Marucci Black 2 Senior League Baseball Bat: MSBB28
Features
-8 Length to Weight Ratio
2 5/8 Inch Barrel Diameter
AZ3000 Aerospace Alloy Barrel / Carbon Composite Handle
Features USSSA 1.15 BPF Stamp
Evenly Balanced Swing Weight
Extended Barrel for a Larger Sweet Spot
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Patented Unequal Kevlar-Reinforced Grip Eliminates Sting
Seamless Two-Piece Hybrid Design
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Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 26 Customer Reviews
Baseballking55555
Pros: Very, very, balanced. As light as my drop 13. Tons of pop, huge sweet spot. I've used some of the best bats on the market S1, Voodoo 2013 , CF5, CAT 5, Triton, the list goes on and on. This bat is the best bat I've ever held its amazing. I beg you to get it. It will take your game to the next level.
Cons: Scratches very easily, used in a double header and already is scratched. For the money it shouldn't be happening but still performs amazingly.
Mustang27
Pros: Bat is sick looking. It's actually cheap for how good it is. Amazing pop, well balanced, best bat on the market and also has a great grip.
Cons: Heck no.
CON GUTZ
Pros: AWESOME FEEL, KID LOVES THE POP, VERY BALANCED, SAYS IT DOESN'T FEEL HEAVY!
Cons: NONE.
me
Pros: everything
Cons: nothing
Coach
Pros: Bought my 11U the CF5 29"/19 oz. He loved it. I got him the Black2 29"/21 oz. for Christmas. Now the CF5 never leaves his bag. He has better bat speed with the Black2 and says it feels lighter to swing, he also likes the grip a lot better. He says there is no sting off the handle or end shots. He will not even wear his batting gloves when swinging it says he doesn't need them with the grip on this bat.
Cons: Ha that's funny! None.
coachintheville
Pros: My son has used this bat in the early spring in 11U. The anti-spring/vibration technology genuinely works. Rather than dread cold weather at bats, he now is more aggressive than ever. I've seen lots of claims to provide this benefit through the years, but I can honestly say this time it truly works. The bat is so well-balanced that it feels lighter than the 21 oz it bears. Again, hats off to the manufacturer. Hopefully it will remain durable, but to this point no dents, although the bat shows wear and tear badly, which I know matters to some people.
Cons: None so far.
CT22
Pros: My 12 year old son loves this bat. The bat has lots of pop, and he loves the grip. Well balanced bat.
Cons: Scratches easy.
that guy.
Pros: good pop out of the box.
Cons: REALLY REALLY REALLY LIGHT. it feels like my 20 ounce b4. I bought the 31 23 of this. gets way too many scratches.
mr.black 2
Pros: this bat is sweat looking and tears it up right out of the box
Cons: if you are a power hitter do jot buy it is way to balanced for a drop -8
Benny Baroo
Pros: I swing a 23 ounce and it feels like the 20 I had 2 years ago great bat speed and more pop than 2013 CF5. Doesnt sting either.
Cons: Scratches very easily and actually have several dents and I'm only 31 games into season. Trying to have it survive 25 more games. Still has the same performace for the most part.
joey2797
Pros: This bat has amazing pop, it's balanced and a little top heavy, which I like, has a huge sweet spot and the graphics are very sick, the two-piece construction gives you no absolutely no stingers!
Cons: All on my team want to use it! The only con is it chips a bit, but the old Marucci Black chipped more! Go out and buy this bat, you can't go wrong!
Anonymous
Pros: Balance Pop
Cons: Horrible Paint material
unknown
Pros: this bat has a balenced swing weight
Cons: it is no comparison to the s3 or voodoo. very small sweet spot. i was very dissapointed because i am a 11 year old and paid $250 for this bat with my own money.
"The Hammer"
Pros: This bat is extremely well balanced. My son went from a 29" -8 to 30" -8 in this bat and his swing speed has increased. Hands down the best bat he has owned and he has had them all.
Cons: None
Jmsjcouch
Pros: The bat has a good balanced feel and my son really likes the way ball pops off the bat. He has hit really well with it.
Cons: The paint chips easily but what bat doesn't these days.
goyard49
Pros: my son is 13 and loves the pop off this bat
Cons: about 30 games played. The bat is chipped and dented all around the barrel.
Bambino's Dad
Pros: Balanced. Does not feel like it weighs 23oz. My 10 year-old hits the ball hard with this bat. Love the improvements. The knob weight is integrated and not a plastic screw on that holds the weight. Great sound off the bat. Wonder what Marucci will do with the Black 3? Drastic changes from the original Black.
Cons:
INSANE AJones10 player
Pros: This bat is very balanced. Does not feel 23 ounces. Never stings your hands even if the ball hits near handle. Huge sweet spot which allows massive hits.
Cons: I have to borrow my teammate's black 2.
Awesome! CoachTJS coach
Pros: Great pop. Looks awesome. Well balanced. 13/14 yr. old kills it. Hit over 320 ft. with bat.
Cons: Does dent. Does scratch.
Love it Mary Ann parent
Pros: We love it!!!!!!
Cons: No cons.
Black 2 baseball dad player
Pros: very good weight dustribution. my 9 year old swings this 30/22 better than his 29/19 s3. I would recommend this bat to any kid that can handle a little extra weight of the drop 8. Not necessarily for everyone.
Cons: none
Short-Term Bat veintecinco25 player
Pros: Great pop, great sound.
Cons: Not a good long term bat. Enjoy it for the moment when you have it. Scratches very easily, and already cracked after 2.5 months.
Great Bat robbie player
Pros: I got this in -5 and it was one of the most balanced bats i've ever used. There is no vibration no matter where you hit it and the barrel is a nice size for a hitter looking to hit for average.
Cons: Not the best pop for the money
great bat Cole player
Pros: Great bat tons of pop
Cons: great for a 2 season bat not long life and chips easily
Marucci Black 2 Senior TravelDad parent
Pros: Terrific balance. Swings like a much lighter bat. No sting. Ball jumps. Great sound. My son is 11. About 5' and 100lbs. Plays with a 30/22. Used to use the 2013 Easton XL1 and loved it but it finally cracked. Tried a Combat Portent but didn't get the feel he does with the Marucci Black 2. He's a strong hitter and this bat gives him so much confidence that he has been focusing on going opposite field. This season alone he has 3 HRs that way and loads more in left and center. 200' fences don't stand a chance. It's a can't miss thing.
Cons: Getting hard to find. Been using it for about 2 months and no complaints. Looking forward to moving up to a 31/26 for his 12U season.
Good bat for a short time Bo player
Pros: Loved the bat when it was new. Beautiful balance and grip, fantastic feel with good pop. It was my "Black Beauty"!
Cons: The performance did not hold up through a years use. I could care less about how it held up cosmetically, but the performance I care! The bat just lost it's pop, it's gone, never too be found again. Sounds like a hollow pipe now instead of a good alloy bat.
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the Marucci Black 2 Senior League Baseball Bat: MSBB28? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
Is this bat better than the DeMarini Voodoo or CF5? 30fke
How does the Black 2 stack up to the CAT 5? As far as barrel material and balance? Does this model also swing lighter then the weight? saltiey
Could you please explain in detail the main differences between the Marucci Black 2 and the Marucci Team? rangersfan12
I was wondering if this bat would be good for leadoff hitters? Is this bat better than the first Marucci Black? greg
Does the Marucci Black have more pop than the Easton XL1? beast
How does this bat compare with the Rawlings Velo? Which is more balanced? Which do you recommend for a smaller contact hitter? Micah
Which bat has more pop? The marucci black 2 or the combat b4 portent? beastmode
Will it sting when i hit with this bat? harold
Will it sting when I hit with this bat? harold
What is the difference between the Marucci Black 2 and the Marucci Team? Which one has more pop? harold
Is this bat comparable to the S2? Does this bat have more pop than the S2? bass
Is this bat durable? Doe it scratch up easy? Beastie beast
whats the difference between a two-pieace and a one-piece? harold
what is the difference between the marucci black 2 and the marucci black? harold
How does this bat compare to the 2013 combat b4 portent -8? Fast glove
do they or will they it in a drop 3? josh
Which bat has the longer barrel or sweetspot - the 2013 Marucci Black 2 -8 or the 2013 Louisville Slugger Exogrid -9? UFM Buckeyes
Which bat is better for power hitters the EXOGRID 3 or the Marucci Black 2? yoyo
Is this bat durable does it scratch up easy? nick
How does a balanced bat help you? harold
What is the difference between the 2012 and 2013? paco
What is it made of? iron man
I heard that the Marucci Black had some issues with the knob falling off, does the Black 2 have this same issue? outfieldking42
What is the main difference in the handle materials in the Marucci black and the Marucci black 2? outfieldking42
Is this a flex bat? rawingsprospects07
My son plays competitive 11u. We are trying to decide between the Marucci Black 2 or the Louisville Slugger Vertex. I think the Vertex's lighter weight may help him wait just a bit longer on the ball. Do you think either bat would be a better performer than the other? Dinger
Between this and the Easton XL2 which has the biggest barrel? This doesn't look as extended. BMH
I am on a 11U travel team, 5'0, 105 lbs. I loved the Easton S2 last year (30/20)and hit with power and want to keep that, but I wondered how the Marucci Black compares to the S2 when it comes to bat speed and power. David
Is this bat legal for juniors little league 2013? Auto
Is it made in the USA? COLE TRAIN
Got a 12 year old playing elite ball. His batting average is about .580+. He bats 2nd and always makes great contact with the ball. He hits hard grounders or lines just over over the infield so he's not a very "powerful" hitter. Looking at the Black 2 or should he consider going composite? Looking for suggestions. Keith
Which bat will swing lighter? The DeMarini Voodoo 29" 20 oz. or the Marucci Black 29" 21 oz.? I just swung the DeMarini Voodoo and I was impressed, but it is a little too much end heavy for my son. Also just hit the Marucci Elite, it is too light in the barrel and I fell it lacks some punch. I would like the real scoop before we order a bat from you tomorrow. It is the DeMarini Voodoo or Marucci Black2 depending on swing weight. Sandlot
I am 13 years old and have a 29" 21 oz. CAT 5. I like the sound of the CAT 5, so how does the Black 2 compare? Eli
Is the Black 2 an aluminum bat and is it approved for play in the Little League Juniors Division? It does not have the BBCOR stamp so I need to know that it is still an approved bat for my son's baseball at the Junior level. Steve S.
My son is trying to decide between the Marucci Black 2 or the Louisville Slugger Exogrid 3, which one is better? Baseball dad
My son is deciding between the -8 Marucci Black 2 and -8 Combat Pure. He is in the 6th grade, 4'7", about 75lbs and using the 30/18 Combat B3 Gear Retro for the past 2 years. He is generally a contact gap hitter. The plans are to use a -8 through 7th grade and then get a -5 in 8th grade. My 4 questions are (1) Should he get a 30/22 or 31/23? (2) Which will swing lighter, Black 2 or Pure? (3) What is the length of the barrel of the Black 2 and Pure? (Just by looking at the pictures the Black 2 looks like it has a shorter barrel). (4) Which of these 2 bats do you recommend? Thanks! dedicated baseball dad
Moving up a division in Dixie baseball next season plus my son plays 12U travel ball for an elite team. He will be moving up to 13U in the fall. He is a very big kid. 5'10 155 lbs. He swings a 31/21 Worth Legit for travel ball and was hitting bombs until we moved up to the elite teams (Better pitchers). At league ball he uses a CF4 -8 and hits 300' regularly. We have heard a lot about the Marucci Black and the Voodoo. What size and brand would you recommend? Coach RD
Is this legal for Babe Ruth League? Tom
I am 5'3" and 190 lbs. What size do you think I need? freight tain
I bought a 31/20 Black 2 on Saturday and took it to the cages with my 10 year old. After about 50 hits, he dropped it to pick up some balls and I heard a distinct rattle. I tried it, and there was no vibration if you hit sweet spot but definite rattle if you hit the ball off the end. Returned it on Monday and Dick's Sporting Goods made an exception to their bat rule because they thought for sure it was broken. Got a new one, unwrapped it in the store and saleguy dropped in on rug...perfect metallic solid ping sounds...what you would expect. Back to the cages, 25 hits ... and the rattle returned. My son then went on to get three solid impressive hits during the game. Marucci Customer Support has never heard of this issue. Anyone know if this is expected and is not actually an issue? Paul
I'm a contact hitter with some power. I bat 2nd in my lineup. What do you suggest for me? The Miken Triad, Easton XL2, or the Marucci Black 2? ryan
What will have the most pop? The Miken Triad or this Marucci Black 2? ryan
I am having a hard time deciding between the Marucci Cat 5 and the Marucci Black 2. Which one in your opinion is the better bat? cwhit14
What is the recommend way to break this bat in and how? Jim D
Is the Marucci Black 2 or the DeMarini Voodoo a better bat for a power hitter that weighs 160 pounds and is 5' 6"? mfine15
What size for a kid that is 5'2 125 lbs. in a drop 8? The next best catcher
Which bat will have a bigger sweet spot, the EXOgrid 3 or the Marucci Black 2? Which is a higher performing bat? JLO
Is this bat balanced or end loaded? SwingAway
I am a contact hitter with a good amount of power. I am 4' 11" and I weigh 84 lbs. Would the Marucci Black 2 drop 8 be a good bat for me and what size will I need? baseball man
I'm an all around hitter who's 5' 5", 100 pounds. Would you recommend the Marucci Black 2 or the Easton XL1? Baseballkid22
Is this the best Marucci out right now? Baseballkid22
I will be playing 14u baseball. Is -8 a good size if I will swing the Black 2? ajones10
Is the barrel composite? boo
My Marucci Team has dented. Would I be able to get this baseball bat as a replacement? KG
I have two questions. I have an 8 year old, 52-54" tall, 95-100 lbs. What length do you suggest? Also, what is the difference between a bat that is for contact vs. power? Is there really a difference? Chris
When will the next 30 inch come in for this bat? ballislife23
What size should my 5'7'', 118 lbs, 12 year old son get? longhornshookem
What drop is this Marucci bat? jared
I bought a Black 2 and it has a strange vibration noise. My teammates say it is broken. Is this true? Should I contact Marucci about this? Longhorn baseball
How does the 2013 Black 2 compare with the 2014 Black and the Metalstorm Black Dragon? Hoppy
Seeing the bat rules and bat lists change annually coming up the ranks in Little League, as a parent, I've been perplexed at the frequency a bat gets deemed illegal. At the risk of sounding a little over cautious maybe? Is this bat approved for Little League Juniors division in 2014? Earlvismyles
How does this bat compare to the Demarini Voodoo Overlord? Such as the balanced weight, pop and sweet spot? AKisBeast
Is there any significant difference between the 2013 and 2014 models of this bat? JJ
Is this bat approved for intermediate league? hankepoo44
Does this bat come in a drop 5 or drop 3? CatcherFan24
I am 5 foot 5 and love to make contact with the ball, is this bat good for me? josh
My son used a 31/21 Rawlings Velo this past year. I'd like to move him to 31/23 next year. I know this bat is a two-piece, but how does it compare to the VELO in terms of balance, grip diameter, and pop? Scott
Is this bat legal in Juniors Little League? maddog21
What size barrel is this? ky
Is this legal for a 10U league? Nickbats
My son has a 30"/22 oz Black 2, but he is growing out of it. Is Marucci going to come out with a Black 3 bat? Tim
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 5/8 |
Baseball Bats | Youth |
Bat Type | Baseball |
Deals | Closeout Bats Bundle and Save |
Length to Weight Ratio | - 8 |
Material | Half and Half |
Vendor | Marucci |
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