Prairie Sticks, made in Made in Canada
Custom Cut PS28P
- Maple or birch
- Drop −2
- Barrel medium
- Handle thin
- Knob standard
- Slight end load
Facts as the maker states them, read 13 Oct 2026
Custom cut of the PS28P, inspired by the POSEY28 and described as a modified PS342. The page lists a standard knob, medium handle and barrel, a slight end-loaded feel, maple or birch wood, a -2 recommended weight and a 30 day warranty.
| Model code | PS28P |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Wood grade | Minimum 20" of straight grain |
| Drop | −2What 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 | MediumWhat 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 | Medium; slightly thinner handle than averageWhat 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 | StandardWhat this meansA traditional round knob. The simplest feel and what most beginners should start with. |
| Balance | Slight end load |
| Ink dot | YesWhat this meansAn 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. |
| Compared on the page | Inspired by the POSEY28, this is a modified PS342. |
| Warranty | 30 Days |
| Availability | Made to order |
| Made in | Made in Canada |
| The maker says |
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| Source | prairiesticks.com, product page, read 13 Oct 2026 |
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- Loox review widget for the Prairie Sticks storeOn the maker's own site, chosen by the maker: store-wide reviews (page 3 of the set only)Liked on the maker's site: wood, finish and balance called excellent; customization options and the result matching the design; fast production and delivery, including international orders; responsive communicationRaised on the maker's site: one wanted more updates during production; about a month lead time felt long to one buyer; one found it heavy; one engraving color was hard to see (buyer took the blame) (read it there)
- TrustburnOther source: company-level reviews4.0 of 5, 11 reviewsThe source says: well made and balanced with good pop; friendly and prompt customer service; on-time delivery; several say the bats hold up over timeThe source raises: none visible in the displayed reviews (read it there)
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