Worth Bedlam Josh Riley XL

The 2026 Worth Bedlam Josh Riley XL in USA/ASA is a semi-flex two-piece bat with slight end load and a 13.5" barrel — the largest contact surface in the Josh Riley Bedlam lineup and the natural home for USA/ASA contact hitters who want real forgiveness alongside a genuine power upgrade over balanced. The 13.5" barrel is the defining feature here — it keeps near-miss contact alive in a way smaller barrels simply can't, which lets hitters stay aggressive rather than tentative when timing is slightly off. The semi-flex hinge gives the swing a lively, responsive feel that makes the slight end load feel natural rather than demanding, and the added barrel weight translates to noticeably better carry on flush contact compared to a balanced design at the same weight. Players who compete across multiple games in a day will appreciate how the wide barrel and smooth feel hold up as fatigue accumulates — consistency is easier to maintain when the bat doesn't require precise mechanics on every swing. For USA/ASA players who want the broadest, most forgiving version of the Josh Riley platform with real power upside, this is the configuration that delivers both without meaningful trade-off.