Evil Sports Softball Bats — BamBoom Series
When you think Evil Sports, you think performance. The Evil Diablo BamBoom is the brand's flagship 100% wood softball bat — and for 2025, it's been rebuilt from the ground up. Featuring Hybrid Core Technology that fuses a reinforced bamboo handle with a maple barrel, this bat delivers extreme durability and pop that traditional wood bats simply can't touch. If you're a slowpitch player tired of snapping sticks mid-game, this is the bat you've been waiting for. Shop all Evil Sports Bats and find out why players keep coming back to the BamBoom.
What Makes Evil Sports Bats Different
Evil Sports didn't build the BamBoom to be just another wood bat. They engineered it around two problems every slowpitch player knows — bats break too easily, and heavy bats slow down your swing. Hybrid Core Technology fixes both at once.
Hybrid Core Technology
- Reinforced Asian bamboo handle — tougher to break than maple or ash, and lighter than cedar
- Maple barrel hitting surface — the same hard, dense wood trusted by elite hitters for maximum pop
- Fused construction — bonds both materials into one seamless bat, not loosely joined pieces
- Unmatched durability — holds up through practices and full seasons where standard wood bats would already be in the trash
Power Step Tapered Handle
- Moves MOI closer to the barrel — Moment of Inertia optimization transfers more energy into the ball at contact
- Engineered for distance — the taper is specifically designed to help you hit the ball farther, not just harder
- Natural feel in the hands — the step taper sits comfortably in your grip for a clean, confident swing every time
The Evil Diablo BamBoom — 2025 Edition
The Evil BamBoom Diablo is the centerpiece of this collection. Redesigned for 2025 with a new reinforced bamboo handle, it carries everything that made the original legendary — and solves what held it back.
BamBoom Diablo Specs
- Length: 34 inch
- Weight: 28 oz
- Certification: USA / ASA approved for slowpitch softball
- Construction: Reinforced bamboo handle + maple barrel (Hybrid Core Technology)
- End Design: Procup
- Handle: Power Step Tapered
- Warranty: No Warranty bat — sold as-is
Also available: the Evil BamBoom OG — the original hybrid wood model for players who want the classic feel of the BamBoom lineup.
Shop Related Softball Bat Collections
Looking for more options? Browse our full slowpitch lineup to find the exact bat for your game and league:
- All Slowpitch Softball Bats — the widest selection of slowpitch bats online
- USA / ASA Certified Slowpitch Bats — approved for USA Softball leagues
- USSSA Slowpitch Bats — built for USSSA-sanctioned play
- Wood Bats — full selection of wood and hybrid wood bats
- Senior / SSUSA Bats — for senior league players
- Used Bats — certified used bats at reduced prices
- Anarchy Softball Bats — another high-performance slowpitch brand
Why Buy Evil Sports Bats from Smash It Sports
We're not a big-box store that stocks a little of everything. Smash It Sports is a baseball and softball specialty shop — and that means we know the gear, carry the right inventory, and back every sale with real service:
- Price-match guarantee — find it cheaper elsewhere? We'll match it.
- Free shipping on most orders — no surprise fees at checkout
- Expert staff who actually play the game and know their bats
- Team & bulk orders — outfitting a league or squad? Check out our team sales program
- In-stock selection — so you're not waiting weeks on a backordered bat
Evil Sports Bats — Frequently Asked Questions
▶ What is the Evil Diablo BamBoom bat made of?
The Evil Diablo BamBoom uses Hybrid Core Technology — a reinforced Asian bamboo handle fused with a maple barrel. Bamboo is tougher to break than maple or ash and lighter than cedar, making it the ideal handle material. The maple barrel delivers the hard-hitting surface players expect from a high-performance wood bat.
▶ Is the Evil BamBoom legal for USA/ASA slowpitch leagues?
Yes. The Evil BamBoom Diablo is USA / ASA certified and legal for slowpitch softball leagues that follow USA Softball (formerly ASA) standards. Always confirm your league's approved bat list before purchasing to be sure.
▶ Does the Evil BamBoom come with a warranty?
No. The Evil Diablo BamBoom is a No Warranty bat and is sold as-is. Review the full product listing details before purchasing so you know exactly what you're getting.
▶ What are the specs on the Evil Diablo BamBoom?
The 2025 Evil Diablo BamBoom is 34 inches long and weighs 28 ounces. It features a Procup end design, a power step tapered handle for MOI optimization, and Hybrid Core Technology with a reinforced bamboo handle and maple barrel.
▶ Why is bamboo better than maple or ash for a bat handle?
Bamboo's fiber structure makes it tougher to break than maple or ash and lighter than cedar. Bat handles take enormous shock — especially on jammed pitches — so that combination of strength and lighter weight is ideal. Fused with a maple barrel, you get a bat that outlasts traditional all-maple construction by a wide margin.
▶ What does MOI optimization mean for hitting?
MOI stands for Moment of Inertia — a measure of how weight is distributed along the bat. The BamBoom's power step tapered handle moves MOI closer to the barrel, loading more energy into the hitting zone at the moment of contact. In practical terms: you hit the ball farther without needing to swing harder.
▶ What is the difference between the BamBoom Diablo and the BamBoom OG?
Both bats use bamboo-maple Hybrid Core Technology, but the Diablo is the 2025 redesigned model featuring a new reinforced bamboo handle and the power step tapered handle for improved MOI and distance. The OG is the original BamBoom build — a great option for players who want the classic BamBoom feel at a strong value.