Phoenix Bats, sTANDARD PRODUCTION: 3 WEEKS
M7 Mantle Vintage Wood Bat
- Maple or birch
- Drop 33
- Barrel 2.52 in, medium
- Handle thick
- Knob your choice
- Balanced
Facts as the maker states them, read 13 Oct 2026
The M7 Mantle Vintage Wood Bat is a 34 inch bat offered in maple or birch, weighing 33 ounces. The page gives a barrel just over 2.52 inches and a handle just over 1 inch, with a thicker knob that has a lip to catch the hand, and describes the bat as a replica of the model swung in the 1950s.
| Model code | M7 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 33What 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 | Just over 2.52" and larger/over-sized but balancedWhat 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 | Just over 1" and thicker but easier to swing than MarisWhat this meansA handle near 1 in or more. It feels closer to a metal bat, takes sting out of mis-hits, and in wood it lasts longer. Makers recommend it for players moving from metal to wood. Tip: If your player is switching from metal to wood, start here. |
| Knob | Other |
| Balance | BalancedWhat this meansWeight is spread evenly, so the bat feels lighter than its number. A player who uses the knob or handle to deliver the barrel often needs the weight balanced or down toward the hands. Balance is not barrel size: some big-barrel bats are balanced. Tip: Which one is right depends on your player and how consistently they deliver the barrel. |
| Lengths | 34 in |
| Compared on the page | This replica of the model the Commerce Comet swung in the 1950s |
| Custom options | Free-text engraving lines 1 and 2; custom logo or signature engraving +$25.00 or NO; engraving confirmation |
| Lead time | STANDARD PRODUCTION: 3 WEEKS; rush: 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 | M7-Mantle |
| 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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