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Guide to Our Grip Sticks December 17 2024, 0 Comments

The most common question we get here is what is the difference between the different stick formulas we use. I thought this would be a good time before the 2025 season to put together a little guide...

1. The Stick - The stick is based off the original Bat Wax Bar. It's a durable formula made to withstand the hostile temperatures of the on deck circle. Out of all the grip sticks, The Stick has the most tack to it. When applied to the bat, it will stay on the handle vs. transferring to your hands or batting gloves unless in hot temperatures. It is best applied to the handle of the bat and not the taper. It's the go to stick for players who like the most tack on their bat handle. This will let you hold the bat lighter and get you the most barrel whip as possible. Tack Level - 9, Durability - 10

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2. The Stubby - The Stubby has turned into the shop favorite around here as it's a very versatile grip stick. It sits right between the Pine Pop and The Stick for a reason. Real pine tar is used in the Stubby so it has a softness and spreadable character to it that makes it very easy to apply. It's tack level isn't as high as The Stick but there's plenty of tackiness in there. Temperature is a key factor in how to apply this one. On cold days.. I go straight to the handle. When it's warmer, I hit the taper of the bat with a little bit of rosin. Everyone will have their preference but that's what I do. It is dark in color and will sit pretty on your bat wherever it's applied. Tack Level - 7, Durability - 7

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3. Pine Pop - Ohhhh the Pine Pop. Our Pine Pop paved the way for a lot of the push up style grip sticks you see today. It's ok, I'm not mad. This little guy speaks for itself. It's the gateway stick for all the old school pine tar heads out there that are looking a little more convenience or if you left the pine tar rag in the back of the truck and you're on deck. It goes on like butter but doesn't feel like it. It has a decent amount of tack right out of the gate but gives you a nice canvas to customize the feel of it with rosin. It's great in cold temperatures and will be at it's tackiest when you can see your breath. In warm Summer afternoons, it will soften up quite a bit and that's when you need its sidekick.. the rosin bag. If you like tapping the taper and having grip product on your batting gloves more than the bat handle, this one is for you. Throw it all over your helmet too. This stick will give the most old school pine tar look out of all of our sticks. Tack Level - 5, Durability - 4

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I hope this little guide helps. Happy swinging! -PBW

We're moving! Wholesale closed until later this Fall... September 17 2024, 0 Comments

The time has finally come to pack it up and move out of our beloved Pier 54 location in San Francisco. We'll miss being in the thick of it but it's also time. Our new location will be in North Oakland / Emeryville. The good news is that our warehouse space will double and let us grow a bit more. Our last day of production at Pier 54 is Friday 9/27 and then we'll begin setting up our new digs with the hope of being back in action by 11/1 at the latest. Here's the new spot...

Thanks for bearing with us during the move. We'll do our best to move things along quickly. -Dave & PBW

New Branding in the works, Black Friday sale coming up! November 23 2023, 0 Comments

We've been working hard in the Graphics Workshop getting some new branding rolling. So far we have the The Stick and the Pine Pop all completed. Take a look....

Don't forget to circle back on Friday for our annual Black Friday sale! 30% off, free shipping on all orders over $35!!!

Good Wood Charity Auction March 24 2021, 0 Comments

I had the pleasure of designing a bat for charity auction organized by the fine fellas at Classic Grit. All proceeds are headed to NIVA (National Independent Venue Association) in an effort to help independent venues out with their economic recovery process. Check 'em out!

https://classic-grit.com/collections/art-show-designed-bats

All Proceeds from now until 6/10 headed to the Color of Change organization. June 04 2020, 0 Comments

Starting today and running though 6/10, 100% of all proceeds will be donated to the Color of Change organization. You can also use the discount code: colorofchange for 25% off. I will match the total discounted dollar amount and donate that on top of total sales. It’s time to take the next step and support the organizations that are fighting to increase power and change in black communities. I also urge any other companies out there to go beyond social media posts and channel funds into a meaningful direction for any amount of time you can. I know times are tough, but this is worth it. To learn more about the Color of Change organization, visit: colorofchange.org.
Much love -Dave & PBW

Keep Baseball Dirty September 16 2019, 0 Comments

Few things in life are as perfect as perfectly tarred up piece of new lumber.

New Rosin Bag Size February 21 2019, 0 Comments

Happy to announce we finally put together a step up size rosin bag made for whole team use. They are packed to the rim with 8 ounces of the finest powdered pine rosin available!

New Stick Packaging August 17 2018, 0 Comments

We just did a total overhaul of The Stick

's packaging. In the past, we updated the original label and we finally did a much do makeover. We

're pretty happy with the final result!

Tar it & Scar it Pine Tar Kit now available! June 22 2018, 0 Comments

After months of putting this together, I am happy to announce that our Tar it & Scar it pine tar kit is now available. PBW teamed up with Hit Factory Athletics to create the ultimate blend of pine tar with the batter in mind. It is only available for purchase with the kit that includes a bunch of goodies including a limited edition pine tar rag.

Limited to 72 kits.

New shop tee is ready to go 🤙 May 25 2018, 0 Comments

New shop tee is ready to go 🤙

Great photo by the man @punkpoint #pelicanbatwax #pinetar... May 18 2018, 0 Comments

Great photo by the man @punkpoint #pelicanbatwax #pinetar #pinestick #batwax (at AT&T Stadium - San Fransisco)

#keepbaseballdirty #pelicanbatwax #pinetar #batwax #allnatural... April 30 2018, 0 Comments

#keepbaseballdirty #pelicanbatwax #pinetar #batwax #allnatural #batgrip

Another great shot by @moose_tography of Pelican out and about at... April 23 2018, 0 Comments

Another great shot by @moose_tography of Pelican out and about at Chase Field in AZ. #pelicanbatwax #batwax #allnatural #batgrip #pinetar (at Chase Field)

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Some new stickers just came in. Throwing these in with every... April 12 2018, 0 Comments

Some new stickers just came in. Throwing these in with every online order 🤙 #pelicanbatwax #batwax #pinetar #allnatural #batgrip #allgripnoslip

@mattdavidson_24 looking jacked in a PBW tee. How many bombs ... April 05 2018, 0 Comments

@mattdavidson_24 looking jacked in a PBW tee. How many bombs does he hit this year?

Coming April 2018, Tar it & Scar it capsule release with... March 21 2018, 0 Comments

Coming April 2018, Tar it & Scar it capsule release with @hitfactorybsb. #pelicanbatwax #hitfactoryathletics #battersblend #pinetar (at Pelican Bat Wax)

Another great shot by @moose_tography of our sticks down in... March 04 2018, 0 Comments

Another great shot by @moose_tography of our sticks down in Scottsdale during Spring Training. #pelicanbatwax #batwax #pinetar (at Scottsdale Stadium)

Nice shot by @moose_tography from @clubhousecornr of @k_jensen42... February 26 2018, 0 Comments

Nice shot by @moose_tography from @clubhousecornr of @k_jensen42 tarring up his @oldhickorybat lumber with a Pine Stick #pelicanbatwax #pinetar #allgripnoslip

When Pitchers and Catchers report, it always reminds me of this... February 13 2018, 0 Comments

When Pitchers and Catchers report, it always reminds me of this scene. “My kind of team, Charlie. It’s my kind of team.”

Today always brings me back to one thing. “My kind of team,... February 13 2018, 0 Comments

A post shared by Pelican Bat Wax® (@pelicanbatwax) on Feb 13, 2018 at 8:07am PST

Today always brings me back to one thing. “My kind of team, Charlie, my kind of team.”

(at Pelican Bat Wax) February 07 2018, 0 Comments

(at Pelican Bat Wax)

#keepbaseballdirty (Photo by: Mark Rebilas) February 06 2018, 0 Comments

#keepbaseballdirty

(Photo by: Mark Rebilas)

Excited to get the Twins on board this year. #pelicanbatwax... February 06 2018, 0 Comments

Excited to get the Twins on board this year. #pelicanbatwax #pinetar #batwax #mlb #batgrip #keepbaseballdirty