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Features

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  • 2 3/4 Inch Barrel Diameter

  • Drop 8 Length-To-Weight Ratio

  • Balanced Swing Feel

  • One-Piece, All-Alloy Construction Baseball Bat

  • USSSA 1.15 BPF Certification (New NTS Tested Stamp)

  • Colorway: Black | Grey | Silver & Red Graphics

  • AZR Alloy - Undergoes A 3-Stage Thermal Treatment Process. Creates A More Responsive Microstructure That Results In A Better Feel, More Forgiveness & More Performance. It Does All This While Maintaining The Strength Of The Material.

  • Multi-Variable Wall Design Creates An Expanded Sweet Spot And Thinner Barrel Walls That Are More Forgiving After Off-Centered Contact

  • Ring-Free Barrel Construction Allows For More Barrel Flex And Increases Performance With No Dead Spots

  • Precision-Balanced Barrel Results In A Lower M.O.I. And Balanced Feel For Precision And Control

  • 2nd Generation AV2 Anti-Vibration Knob Features An Upgraded, Harmonic Dampening System For Better Feel And Less Negative Vibrational Feedback Save SaveCancel

  • Micro-Perforated Soft-Touch Grip With Extra Tack Improves Feel And Control Save SaveCancel

  • Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty

Description

Marucci CAT 9 -8 USSSA Baseball Bat: MSBC98

The Marucci CAT is the bat to use for lighting up USSSA fields this season. One-piece, all-alloy and a -8 size will make it a popular choice for batters looking to move from the -10 size of bat.

Bat Benefits

The CAT 9 is all about the new AZR aluminum material. It undergoes an intensive 3 stage thermal treatment process. And when the alloy material comes out on the other side of that process; it is equipped to deliver better feel, more forgiveness and high performance!

Don't forget that even though this is a one-piece bat, it swings nearly as comfortably as any 2-piece bat out there. This is because it is outfitted with the 2nd edition of the AV2 Anti-Vibration knob. This knob eliminates nearly all vibration that gets down to a player's hands (even if you don't get it on the sweet spot).

Warranty

Marucci is in the business of helping customers. Because of that, they offer a twelve (12) month warranty on this bat that extends from the date of the purchase. If you buy the bat from JustBats and experience a warranty issue within 12 months of the date it was bought, please reach out to our resident Bat Experts. They will assist in getting you the info to begin a warranty shipment to Marucci so your bat can be replaced.

Reviews

Average Ratings Based on 11 Customer Reviews

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4.5 Stars: Durability
4.5 Stars: General Feel
5 Stars: Pop
4.5 Stars: Vibration
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CAT9 Darren Strange Parent

Pros: Pop

Cons: None noted

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Grandson Wayne Oglesbee Other

Pros: My Grandson loves everything about this bat. I him the Cat 8 and he just had the best season ever. He just turned 12 some in honor of such a good season I got him the Catc9. Great bat

Cons: None

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New Year - Same Great CAT James Maccioli Parent

Pros: Great Feel Pop Ping Great Looking

Cons: Never cared for their grips so I got a Lizard Skin on day one.

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Wonderful Suzanne Parent

Pros: We had a -10. And what a difference the -8 made for my 14 y/o. Amazing bat

Cons: None yet

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Great Bat! Whole team uses it! Stewart Coach

Pros: Great pop, nice balance, and overall nice feel.

Cons: -8 takes some getting used to from -10 but the adjustment needs to start somewhere.

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Daytona Legends clayton Coach

Pros: big sweet spot

Cons: none

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Dented 2, broke 2 Scott Parent

Pros: When we had them, my son loved hitting his Cat8/9s. Great feel.

Cons: Dented the first time half way through the season. Marucci replaced it and it dented badly in 2 months of offseason work. Replacement broke in the handle. Marucci replaced with a Cat9. The barrel cracked right in the middle. Not sure what to do now. My oldest has 2 and loves them. My youngest can’t make it a season without issues (he takes care of them. No abuse)

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Worth Ever Penny Josh Parent

Pros: Lots of pop, my boy has hit 2 bombs with his new -8 Cat 9so far in the first month of using it. Completely worth the money!

Cons: None

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Pleased at first but ended up disappointed JJ Darcy Coach

Pros: Great pop, stylish, more pocket friendly

Cons: Weak construction, grip tape material weak

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Cat 9 composite Joe Parent

Pros: Fantastic pop!!!!!!

Cons: Nothing. Yet?

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Best bat Jayden Player

Pros: Greatest Bat Of All Time.

Cons: Non

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Questions and Answers

Have a question about the Marucci CAT9 -8 USSSA Baseball Bat: MSBC98? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.

Are there major upgrades from the Cat 8 -8 one piece vs the new Cat 9 -8? Joshua Booker
This new Marucci CAT 9 -8 USSSA Baseball Bat: MSBC98 goes through a 3-stage thermal treatment process, they say that this material should create better feel, better forgiveness and better performance while maintaining the same strength of material seen in past Cat bats.
Ryan
Has there been testing to show the difference between the CAT 8 and CAT 9 in terms of “pop” by measuring the distance of all hits from the same bat speed? Coach C.
No independent testing has been conducted on the Marucci CAT 9 -8 USSSA Baseball Bat: MSBC98 to ascertain what the performance limits are on the bat.
Cameron
What's the difference between the drop -8 and the drop -10? LeTra Lewis
The Marucci CAT 9 -8 USSSA Baseball Bat: MSBC98 would be 2 ounces heavier than the -10 version in the same length.
Cameron
Does this bat come in a 2 5/8 barrel?? Taso
Unfortunately, this bat does not come in a 2 5/8" barrel.
Frank
is Cat 9 32/24, 2 3/4 barrel size legal for use in USSSA travel for 12U? Chris Byers
Yes this Marucci CAT 9 -8 USSSA Baseball Bat: MSBC98 has the USSSA stamp of approval. 2 3/4 inch barrel is legal for USSSA.
Ryan
Does the Cat 9 Connect have any temperature restrictions vs the Cat 9 one piece? Gabe Garza
Neither the Marucci CAT 9 -8 USSSA Baseball Bat: MSBC98 nor the CAT 9 Connect will have temperature restrictions since both have alloy barrels .
Ryan
Is there any temperature limitations with this bat? cold weather? We are looking for something to use during fall ball. joe Chapman
No, this Marucci CAT 9 -8 USSSA Baseball Bat: MSBC98 is an aluminum bat so there are no temperature restrictions.
Ryan
Does the Marucci Cat 9 need to be broken in? 200-300 swings? Bruce
The Marucci CAT 9 -8 USSSA Baseball Bat: MSBC98 does not require a break-in period. This bat is hot out of the wrapper.
Cameron
what is the difference between this bat and the Cat 9 connect? rory kvern
The Marucci CAT 9 -8 USSSA Baseball Bat: MSBC98 is a one-piece all-alloy bat, while the Marucci CAT 9 Connect -8 USSSA Baseball Bat: MSBCC98 is a two-piece hybrid. This means it will have an alloy barrel and a composite handle.
Lauren
Is it metal or composite? William Young
The Marucci CAT 9 -8 USSSA Baseball Bat: MSBC98 is a one-piece all alloy (metal) bat.
Cameron
Is this product balanced? My son currently uses a CF. It feels end loaded a bit. Brandon
Yes, the Marucci CAT 9 -8 USSSA Baseball Bat: MSBC98 is a one-piece alloy bat with a balanced swing weight.
Cameron
Does the cat 9 -8 swing/ feel like a -10. Current usa bat is a 30 in. -8. trying to decide whether to get a 30 in -8 or -10 Ray
The Marucci CAT 9 -8 USSSA Baseball Bat: MSBC98 will swing a little heavier than the Marucci CAT 9 -10 USSSA Baseball Bat: MSBC910.
Lauren
What is the difference between the MSBC98 and the MSBC98A, other than color? Barry G
There is no difference between the Marucci CAT9 -8 USSSA Baseball Bat: MSBC98 and the Marucci CAT9 Pastime -8 USSSA Baseball Bat: MSBC98A other than colorway.
Cameron
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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

Marucci CAT9 -8 USSSA Baseball Bat: MSBC98
Approved For USSSA
Barrel Diameter 2 3/4
Baseball Bats Youth
Bat Construction One-Piece
Bat Type Baseball
Color Black Grey Red
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Length to Weight Ratio - 8
Material Aluminum
Series CAT CAT9
Swing Weight Balanced
Vendor Marucci
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