{"product_id":"demarini-uprising-11-usa-baseball-bat-2027","title":"DeMarini 2027 Uprising -11 USA Baseball Bat WBD2721010","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DeMarini 2027 Uprising -11 USA Baseball Bat (WBD2721010) is a one-piece alloy youth bat for baseball players in leagues that require the USA Baseball stamp. Its -11 length-to-weight ratio keeps it light enough for a young hitter to get the barrel through the zone on time, and the 2 5\/8 inch barrel gives a bigger hitting surface than a 2 1\/4 inch barrel. It fits players moving through coach pitch, kid pitch and their first seasons of travel baseball who want an easy-swinging, durable alloy bat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOne-Piece Alloy for an Honest, Responsive Feel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Uprising is built as a single alloy piece from knob to end cap. A one-piece bat feels stiff at contact, so a hitter knows right away whether the ball came off the sweet spot or off the end, and that feedback is how young players learn to square the baseball up. The ZnX alloy handle adds stiffness and flexes less, which lets the barrel do more of the work on solid contact. Alloy also holds up well to the daily grind of practice, cage rounds and weekend games, which matters for a bat that gets swung hundreds of times a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBig D End Cap Helps Take Out the Sting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing makes a young hitter tentative faster than a stinging mishit on a cold morning. The Big D end cap helps absorb vibration, so a ball caught near the end of the barrel or in on the hands is less likely to leave a player shaking out their fingers. Hitters who are not afraid of the sting swing with more confidence, and confident swings are the ones that get better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing an Uprising Length and Weight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the Uprising is a -11, each length weighs 11 ounces less than its length in inches:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e27 inch: 16 ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e28 inch: 17 ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e29 inch: 18 ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 inch: 19 ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e31 inch: 20 ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBat speed matters more than bat size at this age. A good check: the player holds the bat by the handle straight out to the side for several seconds. If the barrel drops, go shorter. When a player falls between two lengths, the shorter bat is usually the better choice, and moving up a length next season is easier than fighting a bat that is too long now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Uprising Legal in My League?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Uprising carries the USA Baseball (USABat) stamp. Many youth baseball organizations play under the USA Baseball bat standard, but rules vary by league and change over time, so always check your league's current bat rules before game day. A USA bat is not the same as a United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) bat: players in USSSA travel events need a bat with the USSSA stamp, and a USA bat will not be accepted there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho This USA Baseball Bat Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYouth baseball players in USA Baseball leagues who need a light -11 bat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers stepping up from a tee ball bat who are ready for a 2 5\/8 inch barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContact hitters who want control and bat speed over extra barrel weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParents looking for a durable alloy bat that can handle practice and games\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDeMarini 2027 Uprising -11 USA Baseball Bat Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: WBD2721010\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel year: 2027\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: USA Baseball (USABat)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrop (length-to-weight ratio): -11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrel diameter: 2 5\/8 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: one-piece alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: ZnX alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnd cap: Big D end cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLengths: 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31 inches (16 to 20 ounces)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSport: baseball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: one year manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete the Youth Bat Bag\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse every stamped option in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/usa-baseball-bats\"\u003eUSA baseball bats\u003c\/a\u003e collection. For on-deck swings, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/powrwrap-on-deck-weight-ll\"\u003ePow'rWrap On Deck Weight - LL\u003c\/a\u003e is sized for youth barrels, and a sturdy batting tee such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/g-tee-batting-tee\"\u003eThe G Tee Batting Tee\u003c\/a\u003e gives young hitters quality reps at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this the 2027 Uprising?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This is the 2027 DeMarini Uprising -11 USA bat, model WBD2721010.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan my player use this bat in USSSA tournaments?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The Uprising carries the USA Baseball stamp, not the USSSA stamp. USSSA events require a USSSA-stamped bat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat does -11 mean?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the length-to-weight ratio. A 30 inch Uprising weighs 19 ounces, 11 less than its length, which keeps the bat light and quick for younger hitters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs it a baseball or a softball bat?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Uprising is a youth baseball bat. 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