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CAT X Composite

## Marucci CAT X Composite Bat


The Marucci CAT X Composite is another innovative model within the Marucci CAT series, expanding the brand's offerings to players who prefer composite bats over alloy. Composite bats, known for their lighter weight and larger sweet spot, provide a different feel and performance compared to their alloy counterparts. Marucci's offerings, like the CAT X Composite bat, stand as a testament to the brand's unwavering pursuit of excellence in every swing.

**Perfect bat for:** Youth players looking for a bat that offers superior lightweight performance with a large sweet spot.


### Key features include:



* **Maximum Composite Performance:** Utilizes a precision-balanced, maximum composite barrel that delivers a larger sweet spot and higher overall performance.
* **MDX, Multi-Directional Composite:** Provides fine-tuned performance and weight distribution, ensuring a balanced feel for greater control and faster swing speeds.
* **Ring-Free Barrel Construction:** Allows for more barrel flex and increased performance with no "dead" spots, offering a consistent and powerful hitting surface.
* **Sting-Free Comfort Knob:** Features an ergonomic design that reduces vibration and improves comfort, allowing players to swing with confidence.
* **Two-Piece Composite Construction:** Delivers a smooth, responsive feel throughout the swing, enhancing control and reducing feedback on mishits.
* **Micro-Perforated Cushy Grip:** Ensures optimal grip and comfort, allowing for tighter control and minimizing hand fatigue during extended play.


### Top competitors comparison: The [Louisville Slugger Prime 919](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/baseball/bats/louisville-slugger/prime-919/l9509) and the [DeMarini CF](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/baseball/bats/demarini/cf-20/l59398)

The Marucci CAT X Composite distinguishes itself with its focused commitment to a balanced swing, control, and minimizing feedback, aimed especially at youth players. While Louisville Slugger’s Prime is known for its premium materials and balanced swing weight, and the DeMarini CF is celebrated for delivering top-notch performance with groundbreaking technology, the CAT X Composite stands out with its MDX, multi-directional composite engineering and sting-free comfort knob, ensuring a balanced, comfortable, and high-performing experience for the youth player moving up in the game.


### Progression of the Marucci CAT X Composite Baseball Bat:


Here is a list that details the progression of this series, highlighting the main features and advancements with each new model.

**2017 - [CAT7](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/baseball/bats/marucci/cat-7/l7247) & CAT7 CONNECT**



* CAT7 and CAT7 Connect are introduced, featuring the upgraded AZ4X alloy for improved performance.
* CAT7 has a one-piece alloy construction, while CAT7 Connect offers a two-piece hybrid design with a carbon composite handle.
* Both models feature an increased sweet spot and an upgraded anti-vibration knob (AV2). 


**2019 - [CAT8](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/baseball/bats/marucci/cat8-2/l7709), CAT8 CONNECT, CAT COMPOSITE**



* CAT8, CAT8 Connect, and CAT Composite are launched.
* The barrels of CAT8 and CAT8 Connect are constructed using the new AZ105 alloy for higher performance at the sweet spot.
* Introduction of SDX EXT connection technology for a stiffer connection and improved energy transfer.
* CAT Composite, a two-piece composite bat, is introduced with SDX EXT and ring-free barrel construction. 


**2021 - [CAT9](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/baseball/bats/marucci/cat9-2/l163499) and CAT9 Connect**



* CAT9 and CAT9 Connect are released with the 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.

**2023 - [CATX](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/baseball/bats/marucci/cat-x/l175792), [CATX Connect](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/baseball/bats/marucci/cat-x-connect/l175804), and [CATX Composite](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/baseball/bats/marucci/cat-x-composite/l175805)**



* The CATX, CATX Connect, and CATX Composite represent 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.


### What people are saying (edited for clarity and brevity)

**PROS**



* Bought for son transitioning to BBCOR. Light and balanced. Good pop and sound. Great balanced BBCOR bat!
* Like cheating, it’s awesome! Whole barrel is super hot. 33” sweet spot
* Bat has huge sweet spot. Lots of pop!

**CONS**



* My son's bat grip is separating already. The bat lacks the usual sound of CatX or Cat8 bats. We paid extra for the grip, but it's coming apart fast. 
* The price doesn't deserve more than 4 stars, but we appreciate the fast shipping and the name engraving.
* Bought this bat for my 14 year old, felt good during batting practice, but the second he hit the ball in game it broke in half! 500 dollars down the drain.


### **Certification**: USSSA, BBCOR


### Expert Notes ([Tony](https://sidelineswap.com/locker/batexperts))

The CAT X Composite is very, very easy to swing. Not quite as popular as the CF in terms of performance. There are newer Marucci  bats out there that are stronger, hotter-performing bats. But it's still a top top-tier bat. It's right up there with the CAT9 composite, but it doesn't get the notoriety because you've got some newer bats on the market with cooler paint jobs.

Pop: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Durability: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Vibration: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 
<span style="text-decoration:underline;">**Mid-Balanced**</span> or End loaded?

Meta

##  Louisville Slugger Meta Baseball Bat


The Louisville Slugger Meta series is at the forefront of technological innovation in baseball bats, offering players a high-performance combination of power and balance. Featuring Louisville Slugger’s patented 3FX Connection System and EKO™ Composite Barrel technology, the Meta delivers an explosive energy transfer. This bat also delivers a stiff feel with minimal vibration—and a massive sweet spot.

**Perfect bat for**: Young players unlocking their power in the batter's box, who want a lightweight design with a maximized barrel size.

 



### Key features include: 




* **EKO™ Composite Barrel:** Engineered for a light swinging weight and maximum barrel performance, producing a unique combination of speed and power.
* **3FX Connection System:** Provides a stiff feel on contact while significantly reducing vibration to the hands, ensuring maximum comfort and control.
* **Premium LS Pro Comfort Grip™:** Added to handle for added tack and cusion.
* **GT1™ End Cap:** Maximizes barrel length and swing speed, ensuring that players can make the most of their natural power.
* **Revolutionary Three-Piece Design:** Combines advanced materials and innovative technologies to offer a bat with unmatched feel, performance, and durability. 



### Top competitors comparison: [DeMarini CF Zen](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/baseball/bats/demarini/cf-zen-2020/l8432) and [Easton ADV 360](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/baseball/bats/easton/adv-360/l59709)

The Louisville Slugger Meta distinguishes itself from competitors like the DeMarini CF Zen and Easton ADV 360 by offering a superior balance of lightweight performance and powerful precision. While the CF Zen is known for its Paraflex Plus Composite construction for flexibility and balance, and the ADV 360 features two-piece ConneXion+ technology for energy transfer, the Meta’s EKO™ Composite Barrel and 3FX Connection System create a perfect harmony of speed, power, and control not found in other models, setting it apart as the ultimate choice for serious athletes. 



### Progression of the Louisville Slugger Meta Series

Here is a list that details the progression of this series, highlighting the main features and advancements with each new model.

**2019 - [Meta Prime](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/baseball/bats/louisville-slugger/meta-prime/l9512)** 
- Introduced 3FX™ Connection System, designed to reduce vibration and provide a perfect feel upon contact. 
- EKO™ Composite Barrel, offering a light-swinging bat with a massive sweet spot. 
 - RTX End Cap design maximizes barrel shape and improves the sound on contact. 
 
**2020 - [Meta](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/baseball/bats/louisville-slugger/meta/l59403)**   
- Continued with the popular 3FX™ Connection System and EKO™ Composite Barrel. 
- Introduction of the Premium GT1™ end cap that maximizes barrel length and swing speed. 
- The 2020 model became known for its "EJUICE" technology, which created a highly responsive and massive sweet spot. 
- The bat was noted for exceptional balance and a significant reduction in hand sting. 
 
**2021 - [Meta](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/baseball/bats/louisville-slugger/meta/l59403)**   
- Upgraded with the new VCX2™ Vibration Control Connection System, enhancing the feel and reducing vibration more effectively. 
- Retained EKO™ Composite Barrel for a light-swinging bat with a massive sweet spot. - Premium GT1™ end cap as introduced in 2020 continues, optimizing barrel length and swing speed. 
 
**2022 - [Meta](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/baseball/bats/louisville-slugger/meta/l59403)**  
- New F2X Performance end cap design, enhancing barrel flexibility, and maximizing the sweet spot. 
- Continued improvements on the VCX2™ Vibration Control Connection System for enhanced feel. 
- EKO™ Composite Barrel technology persists, ensuring a lightweight feel with a large sweet spot. 
- Marketed also for its balanced swing weight, catering to contact and power hitters alike. 
 
**2023 - [Meta](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/baseball/bats/louisville-slugger/meta/l59403)**  
- The latest Meta integrates all previous technologies while focusing on even greater balance and a faster swing speed without sacrificing power. 
- Materials and design updates aim to increase the sweet spot further and enhance the bat's feel during contact. 
- Continued refinement of the VCX2™ Vibration Control Connection System for optimal stiffness and flexibility, reducing hand sting. 


### What people are saying (edited for clarity and brevity)

**PROS**



* This bat has a fantastic feel, sound, and performance on miss-hits. It boasts one of the largest sweet spots in BBCOR. Although it lacks feedback, it is very easy to swing.
* Great feel and pop. Although I usually change grips, the stock grip on this bat is solid. The durability is very impressive as well, as the bat has already outlasted most others.
* No failures on Meta bats except cosmetic chips. They perform better than new. High school varsity team used 32-3 for 2 years without issues. Change grip tape yearly and keep hitting!

**CONS**



* The finish will chip if hit against spikes.
* It's expensive.... and not crazy about the color.
* This bat has no pop.


### **Certification**: BBCOR, USSSA


### Expert Notes (Parker)

The Louisville Slugger Meta is still a slightly newer model. The meta is similar to the DeMarini CF which offers a lightweight composite handle with a huge barrel made for every sort of hitter. A popular series that offers great jump-off-the-barrel when you hit the sweet spot and keeps the sting off your hands when the ball is missed on the cap or handle. 


Pop: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Durability: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Vibration: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 
<span style="text-decoration:underline;">**Mid-balanced**</span> or End loaded?

### Expert Notes
Easton’s XL1 bat series retired while it was still on top—but that doesn’t mean these
bats should stop seeing steady use. The most recent Easton XL1 release was in 2015,
with a bright orange bat that came with a two-piece composite, end loaded feel that was
preferred by many of my power hitter teammates. These same hitters also mentioned
that the neon yellow 2014 XL1 model is not only equally good as its newer orange
evolution, but also one of the best metal bats of all time. (_Pitcher's note_: I still have trauma
from all the bombs that Easton XL1 bats have hit against me.)

Stealth

### About the Easton Stealth

The one of a kind Easton Stealth is an inexpensive bat built for exceptional durability. 

With an Opti-Flex CNT composite handle for increased flex, an ultra-thin 29/32 inch handle for added comfort, and integrated matrix technology for maximum performance, the Easton Stealth is designed for increased flex and maximum performance. 

### Easton Stealth - Key Features

- Opti-Flex CNT Composite Handle for increased flex.
- Ultra-thin 29/32 inch handle for added comfort.
- Integrated matrix technology for maximum performance.

Model|Price|Built For|Construction
:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:
Easton Stealth|$|Increased flex and maximum performance|Composite

### Easton Stealth - Specs

- **Construction:** Two-Piece
- **Material:** Composite
- **Barrel Material:** IMX Composite/THT100 Aluminum
- **Swing Weight:** End-Loaded

Model|Construction|Material|Barrel Material|Swing Weight
:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:
Easton Stealth|Two-Piece|Composite|IMX Composite/THT100 Aluminum|End-Loaded

### Other baseball bats by Easton similar to the Easton Stealth

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- [Easton S2](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/baseball/bats/easton/s2-5/l7700)
- [Easton S3](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/baseball/bats/easton/s3-7/l7465)
- [Easton XL3](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/baseball/bats/easton/xl3/l7230)

### About the Easton S1

The precision made Easton S1 is a value bat built for a solid feel. 

With ConneXion technology for maximum energy transfer, Carbon Nanotube technology (CNT) for lightweight durability, and a Lower MOI for faster swing speeds, the Easton S1 is designed for maximum energy transfer and faster swing speeds. 

### Easton S1 - Key Features

- Patented ConneXion Technology for maximum energy transfer.
- Carbon Nanotube technology (CNT) for lightweight durability.
- Lower MOI for faster swing speeds.

Model|Price|Built For|Construction
:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:
Easton S1|$$|Maximum energy transfer and faster swing speeds|Composite

### Easton S1 - Specs

- **Construction:** Two-Piece
- **Material:** Composite
- **Barrel Material:** THT100 Aluminum
- **Swing Weight:** Hybrid

Model|Construction|Material|Barrel Material|Swing Weight
:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:
Easton S1|Two-Piece|Composite|THT100 Aluminum|Hybrid

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- [Easton Beast Speed](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/baseball/bats/easton/beast-speed/l10697)
- [Easton Mako Torq](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/baseball/bats/easton/mako-torq/l9499)
- [Easton Beast X](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/baseball/bats/easton/beast-x/l675)

Big Stick

### Product Description 

Axe Avenge BBCOR certified bats deliver ACR hitting zone technology for maximum barrel performance, power, and speed. With a 270 degree engineered hitting zone, the Avenge is designed for maximum performance, strength, and durability. The perfect combination of power and speed, the Avenge utilizes carbon hyperwhip end cap technology to reduce weight distribution at the end of the baseball bat and a vibration canceling system (VCS) to reduce hand vibrations for a smoother shock absorbing swing. Added in 2019, the 3-piece composite bat construction and the charged carbon barrel provides improved performance along the length of the barrel in addition to a lighter swinging bat that feels smoother on mishits. The flex handle with shock absorbing endogrid technology built into the handle maximizes whip through the hitting zone, enhances overall comfort, and reduces bottom hand vibrations.

CF 5

### About the DeMarini CF 5

The one of a kind DeMarini CF 5 is a value bat built for great hits. 

With a TR3 strut handle for improved energy transfer, a Geo end cap for more stiffness, and half and half technology for a balanced weight distribution, the DeMarini CF 5 is designed for improved energy transfer and a balanced weight distribution. 

### DeMarini CF 5 - Key Features

- TR3 Strut handle for improved energy transfer.
- Geo end cap for more stiffness.
- Half and half technology for a balanced weight distribution.

Model|Price|Built For|Construction
:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:
DeMarini CF 5|$$|Improved energy transfer and a balanced weight distribution|Composite

### DeMarini CF 5 - Specs

- **Construction:** Two-Piece
- **Material:** Composite
- **Barrel Material:** TR3 Strut Composite
- **Swing Weight:** Balanced

Model|Construction|Material|Barrel Material|Swing Weight
:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:
DeMarini CF 5|Two-Piece|Composite|TR3 Strut Composite|Balanced

### Other baseball bats by DeMarini similar to the DeMarini CF 5

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- [DeMarini CF8](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/baseball/bats/demarini/cf8/l7553)
- [DeMarini Voodoo](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/baseball/bats/demarini/voodoo/l7333)
- [DeMarini CF Zen](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/baseball/bats/demarini/cf-zen-2020/l8432)

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