BBCOR Certified Baseball Bats

BBCOR stands for “Batted Ball Coefficient of Restitution” and is a classification of bats mainly used at higher levels of baseball. The BBCOR certification was invented to enhance the safety of the game. In the past, bats did not have to pass any test or regulation in order to be deemed legal for use. However, certain bats performed so well when they were broken in that they could create dangerous situations for pitchers and fielders alike.

BBCOR baseball bats are different than non-BBCOR bats in that they are designed to reduce the trampoline effect, or the energy transferred from the bat's barrel to the ball when it strikes contact with it. This energy transfer is called "trampoline effect" because it mimics the effect of bouncing up and down like a gymnast. BBCOR bats were introduced in 2011 as part of USA Baseball's new set of standards for youth and high school baseball.

Generally, a BBCOR baseball bat will end up hitting the ball farther and with greater speed. Compared to USA-certified bats, a BBCOR bat has a higher swing weight thus allowing for increased momentum transfer and as a result, higher ball speeds.

Yes, in general all BBCOR baseball bats are drop three (-3). Additionally, while BBCOR baseball bats must not exceed a length to weight ratio of drop three (-3) they must also have a barrel diameter that not to exceed 2 5/8-inches, and a bat length less than or equal to 36 inches.

Yes, a BBCOR bat has more pop than a USA bat due to the fact that BBCOR bats have much greater mass. This is as a result of having to conform to BBCOR standards of having a (-3) drop whereas on the other hand, USA bats are not that heavy.

You will have to look for a “. 50” stamp on the bat in order to prove whether or not it is an authentic BBCOR baseball bat. The stamp is typically found just above the handle or on the taper of a baseball bat.