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Marucci Hex Connect (MSBHCX10) vs Marucci CAT8

Product Comparison: Marucci Hex Connect (MSBHCX10) vs Marucci CAT8

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Marucci Hex Connect (MSBHCX10) 3/4" Diameter Barrel Baseball Bat

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Marucci CAT8 Senior League Baseball Bat

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General Specifications

Brand

Marucci

Origin

USA

About the Product

Less sting equals less hesitation. More barrel equals more contact. The Hex Connect is a two-piece composite Senior League bat that combines Shock Dissipation Connection technology (SDX) with the largest barrel possible resulting in more confidence and maximum performance. Trust yourself. Connect With Confidence.

The CAT8 -10 is a USSSA certified, one-piece alloy bat built with AZ105 super strength aluminum alloy meaning thinner walls, higher response rate, and better durability. The precision-balanced barrel features a ring-free multi-variable wall design that creates an expanded sweet spot, while the patented AV2 Anti-Vibration knob produces a better feel and less negative feedback.

Model

Hex Connect (MSBHCX10)

CAT8

Key Specs

League

USSSA

Bat Size

31 in.

28 in.

Weight Drop

-10

League
Bat Size

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Marucci Hex Connect (MSBHCX10) 3/4" Diameter Barrel Baseball Bat

This bat weighs close to it’s stated weight, but swings easier compared to similar sized bats. For example, my son was using a 2-piece alloy bat 29/17 oz and this Marucci big barrel 29/19 oz is easier to swing.
I bought this bat for my soon to be 9 year old son for travel ball. We were mainly looking for a bat with some pop that wouldn't sting his hands and this bat gets 5 stars for both right out of the wrapper.
Son loves this bat. He likes it better that the 2016 Easton Mako Composite.
My son loves this bat (29/19). He's hit with it for 2 1/2 seasons and uses it at every practice. Still has good pop and no dents. Swings easy.
This is a great bat with good pop. My son is not the only one who loves this bat, his teammates are a fan too.

Marucci CAT8 Senior League Baseball Bat

This bat is hot right out of the wrapper. Son loves it and now only wants to use his Cat8.
This is the best one piece youth bat we have owned. Great for high level travel ball.
The sound off this bat is amazing. Bought a 30/20 for our 9yr old. He loves it.
Nice pop right out of box. Older son uses Cat 7 for 2 years now. The bats hold up.
I bought this bat for my high school baseball player. He had always been a standout hitter, but really struggled at the plate this past season and complained about his bats not feeling balanced (end loaded), and felt "dead". So for his birthday he wanted a new (balanced) bat.

Size & Weight

Height

36 in.

28 in.

Weight

21 oz.

18 oz.

Width

3 in.

4 in.

Depth

3 in.

4 in.

Features

Color

White / Green

White

Material

Composite

Alloy

Construction

2-Piece

1-Piece

Barrel Diameter

2 3/4 in.

Swing Weight

Balanced

Grip

Custom micro-perforated soft-touch grip

Micro-perforated soft-touch grip

Extras

Individually handcrafted construction

AZ105 alloy construction, AV2 Anti-Vibration knob, Ring-free barrel construction

What customers say about "Features"

Marucci Hex Connect (MSBHCX10) 3/4" Diameter Barrel Baseball Bat

There is no loud “ping” sound which is nice too. Although when you do make good contact, the tone of the bat changes- it’s just not a loud “ping”. Marucci states on their website that this composite bat has a no-ring barrel.
Only hit about 100 balls so far so I can't speak to durability but don't foresee any problems. We are extremely happy with this purchase
It’s a great bat and has great pop. Has a slightly different sound than other composite bats. It sounds like a composite, but I can hear if he got a solid hit like I could with the cat7 alloy.
The barrel degraded progressively to the point that flakes of metal (not just paint) were missing.
As much as we paid for the bat, one month later the end pops off. I am pretty sure the end is not made to come off. We realized its just plastic on plastic.

Marucci CAT8 Senior League Baseball Bat

Great bat great pop and it lasts. Highly recommend this bat
Good quality and service.product was as advertised
We started with tee work, then I threw him about 80 live pitches, and finished up with soft toss.
He said that although the bat was the same weight as his other bat and felt the same to hold... it felt lighter to swing (his words).
Damn thing broke before the season was over. Very expensive to just literally have the top pop off. Never again....

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacter Warranty

1 year(s)

Certifications

USSSA 1.15 BPF certified

Other Information

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