Composite wood laminates maple veneers together, which improves durability and gives a more consistent barrel than a single piece of solid wood. It trades a small amount of the traditional wood feel for a bat that holds up better over repeated use.

Pro Maple Composite, Obsidian Black, available with both Axe Handle and Flared Handle.

Not automatically. Multi-piece and composite wood bats require a USA Baseball mark to be legal for USA Baseball-governed play. Solid one-piece wood does not need that mark. Check your league's specific wood-bat rule before buying.