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CLOSEOUT 2022 Mizuno B22 Hot Metal Youth USSSA Baseball Bat -5oz 340618

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Add a Lizard Skins DSP Ultra bat grip

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Why a Lizard Skins grip?

The grip that comes on a new bat is usually the cheapest part of it — a thin synthetic wrap picked for cost, not feel. It gets slick when your hands sweat, packs down flat in a few weeks, and does nothing about the sting on a mishit. Swapping it for a Lizard Skins DSP Ultra is the biggest upgrade you can make to a bat for under $25, and it’s why you’ll see them on bats from Little League through the big leagues.

It stays tacky, wet or dry

DSP stands for Durable Soft Polymer. It has a slightly tacky surface, an oval pattern and multi-directional ridges that hold your hands in place through the swing whether it’s a humid July doubleheader or a wet April morning. Because the bat isn’t sliding, hitters stop death-gripping the handle — looser hands, quicker bat.

It takes the sting out

The polymer absorbs vibration on off-barrel contact instead of sending it into your hands. The thicker the grip, the more it dampens: 1.8 mm is the most cushion, 1.1 mm is the all-around favorite and our best seller, and 0.5 mm is the pro choice for wood bats when you want to feel everything.

It lasts

The reformulated DSP holds its texture season after season, and the premium adhesive keeps it locked to the handle instead of creeping or unraveling like a worn stock wrap. Every roll is 990 mm / 39 in with pre-cut ends and a finishing strip, and it fits wood, composite or aluminum.

It looks like your bat

80+ colorways — solids, camo, Outburst, patriotic, MLB team colors. Match your uniform or make your bat impossible to mix up in the dugout.

Five-minute install

On-grip markings show exactly where to start and stop. Peel the old grip, wrap the new one, tape the finish — no tools. Watch the install video.

CheapBats.com was the very first Lizard Skins dealer — our founder met theirs at a trade show, tried the grip, and we’ve carried it ever since. We still think it’s the best grip on the market.

Lizard Skins DSP Ultra Bat Grip
Thickness

Choose a colorway above first — the thicknesses we have in stock for that color will show here.

0.5 mm — direct feedback1.1 mm — all-purpose1.8 mm — less vibration

Ships in same box, not installed. Installation instructions

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Description

Hot Metal alloy in a 2 5/8" USSSA -5 — closeout

CLOSEOUT 2022 Mizuno B22 Hot Metal Youth USSSA Baseball Bat -5oz 340618

Description

This is the B22 generation of Mizuno's Hot Metal, built on the recipe the line has kept since: a one-piece bat in Hot Metal single-wall aluminum, a stronger alloy that lets Mizuno run thinner barrel walls for more pop, with CorTech varying that wall thickness across the barrel for an aggressive sweet spot. An optimized end cap adds sweet spot and the booming contact sound the line is known for.

This -5 has a 2 5/8" barrel, the same diameter as a BBCOR bat, which makes it a natural bridge for a 13U or 14U hitter headed to high-school baseball. USSSA stamped, balanced swing, Speed-Helix grip, blue and black, one-year Mizuno warranty. Closeout — 30" and 32" left.

Shop the rest of our Mizuno USSSA baseball bats, everything on the Mizuno baseball bats page, or compare across brands — see all USSSA baseball bats.

Hot Metal Alloy

Stronger single-wall aluminum that allows thinner walls.

CorTech

Variable wall thickness across the barrel.

Optimized End Cap

A bigger sweet spot and a booming sound.

Key Features

  • One-Piece Construction – direct, consistent feel
  • 2 5/8" Barrel, -5 – BBCOR diameter at the USSSA 13U/14U weight
  • Speed-Helix Grip – Mizuno's helical grip

Who This Bat Is Built For

13U–14U USSSA hitters who need a -5 and want to get used to the 2 5/8" BBCOR barrel before high school.

Best for:

  • 13U–14U USSSA players who need a -5
  • Hitters preparing for BBCOR's 2 5/8" barrel
  • Buyers who want a one-piece Mizuno alloy at a closeout price

Consider a different bat if:

Hot Metal USSSA Lineup — Model Comparison

Model Drop
CLOSEOUT 2022 B22 Hot Metal USSSA -5 (340618) (this bat) -5
2024 B24 Hot Metal USSSA -8 (340672) -8
2024 B24 Hot Metal USSSA -5 (340644) -5
2024 B24 Hot Metal USSSA -10 (340643) -10

Full Specifications

Model / SKU 340618
Series 2022 Hot Metal
Construction One-Piece Alloy
Barrel Diameter 2 5/8"
Drop -5
Sizes 30" / 25 oz | 31" / 26 oz | 32" / 27 oz
Certification USSSA 1.15 BPF
Warranty 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty
In the Box 1x 340618

Why Buy From CheapBats.com?

  • Free shipping on every bat — orders by 12pm PT ship same business day
  • Authorized Mizuno dealer — full manufacturer warranty honored
  • 30-day returns with no restocking fees
  • Price-match guarantee
  • Since 2002 online — and in store since 1961

FAQ

Is this bat legal for my league?

It carries the USSSA 1.15 BPF certification stamp — legal in USSSA-sanctioned travel ball and other leagues that follow the USSSA standard. Always confirm this model against your league's current approved-bat list before game day.

What size should I get?

31" is the most common 13U length, but we have 30" and 32" left: 30" for a smaller player getting early -5 reps, 32" for a bigger 14U hitter.

Is it covered by a warranty?

Yes — a full 1 year Mizuno manufacturer warranty against breakage and defects, honored through us as an authorized dealer.

Key Specs

Model340618
Mizuno Warranty Length1 Year
Model Year2022
Approved ForUSSSA
Barrel Diameter2 5/8"
Swing WeightBalanced
Drop-5
SeriesHot Metal
Lengths30" · 31" · 32"