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Marucci CAT Baseball Bat
The Marucci CAT USA baseball bat is packed with power and precision. The CAT features AZ105 Alloy, Marucci's strongest aluminum for a thinner, more responsive barrel. The Multi-Variable Wall Design expands the sweet spot and enhances durability, while the second-generation AV2 knob provides superior feel and vibration control.
Key features include:
| AZ105 Super Strength Aluminum Alloy | Offers a thinner barrel wall for a higher response rate and durability. |
| Multi-Variable Wall Design | Expands the sweet spot and reduces dead spots for more consistent performance across the barrel. |
| Anti-Vibration Knob | Provides a better feel and reduces negative vibrational feedback to the hands, ensuring comfortable swings. |
| Precision-Balanced Barrel | Results in a lower M.O.I. and balanced feel for precision and control. |
| Ring-Free Barrel | Allows for more barrel flex and increases performance without dead spots. |
| Micro-Perforated Soft-Touch Grip | Enhances comfort and tack, promoting better control and reducing hand fatigue. |
| One-Piece Alloy Construction | Delivers a clean, consistent, traditional feel with built-in durability and performance. |
Top Competitors
The USA-certified Icon features a balanced, powerful swing weight that harnesses a natural swing speed for more power and better barrel control. The Zero-Loss collar helps avoid sting and improve exit velos on mishits. The Victus pencil USA-certified bat is a one-piece aluminum design which offers a clean, consistent, traditional swing feel. Great for anyone who wants to stand out at the plate.
Progression of the Marucci CAT series
Here is a list that details the progression of this series, highlighting the main features and advancements with each new model.
- Initial release
- New AZR alloy for a more responsive microstructure.
- CAT9 features a 2nd Generation AV2 Anti-vibration knob and additional weight below the hands for better control.
- CAT9 Connect introduces the Outer-Locking System (OLS) for an even stiffer connection and virtually zero vibrations.
- Upgraded colorway
- Representing a significant generational change.
- CATX features AZR Alloy with new barrel profiles and an ergonomic, custom-shaped tapered handle.
- CATX introduces Liquid-Gel anti-vibration technology.
- CATX Connect and CATX Composite maintain the OLS and introduce S-40 composite handle for increased performance and energy transfer.
- Barrel profiles are reshaped for better balance, with a focus on data from the Baseball Performance Lab.
- The newest release from Marucci (as of June 2024) is the CAT X2.
- It's a single-piece alloy bat with a larger sweet spot than the 2023 model.
- Marucci has dampened vibration even more, with a liquid gel in the knob, but also new in the endcap.
| 👍 Pros |
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| Perfect bat for young players just starting out. Great control. |
| My son is super happy with his CAT. His game has improved since he started using it. |
| I like the old-school sound it makes when I make contact with the ball. Highly recommended! |
| 👎 Cons |
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| I like Marucci bats, but they are heavier than advertised. Be warned. |
| Heavy swinging. I expected something lighter. |
| I feel way too much vibration upon hits and it doesn't have the best pop. |
The Marucci CAT is designed for Little League. It has that USA stamp, which means it has a lightweight feel and good control. The CAT has an affordable price point, so it won't break the bank. A lot of parents get this bat specifically because it's a quality bat with a good bang for the buck.
@BatExperts, Expert Review