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RARE FIND: here at Longball Bats, we take pride in having a huge selection of baseball and softball bats - including hard to find bats like this one! Sold out most everywhere else, this bat is still available here at LBB - while it lasts!
Every rodeo has a bull that nobody wants to draw, and Combat put him on a bat! The Spec A1 Rodeo "Mess With the Bull" is the mustard and burgundy member of Combat's original Rodeo trio, with "Mess with the Bull, Get the Horns!" running down the barrel as a warning to whoever's on the mound. Combat made 5,000 individually numbered units, sold them fast, and never made more, which is why we feature this bat in our Rare Finds section with hitters still asking for it by name. If you've seen it called "Get the Horns" on other sites, that's the same bat, same model number, CBB6SABH3. Whatever you call it, it's here, new in the wrapper, and it won't be for long!
The bull is the attraction, but the Spec A1 is the reason it's worth chasing. Combat calls the Spec A1 the number one ranked BBCOR bat in the game, and independent reviewers describe it the same way high school hitters do: a stiff, balanced one-piece alloy with a sweet spot that doesn't feel like it belongs on a one-piece. That's SFX Barrel Technology at work, a set of special engineering processes that give the Spec A1 a longer barrel and a bigger sweet spot than any other one-piece alloy, so there's more of the bat that produces hard contact and mishits off the end still get out of the infield. The balanced swing weight keeps it fast through the zone without sacrificing any barrel performance, and Combat tuned the stiffness so it hits with a one-piece's direct feel and forgives like a two-piece on a jam shot. The Clinch Spec Grip is pre-loaded with extra tack and just enough cushion, and the sound at contact is the same thwack that made the Spec A1 famous. And because this colorway is mustard and burgundy rather than the "Greatest Show on Dirt" orange, it's approved for NCAA and NJCAA play alongside NFHS, which makes it the Rodeo bat a college hitter can actually use.
Bats like this one are why LongballBats.com built a Rare Finds section in the first place. We've been the Bat Performance Experts since 2016, our staff carries more than 100 years of combined baseball and softball experience, and we've assembled one of the largest selections of sold-out, discontinued, and limited edition bats you'll find anywhere, including numbered Combat drops from the Rodeo, Midnight Rodeo, Performance, and Country Club collections. If you're chasing a specific bat, start with Rare Finds, and if it's not there, ask us. When you buy a Rare Find from us, you're getting a brand new bat with the manufacturer's warranty, honest sizing advice from people who've swung it, and same-day shipping on most orders placed before 1PM Eastern - not a roll of the dice on an auction site!
- Limited edition Rodeo collection, one of just 5,000 individually numbered "Mess With the Bull" bats made
- Brand: Combat MFG
- Sport: Baseball
- Barrel Size: 2-5/8 inch, the largest allowed per stamp
- Certification: BBCOR .50 certified and approved for NFHS, NCAA, and NJCAA play
- -3 drop weight, the only drop allowed under the BBCOR standard
- One-piece alloy construction for a stiff, connected feel and direct energy transfer
- SFX Barrel Technology, Combat's special engineering process that creates a longer barrel and bigger sweet spot than any other one-piece alloy
- Balanced swing weight for ultra-fast swing speeds without sacrificing barrel performance
- Flex and forgiveness tuned to feel like a one-piece at contact and forgive like a two-piece on mishits
- Clinch Spec Grip pre-loaded with extra tack and just the right amount of cushion
- Unmistakable sound at contact that Combat built into the design on purpose
- Mustard yellow and burgundy colorway with "Mess with the Bull, Get the Horns!" barrel graphics
- Released in 2025 and now sold out at the manufacturer
- One year manufacturer's warranty from Combat MFG
- 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/Mass Index.
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: Should I order this bat with Free Shipping or Upgraded Shipping?
ANSWER: It just depends on how quickly you need it. This RARE FIND Bat is ready to ship and will generally ship same day if ordered before 1PM EST. Our free shipping method is just the cheapest method available to your address, which is usually a 2-6 day transit time but is NOT guaranteed. The upgrade options specify their transit times. UPS 2 Day Air and/or UPS Next Day Air are popular options for customers needing a bat quickly.
QUESTION: Why is this bat priced higher than retail?
ANSWER: Since limited edition and highly sought after bats are often are next to impossible to get, there are times that we're willing to pay higher than retail prices for them in the secondary market so that we're able to make them available to our customers. Many customers value performance and convenience over price, so our "RARE FIND" inventory is purchased with this in mind.
QUESTION: Is "Mess With the Bull" the same bat as "Get the Horns"?
ANSWER: Yes. Combat's official name is the Rodeo "Mess With the Bull" Spec A1, but the full slogan on the barrel reads "Mess with the Bull, Get the Horns!", and some retailers listed it under the second half of the phrase. If you see a Combat Spec A1 called "Get the Horns" with model number CBB6SABH3, it's this bat. Same 5,000-unit run, same mustard and burgundy colorway, same Spec A1 build underneath.
QUESTION: Which Rodeo Spec A1 bats are legal for college play?
ANSWER: This one is. The Mess With the Bull is BBCOR .50 certified and approved for NFHS, NCAA, and NJCAA. The catch in the Rodeo collection is the orange "Greatest Show on Dirt," which is high school only because of college bat color rules. The other original Rodeo colorways, including the Mess With the Bull and the Not My First Rodeo, don't have that restriction. If you're a college hitter who wants a Rodeo bat, the bull is your safest pick. As always, confirm with your league or conference before game day.
QUESTION: What were the original Rodeo Spec A1 bats, and how do they differ?
ANSWER: Combat launched the Rodeo collection in 2025 with three Spec A1 colorways, each limited to 5,000 numbered units: the orange "Greatest Show on Dirt," the mustard and burgundy "Mess With the Bull," and the "Not My First Rodeo." Combat later added a Midnight Rodeo series with the Saddle Up, Work to Shine, and Arena Cowboy. Every one of them is built the same: one-piece alloy, SFX Barrel Technology, balanced swing weight, Clinch Spec Grip. The only differences are the graphics and, in the case of the orange bat, college eligibility. Pick the one that fits your league and your style. We carry several of them in Rare Finds!
