2025 Victus Vibe Black Pencil (Youth USA Baseball) USA Baseball Bat Review
A 2025 colorway of Victus's Vibe Youth USA Baseball platform — a one-piece VXP alloy bat in an exclusive Black Pencil finish, selling for $109.97.
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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: Preliminary score from the bat's construction, class, brand and price — an honest first pass we refine as we test more and any independent lab data appears. Carried over from the closely related 2026 Vibe USA alloy platform (same VXP alloy, ring-free barrel) until colorway-specific data is available.
Our Review
The Vibe Black Pencil is a 2025 colorway of Victus's Vibe Youth USA Baseball bat — a one-piece aluminum build using Victus's VXP alloy, with a ring-free barrel and multi-variable wall thickness aimed at a thinner, more flexible sweet spot. It's mid-balanced with a medium M.O.I. for easy bat speed, and carries the usual Vibe comfort touches: an ergonomic custom-fit handle taper, a micro-perforated soft-touch grip, and a vibration-reducing knob to cut sting on off-center contact. It's a 2 5/8" barrel at a -10 drop, USA Baseball stamped for Little League, Cal Ripken, Babe Ruth, AABC, Dixie, PONY and NABF play, with a 1-year manufacturer warranty. We haven't tested this specific colorway/model year yet, so this first-pass score leans on the closely related 2026 Victus Vibe USA alloy platform, which shares the same VXP alloy, ring-free barrel and vibration-reducing knob construction. At $109.97 it undercuts that sibling's $169.99 price for essentially the same build, which is a clear value lean — we'll refine the score once we or an independent lab get hands-on with this exact bat.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- One-piece VXP alloy construction with a ring-free, multi-variable-wall barrel for a hot feel out of the wrapper
- Mid-balanced design with medium M.O.I. keeps bat speed and control accessible for youth hitters
- Priced well under $150 for a USA Baseball-stamped alloy bat with a 1-year manufacturer warranty
Cons
- No independent lab data yet for this specific colorway/model year
- One-piece alloy gives up some vibration dampening next to a two-piece design
Full Specifications
| Brand | Victus |
|---|---|
| Model | Vibe Black Pencil (Youth USA Baseball) |
| Model Year | 2025 |
| Certification | USA Baseball |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Construction | One-piece VXP alloy (ring-free barrel, multi-variable wall thickness, vibration-reducing knob, custom-tapered handle) |
| Model # | VSBVIBPB10USA |
| Drop | -10 |
| Barrel | 2 5/8" |
| Swing Weight | Balanced (mid-balanced design, medium M.O.I.) |
| MSRP | $109 |
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2025 Victus Vibe Black Pencil (Youth USA Baseball) USA Baseball Bat — FAQ
Is the 2025 Victus Vibe Black Pencil (Youth USA Baseball) a good USA Baseball bat?
We rate it 6.5/10 (Grade C). A 2025 colorway of Victus's Vibe Youth USA Baseball platform — a one-piece VXP alloy bat in an exclusive Black Pencil finish, selling for $109.97.
What drops does the Vibe Black Pencil (Youth USA Baseball) come in?
The 2025 Vibe Black Pencil (Youth USA Baseball) USA Baseball comes in -10.
Is the Victus Vibe Black Pencil (Youth USA Baseball) USA Baseball-legal?
Yes — it's USA Baseball certified by the WSU Sports Science Lab. USA Baseball (USABat) approved — a wood-like performance standard for youth USA leagues.
How much does the 2025 Vibe Black Pencil (Youth USA Baseball) cost?
MSRP is $109. We list the lowest price across CheapBats and Amazon on this page.
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Sources: CheapBats — 2025 Victus Vibe Black Pencil Youth USA Baseball Bat -10oz VSBVIBPB10USA