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CU26 Wood Bat
- Ash or birch or maple
- Drop −3
- Barrel 2.41 in, small
- Handle 0.92 in, thin
- Knob standard
- Balance not stated
Facts as the maker states them, read 13 Oct 2026
The cu26 wood bat is offered in Ash, Birch or Maple in lengths from 31 to 35 inches, with a -3 weight and a standard knob. The page gives a thin handle, a medium barrel, a control feel, American Made production and an ink dot.
| Model code | CU26 |
|---|---|
| Wood | Ash or birch or mapleWhat this meansAsh. Light and flexible with visible grain; flakes over time. Less common now. 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. 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. |
| 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 | Medium, 2.41 in barrelWhat this meansA thinner barrel (under about 2.45 in on a wood bat), with less wood to hit with. Its size does not decide the balance: some skinny-barrel bats are end-loaded. |
| Handle | Thin, 0.92 in handleWhat 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. |
| Lengths | 31, 32, 32.5, 33, 33.5, 34, 34.5, 35 in |
| 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. |
| Barrel end | Customer choice |
| Compared on the page | Description: 'A nod to the Marucci CU26, our CU26 suits gap hitters'; Description: 'it feels a lot like a 141' |
| Finishes | Finish Style: Gloss Barrel / Gloss Handle; Gloss Barrel / Matte Handle; Gloss Barrel / Unfinished Handle; Matte Barrel / Matte Handle; Matte Barrel / Gloss Handle; Matte Barrel / Unfinished Handle; Unfinished Barrel / Gloss Handle; Unfinished Barrel / Matte Handle; Unfinished Barrel / Unfinished Handle |
| Custom options | Drip Color (+$15.00 each; None = no drip); Barrel Color; Handle Color; Color Separator; Logo Color; Engraving Color; Cupping: No / Yes; Bat Personalization: No / Engraving; unlabelled options: Glossy; Matte; Unfinished (finish buttons) |
| Warranty | Backed up by our warranty (length not stated) |
| Lead time | Custom Bats Only. Before we can ship your bat, we need to make it. Production Time options: Standard Production - 1-2 Weeks; Express Production - 5 Business Days (+$30.00); Priority Production - 3 Business Days (+$60.00) |
| Availability | Made to order |
| Made in | American Made |
| The maker says |
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| Source | viperbats.com, product page, read 13 Oct 2026 |
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- viperbats.comOn the maker's own site, chosen by the maker: AP5 wood bat4.5 of 5, 8 reviewsLiked on the maker's site: good build, finish and custom colors; good feel and pop; quick delivery and good serviceRaised on the maker's site: barrel slimmer than some other brands; swings slower for someone who prefers an end-loaded bat (read it there)
- viperbats.comOn the maker's own site, chosen by the maker: 110 wood bat4.9 of 5, 8 reviewsLiked on the maker's site: good quality for the price; balanced swing with good pop for batting practice; craftsmanship and straight grain; custom paint and lettering; repeat purchases
- viperbats.comOn the maker's own site, chosen by the maker: 423HD wood bat4.8 of 5, 5 reviewsLiked on the maker's site: holds up after mis-hits and jams; good pop; high-density maple felt a bit harder-hitting; color choicesRaised on the maker's site: one reviewer said a different Viper model was not durable enough; one said another model slowed their swing speed (read it there)
- viperbats.comOn the maker's own site, chosen by the maker: 243L wood bat5.0 of 5, 8 reviewsLiked on the maker's site: durability over a season and bats handed down; balance and sound; easy customization site; serviceRaised on the maker's site: one 2019 review said a child's bat broke and needed replacing (reviewer ordered another) (read it there)
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