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The name is playful, but this -9 is not a beginner’s bat! The 2027 Short Porch Mint Chocolate Milkshake -9 is the heaviest of the three drops in this series and comes only in 33 and 34 inch lengths, which puts it in the hands of older, stronger players who have grown past the lighter models. It’s the same one-piece composite design as the Mint Chocolate Milkshake -10 and -11 drop, with the same "Sweet Swings. Big Dreams!" attitude, just with more bat to swing. For the hitter who has been in a -10 drop for a couple of seasons and is starting to feel like she’s swinging a toothpick, this is the next stop.
Stronger hitters tend to appreciate a one-piece more than anyone. Because the handle and barrel are one continuous piece of composite, the bat stays stiff through the swing and doesn’t give at contact, so a hitter who generates real force gets it delivered straight into the ball. Short Porch describes it as a connected, direct feel from the hands through the barrel. That directness also means precise feedback, which experienced hitters use to make adjustments from one at-bat to the next. The -9 drop adds an ounce over the -10 at the same length, and that extra mass is what turns hard contact into harder contact for a player with the bat speed to handle it. The Mint Chocolate Milkshake -9 is certified for USSSA and USA Softball and comes in 33 in/24 oz and 34 in/25 oz. It carries Short Porch’s 180-day limited warranty, and registration within 30 days of purchase is required to activate it. The card is attached to the bat.
Moving up to a -9 is a judgment call, and it’s easy to make it a season too soon. LongballBats.com has been the Bat Performance Experts since 2016. With more than 100 years of combined baseball and softball experience on staff and tens of thousands of bats handled over the years, we’ve seen what happens when a hitter moves up at the right time and when she doesn’t. We carry one of the largest selections of the brands we sell, including the Mint Chocolate Milkshake in all three drops and the two-piece Short Porch Vanilla Milkshake, so there’s always a better-fitting option to point you to if the -9 isn’t it. Contact us and tell us about your hitter. We’ll tell you honestly whether she’s ready!
- Brand: Short Porch
- Sport: Fastpitch Softball
- Drop: -9, the heaviest Mint Chocolate Milkshake, for more mass at contact
- Barrel Diameter: 2-1/4 inch, the standard for fastpitch bats
- Certifications: Approved for USSSA and USA Softball leagues and tournaments
- One-Piece Composite Construction: One continuous piece for a stiff, direct feel that rewards a strong swing
- Colorway: delicious looking mint green and chocolate brown
- Available Sizes: 33in/24oz and 34in/25oz
- Warranty: 180-day limited warranty from Short Porch, activated by registering within 30 days of purchase with the card attached to the bat
- 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 Mint Chocolate Milkshake -9 and -10?
ANSWER: An ounce, and the sizes offered. At 33 inches the -10 drop weighs 23 ounces and the -9 weighs 24. At 34 inches it’s 24 versus 25. The design is the same one-piece composite either way. The bigger practical difference is length: the -10 comes in seven sizes starting at 28 inches, while the -9 is only made in 33 and 34. So if your player needs a 32 or shorter, the decision is already made, and the Mint Chocolate Milkshake -10 is her bat.
QUESTION: Who is ready to swing a -9 fastpitch bat?
ANSWER: A hitter who is physically strong, swings a 33 or 34 inch bat already, and can handle the extra ounce without her swing slowing down or getting long. That usually describes older travel ball and high school players. A good sign she’s ready: her -10 feels light, she’s consistently on time, and she’s hitting the ball hard but wants more carry. A sign she isn’t: she’s fouling pitches straight back or getting beat by good fastballs. In that case, more bat won’t help, and staying with the -10 is the smarter play.
QUESTION: How should I take care of a one-piece composite bat like the Mint Chocolate Milkshake?
ANSWER: A few habits make a real difference. Hit regulation softballs with it, and keep it away from the heavy, dimpled yellow balls a lot of batting cages use, because those are hard on composite barrels. Treat it as her bat and not the team’s. Every composite barrel has a limited number of swings in it, and passing it down the dugout uses them up quickly. Don’t use it to knock mud off cleats, and don’t leave it rattling around loose in a trunk. And register it for the warranty within 30 days so you’re covered if something does go wrong.
QUESTION: Is the Short Porch Mint Chocolate Milkshake -9 a good bat for high school softball?
ANSWER: It’s a sensible fit. The -9 comes in 33 and 34 inches, which are the lengths most high school players swing, and the weight suits a hitter with a few years of strength behind her. It carries the USA Softball stamp, which is the one school programs follow, along with USSSA for summer and fall travel ball, so one bat can cover both seasons. As always, confirm with your coach before the season starts. If a high school player still prefers a lighter swing, the -10 is offered in those same two lengths.
