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2 3/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
Drop 8 Length-To-Weight Ratio
End Loaded Swing Feel
Two-Piece, Hybrid (Alloy Barrel & Composite Handle) Baseball Bat
USSSA 1.15 BPF Certified (New NTS Tested Stamp)
Colorway: Red | White | Blue
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
Power-Loaded Barrel Results In A Higher M.O.I. And End-Loaded Feel For Effortless Power
Outer-Locking System (OLS) - Attaches The Barrel To The Handle From The Outside In. This Provides One Of The Stiffest Connections Available And It Also Reduces Nearly All Vibration.
Micro-Perforated Soft-Touch Grip With Extra Tack Improves Feel And Control
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Description
Marucci CAT 9 Connect Pastime -8 USSSA Baseball Bat: MSBCC98A
Honor the legends that have played our nation's game when you swing the Cat 9 Connect Pastime!
Bat Benefits
The Cat 9 Connect will be a two-piece, hybrid baseball bat as it will display an alloy barrel and composite handle. The barrel is going to consist of the AZR Alloy that undergoes a 3-step heat-treatment process. The result of the alloy going through that process is that the barrel should display a better feel, more forgiveness and top performance. Along with that barrel featuring an advanced alloy material, it will also feel quite end-loaded. We still think that almost every hitter should be able to swing it through the hitting zone with some authority, but it will probably be best used by batters displaying more power in their swings.
The connection point will be a point of intrigue for a lot of parents, players and coaches too! Marucci connects the barrel and handle together using the Outer Locking System (OLS) connector piece. This piece gives the bat a stiff feel at connection with a baseball as the OLS technology locks the barrel and handle together from the outside in. As well, there will be very few vibrations that reach a batter's hands due to the presence of the OLS.
Consider going after this drop 8 bat if you have a player moving out of the drop 10 size of bats. And remember, it will be a little hefty and be most effective in the hands of batter that exhibits some power!
Warranty
Marucci is a true industry leader in the baseball bat realm. And they understand that when you’re a leader, you have to help out customers. Because of that, they extend a twelve (12) month manufacturer’s warranty period on this bat. If you get the bat from us and notice a warranty issue with it during the first year from the purchase date, please contact the JustBats Bat Experts. They are trained in warranty knowledge and will make sure that you are able to do a successful warranty return with Marucci.
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Questions and Answers
Have a question about the Marucci CAT9 Connect Pastime -8 USSSA Baseball Bat: MSBCC98A? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
My son drives the ball real well but I wouldn't call him a power hitter. I don't know if the Connect would be a good bat for him. Is this a good bat for a regular hitter or should he stick with the regular CAT 9? Dustin werking
Are there any temperature restrictions on when to use this bat? G. C
My son is a big 9 year old power hitter (4'9", 115 lbs.) currently using a CAT 8. Would this bat be better for him over the CAT9 Composite? Also a 29 or 30 inch? JMV
Does this have better durability then the DeMarini CF USSSA? If so, what should I use/not use it for? Cameron Douglass
My 10 year old is asking for a CAT9, but I can't seem to find a 29" bat with a 2-5/8" barrel. Do they exist? Tara
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 |
|---|---|
| Barrel Diameter | 2 3/4 |
| Baseball Bats | Youth |
| Bat Construction | Two-Piece |
| Bat Type | Baseball |
| Color | Blue Red White |
| Deals | Personalization Eligible Closeout Bats |
| Length to Weight Ratio | - 8 |
| Material | Half and Half |
| Series | CAT CAT Connect CAT9 |
| Swing Weight | End-Loaded |
| Vendor | Marucci |
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