2025 Combat MFG Rodeo Slowpitch Bat Review
Combat MFG's Rodeo is a small-batch one-piece USSSA slowpitch bat with a 12.75-inch barrel and an end load built to punish the ball for power hitters.
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How we score ↗How big and forgiving the barrel is — based on barrel length, construction (one- vs two-piece, alloy vs composite), and how it plays on balls hit off the center. A primary driver of the overall score.
Raw exit velocity and distance. We use measured numbers from freely available independent testing when they exist; otherwise construction and consensus, judged against the certification’s performance ceiling. A primary driver of the overall score.
Comfort and feedback on contact — vibration dampening from the knob/connection, the sting of a stiff one-piece vs a smooth two-piece, and the sound off the barrel. A primary driver of the overall score.
How well it holds up and how the company stands behind it — documented cracking/denting reports, cold-weather behavior, and the brand’s real warranty record. Good to know, but weighted lightly in the score.
Our take on price-for-performance — the overall package weighed against its cost and what comparable bats run. Shown for context; it is NOT factored into the overall score (price changes too often and is personal).
Why this score: Power and barrel size are the strengths and score highest. The end load lowers the swing-weight mark for anything but power hitters, and the composite break-in keeps durability mid-pack.
Our Review
The Combat Rodeo is one of the brand's limited-run USSSA slowpitch models, a one-piece composite with a 12.75-inch barrel and a true end load aimed at hitters chasing maximum exit velocity. The end-loaded mass rewards strong, deliberate swingers with serious carry, while the long composite barrel offers a forgiving hitting zone once it is broken in. Like most premium composites it needs a break-in period before it reaches peak pop, and the end load makes it a poor match for contact or higher-bat-speed hitters. For power-first players in USSSA, NSA and ISA play, it's a distinctive, hard-hitting option.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- End-loaded 12.75-inch barrel generates big power and carry
- Long, forgiving sweet spot once broken in
- Triple-certified for USSSA, NSA and ISA tournament play
Cons
- End load is too much for contact or high-bat-speed hitters
- Composite barrel requires a break-in period before peak performance
Full Specifications
| Brand | Combat MFG |
|---|---|
| Model | Rodeo |
| Model Year | 2025 |
| Certification | Slowpitch |
| Sport | Softball |
| Construction | One-piece composite |
| Model # | CSU5RDO1L |
| Drop | — |
| Barrel | 12.75" |
| Swing Weight | End-loaded |
| MSRP | $329 |
Where to Buy
2025 Combat MFG Rodeo Slowpitch Bat — FAQ
Is the 2025 Combat MFG Rodeo a good Slowpitch bat?
We rate it 8.4/10 (Grade A). Combat MFG's Rodeo is a small-batch one-piece USSSA slowpitch bat with a 12.75-inch barrel and an end load built to punish the ball for power hitters.
Is the Combat MFG Rodeo Slowpitch-legal?
Yes — it's Slowpitch certified by the certifying labs. Certified for USSSA / NSA / ISA slowpitch play.
How much does the 2025 Rodeo cost?
MSRP is $329. We've seen it for $300. We list the lowest price across CheapBats and Amazon on this page.
New to buying bats? Read our bat sizing guide, certifications explained, or browse all guides.
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Sources: Retailer listing — Combat Rodeo Slowpitch (end loaded USSSA) · Combat MFG — slowpitch bats (official)