2026 Combat MFG Coastal Jones Bradley Jones End Loaded 12" Barrel USSSA Slowpitch Bat Review
Bradley Jones' Coastal Collection gamer: a compact 12" SPEC CR1 barrel with a half-ounce end load and stiff connection, certified USSSA/NSA/ISA in 25–28 oz weights.
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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: The CR1 triple-barrel platform has a solid record across Combat's slowpitch line and the compact-loaded format concentrates it for power hitters — sweet spot is scored for its size class, where accuracy is the price of pop. Durability reflects the platform's good history; value is fair at $299.99 for a signature-run composite.
Our Review
Part of Combat's surf-themed Coastal Collection, this is Bradley Jones' actual setup: a compact 12" barrel running Combat's SPEC CR1 triple-barrel composite construction, a .5 oz end load, and a firm hand-to-barrel connection in a two-piece build that manages vibration without going mushy. Jones — a former Blue Jays farmhand with three USSSA Major World Series titles since crossing over in 2019 — swings short and loaded, and this bat is built to that brief: quick barrel rotation, concentrated mass behind contact. Offered at 34" in 25, 26, 27, and 28 oz with USSSA, NSA, and ISA stamps and a one-year warranty. The retro sand-and-surf paint is the collector hook, but the CR1 platform underneath has scored well with us across the Rodeo and Country Club drops, and the compact-barrel format is a proven formula for power hitters who supply their own bat speed. A USA/ASA version with a longer 12.75" barrel is reviewed separately.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Proven SPEC CR1 triple-barrel composite in a compact power format
- Signature specs of an elite power hitter — .5 oz load, firm connection
- Full 25–28 oz weight run with USSSA/NSA/ISA stamps
Cons
- Compact 12" barrel demands barrel accuracy — less forgiving for spray hitters
- End load and stiff feel aren't for bat-speed-limited players
- Limited Coastal run — sizes sell through
Full Specifications
| Brand | Combat MFG |
|---|---|
| Model | Coastal Jones Bradley Jones End Loaded 12" Barrel USSSA |
| Model Year | 2026 |
| Certification | Slowpitch |
| Sport | Softball |
| Construction | Two-piece composite (SPEC CR1 triple-barrel construction) |
| Model # | CSU6BJCSTL |
| Drop | — |
| Barrel | 2 1/4" (12" barrel length) |
| Swing Weight | End-loaded (.5 oz) |
| MSRP | $299 |
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2026 Combat MFG Coastal Jones Bradley Jones End Loaded 12" Barrel USSSA Slowpitch Bat — FAQ
Is the 2026 Combat MFG Coastal Jones Bradley Jones End Loaded 12" Barrel USSSA a good Slowpitch bat?
We rate it 8.2/10 (Grade A). Bradley Jones' Coastal Collection gamer: a compact 12" SPEC CR1 barrel with a half-ounce end load and stiff connection, certified USSSA/NSA/ISA in 25–28 oz weights.
Is the Combat MFG Coastal Jones Bradley Jones End Loaded 12" Barrel USSSA Slowpitch-legal?
Yes — it's Slowpitch certified by the certifying labs. Certified for USSSA / NSA / ISA slowpitch play.
How much does the 2026 Coastal Jones Bradley Jones End Loaded 12" Barrel USSSA cost?
MSRP is $299. We list the lowest price across CheapBats and Amazon on this page.
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Sources: Combat — Coastal Jones USSSA (CSU6BJCSTL) official · Combat — Bradley Jones athlete bio · Smash It Sports — Coastal CR-1 Bradley Jones USSSA