• Markwort Official Corkball Bat - 36 Inch Birch - Natural wood Markwort corkball bat lying horizontally, with the Markwort logo and the words Model MCB1 Corkball Bat printed on the barrel

Markwort Official Corkball Bat - 36 Inch Birch

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Markwort Official Corkball Bat - 36 Inch Birch

$54.95

About the Markwort Official Corkball Bat - 36 Inch Birch

The Markwort Official Corkball Bat is a 36 inch birch bat with a 1-1/2 inch barrel, built for corkball, the small-ball cousin of baseball that can be played by as few as two players. The barrel is a little over half the width of a standard baseball bat, and that is the whole challenge: there is very little wood to hit with, so the batter has to track the ball all the way in and put the barrel exactly on it.

A Thin Barrel Made for a Small Ball

Corkball is played with a ball much smaller than a baseball, and the bat is scaled to match. The long, slender shape gives the hitter plate coverage and reach while keeping the hitting surface narrow, which is why a clean line drive in corkball feels earned. The bat is turned from birch with a natural finish and a traditional knob.

Backyard Game and Baseball Training Aid

Corkball has long been a neighborhood favorite because it needs so little: a bat, a ball, a pitcher and a hitter. It fits in a backyard, a driveway or a corner of a practice field. The same narrow barrel also makes this bat a simple hand-eye tool for baseball hitters. A player who can square up a small ball on a 1-1/2 inch barrel finds a full-size barrel very forgiving afterward.

  • Play a pickup corkball game with two or more players
  • Use it for short toss or front toss with corkballs to sharpen tracking and barrel control
  • Keep one in the team bag for a hand-eye station during baseball practice

What to Hit With It

This is the bat only. Pair it with Markwort leather corkballs or the Khoury League leather corkballs, and see the rest of our training bats for other hand-eye and bat-control tools.

Markwort Official Corkball Bat Specifications

  • Model: MCB1
  • Length: 36 inches
  • Barrel diameter: 1-1/2 inches
  • Material: birch wood
  • Finish: natural
  • Use: corkball and baseball hand-eye training
  • Sold as: one bat, balls not included

Frequently Asked Questions

Are corkballs included?

No. This listing is the bat by itself. Corkballs are sold separately.

Can I hit regular baseballs with it?

It is made for corkballs and other small, light balls. A slender 1-1/2 inch barrel is not meant for regulation baseballs.

How many players do you need for corkball?

As few as two: a pitcher and a batter. More players can field or catch.