2023 Mizuno B23 CRBN2 USSSA Bat Review
The 2023 B23 CRBN2 is Mizuno's two-piece composite travel-ball bat, built with a wide sweet spot, a light, balanced swing, and a Dual Frequency Damper for a smooth feel. A premium composite that now sells well below MSRP.
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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 CRBN2 composite barrel earns a wide sweet spot and good power, with a light, balanced swing in the -10 and a smooth feel from the Dual Frequency Damper. Durability rates a notch below alloy as is typical for composite. Value climbs significantly given how far below MSRP it now sells.
Our Review
Mizuno's 2023 B23 CRBN2 is the brand's two-piece composite USSSA bat, designed around an aggressively wide sweet spot and a light swing weight for maximum bat speed. Mizuno's patented Dual Frequency Damper sits in the build to smooth out feel and quiet vibration, so contact stays comfortable even off the barrel's center. The -10 is balanced and quick, which suits younger hitters who prioritize speed. As a composite it asks for a short break-in before it reaches full pop, and Mizuno is a less common sight in USSSA dugouts than Easton or Marucci, but the bat performs in the premium composite class. With strong post-season discounting bringing the street price far below its original MSRP, it can be a genuine value from a preferred brand.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Aggressively wide composite sweet spot
- Light, balanced swing weight in the -10
- Dual Frequency Damper gives a smooth, low-sting feel
Cons
- Composite barrel needs a short break-in for peak pop
- Mizuno travel-ball composites are less common at tournaments
Full Specifications
| Brand | Mizuno |
|---|---|
| Model | B23 CRBN2 |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| Certification | USSSA |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Construction | Two-piece composite (CRBN2 composite barrel, Dual Frequency Damper) |
| Model # | 340640 |
| Drop | -10 |
| Barrel | 2 3/4" |
| Swing Weight | Balanced |
| MSRP | $400 |
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2023 Mizuno B23 CRBN2 USSSA Bat — FAQ
Is the 2023 Mizuno B23 CRBN2 a good USSSA bat?
We rate it 7.9/10 (Grade B). The 2023 B23 CRBN2 is Mizuno's two-piece composite travel-ball bat, built with a wide sweet spot, a light, balanced swing, and a Dual Frequency Damper for a smooth feel. A premium composite that now sells well below MSRP.
What drops does the B23 CRBN2 come in?
The 2023 B23 CRBN2 USSSA comes in -10.
Is the Mizuno B23 CRBN2 USSSA-legal?
Yes — it's USSSA certified by the NTS lab. USSSA 1.15 BPF approved — the “hotter” travel-ball standard, legal for USSSA play.
How much does the 2023 B23 CRBN2 cost?
MSRP is $400. We've seen it for $99. We list the lowest price across CheapBats and Amazon on this page.
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