This is a composite bat for general soft baseball use. The entire base of the bat is made of a polyurethane material that provides rebound. I haven't used it much since I bought it, but there are some scratches and signs of wear. I think it's still usable. There is no grip tape, so please refer to the images. #baseball #sports #MIZUNO #Mizuno #MIZUNOPRO #Mizuno Pro #ZETT #Zett #SSK #SSK #Rawlings #Rawlings #Under armour #Under Armour #PUMA #Puma #NIKE #Nike #Jordan Generally, what is sought after in a bat is "to hit the ball far (home run)" and "to achieve more stable batting (high batting average)". This bat uses polyurethane foam on the entire hitting surface except for the grip, allowing for high rebound regardless of where you hit the ball. Furthermore, this product, "Advanced Composite Bat / Tech Ace," expresses a novel structure and a design reminiscent of the near future by incorporating it into the surface sheet.