Brett Bros. Thunder Bamboo/Maple Wood ASA Slow Pitch Softball Bat: SST500 Black
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No Warranty
2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
No Barrel Length Listed By The Manufacturer
Balanced Swing Feel
One-Piece, Wood Style Slow Pitch Bat (Bat is Built From A Bamboo Core That Is Wrapped By A Maple Barrel)
Features ASA (USA Softball) Certification
Colorway: Black
Patented BOA Fiberglass Reinforced Handle for Added Strength
Excellent Cold and Warm Weather Bat
Pro Cupped End
Description
The Brett Brothers entered the bat business with the goal of ensuring that coaches at all levels of ballplayers have access to superior quality composite wood bats that are cost effective. Consistency and durability were the primary factors when establishing their bat designs. The Brett Brothers have been involved in the game their entire lives, through Bobby and John's Minor League careers to the Professional careers of Ken and George. The Brett Brothers know the game. Even today, it's an important part of their lives, with each brother being involved in their own way. George, who is still a part of the Kansas City Royals Organization and a hometown hero here in Kansas City, was a career .305 hitter with 3 Batting Titles, a 1985 World Series Ring and an induction to the Hall of Fame in 1999 to round out his 21 year career in Kansas City. Not only did he prove to be a consistent hitter he showed that he had the knowledge to succeed. The Brett Brothers understood that having reliable wood was an important component. This is why they implemented their 3-piece laminating system along with their patented BOA reinforcement handle. The all new Thunder model is uniquely designed with a bamboo core and a maple barrel. Brett Brothers: Get the very best in the game! Free Shipping.
Reviews (55)
Average Ratings Based on 55 Customer Reviews
Pros: Great bat has lots of pop. Use it in senior league and a lot of my team use it in place of their bat. They say the power it gives almost makes other think it is a metal bat. Plan to purchase another for me the others can use my older one. I am not muscular but since using this bat I am hitting the ball as far as the big guys. Best bat I ever had. It is not the team bat.
Cons:
Pros: Great bat for the price. It gives a bit more pop than a comparably priced BWP wood bat. I can hit hard liners to the outfield consistently. It's my favorite bat to use on our slow-pitch team.
Cons: My teammates have complained of this bat stinging their hands. I only have experienced the stinging on bad swings.
Pros: None
Cons: Wanted to write a review and see what others thought. I bought this bat based on the reviews, and it turned out to be awful. Lots of sting in the handle, even when making solid contact. My team and I tried using it and could barely get the ball out of the infield. NO POP whatsoever. Based on the other reviews I assume it's defective and will be returning it. Should I by another one assuming my current is defective? Does anyone have any thoughts or advice? Does the wood have to loosen up at all?
Pros: For a wood bat the ball sure takes off. Used it for 2 games so far and no complaints yet.
Cons: I swing a 28 oz composite bat so I went down an oz. to a 27 since wood usually seems heavy but this bat is very light wish I would have gone with the 28 oz. bat.
Pros: Great pop with big sweet spot. I have never been a power hitter. Before I got this bat it was grounders or fly outs to left. Now I consistently put 2 or 3 over the fence every game. Definitely a game changer for me.
Cons: Every guy on the team wants to use it.
Pros: great feel and pop. ordered weight (33/27oz & 34/28oz) was spot on for both bats. played a wood bat tournament and both bats held up great with several teammates swinging both bats (with a few miss hits) through 5 games. found myself swinging the 27oz more as it felt quicker to get around.
Cons: none.
Pros: Great bat... I bought this bat because I wanted a bat for myself and that I could feel comfortable with. You know these bats just fit, sure they may sting a little but with a lil love and care and some wrap the sting just falls away...and not to mention everyone loves a new bat, since they want to be the first to splinter it! These things take a beating as well as deliver good solid hits all around even off the handle..whoops... Thanks and keep up the great work fellas!
Cons: didn't buy more than one!!!!
Pros: We purchased 6 (3 different sizes) of these bats for our co-ed adult slow pitch softball league, where everyone had to use one of the provided bats. Most players really enjoyed using them, and the sound of a wooden bat. The bat provided a good pop, and skilled players could easily put it over a 225 fence with ease. Was nice to be able to provide 3 different sized bats for the players.
Cons: 2 of the 6 bats broke by the end of the season, right at the top of the handle. Many of the inexperienced players complained about the stinging. When playing in bad weather, the bats where slippery and ended up flying everywhere. Next season we will be sure to put grips on the bats.
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About the Brand

The Brett Brothers “entered the bat business with the goal of ensuring that coaches at all levels of baseball have access to superior quality composite wood bats that are cost effective." The Brett Brothers have been involved in baseball their entire lives. We are four brothers and all of us played professional ball at one time. Bobby and John played in the Minor Leagues, and Ken and George together put in 31 years in the Major Leagues.
Not only did we play baseball because we were good, we truly loved the game. Even today we closely follow the sport. George still works for the Kansas City Royals. Ken has been a broadcaster for 11 years with Fox. Bobby runs our professional franchises here in Spokane, the baseball Indians and the hockey Chiefs. The oldest brother John is a frequent visitor here to see his brothers and watch our teams play.
Like most baseball families, it all started in a small Southern California town call El Segundo. The boys are all about two years apart, and we had some kind of sporting event about every night. I remember most of our family meals were hot dogs, and everything was on the fly. Our parents were always there to cheer for us, and our lives were generally very happy.
Ken was the first to sign a pro contract at age 17. He was the fourth player taken in the annual draft by the Boston Red Sox. When their scout Joe Stephenson came to sign him, our dad said, "the one you really want is the skinny, barefooted one, George." George in 1966 was all of 12 years old.
If you move up the clock to 1971, George was a senior, and Joe Stephenson desperately wanted him to be Boston's #1 pick. The Red Sox said no, and the Kansas City Royals took George in round #2. The rest is history. Ken played 11 years for numerous teams. George turned out to be exactly the player our late father envisioned. He was a 3-time winner of the Batting Title in three different decades. He was very consistent, and always played the game very hard. He was the greatest Royal, and still makes his home in Kansas City. In the summer of 1999, he was awarded Baseball's highest award, election to the Hall Of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.
In the spring of 1998, the Tridiamond Bat Company needed a place to "try out" their new baseball bats. Because the Bretts owned the only local professional team, an association was formed. When Tridiamond got both NCAA and Major League approval to sell bats, they needed some baseball help. At this time we bought into the company and changed the name to Brett Bats.
Bat Properties
Approved For | ASA USA Softball |
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Barrel Diameter | 2 1/4 |
Bat Construction | One-Piece |
Bat Type | Softball |
Color | Black |
Deals | Personalization Eligible Bundle and Save Exclusive Bats |
End Design | Cupped |
Hitting Style | Contact Hitter Power Hitter |
Material | Wood |
Price | $50 - $99.99 $0 - $99.99 |
Softball Bats | Slow Pitch |
Swing Weight | Balanced |
Vendor | Brett Bros |
Wood Type | Bamboo Maple Composite Wood |
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