X Bats, normal Production: 3-4 weeks Youth
Youth Maple 98 Super Light
- Maple
- Drop not stated
- Barrel 2.25 in, small
- Handle 0.94 in, medium
- Knob not stated
- Balance not stated
Facts as the maker states them, read 13 Oct 2026
The Youth Maple 98 Super Light is a maple youth bat with model code YSL 98. The page describes a long 15/16 inch handle with a quick taper to a full 2 1/4 inch barrel and lists no lengths or weights.
| Model code | YSL 98 |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Barrel | full 2 1/4" 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 | long 15/16" handle with a quick taper to the barrelWhat 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. |
| Finishes | Barrel and handle color, 36 choices (Black to Yellow, incl. Natural and Unfinished); Matte Finish +$10 per part |
| Custom options | Name or signature: block letters, signature to be sent (+$20.00), or signature already on file (+$5.00); flag choice; MLB 2026 Specifications (+$35.00) |
| League approval | MLB 2026 Specifications offered as a +$35.00 option; no league approval stated |
| Warranty | 101-day Warranty Replacement Policy (+$40.00) |
| Lead time | Normal Production: 3-4 weeks; Rush Production: 5 days (+$50.00) |
| Availability | Made to order |
| The maker says |
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| Source | xbats.com, product page, read 13 Oct 2026 |
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- Ubuy (reseller aggregator)Other source: X Bat Pro Model wood baseball batsRating: 5.0 of 5Reviews: 1 (the same page also says 0 ratings, so it contradicts itself)The source says: Power per swing, range of sizes, durability and comfort (listed as pros)The source raises: Listed con: not made to weight; an editorial blurb adds that one reviewer found it too heavy for some teammates (read it there)
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