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What’s the difference between Marucci CATX and CAT9?

CATX vs. CAT9

What the difference between the CAT9 Composite and the CATX Composite?

While the CAT9 Composite and CATX Composite barrel is built using the same high performing MDX composite construction and features the same OLS Connection, the CATX Composite features a new S-40 Composite handle that is ~8-10% stiffer than the previous handle, which allows for faster energy transfer from player to ball at contact. The CATX Composite bat line also features a slightly more balanced design (on average a .25” lower balance point) with lower MOI’s than the CAT9 Composite, allowing players to swing faster and more efficiently. The CATX Composite also features new custom-sized handle tapers for every weight drop, providing a more ergonomic fit, allowing for more bat control.

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What is the difference between the CAT9 Connect and the CATX Connect?

The CATX Connect BBCOR features a completely re-shaped barrel profile that offers a slightly more balanced design (on average a .5” lower balance point) with a wider sweet spot and more forgiving barrel. The CATX Connect Senior League bats feature a bigger overall barrel diameter, closer to the maximum allowable limit. On average, the increase in diameter is ~2.5mm which allows for a more flexible barrel, generating higher performance. Both the CATX Connect BBCOR and CATX Connect Senior League models feature our new S-40 Composite handle that is ~8-10% stiffer than the previous handle, which allows for faster energy transfer from player to ball at contact. The CATX Connect also features new custom-sized handle tapers for every weight drop, providing a more ergonomic fit, allowing for more bat control.

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What is the difference between the CAT9 and the CATX?

The CATX BBCOR features a completely re-shaped barrel profile that offers a much more balanced design (on average a 1” lower balance point) with a wider sweet spot and more forgiving barrel. The CATX Senior League bats feature a bigger overall barrel diameter, closer to the maximum allowable limit. On average, the increase in diameter is ~2.5mm which allows for a more flexible barrel, generating higher performance. Both the CATX BBCOR and CATX Senior League bats feature our new Liquid-Gel dampening knob. This new design features a precise amount of liquid-gel situated into the knob of the bat meant to absorb vibrations and sting faster and more efficiently than all previous AV2 knobs. The CATX also features new custom-sized handle tapers for every weight drop (excluding JBB), providing a more ergonomic fit, allowing for more bat control.

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Marucci NightShift: The Anti-Collection

The Marucci gloves you love, in designs you can’t help but talk about.

He may be Marucci’s Fielding Glove Designer and Developer Eric Walbridge by day, but by night the creativity of Glove Cowboy knows no bounds. What started years ago as reinventing the Marucci glove lines has morphed into an after-hours, passion obsession-project, creating gloves the glove world hasn’t seen ... until now.

Intentionally uncomplicated, deliberately unrepeated, make-you-stop-and-stare [gloves].

The Marucci NightShift Collection aims to leave a mark on the glove scene, not just a mark in the leather. Familiar, but different. Accessible, but limited.

“I’m a man of the people – I’m here to give them what they want: a Marucci glove + no rules. Okay, maybe that’s just what I want ... either way ... the NightShift is a relaxed approach to an uptight market. These are more than custom-colored gloves – these are untold stories, pop culture references and untethered inspiration distilled into the product I love. Oh, and they catch things!”

– Eric Walbridge aka Glove Cowboy

“Designing gloves is my passion, but designing these gloves is an outlet, a duty, a compulsion I can’t not explore. The NightShift Collection is from me, to the world, after hours. Hours when I’m more creative. It knows no bounds and will completely change from one drop to the next. This glove might not be for you, but maybe the next one is. And in that case, we’ll see you next time.”

– Eric Walbridge aka Glove Cowboy

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Introducing the Marucci CatX Lineup

Meet the Marucci baseball bats crafted to dominate BBCOR and USSSA competition.

Optimized from End to End, the Cat X is the result of data from the best players translated into quantifiable improvements. From barrel profile adjustments to ergonomically fitted handle tapers for each weight drop, the Cat X is built for faster swings and higher overall performance.

CATX Composite BBCOR -3

Finely tuned barrel profile creates a slightly more balanced design to help players generate faster swing speeds while maintaining larger composite barrels. S-40 composite handle helps to transfer more energy faster from player to ball for more performance, while the outer-locking system dismisses virtually all vibrations on contact for the strongest, smoothest swing yet.

Product Features

Fine-Tuned Barrel Profiles: create a more balanced design, helping athletes generate faster swing speeds while maintaining the larger composite barrels
Two-Piece Composite Construction: longer barrel with a wider sweet spot for increased performance
Mid-Balanced Barrel: medium M.O.I. design to be easily used by all players for maximum performance
Balance Point: moved to create a slightly more balanced design
Multi-Directional Composite: ultra-responsive barrel built with multi-directional layers
OLS Connection: one-of-a-kind design connects the barrel to the handle from the outside in, creating the stiffest connection available, while dismissing virtually all vibrations on contact for the strongest, smoothest swing yet
S-40 Composite Handle: stiffer construction helps transfer more energy faster from athlete to ball for more performance
Ring-Free Barrel Construction: allows for more barrel flex and increased performance with no "dead" spots
Custom-Molded Handle Taper: ergonomically designed for each weight drop for a better fit, more bat control, and a better overall feel between athlete and bat. Designed to be easily removable to fit athletes’ preferences.
Micro-Perforated Soft-Touch Grip: soft and tacky grip for improved feel and control
Approved by NCAA & NFHS: compliant with NCAA contrasting barrel color rule 1-12-b-7
The CATX Composite comes standard with a gray 1.75mm grip (Grip weight and manufacturing tolerances may cause slight deviation from the listed weight)
2 5/8" barrel
BBCOR certified
One year warranty included

CATX Composite Senior League: USSSA Available in -10, -8 & -5

Product Features

Fine-Tuned Barrel Profiles: create a more balanced design, helping athletes generate faster swing speeds while maintaining the larger composite barrels
Two-Piece Composite Construction: longer barrel with a wider sweet spot for increased performance
Mid-Balanced Barrel: medium M.O.I. design to be easily used by all players for maximum performance
Balance Point: moved to create a slightly more balanced design
Multi-Directional Composite: ultra-responsive barrel built with multi-directional layers
OLS Connection: one-of-a-kind design connects the barrel to the handle from the outside in, creating the stiffest connection available, while dismissing virtually all vibrations on contact for the strongest, smoothest swing yet
S-40 Composite Handle: stiffer construction helps transfer more energy faster from athlete to ball for more performance
Ring-Free Barrel Construction: allows for more barrel flex and increased performance with no "dead" spots
Custom-Molded Handle Taper: ergonomically designed for each weight drop for a better fit, more bat control, and a better overall feel between athlete and bat. Designed to be easily removable to fit athletes’ preferences.
Micro-Perforated Soft-Touch Grip: soft and tacky grip for improved feel and control
The CATX Composite comes standard with a gray 1.75mm grip (Grip weight and manufacturing tolerances may cause slight deviation from the listed weight)
2 3/4" barrel
USSSA 1.15 BPF certified
One year warranty included

CATX Connect BBCOR -3

Finely tuned barrel profile slightly balances the end-loaded design for faster swings, more surface area, a wider sweet spot, and higher overall performance. Stiff outer-locking system connects the S-40 composite handle to the AZR alloy barrel for power and performance, while dismissing virtually all vibrations on contact.

Compliant with NCAA Contrasting Barrel Color Rule 1-12-b-7

Product Features

Optimized Barrel Profile: more evenly distributed mass of the ring-free, multi-variable wall design across the entire barrel for a wider, more consistent sweet spot
Tightened Production Tolerances: allow barrel diameters to be built to the maximum limit, creating more surface area and higher overall performance
Two-Piece Hybrid Construction: S-40 composite handle with AZR alloy barrel designed for power
Power Loaded Barrel: end-loaded, high M.O.I. barrel designed for effortless power
Balance Point: moved to slightly balance the end-loaded design for faster swings
AZR Aluminum: responsive, durable alloy provides better feel, more forgiveness, and more performance
OLS Connection: one-of-a-kind design connects the barrel to the handle from the outside in, creating the stiffest connection available, while dismissing virtually all vibrations on contact for the strongest, smoothest swing yet
S-40 Composite Handle: stiffer construction helps transfer more energy faster from athlete to ball for more performance
Multi-Variable Wall Design: expanded sweet spot and thinner walls for more forgiving off-centered performance
Ring-Free Barrel Construction: allows for more barrel flex and increased performance with no "dead" spots
Custom-Molded Handle Taper: ergonomically designed for each weight drop for a better fit, more bat control, and a better overall feel between athlete and bat. Designed to be easily removable to fit athletes’ preferences.
Micro-Perforated Soft-Touch Grip: soft and tacky grip for improved feel and control
Approved by NCAA & NFHS: compliant with NCAA contrasting barrel color rule 1-12-b-7
The CATX Connect comes standard with a gray 1.75mm grip (Grip weight and manufacturing tolerances may cause slight deviation from the listed weight)
2 5/8" barrel
BBCOR certified
One year warranty included

CATX Connect Senior League: USSSA Available in -10, -8 & -5

Finely tuned barrel profile slightly balances the end-loaded design for faster swings, more surface area, and higher overall performance. Stiff outer-locking system connects the S-40 composite handle to the AZR alloy barrel for power and performance, while dismissing virtually all vibrations on contact.

Product Features

Tightened Production Tolerances: allow barrel diameters to be built to the maximum limit, creating more surface area and higher overall performance
Two-Piece Hybrid Construction: S-40 composite handle with AZR alloy barrel designed for power
Power Loaded Barrel: end-loaded, high M.O.I. barrel designed for effortless power
AZR Aluminum: responsive, durable alloy provides better feel, more forgiveness, and more performance
OLS Connection: one-of-a-kind design connects the barrel to the handle from the outside in, creating the stiffest connection available, while dismissing virtually all vibrations on contact for the strongest, smoothest swing yet
S-40 Composite Handle: stiffer construction helps transfer more energy faster from athlete to ball for more performance
Multi-Variable Wall Design: expanded sweet spot and thinner walls for more forgiving off-centered performance
Ring-Free Barrel Construction: allows for more barrel flex and increased performance with no "dead" spots
Custom-Molded Handle Taper: ergonomically designed for each weight drop for a better fit, more bat control, and a better overall feel between athlete and bat. Designed to be easily removable to fit athletes’ preferences.
Micro-Perforated Soft-Touch Grip: soft and tacky grip for improved feel and control
The CATX Connect comes standard with a gray 1.75mm grip (Grip weight and manufacturing tolerances may cause slight deviation from the listed weight)
2 3/4" barrel
USSSA 1.15 BPF certified
One year warranty included

CAT X BBCOR -3

Finely tuned barrel profile creates more surface area, a wider sweet spot, and higher overall performance, while a more balanced design creates faster swings. Designed for a smooth, solid feel during contact by adding the optimal amount of liquid-gel in the knob to reduce and absorb vibrations like never before.

Compliant with NCAA Contrasting Barrel Color Rule 1-12-b-7

Product Features

Optimized Barrel Profile: more evenly distributed mass of the ring-free, multi-variable wall design across the entire barrel for a wider, more consistent sweet spot
Tightened Production Tolerances: allow barrel diameters to be built to the maximum limit, creating more surface area and higher overall performance
One-Piece Alloy Construction: clean, consistent, traditional swing feel
Precision Balanced Barrel: produces a lower M.O.I. for precision and control
Balance Point: moved~1” closer to athletes’ hands for faster swings
Liquid-Gel Dampening Knob: patent pending technology features the optimal amount of liquid-gel to reduce and absorb vibrations for a smooth, solid feel during contact
AZR Aluminum: responsive, durable alloy provides better feel, more forgiveness, and more performance
Multi-Variable Wall Design: expanded sweet spot and thinner walls for more forgiving off-centered performance
Ring-Free Barrel Construction: allows for more barrel flex and increased performance with no "dead" spots
Thinner Handle: leads to more bottom hand control
Custom-Molded Handle Taper: ergonomically designed for each weight drop for a better fit, more bat control, and a better overall feel between athlete and bat. Designed to be easily removable to fit athletes’ preferences.
Micro-Perforated Soft-Touch Grip: soft and tacky grip for improved feel and control
Approved by NCAA & NFHS: compliant with NCAA contrasting barrel color rule 1-12-b-7
The CATX comes standard with a gray 1.75mm grip (Grip weight and manufacturing tolerances may cause slight deviation from the listed weight)
2 5/8" barrel
BBCOR certified
One year warranty included

CATX Senior League: USSSA Available in -10, -8 & -5

Finely tuned barrel profile creates more surface area and higher overall performance, while a more balanced design creates faster swings. Designed for a smooth, solid feel during contact by adding the optimal amount of liquid-gel in the knob to reduce and absorb vibrations like never before.

Product Features

Tightened Production Tolerances: allow barrel diameters to be built to the maximum limit, creating more surface area and higher overall performance
One-Piece Alloy Construction: clean, consistent, traditional swing feel
Precision Balanced Barrel: produces a lower M.O.I. for precision and control
Liquid-Gel Dampening Knob: patent pending technology features the optimal amount of liquid-gel to reduce and absorb vibrations for a smooth, solid feel during contact
AZR Aluminum: responsive, durable alloy provides better feel, more forgiveness, and more performance
Multi-Variable Wall Design: expanded sweet spot and thinner walls for more forgiving off-centered performance
Ring-Free Barrel Construction: allows for more barrel flex and increased performance with no "dead" spots
Custom-Molded Handle Taper: ergonomically designed for each weight drop for a better fit, more bat control, and a better overall feel between athlete and bat. Designed to be easily removable to fit athletes’ preferences.
Micro-Perforated Soft-Touch Grip: soft and tacky grip for improved feel and control
The CATX comes standard with a gray 1.75mm grip (Grip weight and manufacturing tolerances may cause slight deviation from the listed weight)
2 3/4" barrel
USSSA 1.15 BPF certified
One year warranty included

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CAT9 Composite Break-In Guide

The CAT9 Composite is constructed to be meaner, hotter and bolder. Follow this break-in guide to make sure your CAT9 Composite is ready to go come game time.

Although the CAT9 Composite is hot out of the wrapper, most composite baseball bats still require a break-in to reach their optimal in-game performance level. You utilize this break-in period to loosen the resin and composite fibers inside of the barrel so the material can be more responsive upon contact.

Make sure your bat is game-ready by following this 6-step guide.

Composite bats are high-performance products and have a lifespan that is directly related to the number of impacts they receive. We recommend that once your bat has completed the below break-in procedure it is saved for game use only to increase the longevity of its performance.

This procedure should be performed gradually to ensure the bat is broken-in properly. Hitting composite bats at speeds faster than they are designed to withstand can cause premature cracking and damage the bat before reaching its full performance potential.

1. Hit 50 balls off a tee using about 50% power. Make sure to rotate the bat ¼” between each hit.

2. Hit 50 balls off a tee using about 75% power. Make sure to rotate the bat ¼” between each hit.

3. Hit 50 balls from soft toss using about 75% power. Make sure to rotate the bat ¼” between each hit.

4. Hit 50 balls from soft toss using 100% power. Make sure to rotate the bat ¼” between each hit.

5. Hit 50 balls off a pitching machine or live pitching using 100% power. The pitching speed should be about 50% of the fastball speed you normally face. Make sure to rotate the bat ¼” between each hit.

6. Hit 50 balls off a pitching machine or live pitching using 100% power. The pitching speed should be about 75% to 100% of the fastball speed you normally face. Make sure to rotate the bat ¼” between each hit.

After 300 hits, your bat will be prepped and ready for game use. Remember, composite bat lifespans are directly related to how many impacts it receives. We recommend that you save your bat for game use only, once broken-in.

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2021 Marucci CAT9 Composite

More aggressive and ultra responsive, the CAT9 Composite combines massive power with unrelenting speed.

Clear the bases with its unrivaled performance.

Available January 2021

2021 CAT9 Composite USSSA Baseball Bats will be Available in Drop 5 (-5), Drop 8 (-8) & Drop 10 (-10).

The CAT9 Composite Senior League two-piece bat features the new MDX multi-directional composite barrel for ultra-responsive performance. Our one-of-a-kind Outer Locking System attaches the barrel to the handle from the outside in, creating the stiffest connection available, while dismissing virtually all vibrations on contact for a strong, smooth swing.

Product Features

MDX, multi-directional composite barrel is built with multi-directionally patterned layers designed to create an ultra-responsive barrel
One-of-a-kind, OLS, Outer-Locking System, attaches the composite barrel to the composite handle from the outside in, creating the stiffest connection available, while dismissing virtually all vibrations on contact for the strongest, smoothest swing yet
Maximum barrel length offers a longer surface area with a wider sweet spot for increased performance
Two-piece composite construction allows for higher performance with all-season durability
Ring-free barrel construction allows for more barrel flex and increases performance with no "dead" spots
Mid-balanced barrel results in a medium M.O.I. between an end-loaded and a balanced feel easily used by all players for maximum performance
Sting-free comfort knob is nylon molded with an ergonomic design to improve comfort and increase control
Micro-perforated soft-touch grip with extra tack improves feel and control
The CAT9 Composite comes standard with a black 1.75mm grip
Grip weight and manufacturing tolerances may cause slight deviation from the listed weight
2 3/4" barrel
USSSA 1.15 BPF certified
One-year warranty included

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