Easton’s Power Brigade lineup of BBCOR certified baseball bats is still relatively new to our shelves, but it’s already making plenty of waves.

Thanks to its series of baseball bats tailored to each player’s specific hitting style — from pure power to contact hitters — the Power Brigade is gaining a following in everything from travel leagues to college baseball. And its newest addition is sure to gain even more fans.

Easton’s 2012 Speed S4 -3 Adult BBCOR Baseball Bat is fine-tuned to have one of the lowest MOIs on the market. It’s constructed with an ultra-light swing weight for more bat speed, allowing players to hit with more power in every at-bat.

The S4 is a one-piece bat made with Easton’s proprietary THT100 Scandium Alloy. That construction has allowed the engineers at Easton to produce a high-performance baseball bat while keeping production costs low.

That means you can get it for $199.99 at Baseball Express.

Related: Browse the rest of the baseball bats in the Easton Power Brigade.

Easton’s Power Brigade lineup of BBCOR certified baseball bats is still relatively new to our shelves, but it’s already making plenty of waves.

Thanks to its series of baseball bats tailored to each player’s specific hitting style — from pure power to contact hitters — the Power Brigade is gaining a following in everything from travel leagues to college baseball. And its newest addition is sure to gain even more fans.

Easton’s 2012 Speed S4 -3 Adult BBCOR Baseball Bat is fine-tuned to have one of the lowest MOIs on the market. It’s constructed with an ultra-light swing weight for more bat speed, allowing players to hit with more power in every at-bat.

The S4 is a one-piece bat made with Easton’s proprietary THT100 Scandium Alloy. That construction has allowed the engineers at Easton to produce a high-performance baseball bat while keeping production costs low.

That means you can get it for $199.99 at Team Express.

Related: Browse the rest of the baseball bats in the Easton Power Brigade.

Over the last several years, one name has consistently ranked among the most popular baseball bats on the market.

That’s Louisville Slugger’s Exogrid.

The Exogrid’s handle construction revolutionized the way baseball bats are designed. It features a specially designed internal carbon composite sleeve in the handle, which provides the stiffest handle on the market and maximum power transfer at contact.

The barrel is constructed with Louisville’s AC21 Alloy.

And now, the Exogrid features new and improved barrel graphics — and it’s only available at Baseball Express.

Get it for $299.99.

Related: Shop our entire selection of BBCOR certified baseball bats.

Over the last several years, one name has consistently ranked among the most popular baseball bats on the market.

That’s Louisville Slugger’s Exogrid.

The Exogrid’s handle construction revolutionized the way baseball bats are designed. It features a specially designed internal carbon composite sleeve in the handle, which provides the stiffest handle on the market and maximum power transfer at contact.

The barrel is constructed with Louisville’s AC21 Alloy.

And now, the Exogrid features new and improved barrel graphics — and it’s only available at Team Express.

Get it for $299.99.

Related: Shop our entire selection of BBCOR certified baseball bats.

Worth’s 2012 Copperhead -3 Adult Baseball Bat is BBCOR certified and fine tuned for performance.

The 30% thinner alloy and whiplash frame are designed to give the bat more whip on every swing. That means your bat will deliver the max possible amount of energy when you make contact, driving balls further and getting more distance on every hit.

The 2012 Copperhead has a center load end plug for performance and a silencer grip for comfort.

And best of all, it’s only $49.99.

Get it at Baseball Express.

Related: See our entire selection of BBCOR certified baseball bats.

Worth’s 2012 Copperhead -3 Adult Baseball Bat is BBCOR certified and fine tuned for performance.

The 30% thinner alloy and whiplash frame are designed to give the bat more whip on every swing. That means your bat will deliver the max possible amount of energy when you make contact, driving balls further and getting more distance on every hit.

The 2012 Copperhead has a center load end plug for performance and a silencer grip for comfort.

And best of all, it’s only $49.99.

Get it at Team Express.

Related: See our entire selection of BBCOR certified baseball bats.

From the same folks behind some of the best baseball gloves and cleats on the market today, Verdero’s new 2012 718MAX -3 Adult Baseball Bat is the company’s newest BBCOR baseball bat.

The baseball bat combines a thin .88 handle with one of the largest sweet spots on the market.

Vedero’s 718MAX is built for performance and built to last. It follows the same quality standards that Verdero offers in all of its professional equipment.

Get it for $199.99 at Team Express.

Related: Shop our entire selection of Verdero baseball equipment.

From the same folks behind some of the best baseball gloves and cleats on the market today, Verdero’s new 2012 718MAX -3 Adult Baseball Bat is the company’s newest BBCOR baseball bat.

The baseball bat combines a thin .88 handle with one of the largest sweet spots on the market.

Vedero’s 718MAX is built for performance and built to last. It follows the same quality standards that Verdero offers in all of its professional equipment.

Get it for $199.99 at Baseball Express.

Related: Shop our entire selection of Verdero baseball equipment.

Players who already own the 2011 Rip-It Prototype BBCOR Baseball Bat (Model No. PROB) will need to take action if they plan to use the bat in the 2011-2012 NCAA baseball season.

In order to use the bat next season, the bat must be refitted to remain compliant with NCAA regulations. That means players must return their bats to Rip-It using the company’s standard return procedure. You can find contact information here.

After receiving the bat, Rip-It will modify the bat, stamp it with a new NCAA mark and return it to the player. Players will not be issued new bats; their bats will be returned to them.

We — Baseball Express and Team Express — cannot handle returns on Rip-It’s behalf, so all arrangements must be made directly with Rip-It.

NOTE: This applies only to NCAA baseball players who already own the 2011 Rip-It Prototype BBCOR Baseball Bat. It does not apply at the high school level. High school players are not required to have the bat modified.

Going forward, all Rip-It Prototype bats sold by Baseball Express and Team Express will carry the modification and the new NCAA stamp.

Related: Here’s a quick look at the NCAA’s performance regulations.

Players who already own the 2011 Rip-It Prototype BBCOR Baseball Bat (Model No. PROB) will need to take action if they plan to use the bat in the 2011-2012 NCAA baseball season.

In order to use the bat next season, the bat must be refitted to remain compliant with NCAA regulations. That means players must return their bats to Rip-It using the company’s standard return procedure. You can find contact information here.

After receiving the bat, Rip-It will modify the bat, stamp it with a new NCAA mark and return it to the player. Players will not be issued new bats; their bats will be returned to them.

We — Baseball Express and Team Express — cannot handle returns on Rip-It’s behalf, so all arrangements must be made directly with Rip-It.

NOTE: This applies only to NCAA baseball players who already own the 2011 Rip-It Prototype BBCOR Baseball Bat. It does not apply at the high school level. High school players are not required to have the bat modified.

Going forward, all Rip-It Prototype bats sold by Baseball Express and Team Express will carry the modification and the new NCAA stamp.

Related: Here’s a quick look at the NCAA’s performance regulations.

The reviews are rolling for DeMarini’s 2012 Voodoo -3 Adult BBCOR Baseball Bat.

Customers are saying things like, “This is the best bbcor bat by far,” and “It is super hot, even for a BBCOR. It sounds great coming off the bat.”

The engineers at DeMarini made a few tweaks and upgrades on last year’s model to create one of the top new bats of the season. First, there’s the graphics. With designs covering almost every inch of the bat and a heavy metal-inspired skull on the barrel, we’re honestly a little afraid to be alone in the room with the bat.

It’s just that intimidating.

To back up the intimidation factor, the folks at DeMarini added some performance-enhancing updates. The all-new handle is made with Tri Strut TR3 composite, which gains strength through the way the composite is arranged on the molecular level (explained in detail in the video).

With Taper Ring Technology, the bat’s balance point is centered closer to the handle. That means it has a lower swing weight, so you can get more speed and better contact.

There’s also DeMarini’s barrel thickness tuning, which manipulates the width of the barrel to create the largest sweet spot possible.

But it’s not all new. The barrel is made with DeMarini’s SC4 alloy — the same stuff that has made the Voodoo one of the most popular bats on the market over the past few years.

Get it for $299.99 at Team Express.

Related: If you like the Voodoo, you’ll also like DeMarini’s new 2012 M2M.

The reviews are rolling for DeMarini’s 2012 Voodoo -3 Adult BBCOR Baseball Bat.

Customers are saying things like, “This is the best bbcor bat by far,” and “It is super hot, even for a BBCOR. It sounds great coming off the bat.”

The engineers at DeMarini made a few tweaks and upgrades on last year’s model to create one of the top new bats of the season. First, there’s the graphics. With designs covering almost every inch of the bat and a heavy metal-inspired skull on the barrel, we’re honestly a little afraid to be alone in the room with the bat.

It’s just that intimidating.

To back up the intimidation factor, the folks at DeMarini added some performance-enhancing updates. The all-new handle is made with Tri Strut TR3 composite, which gains strength through the way the composite is arranged on the molecular level (explained in detail in the video).

With Taper Ring Technology, the bat’s balance point is centered closer to the handle. That means it has a lower swing weight, so you can get more speed and better contact.

There’s also DeMarini’s barrel thickness tuning, which manipulates the width of the barrel to create the largest sweet spot possible.

But it’s not all new. The barrel is made with DeMarini’s SC4 alloy — the same stuff that has made the Voodoo one of the most popular bats on the market over the past few years.

Get it for $299.99 at Baseball Express.

Related: If you like the Voodoo, you’ll also like DeMarini’s new 2012 M2M.

The Virginia Cavaliers held on to the No. 1 spot in Baseball America’s Top 25 poll this week.

The Cavs are the first team in Division I baseball to hit the 40-win mark this season, and this marks their seventh 40-win season in the last eight years. Their bats have been hot all year, as they’re piled up 333 runs in 44 games, fourth-most in the country.

The South Carolina Gamecocks checked in at No. 2. The defending national champs have won all 10 of their three-game series this year, and they’re poised to challenge for the SEC title. Even with the new regulations, USC has tallied an astounding 34 home runs in 39 games.

So, what do both clubs have in common?

They both swing Rawlings bats.

From the cover of our April catalog, you can see South Carolina coach Ray Tanner with the Rawlings 5150 BBCOR Baseball Bat. That’s the bat that both teams use.

The barrel design utilizes proprietary metal forming techniques to optimize balance and trampoline effect. The aerospace-grade alloy provides unparalleled durability in all playing conditions.

It retails for $199.99 at Baseball Express.

Related: Shop our entire selection of BBCOR baseball bats.

All four bats are priced under $200. Two of the bats — the V-Force and the Ripped — feature Mattingly’s patented V-Grip Technology. It lines up the knocking knuckles on the hands, which creates a more mechanically correct swing.

That translates into a faster swing speed and more power.

Here are the newest additions to our selection of BBCOR baseball bats:

Mattingly 2012 Saber -3 Adult BBCOR Baseball Bat($149.99)

Features Mattingly’s MB7500 performance alloy and a huge sweet spot. Designed with a stiff handle for explosive energy transfer. ($149.99)

Mattingly 2012 V-Force -3 Adult BBCOR Baseball Bat($149.99)

Mattingly’s patented V-Grip technology promotes proper hand alignment for increased bat speed. This bat features the MB7500 performance alloy and a stiff handle for explosive energy transfer. ($149.99)

Mattingly 2012 Demon -3 Adult BBCOR Baseball Bat($199.99)

Features Mattingly’s MB5500 alloy and a stiff handle for explosive energy transfer. Includes Tru Balance weighting technology for an ideal swing weight. ($199.99)

Mattingly 2012 Ripped -3 Adult BBCOR Baseball Bat($199.99)

Mattingly’s patented V-Grip technology promotes proper hand alignment for increased bat speed. The bat features the MB5500 alloy and a stiff handle for explosive energy transfer. Includes Tru Balance weighting technology. ($199.99)

Related: Browse our entire selection of BBCOR baseball bats.

All four bats are priced under $200. Two of the bats — the V-Force and the Ripped — feature Mattingly’s patented V-Grip Technology. It lines up the knocking knuckles on the hands, which creates a more mechanically correct swing.

That translates into a faster swing speed and more power.

Here are the newest additions to our selection of BBCOR baseball bats:

Mattingly 2012 Saber -3 Adult BBCOR Baseball Bat($149.99)

Features Mattingly’s MB7500 performance alloy and a huge sweet spot. Designed with a stiff handle for explosive energy transfer. ($149.99)

Mattingly 2012 V-Force -3 Adult BBCOR Baseball Bat($149.99)

Mattingly’s patented V-Grip technology promotes proper hand alignment for increased bat speed. This bat features the MB7500 performance alloy and a stiff handle for explosive energy transfer. ($149.99)

Mattingly 2012 Demon -3 Adult BBCOR Baseball Bat($199.99)

Features Mattingly’s MB5500 alloy and a stiff handle for explosive energy transfer. Includes Tru Balance weighting technology for an ideal swing weight. ($199.99)

Mattingly 2012 Ripped -3 Adult BBCOR Baseball Bat($199.99)

Mattingly’s patented V-Grip technology promotes proper hand alignment for increased bat speed. The bat features the MB5500 alloy and a stiff handle for explosive energy transfer. Includes Tru Balance weighting technology. ($199.99)

Related: Browse our entire selection of BBCOR baseball bats.

It doesn’t take long to spot the new tweaks and upgrades on DeMarini’s 2012 Voodoo -3 Adult BBCOR Baseball Bat.

First, there’s the graphics. With designs covering almost every inch of the bat and a heavy metal-inspired skull on the barrel, we’re honestly a little afraid to be alone in the room with the bat.

It’s just that intimidating.

To back up the intimidation factor, the folks at DeMarini added some performance-enhancing updates. The all-new handle is made with Tri Strut TR3 composite, which gains strength through the way the composite is arranged on the molecular level (explained in detail in the video).

With Taper Ring Technology, the bat’s balance point is centered closer to the handle. That means it has a lower swing weight, so you can get more speed and better contact.

There’s also DeMarini’s barrel thickness tuning, which manipulates the width of the barrel to create the largest sweet spot possible.

But it’s not all new. The barrel is made with DeMarini’s SC4 alloy — the same stuff that has made the Voodoo one of the most popular bats on the market over the past few years.

Get it for $299.99 at Team Express.

Related: If you like the Voodoo, you’ll also like DeMarini’s new 2012 M2M.

It doesn’t take long to spot the new tweaks and upgrades on DeMarini’s 2012 Voodoo -3 Adult BBCOR Baseball Bat.

First, there’s the graphics. With designs covering almost every inch of the bat and a heavy metal-inspired skull on the barrel, we’re honestly a little afraid to be alone in the room with the bat.

It’s just that intimidating.

To back up the intimidation factor, the folks at DeMarini added some performance-enhancing updates. The all-new handle is made with Tri Strut TR3 composite, which gains strength through the way the composite is arranged on the molecular level (explained in detail in the video).

With Taper Ring Technology, the bat’s balance point is centered closer to the handle. That means it has a lower swing weight, so you can get more speed and better contact.

There’s also DeMarini’s barrel thickness tuning, which manipulates the width of the barrel to create the largest sweet spot possible.

But it’s not all new. The barrel is made with DeMarini’s SC4 alloy — the same stuff that has made the Voodoo one of the most popular bats on the market over the past few years.

Get it for $299.99 at Baseball Express.

Related: If you like the Voodoo, you’ll also like DeMarini’s new 2012 M2M.

Over the last several years, one name has consistently stood among the most popular baseball bats on the market.

That’s Louisville Slugger’s Exogrid.

The Exogrid’s handle construction revolutionized the way baseball bats are designed. It features a specially designed internal carbon composite sleeve in the handle, which provides the stiffest handle on the market and maximum power transfer at contact.

Now, the 2012 Exogrid 2 -3 Adult BBCOR Baseball Bat is poised to pick up where last year’s Exo left off.

It has the same internal sleeve and the same ultra-stiff handle. Louisville added some tweaks in this year’s model to improve performance, including composite inserts at the transition for improved stiffness.

The barrel is constructed with Louisville’s AC21 Alloy.

Of course, the bat is BBCOR certified, so it’s A-OK for use in college and high school ball in 2011, 2012 and beyond.

Get it for $299.99 at Team Express.

Related: Shop our entire selection of BBCOR baseball bats.

Over the last several years, one name has consistently stood among the most popular baseball bats on the market.

That’s Louisville Slugger’s Exogrid.

The Exogrid’s handle construction revolutionized the way baseball bats are designed. It features a specially designed internal carbon composite sleeve in the handle, which provides the stiffest handle on the market and maximum power transfer at contact.

Now, the 2012 Exogrid 2 -3 Adult BBCOR Baseball Bat is poised to pick up where last year’s Exo left off.

It has the same internal sleeve and the same ultra-stiff handle. Louisville added some tweaks in this year’s model to improve performance, including composite inserts at the transition for improved stiffness.

The barrel is constructed with Louisville’s AC21 Alloy.

Of course, the bat is BBCOR certified, so it’s A-OK for use in college and high school ball in 2011, 2012 and beyond.

Get it for $299.99 at Baseball Express.

Related: Shop our entire selection of BBCOR baseball bats.

As you might’ve noticed by now, the new BBCOR bat performance standards are pretty rigid.

We’re hearing lots of stories about how differently these bats play, compared to the old BESR bats. With BBCOR set to become the norm in college and high school baseball, that makes it all the more important to use a bat that will give you the best possible performance allowed under the new rules.

That’s where Louisville Slugger’s 2012 Z-1000 -3 Adult BBCOR Baseball Bat comes into play.

The new Z-1000 features two inner discs, positioned inside the barrel at the sweet spot to stop the barrel from flexing past the performance limit. That gives players the maximum allowable performance under the new regulations.

The Z-1000 includes new thinner and lightweight graphite fibers in the barrel — reducing weight and wall thickness — and creating better performance while maintaining durability. Thinner fibers also allow use of more layers in the barrel for added strength.

Get it for $369.99 at Baseball Express.

Related: Shop our entire selection of BBCOR baseball bats.

As you might’ve noticed by now, the new BBCOR bat performance standards are pretty rigid.

We’re hearing lots of stories about how differently these bats play, compared to the old BESR bats. With BBCOR set to become the norm in college and high school baseball, that makes it all the more important to use a bat that will give you the best possible performance allowed under the new rules.

That’s where Louisville Slugger’s 2012 Z-1000 -3 Adult BBCOR Baseball Bat comes into play.

The new Z-1000 features two inner discs, positioned inside the barrel at the sweet spot to stop the barrel from flexing past the performance limit. That gives players the maximum allowable performance under the new regulations.

The Z-1000 includes new thinner and lightweight graphite fibers in the barrel — reducing weight and wall thickness — and creating better performance while maintaining durability. Thinner fibers also allow use of more layers in the barrel for added strength.

Get it for $369.99 at Team Express.

Related: Shop our entire selection of BBCOR baseball bats.

Over the years, Nike has gained a reputation for producing some of the most stylish baseball equipment on the market.

And deservedly so.

But Nike’s newest BBCOR baseball bats are more than just sleek graphics. They’ve got the performance to match.

This week, we added Nike’s new 2012 Aero M1 BBCOR Baseball Bat and 2012 Aero MC2 BBCOR Baseball Bat to our product selection. Both bats will be legal in college and high school baseball this season, and because they’re BBCOR-certified, they’ll still be legal when high schools make the switch to BBCOR in 2012.

The all-metal Aero M1 ($249.99) features one-piece, Zr91 alloy construction from barrel to handle. It’s fully-metal, so it’s primed to create full-speed explosions right out of the box.

If hybrid bats are more your thing, the Aero MC2 ($299.99) is designed with a metal barrel and a carbon handle. It features the same Zr91 alloy in the barrel, fused to a cross-react carbon handle to create an unmatched feel and speed.

Get them at Baseball Express.

Related: Shop our selection of BBCOR baseball bats.

Over the years, Nike has gained a reputation for producing some of the most stylish baseball equipment on the market.

And deservedly so.

But Nike’s newest BBCOR baseball bats are more than just sleek graphics. They’ve got the performance to match.

This week, we added Nike’s new 2012 Aero M1 BBCOR Baseball Bat and 2012 Aero MC2 BBCOR Baseball Bat to our product selection. Both bats will be legal in college and high school baseball this season, and because they’re BBCOR-certified, they’ll still be legal when high schools make the switch to BBCOR in 2012.

The all-metal Aero M1 ($249.99) features one-piece, Zr91 alloy construction from barrel to handle. It’s fully-metal, so it’s primed to create full-speed explosions right out of the box.

If hybrid bats are more your thing, the Aero MC2 ($299.99) is designed with a metal barrel and a carbon handle. It features the same Zr91 alloy in the barrel, fused to a cross-react carbon handle to create an unmatched feel and speed.

Get them at Baseball Express.

Related: Shop our selection of BBCOR baseball bats.

These bats are designed to perform similar to wood bats, and they don’t fall out of compliance with heavy use.

That’s why the NCAA and the California Interscholastic Federation have chosen to adopt the BBCOR standard in 2011, and the NFHS high schools will switch to BBCOR in 2012. So far, there are a handful of BBCOR bats on the market (scroll to the bottom.)

Marucci recently released its first BBCOR bat, the 2011 CAT5 -3 BBCOR Adult Baseball Bat.

The CAT5 has a patented anti-vibration knob, which decreases vibration and bat sting.

The balanced swing weight provides an improved MOI and greater swing speed through the hitting zone.

You can get it for $199.99 at Baseball Express.

Related: See our entire selection of BBCOR certified baseball bats.

These bats are designed to perform similar to wood bats, and they don’t fall out of compliance with heavy use.

That’s why the NCAA and the California Interscholastic Federation have chosen to adopt the BBCOR standard in 2011, and the NFHS high schools will switch to BBCOR in 2012. So far, there are a handful of BBCOR bats on the market (scroll to the bottom.)

Marucci recently released its first BBCOR bat, the 2011 CAT5 -3 BBCOR Adult Baseball Bat.

The CAT5 has a patented anti-vibration knob, which decreases vibration and bat sting.

The balanced swing weight provides an improved MOI and greater swing speed through the hitting zone.

You can get it for $199.99 at Baseball Express.

Related: See our entire selection of BBCOR certified baseball bats.