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Marucci CAT9 Composite Baseball Bats
The Marucci CAT 9 Composite bat is a two-piece composite bat found in USSSA, USA, and BBCOR. Unlike its alloy counterparts within the CAT series, the CAT 9 Composite provides a massive barrel and balanced swing. The connection piece helps absorb mishit balls’ sting and is identical to the one used on the BBCOR CAT 8 Connect.
Key features include:
| Multi-Directional Composite | Creates an ultra-responsive barrel that offers a performance advantage across the entire hitting surface. |
| Maximum Barrel Length | Provides a larger sweet spot and potential for off-center hits to still travel far and fast. |
| SDX LT Connection | Reduces vibration on contact, delivering a more comfortable hitting experience. |
| Ring-Free Barrel Construction | Eliminates dead spots for a more consistent performance. |
| Micro-Perforated Soft-Touch Grip | Ensures comfortable, secure handling even in rigorous play conditions. |
| Balanced Swing Weight | Optimizes bat speed and control, offering a blend for hitters who value precision as much as power. |
Top Competitors
The CF Zen is DeMarini's lightest swinging, most balanced composite bat. It features a two-piece construction and the Paraflex barrel. The 3-Fusion handle offers a reduced vibration and a flex on contact. The Easton ADV 360 is a two-piece, all-composite built with Launch Composite Technology. It features an iSo CXN connection piece and a DFS Carbon Handle.
Progression of the CAT 9 Composite
Here is a list that details the progression of this series, highlighting the main features and advancements with each new model.
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Features an upgraded AZ4X alloy for improved performance.
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CAT7 has a one-piece alloy construction, while CAT7 Connect offers a two-piece hybrid design with a carbon composite handle.
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Both models feature an increased sweet spot and an upgraded anti-vibration knob (AV2).
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The barrels of CAT8 and CAT8 Connect are constructed using the new AZ105 alloy for higher performance at the sweet spot.
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Introduction of SDX EXT connection technology for a stiffer connection and improved energy transfer.
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CAT Composite, a two-piece composite bat, is introduced with SDX EXT and ring-free barrel construction.
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New AZR alloy for a more responsive microstructure.
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CAT9 features a 2nd Generation AV2 Anti-vibration knob and additional weight below the hands for better control.
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CAT9 Connect introduces the Outer-Locking System (OLS) for an even stiffer connection and virtually zero vibrations.
| 👍 Pros |
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| Super easy to swing and hit the ball. It has great balance. |
| This bat has it all. Pop and appearance. Easy to get good exit velo. |
| Big sweet spot and very durable. Has a great feel and sound to it. |
| 👎 Cons |
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| A few hits scuff paint off bat. |
| When it doesn’t get hit on the sweet spot it doesn’t go very far and stings. |
| It's a little pricey and I already broke it... but I’m going to buy a new one because it’s an awesome bat. |
The CAT9 Composite comes in two designs across two generations. The first, released in 2021, is gray, black, and red. And then it came out in red, white, blue, and gray. The first model was a more powerful, higher-performing bat. It has more exit velocity and is a hotter bat than the 2nd gen. Very durable, with very little breakage. Marucci's, across the board, have been good bats in terms of quality; they seem to last. Whether you're a power hitter or a small kid, the CAT9 Composite does very well.
Tony from BatExperts