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Short Porch already had one Milkshake on the menu. This is the second flavor, and it isn’t just a repaint! The 2027 Short Porch Mint Chocolate Milkshake -11 is a one-piece fastpitch bat, where the Vanilla Milkshake is a two-piece, so the two swing and feel different even though they share a name. Short Porch tags it "Sweet Swings. Big Dreams!" and built it for girls who love the game and aren’t shy about swinging hard. The -11 is the lightest of the three drops, which makes it the natural starting point for younger players and anyone still building bat speed. And yes, it looks like dessert.
A one-piece bat is exactly what it sounds like: handle and barrel are a single continuous composite piece, with no joint in between. Short Porch describes the result as a connected, direct swing feel from the hands through the barrel, and that’s an accurate way to put it. There’s nothing between the hitter and the ball to soften the feedback, so she feels where she made contact and learns from it. No complicated extras, as Short Porch says. With a -11 drop the bat stays light and quick, which helps a developing hitter stay on time and keep the barrel under control. The Mint Chocolate Milkshake -11 is certified for USSSA and USA Softball, comes in 28 in/17 oz, 29 in/18 oz, 30 in/19 oz, 31 in/20 oz, 32 in/21 oz, and 33 in/22 oz, and is covered by a 180-day limited warranty from Short Porch. One important detail: the warranty only activates if you register the bat within 30 days of purchase. The registration card comes attached to the bat, so don’t toss it with the wrapper.
Two Milkshakes, three drops each, and a one-piece versus two-piece decision on top. That’s a lot to sort through for a first or second bat! LongballBats.com has been the Bat Performance Experts since 2016, offering fastpitch players, parents and coaches more than 100 years of combined baseball and softball experience. We've handled tens of thousands of bats over the years and we carry one of the largest selections of the brands we sell, including the Short Porch Vanilla Milkshake, so we can lay out the real differences and help you match the right flavor, drop, and length to your player. Contact us with her age, size, and what she’s swinging now, and we’ll help you get it right!
- Brand: Short Porch
- Sport: Fastpitch Softball
- Drop: -11, the lightest Mint Chocolate Milkshake, quick and easy to control
- Barrel Diameter: 2-1/4 inch. the standard for fastpitch
- Certifications: Approved for USSSA and USA Softball leagues and tournaments
- One-Piece Composite Construction: Handle and barrel are a single piece for a connected, direct feel at contact
- Colorway: delicious looking mint green and chocolate brown
- Warranty: 180-day limited warranty from Short Porch (registration is required within 30 days of purchase, using the card attached to the bat)
- Available Sizes: 28in/17oz, 29in/18oz, 30in/19oz, 31in/20oz, 32in/21oz, 33in/22oz
- 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.
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: What is the difference between the Short Porch Mint Chocolate Milkshake and the Vanilla Milkshake?
ANSWER: Construction. The Mint Chocolate Milkshake is a one-piece bat and the Vanilla Milkshake is a two-piece composite. A one-piece is stiffer and more direct: the hitter feels the ball come off the barrel, good or bad. A two-piece has a connection between handle and barrel that takes some of the sting out of mishits and feels smoother overall. Neither is better across the board. A hitter who likes solid, immediate feedback tends to prefer the one-piece Mint Chocolate. A hitter who is bothered by vibration in her hands will usually be happier with the Vanilla.
QUESTION: Who should swing the Mint Chocolate Milkshake -11?
ANSWER: The -11 is the lightest drop in the line, so it suits younger and smaller players, newer hitters, and anyone who needs the bat to be easy to get around. It also comes in the shortest length of the three drops, 28 inches, which the -9 doesn’t offer. If she’s late on pitches or her swing looks like work with her current bat, a -11 will help. If she’s already handling a -11 comfortably and hitting the ball hard, the Mint Chocolate Milkshake -10 gives her a little more mass to hit with.
QUESTION: Is the Short Porch Mint Chocolate Milkshake legal for USSSA, USA Softball, and school ball?
ANSWER: It carries both the USSSA and USA Softball certifications, which covers the two biggest sanctions in travel and rec fastpitch. The USA Softball stamp is also the one school programs follow, so it fits there too, though it’s always worth confirming with your coach or league. Short Porch lists only those two certifications for this bat, so if your league plays under a different association, check their approved list before you buy.
QUESTION: What is the difference between the Mint Chocolate Milkshake -11 and -10?
ANSWER: One ounce at each length. A 30 inch -11 weighs 19 ounces and a 30 inch -10 weighs 20. Everything else about the bat is the same one-piece design. For a young hitter, that ounce decides whether she swings the bat or the bat swings her. Go with the -11 if bat speed and control are still coming along. Move to the -10 when she’s strong enough that the extra weight doesn’t slow her down, because at that point more mass means harder contact. Confused? Call us; our friendly staff would love to help.
