between it and the BB71 is the transition from the handle in to the knob
Finishes	Barrel finish: Gloss, Matte; Handle finish: Gloss, Matte
Custom options	Custom logo or signature engraving (+$25.00); bat wrap thickness 0.5 mm, 1.1 mm, or None
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	JK5
The maker says	Both the BB71 and JK5 are our lightest wood baseball bats. Maple is the better choice for the player who tends to get jammed when they mis-hit. Ash is the better choice for the player who chases outside pitches.
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

JK5 Wood Baseball Bat

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