CamWood 271 Youth Pro Grade Beech Wood Baseball Bat
The CamWood 271 Youth Pro Grade Beech Wood Baseball Bat puts the classic 271 profile into youth sizes. The 271 is balanced with a large barrel and a medium handle, a combination that has kept it in wide use with hitters at every level. This youth version comes in 28, 29, 30 and 31 inch lengths and gives young players a real beech game bat they can control.
The 271 Youth Profile
- Knob: flared, which helps balance the feel of the barrel
- Handle: medium, for a balanced feel with a large barrel
- Barrel: large, 2.25 inches, with a 3 to 5 inch sweet spot
- Feel: balanced
A Balanced Wood Bat Young Hitters Can Swing
Moving to wood is one of the best things a young hitter can do for their swing, because wood rewards centered contact and a direct path to the ball. The 271 Youth keeps the weight light at 20 to 22 ounces in the 28 to 30 inch sizes, so younger players can swing it with good mechanics instead of muscling it. The 31 inch, 26 ounce size is a step toward the heavier adult bats for players getting ready to move up.
What Pro Grade Beech Brings to a Wood Bat
Beech is a dense, hard wood that has become a serious alternative to maple and birch for game bats. CamWood's Pro Grade Beech billets are graded to a slope of grain of 3 percent or less, which means the grain runs nearly straight down the length of the bat. Straight grain is the single biggest factor in how long a wood bat lasts, because a bat with grain that runs off the edge is far more likely to break on a jam shot. The hard surface also gives a firm, lively feel at contact.
- Durability: straight grain and a hard surface stand up to a full season of batting practice and games
- Pop: dense wood gives a solid, responsive feel off the barrel
- Forgiveness: a generous 3 to 5 inch sweet spot
For best performance, hit with the logo facing up toward you.
Cupped End and Two-Tone Finish
Every CamWood stock game bat comes with a cupped end, which removes a small amount of wood from the end of the barrel to bring the balance point slightly toward the hands. The finish is black on the barrel with a natural handle.
Who the CamWood 271 Youth Pro Grade Beech Wood Baseball Bat Is For
The 271 Youth is built for youth baseball players learning to hit with wood, whether for wood bat leagues, tournaments or simply better practice habits. Check your league rules for barrel diameter and bat standards before using it in games. Older and stronger hitters should look at the adult FT23, RA13 or Torpedo.
Pair It With a CamWood Trainer
CamWood trainers are sized to match the game bat, so the work done in practice translates directly. The CamWood Baseball Hands & Speed Trainer builds a connected swing and bat speed, the One Hand Trainer isolates each hand, and the Baseball Sweet Spot Bat trains barrel accuracy. Order the trainer in the same length as this bat. Comparing models? FT23, RA13, Torpedo are the adult CamWood stock game bats.
CamWood 271 Youth Pro Grade Beech Wood Baseball Bat Specifications
- Brand: CamWood
- Model: 271 Youth
- Wood: Pro Grade Beech, slope of grain 3 percent or less
- Knob: flared
- Handle: medium
- Barrel: large
- Feel: balanced
- Measurements: knob 1.93 in, handle 0.93 in, barrel 2.25 in
- End: cupped
- Finish: black barrel, natural handle
- Sizes: 28 in / 20 oz, 29 in / 21 oz, 30 in / 22 oz, 31 in / 26 oz
- Warranty: 90 days from delivery, one replacement bat
Frequently Asked Questions
What size should my player get?
Start from the length your player already swings comfortably. The 28, 29 and 30 inch sizes are light (20 to 22 ounces); the 31 inch is noticeably heavier at 26 ounces.
Can a youth player use this bat in games?
Many youth leagues and tournaments allow wood bats, but rules vary. Check your league's barrel diameter and bat standard requirements before game use.
Which way should I hold the logo?
Hit with the logo facing up toward you for best performance.
What does cupped mean?
The end of the barrel is hollowed slightly. It trims a little weight from the end of the bat so the swing feels a touch quicker.
What is the warranty?
CamWood game bats carry a 90 day warranty that starts when the bat is delivered and covers one replacement bat.
