SSK Prime Birch C271

Looking for an affordable baseball bat made from premium quality wood? SSK Birch wood is the right choice to make. Relatively new on the markte but rising in popularity. Birch wood is an excellent choice because it is more flexible than maple and almost as hard! Available in all popular models.
Read below for more information about different models and the difference between the types of wood.

Differences between maple bats and birch bats

Wood bats give you options that metal bats do not. And the most obvious option, is that you can get a wood bat in a number of wood species…..Maple, Birch, and Ash are the 3 most common.

Recent numbers show that MLB players prefer Maple Bats over the rest, but you might be surprised to find out that Birch Bats have taken over the 2nd spot over Ash Bats in what pro players use in games.

So what’s the difference between the 3 species? First, let’s go over Maple Bats vs. Ash Bats. Maple bats are very rigid, and this gives them tremendous pop. Ash has more flex, and some players like this because the ash wood bat can feel like it gives them a little more whip. The downfall with ash is that it can break down with repeated use, and that’s simply because of the nature of the wood grains.

Now, explaining the differences between Maple Bats and Birch Bats is a little more difficult to do because the two species are so similar. Both species are GREAT for making wood bats. One species is NOT going to be lighter than the other, as a lot of people think…..but what is lighter? A pound of bricks, or a pound of feathers? They both weigh a pound folks. Same with Maple and Birch.

The biggest difference between a Maple Bat and a Birch Bat is the flex. Many players say that a Birch Bat is the perfect mix of a Maple Bat and an Ash Bat, because it has the hardness of Maple, but the flex of Ash. However, it’s really not that simple. Birch definitely has more flex than Maple, but it doesn’t compare to the flex of Ash.

So, what’s the best wood bat for you? That’s going to be your own personal preference. But now you know a little bit more about the wood species options when choosing a wood bat.

Different model specifications

271: The 271 is the most balanced and lightest model on the market. With its thinner handle and barrel this bat is well rounded and easy to use. This model is perfect for people who are looking for a good all-round bat or are new to wooden bats. 
Handle: Thin  (0.96" est.)
Barrel: Average (2.45" est.)
Weight: Balanced


C243: The C243 has a thin handle with a thicker barrel. This way the bat isn’t too heavy while it has a thick barrel. Because of these attributes the C243 is a lot more top loaded than the 271. If you are looking for a bat with a thicker barrel but you dont want it to be very heavy then the C243 is the perfect choice.
Handle: Thin  (0.95" est.)
Barrel: Thick  (2.55" est.)
Weight: Top loaded


RC22: The RC22 is rising in popularity over the last couple of years. This the signature model of Robinson Cano. This model has a thick barrel and handle. This way the bat is very solid which makes it the perfect bat for players who like to bring some power to the plate. So if you are looking for a bat with a little bit more mass then this is the way to go.
Handle: Average  (0.97" est.)
Barrel: Thick  (2.61" est.)
Weight: Top loaded

110: The 110 is a well balanced and strong bat. Both the barrel and the handle are a little thicker than the 271, which makes it a well rounded bat with a little bit more weight and mass than the 271. The weight is balanced all over the bat, this way the bat is easy to use. If you are looking for a solid and well rounded bat with some weight, the 110 is your perfect match.
Handle: Average  (0.98" est.)
Barrel: Average  (2.48" est.)
Weight: Balanced