FC JB1-Stock / All Oxblood (White)
- Maple
- Drop not stated
- Barrel 2.56 in, large
- Handle 0.94 in, medium
- Knob flared
- End loaded
Facts as the maker states them, read 13 Oct 2026
Maple bat in a single 33 inch length with a 2.56 inch barrel and a 15/16 inch handle. The page calls it the classic i13 turning model and lists a Medium Flare knob.
| Model code | JB1 |
|---|---|
| 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 | professional grade hard rock maple |
| Barrel | Barrel Size 2.56"What this meansA big barrel (about 2.56 in and up) gives the most hitting surface. Its size does not decide the balance: some big-barrel bats are balanced. |
| Handle | Handle Size 15/16"What this meansAbout 0.93 to 0.96 in. The usual choice: enough whip, enough strength. Tip: Most players never need to think about this one. |
| Knob | FlaredWhat this meansThe handle widens into the knob like the bell of a trumpet. Players who choke up or want leverage like it; it also keeps the bottom hand from sliding off. Popular from high school up. |
| Balance | End loadedWhat this meansExtra weight toward the end of the barrel, so the bat swings heavier than its number. For some players it gives a better feel for where the barrel is; whether it suits yours depends on how consistently they deliver the barrel. End load is not barrel size: some skinny-barrel bats are end-loaded. Tip: An end-loaded bat that feels heavy is the most common sizing mistake we see. |
| Lengths | 33 in |
| Barrel end | Customer choice |
| Compared on the page | Profile Crossover: i13; The SAM BAT JB1 is the classic i13 turning model. |
| Finishes | All Oxblood (White) |
| Availability | Out of stock |
| The maker says |
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| Source | sambat.com, product page, read 13 Oct 2026 |
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- Bat DigestIndependent review: Sam Bat CD1 (Sam Wood) BBCOR -3 mapleRating: Letter grades, not stars: Overall D+, Power C, Control A+, Quality F, Value D (rank 372 of 424 BBCOR -3 bats)These grades look formula-based (several makers share the same scores), so we do not use them.The review likes: Balanced feel and consistent grain; Control graded very high; Pro heritage and the hardness of rock mapleThe review raises: Quality and Value letter grades are low but the page gives no reason; Power graded average; Suggested only for hitters with sound mechanics (read it there)
- Reddit r/HomeplateForum: General wood bat thread; Sam Bat only named as a buy-direct suggestionBuyers like: Sam Bat suggested as a maker to buy from directly
- Sam Bat Canada (maker site)On the maker's own site, chosen by the maker: Maple bats in generalLiked on the maker's site: Maple resists denting, splintering and splitting compared with ash; Livelier feel and power transfer
- Cigar AficionadoOther source: Sam Bat maple bats (feature article)The source says: Maple said to resist cracking and denting better than ash (maker claim)
Also checked, with no ratings or themes to report: JustBats, Team Town Sports (Canada), Sam Bat (maker site), The Globe and Mail.
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