The State Of COMBAT Bats

What happened to COMBAT bats? The Bat Experts at JustBats get this question a lot.

In short, back in July 2016, Performance Sports Group (PSG) announced a restructing of its baseball and softball segment. In doing so, CEO Harlan Kent said, "We believe it is in the best interest of our company, customers and shareholders to streamline our baseball/softball business uner a single infrastructure to better focus our efforts on creating the most innovative products while maximizing our financial results."

When the dust settled, the company that produced the beloved "for players, by players" COMBAT brand was gone.

The fallout meant the following in the immediate aftermath:

• COMBAT facilities in Ottawa, Ontario and Kent, Washington were closed.
• Easton absorbed PSG / COMBAT with an intention to relaunch.
• Cease sales of COMBAT bats, except for the COMBAT MAXUM bat series.

The news was alarming for baseball bat and softball bat fans, but not a surprise for the bat industry. PSG acquried COMBAT Sports Group in 2013 and already owned Easton. In an effort to restructure debt and streamline brands, PSG opted to consolidate their baseball / softball product offerings under the strong Easton brand. So, now what?

Can You Still Buy COMBAT Bats?

Yes! You can. JustBats owns the largest selection of COMBAT baseball bats and softball bats. Through close relationships with our partners, we are able to exclusively sell COMBAT bats. And, the bats have the same seamless construction in a one-piece, composite that fans have grown to love.

Easton's goal is to continue COMBAT's innovation via future baseball bat and softball bat offerings. What do you think of COMBAT joining forces with Easton? Whether you're looking for COMBAT bats or have bat questions, you can always give our knowledgeable Bat Experts a call or text at 866-321-2287, email them at experts@justbats.com, or click here to live chat! Remember, we'll be here for you from click to hit!