31" 26 Oz Marucci CAT9 Connect Bat (-5)

Great Bat, plenty of pop left. Used a half a season in the Midwest so not a lot of use. 2 3/4 Inch Barrel Diameter Drop 5 Length-To-Weight Ratio End Loaded Swing Feel (Power-Loaded Barrel Results In A Higher M.O.I. And End-Loaded Feel For Effortless Power) Two-Piece, Hybrid (Alloy Barrel & Composite Handle) Baseball Bat USSSA 1.15 BPF Certified (New 'NTS Tested' Stamp) Colorway: Black | Grey | Red & Silver 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 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. Professionally Inspired Handle Has A Removable Taper And Ergonomic Knob Shape For More Top-Hand Control And Comfort. Micro-Perforated Soft-Touch Grip With Extra Tack Improves Feel And Control

The Marucci CAT 9 Connect is designed for hitters who prefer an end-loaded feel and enhanced power. It features a multi-stage-treated AZR alloy barrel paired with a carbon composite handle, creating a large sweet spot. The stiffer connection reduces vibration and maximizes power, while the end-loaded swing weight helps generate bat speed for crushing pitches.

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The CAT9 Connect is going to be in the same market as the Select Power, The Goods, and the Voodoo. It's a two-piece hybrid alloy barrel with a composite handle. It's a top-three bat for me. Very good performer and very popular. Just a great overall product.

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@BatExperts, Expert Review