Cold Steel Brooklyn Smasher, Black, 34 Inch

I got this for home defense and chose this bat for it's durablitly coupled with it's light weight. It feels like it is a quality made bat that will not break and has a non slip grip feel to it. I am older and wanted the longer bat and I do like it's length and now am thinking about other shorter bats in this same brand

I like this as much as I like my firearms collection. It's a heavy sucker, but it is the right length. The surface has a texture that allows for a better grip, but a little batter's tape could also be used. It's Cold Steel, so I know the quality is there. I slapped a "townie" sticker on it, plus another from Fenway Pahhhk, and it sits on the nightstand ready to protect the homestead.

Am writing this review after 10+ years of ownership of one. I think this is an excellent product, find it more durable than a regular baseball bat. While I have hit a few baseballs at a batting cage with it, I mainly keep it by my bedside side in case there are any unexpected bumps in the night. Depending on your needs, you may want to opt for one of the shorter variations, but whatever the size, I would expect it to live up to the Cold Steel name. Would recommend this product.

This is not a piece of sports equipment. This is a weapon and should not be purchased for children! I bought this because buying a bat that doesn't break on the first day is not an easy accomplishment without spending lots of money. My son is a weekend warrior and wanted to learn how to play baseball. I had purchased aluminum and wood bats in the past but they either broke or bent. I thought this bat sounded like the answer. It wasn't. Even a grown man would have to be the hulk to use this as a baseball bat. I ended up forking out the extra money for an expensive bat after seeing the look on my sons face as he tried to swing this seconds after the ball had already passed! Put it by your bed as protection and it's worth the money!

Bought as a starter tool for getting into 1- and 2-handed heavy club swinging for exercise c/o Mark Wildman's youtube videos. 3.5lbs is a surprising amount of weight when it's a 3 foot long lever. Great for mobility, conditioning tendons&ligaments, and practicing technique without risking injury. At higher levels of training, the aforementioned coach does attack/defend drills with Cold Steel bats vs live machetes and depends on its durability to keep his students safe- it can stop a hacking blade, over and over, thousands of times. And also stop your back pain. Probably not very good for actual baseball.

I have used this bat for stretch and light rehab. I am 50 have enjoyed having a bat again. I'm not hitting yet, but I'm getting back in shape. This bat feels indestructible as described. I think it is perfect for a workout warm-up and stretching. I'm really impressed. The handle is a thicker profile than normal so my hands also get exercise. If I hit with this, batting gloves will be a must. Written by a real man, not a paid fan.

Nice design and quality

Now I know that swinging around 2.5 pounds of plastic is hard. I have newfound respect for the people in the past who wielded such heavy swords with such grace. The bat has a satisfying weight, well-balanced and ideal for swinging at anything, bamboo or otherwise. It even dents hardwood! It proves effective against opponents heavily armored against piercing but vulnerable to impact, haha! A great survival tool if you're in an area where guns and sharp objects are banned, like in California, New York or Canada.(in any woke place fml) If not, it's an excellent choice for honing your forearm strength and combat skills.