2025 Combat MFG Spec CR1 Country Club Balanced (USSSA) Slowpitch Bat Review
The 2025 Combat Spec CR1 Country Club Balanced is a one-piece triple-barrel composite USSSA slowpitch bat with a 13-inch barrel and a balanced swing weight, released as a limited run of 250 individually numbered bats.
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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: Sweet spot and swing weight lead on the strength of the balanced triple-barrel one-piece build. Value is tempered by the premium price and 250-bat limited-drop scarcity.
Our Review
The Country Club is the country-club-themed entry in Combat's 2025 CR1 limited drops, and the balanced build is its all-around gamer. It uses the same one-piece, triple-barrel composite construction as the rest of the Spec CR1 family, tuned with a light end load so the swing stays quick and even for hitters who value control and bat speed over maximum top-end carry. The one-piece frame delivers a stiff, direct feel, and the triple-barrel layup is engineered to be hot out of the wrapper with a sweet spot spread across the 13-inch barrel. Combat's tacky Clinch Spec grip comes standard. It is certified for USSSA, ISA and NSA. As with the other CR1 drops it is limited to 250 numbered bats, so the practical drawback is scarcity rather than performance. For a control-oriented hitter who wants a premium balanced one-piece, it delivers.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Balanced triple-barrel one-piece is quick and controllable
- Hot out of the wrapper with a wide sweet spot
- Tacky Clinch Spec grip and stiff, connected one-piece feel
Cons
- Limited run of 250 bats makes it hard to find
- Balanced profile trades away carry versus loaded bats
Full Specifications
| Brand | Combat MFG |
|---|---|
| Model | Spec CR1 Country Club Balanced (USSSA) |
| Model Year | 2025 |
| Certification | Slowpitch |
| Sport | Softball |
| Construction | One-piece composite (Triple Barrel Composite Construction) |
| Model # | CSU5CYC1B |
| Drop | — |
| Barrel | 13" |
| Swing Weight | Balanced |
| MSRP | $299 |
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2025 Combat MFG Spec CR1 Country Club Balanced (USSSA) Slowpitch Bat — FAQ
Is the 2025 Combat MFG Spec CR1 Country Club Balanced (USSSA) a good Slowpitch bat?
We rate it 8.0/10 (Grade A). The 2025 Combat Spec CR1 Country Club Balanced is a one-piece triple-barrel composite USSSA slowpitch bat with a 13-inch barrel and a balanced swing weight, released as a limited run of 250 individually numbered bats.
Is the Combat MFG Spec CR1 Country Club Balanced (USSSA) Slowpitch-legal?
Yes — it's Slowpitch certified by the certifying labs. Certified for USSSA / NSA / ISA slowpitch play.
How much does the 2025 Spec CR1 Country Club Balanced (USSSA) cost?
MSRP is $299. We list the lowest price across CheapBats and Amazon on this page.
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Sources: Combat MFG — Spec CR1 Country Club 13" Balanced USSSA CSU5CYC1B (official)