Marucci Cat8 BBCOR (-3) Bat Crafted excellence. Designed with a thermally treated AZR alloy for a more responsive and forgiving feel, the balanced one-piece CAT9 features a massive sweet spot that is ready to do damage right out of the wrapper. Utilizing a three-stage thermal treatment process, our new AZR alloy offers a more responsive microstructure for better feel, more forgiveness and more performance while maintaining the same strength as its predecessor Using a Longitudinal Groove System, LGS, across the thickest section of the barrel wall allows for excess weight reduction while also increasing flexibility for an increased performance zone Multi-variable wall design creates an expanded sweet spot and thinner barrel walls that are more forgiving after off-centered contact 2nd Generation AV2 Anti-Vibration knob features an upgraded, finely tuned harmonic dampening system for better feel and less negative vibrational feedback Ring-free barrel construction allows for more barrel flex and increases performance with no "dead" spots Precision-balanced barrel results in a lower M.O.I. and balanced feel for precision and control One-piece alloy construction provides a clean, consistent, traditional swing Professionally inspired handle features a removable taper and an ergonomic knob shape for more top-hand control and comfort Micro-perforated soft-touch grip with extra tack improves feel and control CAT9 comes standard with a black 1.75mm grip 2 5/8" barrel BBCOR certified One-year warranty included
