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Stinger TP17
- Wood not stated
- Drop −3
- Barrel 2.45 in, medium
- Handle thin
- Knob tapered
- Balance not stated
Facts as the maker states them, read 13 Oct 2026
Stinger TP17 wood bat with a 2.45-inch barrel, a .94-inch handle, a -3 drop and an ergonomic knob taper, offered in 31 to 34 inch lengths. The page states it is made in the USA.
| Model code | TP17 |
|---|---|
| Drop | −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 | thinned down barrel; Barrel: 2.45"What 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 | thinned down handle; Handle: .94"What 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 | TaperedWhat this meansA cone-shaped transition from handle to knob, somewhere between standard and flared. |
| Lengths | 31, 32, 33, 33.5, 34 in |
| Compared on the page | The TP17 is based on the popular AP5 but with a thinned down barrel and handle to make for a more balanced version. |
| Lead time | Order Before 12/10 For Custom Wood Bat Holiday Delivery (site banner) |
| Made in | Made in the USA |
| The maker says |
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| Source | stingerwoodbats.com, product page, read 13 Oct 2026 |
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- JustBatsRetailer ratings: Stinger NUKE 2 (5.0 of 5, 20 reviews), Missile 3 (4.5, 8), NUKE 3 (4.5, 7), Missile S (5.0, 1). These are metal/composite BBCOR bats, not wood. B45 rows on the same page belong to a different brand and are excluded.Rating: 5.0 of 5 (NUKE 2)Reviews: 20
- stingerwoodbats.comOn the maker's own site, chosen by the maker: Stinger Pro Grade wood bat17 reviewsLiked on the maker's site: pop; good value; classic look; suited to buying for a whole teamRaised on the maker's site: breakage is the main worry raised (read it there)
Also checked, with no ratings or themes to report: JustBallGloves.
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