The New 2027 Baseball Bats at Burghardt: A Quick Guide

Five new 2027 baseball bats just landed at Burghardt. Here is what each of them is built for.

What are the new 2027 bats at Burghardt?

Burghardt just added five 2027 models to the baseball bat lineup. Here is the short version of each, with the certification that decides where it can be used.

• DeMarini Exile (-3) BBCOR: a one-piece alloy bat with the X14 alloy barrel, a lightweight composite Tracer end cap, and a Damplify knob that cuts sting. Stiff, immediate feedback. High school and college.
• DeMarini The Goods BBCOR: a hybrid with the X14 alloy barrel and a Paraflex composite handle. Known for an end-loaded, power feel. High school and college.
• Marucci RCKLESS (-3) BBCOR: a one-piece alloy bat with a CNC-machined AZR alloy barrel and an AV3 vibration dampener. Balanced. High school and college.
• Easton Hype Fire (-3) BBCOR: a two-piece composite with the TCT barrel and the ConneXion Max connection for a smooth, responsive feel. High school and college.
• Louisville Slugger Supra (-10) USSSA: a two-piece composite with the APX composite barrel and a big 2 ¾ inch profile. Balanced. Youth travel ball.

How do these 2027 bats compare?

The table lines up all five by certification, construction, and swing feel. Certification is the first thing to check, because it decides which leagues allow the bat.

What is the difference between BBCOR and USSSA bats?

BBCOR and USSSA are two different bat standards for two different levels of play. A BBCOR bat carries the BBCOR .50 certification mark, has a drop of -3, meaning the ounce weight is three less than the length in inches, and is required for high school and college baseball. In Wisconsin, the WIAA follows the NFHS rule that requires a BBCOR bat for high school play. A USSSA bat carries the USSSA 1.15 BPF mark, comes in lighter drops like -5, -8, and -10, and is used in many youth travel and tournament leagues. Of the five new bats, four are BBCOR and one, the Supra, is USSSA. Always confirm the stamp your league requires before buying.

What is the difference between one-piece alloy and composite bats?

The build changes how a bat feels and how you break it in. A one-piece alloy bat, like the Exile and the RCKLESS, is stiff, gives fast feedback on contact, is ready to hit out of the wrapper, and holds up in cold weather. A two-piece composite bat, like the Hype Fire and the Supra, flexes on contact, spreads out the sweet spot, and dampens sting, but it needs a warm-weather break-in of a few hundred hits to reach full pop. The Goods sits in between, pairing an alloy barrel with a composite handle for barrel power with less sting.

Which 2027 bat is right for my player?

Start with the league, then the swing. A high school or college hitter needs a BBCOR bat, which narrows it to the Exile, The Goods, RCKLESS, or Hype Fire. A younger travel-ball player under a USSSA league needs the Supra or another USSSA bat. From there, a hitter who wants power at the end of the barrel leans toward the end-loaded The Goods, while a hitter who wants a balanced, quick swing leans toward the Exile, RCKLESS, or Hype Fire. The surest way to choose is to swing them, which you can do in the Burghardt batting cages.

Can I try these bats before buying?

Yes. Burghardt has four indoor batting tunnels that are walk-in with no reservation, and the Demo House inside the cages lets you borrow a bat and a helmet for free so you can hit with it before you buy. That means you can take a 2027 model into a tunnel, see how it feels off the barrel, and compare a couple of them in the same session. For sizing help before you come in, see the Burghardt bat sizing and league rules guide.

Frequently asked questions

Which of these bats can my high schooler use?

Any of the four BBCOR models: the DeMarini Exile, DeMarini The Goods, Marucci RCKLESS, or Easton Hype Fire. High school baseball requires a bat with the BBCOR .50 stamp and a -3 drop. The Supra is a USSSA bat and is not legal for high school play.

Do the composite bats need to be broken in?

Yes. The two-piece composite bats, the Hype Fire and the Supra, reach full pop after a warm-weather break-in of a few hundred hits off a tee or front toss, rotating the barrel a quarter turn between swings. The one-piece alloy bats, the Exile and the RCKLESS, are ready to hit right away.

What does the drop number mean?

The drop is the bat's length in inches minus its weight in ounces. A 33-inch bat that weighs 30 ounces is a -3. A bigger drop number means a lighter bat for its length. BBCOR bats are always -3. USSSA bats come in lighter drops like -5, -8, and -10 for younger players.

Which bat is best for a power hitter?

Among these five, the DeMarini The Goods has the most end-loaded feel, which puts more mass toward the end of the barrel for hitters who can handle it. A stronger hitter who wants that weight behind the ball often prefers it. Swinging it next to a balanced model in the cages is the best way to tell.

Can I swing them at the store first?

Yes. The batting cages are walk-in with no reservation, and the Demo House inside the cages lets you borrow a bat and helmet for free. You can hit with a 2027 model before deciding, which is the clearest way to compare feel.

Bat specifications reflect manufacturer information for the 2027 models and are subject to change. Certification requirements are set by governing bodies: BBCOR for high school (NFHS and, in Wisconsin, the WIAA) and college (NCAA), and USSSA for many youth travel leagues. Confirm your league's bat rules before buying. Product pricing lives on the linked product pages.