{"product_id":"torpedo","title":"Torpedo Wood Baseball Bat - Reshaped Barrel","description":"\u003c!-- BA:PRODUCT-DETAILS:START --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristian Coipel and Brian Garcia founded Trident Bat Company in 2026 in the Miami area, with its business based in Coral Gables, Florida. Both founders brought playing experience to a company centered on equipment designed around a player's needs. Christian's experience in collegiate and professional baseball shaped the product focus, while Brian developed the business operations. Their approach emphasizes carefully selected wood, individual specifications and craftsmanship for players and coaches who care about bat feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTorpedo Wood Baseball Bat - Reshaped Barrel\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Torpedo model changes where the barrel carries its wood mass, concentrating thickness around the intended contact area. It retains a 0.93-inch handle and a traditional knob for a familiar grip profile. This describes the maker's design approach rather than a guarantee of improved results. Exact barrel diameter, length and weight must be confirmed for the selected build before game eligibility or fit can be assessed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- BA:PRODUCT-DETAILS:END --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- BA:FEATURES:START --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProfile and intended use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrel: torpedo-style profile; exact diameter not published\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle diameter: 0.93 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnob: traditional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrel shaping concentrates wood mass in the intended hitting zone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare the turn model with a bat you already know. Handle thickness, knob shape and barrel distribution help describe the profile, while the chosen length and weight affect the completed build. A model description does not promise a particular exit velocity, distance or swing-speed improvement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- BA:FEATURES:END --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- BA:SPECIFICATIONS:START --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConfiguration and available information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe listed choices are weight drops of -5, -3, -2.5, -2, -1.5, -1, 0 and +1. These values describe weight relative to length, not an absolute weight in ounces. Length and the remaining custom specifications are not captured by the current option set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA complete custom order requires the wood species, length, barrel and handle finishes, cup choice and any engraving to be specified. Confirm those selections for an order placed through BuyAmerican. Published size ranges differ between the supplier's FAQ and builder, so model-specific availability requires confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- BA:SPECIFICATIONS:END --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- BA:MATERIALS:START --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWood and finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe maker's current builder offers Rock Maple and Yellow Birch, and its FAQ describes solid, one-piece wood construction. The exact species, cup preference and finish for this listing must be confirmed. A displayed color is a presentation example; it does not establish the wood species, a fixed finish or a personalized engraving included with a BuyAmerican order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- BA:MATERIALS:END --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- BA:CARE:START --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore the bat in a cool, dry place away from moisture and extreme temperatures. The maker advises against using a game bat below 60°F. Inspect the handle and barrel before each session, and stop using a bat that has developed a crack or split. Follow the maker's instructions for label orientation and grain contact. Natural wood can break during play, and the supplier excludes normal-use breakage from its defect coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConfirm the requirements of your league and event for the exact completed bat. One-piece wood construction alone does not establish that every possible length, finish or configuration meets every competition's rules. Review \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.usabaseball.com\/bats\/guidelines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eUSA Baseball's event bat guidelines\u003c\/a\u003e as an independent reference, and confirm the rules of your own program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- BA:CARE:END --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- BA:ORIGIN:START --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCountry of manufacture: United States. The maker expressly states that every Trident bat is handcrafted and turned in the USA, including this model in its current lineup. Its Coral Gables business address identifies the company location; it does not independently establish the factory's city or state. The origin of every finish or other input has not been established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- BA:ORIGIN:END --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- BA:SHIPPING:START --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping for this Torpedo bat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor this Torpedo custom wood bat, the supplier's FAQ estimates dispatch within 10–14 days of purchase, followed by carrier transit. It describes continental-U.S. delivery, tracking and usually FedEx, with other carriers possible. Its FAQ says shipping is calculated at checkout, while the homepage advertises free shipping. The rate, production schedule and destinations applicable to a BuyAmerican order need confirmation. An advertised build window is not a guaranteed arrival date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- BA:SHIPPING:END --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- BA:RETURNS:START --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCustom-order returns and defects\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe supplier treats this Torpedo as a custom bat: ordinary returns, exchanges and refunds are excluded. Its policy requires reporting visible transit damage within 48 hours and wood defects within seven days of receipt, with order details and photographs. Verified covered defects receive a replacement rather than a refund; normal-use breakage, misuse, moisture damage and cosmetic wood variation are excluded. Cancellation is possible only before production begins, with reasonable efforts for requests within 24 hours. BuyAmerican's policy also excludes custom products from ordinary returns. Contact BuyAmerican promptly for order assistance; the supplier's procedures for orders placed through BuyAmerican require confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buyamerican.mom\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eBuyAmerican return policy\u003c\/a\u003e for the store's published conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- BA:RETURNS:END --\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buyamerican.mom\/collections\/american-made-under-250\"\u003eAmerican-made products under $250\u003c\/a\u003e at BuyAmerican.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trident Bat Company","offers":[{"title":"-5","offer_id":56230283510052,"sku":"sku-52556469469471","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"-3","offer_id":56230283542820,"sku":"sku-52556469502239","price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"-2.5","offer_id":56230283575588,"sku":"sku-52556469535007","price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"-2","offer_id":56230283608356,"sku":"sku-52556469567775","price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"-1.5","offer_id":56230283641124,"sku":"sku-52556469600543","price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"-1","offer_id":56230283673892,"sku":"sku-52556469633311","price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"0","offer_id":56230283706660,"sku":"sku-52556469666079","price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"+1","offer_id":56230283739428,"sku":"sku-52556469698847","price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/2494\/1860\/files\/Torpedo.png?v=1788891091","url":"https:\/\/buyamerican.mom\/products\/torpedo","provider":"BuyAmerican","version":"1.0","type":"link"}