Delano Built the Bat We Wish Existed

The response over the last several months has genuinely humbled us. Thousands of hitters have put their faith in Delano at the plate. We seem to be onto something.

We also acknowledge some concerns have been raised with our bat too, and we’re here for all of it  

Every meaningful change in sports invites healthy debate. Breaking into a market built on legacy names like Rawlings and Louisville Slugger was never going to happen by making another version of what already exists. It’s going to require trying something different.

Our Mission

Our mission hasn't changed since day one: fuse the tradition of wood with modern technology. If we can make wood bats more enjoyable to swing - a bat we wish existed - that's good for hitters — and good for the game.

The Road Here Has Been Long

Long before anyone had heard the name Delano, we spent years pursuing BBCOR certification — the only recognized standard for the players we built this bat for.

There's an irony worth noting: BBCOR was created so metal bats would perform more like wood. Which begs the question — why not build a BBCOR bat that actually is wood?

That certification covered High School and College play. We then went to the major wood bat leagues and tournaments that permit wood composites, asking for Delano to be evaluated and considered for approval — sharing our data, construction details, and sample bats along the way.

Let the Market Decide

Once approvals were in place, the decision belonged to the players — and we're grateful for how you've responded. Independent reviewers have put Delano through honest, head-to-head testing. Sometimes we've won. Sometimes we haven't. That's exactly how competition should work.

Some teams now have bat racks full of Delanos. Other coaches have watched from the dugout and called for it to be banned. Some organizations have outlawed wood composites entirely, some have banned Delano specifically, and others have told players we're not appropriate at events with scouts in attendance.

We respect all of it. We just want those calls to be earned through evidence, not assumption.

All We Ask Is Fairness

We're not asking every organization to allow our bat at every event. Baseball has always protected competitive balance, and organizations have every right — and responsibility — to decide what's best for their events.

What we ask is simple: that those decisions rest on objective evaluation, not opinion. We've been transparent with every organization we've worked with, and when a question or rumor of ban comes up, we reach out immediately, hoping for a real conversation. If our bat isn't right in an organization, help us understand why. We're listening.

Innovation works best when builders and governing bodies work together, not around each other.

Looking Ahead

The recent conversation around USA Baseball and BBCOR reflects a philosophy we appreciate: the goal isn't simply to regulate equipment, it's to create sensible transitions as players move through different stages of development.

That resonates with us. Delano may have unintentionally pointed to a similar opportunity. Our current bat looks like an outstanding choice for the broadest segment of amateur players, and as a technology company, we believe we owe the game continued innovation — maybe future models built for players hitting in front of scouts, or even Minor League Baseball.

We don't see those differences as obstacles. We see them as opportunities for innovation and collaboration with the organizations that steward this game. The best equipment standards get built together, not in isolation.

And yes — we still hold onto the idea that someday, there'll be more crack of wood echoing across High School and College fields again.

We're Only Getting Started

Our flagship bat has been on the market less than a year. Our job right now is to keep listening, learning, collaborating, and building.

Because the best way to honor baseball's traditions isn't to stop innovating.

It's to make sure the next generation falls in love with them too.