Marucci CAT 5 Junior Big Barrel Baseball Bat: MJBB2
Features
-10 Length to Weight Ratio
2 3/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
**BPF 1.15**
Features USSSA 1.15 Stamp; Legal for Use in 2012
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Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Longer Barrel For Bigger Sweetspot and Control
One-Piece Aluminum Design
Exclusive AZ3000 Alloy
Patented Anti-Vibration Technology
Intended for Use by Players Age 5-8
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 31 Customer Reviews
bambam
Pros: Just purchased the bat, and without a doubt the best one in the dugout. Has tremendous pop, and great balance. Highly recommend!
Cons: Worried about the durability.
JoJoTheTireMan
Pros: Great weight distribution throughout bat. My kid loves the way it feels and swings like it. Great response off of the bat.
Cons: Bat dented in the first 15 swings during coach pitch. Hopefully it was a defective bat and will receive a nondefective one.
Chief
Pros: Great pop and great sound right out of the box, no vibration. 8 y/o son loves it. Has the USSSA 2012 stamp!
Cons: After 10 balls hit had 2 dents, after 2 practices had several dents and a crack. Will be sending back for replacement hoping it was just an unlucky bat.
stix11
Pros: This bat has a lot of pop!
Cons: I just got this bat yesterday and it already dented.
bbm29
Pros: Just purchased the marucci 27" for our 6 yr who plays on 7U coach pitch select team and he is hitting great w/ it! Great bat!
Cons: none so far
LT
Pros: Great performance and balance
Cons: bat is fragile, dents easily, even in coach pitch league
CoachD
Pros: Great Pop. Ball responds well. 3-4 kids have used this bat through 3 tournaments with no dents! Highly recommended.
Cons:
Coach Phill
Pros: Nice PoP
Cons: After one weekend it was completely flat and dented badly. Spend the extra $$ and by a Worth.
Iron Man
Pros: Bat has lots of pop. Easy to swing.
Cons: Dented easily . I Don't recommended.
Coach K
Pros: My son has generally been one that needs a bigger drop than -10. His choice this time was the CAT5 27/17. He loves the feel of the barrel and has no lag in his swing because this bat is extremely well balanced. He has always been a good hitter, but his confidence is even better now, because of the "no sting" knob of the CAT5. The sound is explosive and the pop is great. NO DENTS to speak of after 200+ swings.
Cons: None
BJ
Pros: just bought this bat for my 9 year old son. He has never hit the ball like he is hitting now. He has so much confidence while batting.The bat has a lot of pop. Thanks Marucci.
Cons: Non yet.
nikw34
Pros: good pop,no vibration
Cons: dented after 10 hits
The Hit Stick
Pros: My son hit his 1st kid pitch homerun in 8U. So far, its his favorite bat.
Cons: None that we know of.
BJ
Pros: My 9 year old son has used this bat for 1 month. All I can say is WOW. It has increased his confidence 100%. He is hitting shots like never before.
Cons: couple of scratches. Every team mate wants to use it.
Anonymous
Pros:
Cons: This bat dented and cracked after about 15 swings. My 8 yr old son was very disappointed.
Laurie
Pros: Worked great for 3 weeks..makes a great pop.
Cons: After only 3 weeks of use,the grip is separating from the bat, the cap is coming unscrewed from handle, now it is vibrating terribly! Marucci Customer service response is unacceptable. Once they receive their faulty bat back, they will fix and replace it. While we WAIT!!!! Missing several weeks of the season. Unacceptable! They should send the replacement bat and take my CC number and charge me for the new bat if they don't recive the faulty bat back within 2 weeks. To add insult to injury, they will not repair the grip, they will send a new one we will have to replace ourselves! Very disappointed! I would prefer a refund over this nonsense.
Freddy
Pros: Good pop.
Cons: Used in 2 games,multiple dents. Sent back and received new one. After three hits already dented. Sending back again.
tmc
Pros: eh
Cons: horrible bat
Jake_Brown
Pros: Hits great - no vibration - i can crush the ball with the bat! age 9
Cons:
Jake
Pros: Good pop and a great bat. My 8 y/o son loves it.
Cons: I understand that everyone says its denting. But this bat is meant for coach pitch. If You are using it I'm kid pitch you are using it in the wrong way
Rolin Rio
Pros: Bat has major pop. My 7 y/o son loves it and has used it for both spring and fall travel ball. He absolutely crushes the ball with this bat.
Cons: Like most who have submitted reviews, we have had serious issues with denting. It seems to be worse where the bat begins to taper. We will most likely try an Easton or Worth next year.
Bandyga
Pros: Nice pop off the bat and bat is very balanced.
Cons: Thin metal Dents very easily
CoachT
Pros: My son is eight and he borrowed this bat from his cousin and loved it. It has great pop and he is feeling like he can do no wrong. He's really hitting the ball harder than he ever has. We got the 27" which I think is the perfect size.
Cons: None.
byhole
Pros: nice pop, really light
Cons: none
Jayfogworth
Pros: Bat is great after a year on travel T-ball team, no dents at all. More than half the team uses it. Now 4 weeks into pitching machine no dents great bat!
Cons: Everyone wants to use my sons Cat 5!
Head Man
Pros: This bat is AWESOME!!!! My son has used this bat during Spring season, All-stars, fall ball and going into 8U travel ball this year and has no dents. I know of kids that have this bat that has dents but I guess we are just very fortunate. This bat has been used in about 150 games and multiple practices and BP.
Cons:
Brad
Pros: Good off the bat
Cons: Dents after my son used just a few times. Dont buy this bat !!!!
Larry
Pros: Little to no vibration, bat has a lot of pop
Cons: None
Anonymous
Pros: Great bat.
Cons: None.
ndem
Pros: best bat i have ever had!
Cons:
Scooby
Pros: Great bat, hits great, and has lots of pop.
Cons: Dented easy, warranty service is horrible, no communication and turn around is about 4 weeks.
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the Marucci CAT 5 Junior Big Barrel Baseball Bat: MJBB2? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
Is the Marcucci Cat 5: MJBB2 Junior Big Barrell available in a 29" 19 oz, or is 28" 18 oz the biggest available? marucci fan
Is this bat made to be used in kid pitch baseball or is it a coach pitch bat? mboy
Why can't the MJBB2 be made any bigger than 28in,18oz? bigfan
Does this bat have anything printed on it that says coach pitch? Anything that refers to model CP******? Chris
I just purchased the Cat 5 junior big barrel. He currently plays 8u travel baseball. However, in less than a year he will age up. What bat would you recommend for kid pitch? bambam
Have you heard of others complaining of this bat denting early on? JoJoTheTireMan
Is the Marcucci Cat 5: MJBB2 BBCOR certified? kyles
Is this bat a balanced or an end loaded? nicole
How does the Cat 5 Junior Big Barrel compair to the Marucci Black? leigh
Is this bat legal for USSSA 8U machine pitch? TC
Which bat gets better distance or pop? The Marucci MJBB2 or the Louisville Slugger Z-1000. Jimmy
My son plays machine pitch (36 mph on the machine, 32mph across the plate) Does this qualify under the Coach pitch speeds? I am concerned about getting a bat with too thin of walls. treysdad
Do they make the Cat 5 Big Barrel in a 29/19? Robert
My son is 7 and is about 55" and 93 pounds. He is borderline on leaving coach pitch to kid pitch. Is this a good bat for him? We are looking for bat with more pop. Grant
I see lots of reviews about this bat easily denting. Has the manufacturer addressed this? Is this why it is on sale? Eric
Is there a -3 in this bat? swatt
What is the smallest size in this bat? Minitiger
What is the replacement for the Marucci Cat 5? My son is currently using the MJBB2 27" 17oz. What are other comparable bats? Are any better in performance? Heat coooler
where can I find this bat to buy? Sporty d
About the Brand
At Marucci, they make their products the same way you play baseball: Hard work, determination, and attention to detail. This product is handcrafted. We are committed to never releasing a product before it meets the standard set forth by our wood bat. Our process is proven. The only way to achieve perfection is to accept nothing else. We first have gloves to Big Leaguers in our inner circle to break in and critique - knowing the extreme situations they would be put in. Players like Chase Utley allowed us to comprehend what a player needs and looks for in an ideal fielding glove. The Marucci player advisory board was integral in testing, tweaking, and ulitmatley perfecting the glove line to have the feel and features that matter to players. Understanding this professional standard of perfection has allowed us to handcraft a performance product that will last consistently maximize your game. Handcrafted, one by one, with the highest quality materials, for superior quality and feel, these gloves will require a gradual break-in period which provides a longer lasting form and shape. Professionally Inspired. Precision Crafted. Marucci: Honor the Game.
Bat Properties
Approved For | USSSA |
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Barrel Diameter | 2 3/4 |
Baseball Bats | Coach Pitch |
Bat Type | Baseball |
Deals | Closeout Bats Bundle and Save |
Length to Weight Ratio | -10 |
Material | Aluminum |
Vendor | Marucci |
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