{"product_id":"2026-combat-mfg-coastal-cr-1-bradley-jones-2-piece-usssa-slowpitch-softball-bat-csu6bjcstl","title":"2026 Combat MFG Coastal CR-1 Bradley Jones 2-Piece USSSA Slowpitch Softball Bat - CSU6BJCSTL","description":"\u003cp\u003eFast waves break hard — and so does this barrel. The \u003cstrong\u003eCombat Coastal Bradley Jones 12-Inch Loaded USSSA Slowpitch Bat\u003c\/strong\u003e combines retro beach style with Bradley Jones’ aggressive, power-focused setup. Its compact barrel, loaded weighting, and stiff handle create a bat designed for hitters who want to turn quickly and drive through the ball with authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring the heat to the shoreline with performance technology built for heavy contact. The Coastal is part of the Combat MFG slowpitch bat lineup and shares its SPEC CR1 composite platform with the rest of the Combat MFG catalog, so you're getting a proven, tour-tested barrel in a fresh finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSPEC CR1 Technology \u0026amp; Signature Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSPEC CR1 Technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Triple-barrel composite construction engineered for responsive performance across the entire hitting surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBradley Jones Signature Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed around the specifications preferred by one of slowpitch’s premier power hitters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12-Inch Barrel:\u003c\/strong\u003e A compact barrel profile built for hitters who value quick rotation and concentrated barrel control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoaded Swing Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 0.5-ounce end load adds extra mass behind the barrel through contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStiff Flex Handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creates a firm connection between the hands and barrel for a direct feel during the swing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-Piece Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Separates the handle and barrel to help manage vibration while maintaining powerful energy transfer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClinch Spec Grip:\u003c\/strong\u003e An ultra-tacky Combat MFG grip provides the traction and cushion needed to swing with confidence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combat Coastal CR-1 Bradley Jones (CSU6BJCSTL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSSA slowpitch approved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-inch, SPEC CR1 triple-barrel composite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two-piece composite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwing Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loaded, 0.5 oz end load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stiff flex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clinch Spec tacky grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer Series:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bradley Jones signature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose your length and weight from the options above — every configuration keeps the same 12-inch loaded barrel and stiff-flex handle described here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Power Hitters Choose the Coastal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe biggest waves demand total commitment. A compact 12-inch barrel means less mass to turn over, so you can catch up to inside pitches without sacrificing the loaded pop Bradley Jones swings by. Pair that with a stiff-flex handle for direct feedback and a two-piece build that tames vibration, and you have a bat built to dig in, let it rip, and send every mistake deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for the full lineup? Browse all USSSA slowpitch softball bats or shop every slowpitch softball bat we carry to compare barrel sizes, weighting, and construction side by side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore More Bradley Jones \u0026amp; Combat MFG Bats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCR-1 Outdoor “Big Barrels” Bradley Jones 12″ 2-Piece USSSA Bat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCR-1 Outdoor “Shooters Shoot” Bradley Jones 12.75″ 1-Piece USSSA Bat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCR-1 “Cookie Jar” Bradley Jones 1-Piece USSSA Bat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare all 2026 Bradley Jones CR-1 models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline; margin: 0; font-size: 1em;\"\u003eIs the Combat Coastal Bradley Jones 12″ bat approved for USSSA play?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 4px 0 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Combat Coastal CR-1 Bradley Jones bat is certified for USSSA-sanctioned slowpitch softball leagues and tournaments, so it’s ready for league play out of the wrapper. Browse our full range of certified USSSA slowpitch softball bats if you’re comparing options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline; margin: 0; font-size: 1em;\"\u003eWhat does “loaded” swing weight mean on this bat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 4px 0 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA loaded, or end-loaded, swing weight shifts more mass toward the barrel end of the bat. On the Coastal Bradley Jones, that’s a 0.5-ounce end load that adds extra mass behind the 12-inch barrel through contact, giving power hitters more pop without changing the bat’s overall length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline; margin: 0; font-size: 1em;\"\u003eHow is the Coastal different from other Combat MFG Bradley Jones bats?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 4px 0 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Coastal shares Bradley Jones’ signature SPEC CR1 construction and stiff-flex handle with the rest of the lineup, but pairs it with a retro beach-inspired finish and a two-piece build tuned for quick barrel turnover. See how it stacks up against the other releases in our Bradley Jones CR-1 model comparison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline; margin: 0; font-size: 1em;\"\u003eDoes the two-piece construction reduce sting on mishits?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 4px 0 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Separating the handle and barrel in a two-piece bat helps absorb and manage vibration on off-center contact, while still transferring energy efficiently into the ball on square hits — a good middle ground between a stiffer one-piece feel and softer feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline; margin: 0; font-size: 1em;\"\u003eHow long does a composite barrel like SPEC CR1 take to break in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 4px 0 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost composite slowpitch barrels reach peak performance after roughly 150–200 swings at moderate speed, rotating the barrel a quarter turn between hits to break it in evenly. Avoid hitting in temperatures below 60°F while breaking it in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline; margin: 0; font-size: 1em;\"\u003eWhat weight options are available for the Combat Coastal Bradley Jones bat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 4px 0 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect your preferred weight from the options above this description. 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