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The last stop before high school ball deserves a bat that looks as good as it hits. The 2027 COMBAT MFG Spec C1 Mint Militia -5, model CUT7C1M5, is the heaviest drop in the Spec C1 family, built for older travel ball hitters who are getting ready to swing BBCOR. It pairs a 2-3/4 inch composite barrel with a composite handle, joined by a connection that COMBAT designed to dampen vibration. The swing weight is balanced, so the extra mass doesn’t turn into a slow, heavy barrel. Mint Militia gives it a mint body, a hot pink COMBAT script, bold hot pink SPEC C1 letters, and a hot pink knob. The Spec C1 Sandstorm -5 offers the same bat in sand, black, and hot pink.
A -5 is all about getting stronger without losing your swing. A 31 inch Spec C1 -5 weighs 26 ounces, just two ounces lighter than a 31 inch BBCOR bat, so your player gets used to real weight on the barrel while still enjoying the big USSSA barrel. COMBAT tuned the Spec C1 for feel and forgiveness, and the two-piece design keeps the sting down when a pitch catches the end or the handle. That’s a big deal for 13U and 14U hitters facing harder pitching. The Ultra Tacky Clinch Spec Grip helps keep the bat locked in, and the USSSA 1.15 BPF stamp with the NTS Tested mark makes it legal across USSSA travel ball. It isn’t legal for USA Baseball, high school, or college play. It comes in 30 to 32 inch lengths with a 1 year COMBAT warranty.
LongballBats.com has been the Bat Performance Experts since 2016, and we love helping families plan the path from youth bats to BBCOR. Our team offers players, parents and coaches more than 100 years of combined baseball and softball experience and we've handled tens of thousands of bats - literally. We carry the full COMBAT MFG lineup and a deep selection of -5 USSSA bats, so you can compare the Spec C1 with anything else on your list. If your player isn’t quite ready for a -5, the Mint Militia -6.5 is the in-between option. Contact us to join the Launch List and we’ll help you get the size right.
- Model: Spec C1 Mint Militia, CUT7C1M5
- Brand: COMBAT MFG
- Sport: Youth Baseball
- Barrel Diameter: 2-3/4 inch
- Certification: USSSA 1.15 BPF (NTS Tested)
- Drop: -5, the heaviest Spec C1
- Material: Composite
- Two-piece design: a composite barrel joined to a composite handle for a smoother feel through contact
- Vibration-dampening connection joint: takes the sting out of mishits
- Balanced swing weight: a light swing feel for power and barrel control
- Grip: Ultra Tacky, signature COMBAT Clinch Spec Grip
- Mint Militia colorway: a mint finish from knob to end cap, hot pink COMBAT script on one side, bold hot pink SPEC C1 lettering on the other, and a hot pink knob
- Available sizes: 30"/25oz, 31"/26oz, 32"/27oz
- Warranty: 1 year from COMBAT MFG
- Year Released: 2026
- Adding our Heat Roll with Progressive Pressure to your order may cause decertification, check with the governing body of your league for clarification
Manufacturing tolerances, performance considerations, and grip weight may cause variations from the listed weight.
See the rest of Combat MFG’s limited Spec C1 Mint Militia series:
- 2027 Combat MFG Spec C1 MINT MILITIA Composite USSSA Baseball Bat, -10 Drop, 2-3/4 in Barrel, CUT7C1M10
- 2027 Combat MFG Spec C1 MINT MILITIA Composite USSSA Baseball Bat, -6.5 Drop, 2-3/4 in Barrel, CUT7C1M6
Want to read more about the Spec C1? Click here to read our full writeup on our blog!
QUESTION: Should I order this bat stock/untouched or Heat Rolled with Progressive Pressure?
ANSWER: If you order your new bat Heat Rolled with Progressive Pressure, it will be delivered to you completely and evenly broken in. This process adds 20-40ft of distance to your solid hits, increases consistency, improves durability and adds 2-3 business days of lead time to your order. If you plan to use the bat in an official game or event, please verify the legality of our process with your league or sanctioning body before use. We (LongballBats.com) do not encourage the use of a Heat Rolled bat in any game or event where it is against the rules. Click here for details about our process!
QUESTION: Is a -5 USSSA bat a good step before BBCOR?
ANSWER: Yes, it’s one of the best steps you can take. BBCOR bats are -3, with a smaller 2-5/8 inch barrel. Swinging a -5 for a season or two builds the strength and bat control your player will need, while the big USSSA barrel keeps their confidence up. When it’s time for high school, look through our BBCOR bats and they’ll be ready for the weight.
QUESTION: How long will my player be able to use a -5?
ANSWER: Most players swing a -5 from about age 12 or 13 until they start high school ball, where BBCOR is required. Many use it for 13U and 14U travel ball, then move to BBCOR for their freshman season. If your player is still growing fast, a 30 or 31 inch -5 may be outgrown in a year, so think about where they’ll be next summer when you pick a length.
QUESTION: Is the Spec C1 the same as COMBAT’s Spec A1?
ANSWER: No. The Spec A1 is COMBAT’s alloy BBCOR bat, like the 2025 Spec A1 Mint Militia. The Spec C1 is a two-piece composite bat made for USSSA, with a 2-3/4 inch barrel. They share COMBAT’s look, but they’re built for different leagues, so pick the one that matches your player’s stamp requirement.
QUESTION: What if the size we need sells out?
ANSWER: COMBAT drops are limited, and the most popular sizes tend to go first. Join our Launch List by contacting us with your size, and we’ll let you know the moment it’s available. If a size is gone, ask us about the other Spec C1 drops, or keep an eye on our Rare Finds section, where sold-out COMBAT colorways sometimes turn up later.
