About Marucci CAT 8 Baseball Bats

Cat got your tongue?

The ever-popular Marucci CAT baseball bat series is growing. That's because Marucci will release the much-anticipated Marucci CAT 8 bats. In June 2018, the vendor will officially release eleven (11) baseball bats two years after the launch of the CAT 7. JustBats.com received some exciting details about the bats, so we wanted to share.

Marucci has always done things differently in comparison to their bat industry counterparts, such as the Player Advisory Board and how they construct their metal bats. Additionally, they release their new models every two years rather than every year. Given how much players love the CAT 7 lineup, Marucci is expecting even bigger things for these new bats.

Here are details about each of the eleven new 2019 Marucci Cat 8 bats that fall into three (3) different categories -- CAT8 Connect, CAT8, and CAT Composite:

Marucci CAT8 Connect (-3) | BBCOR baseball bat | CAT8 Connect series

The CAT8 Connect's two-piece hybrid design combines explosive power and optimal feel.

• 2 5/8 Inch Barrel Diameter
• AZ105 Alloy - Higher Response Rate And Better Durability
• Two-Piece Hybrid Construction Utilizes Composite Handle for Maximum Power
• Power Loaded Barrel - End Loaded Feel and Top End Performance
• Ring-Free Barrel Technology for More Flex and No “Dead” Spots

Marucci CAT8 Connect (-5) | USSSA Senior League bat | CAT8 Connect series

Power hitters will love the end-loaded feel and ultra-responsive barrel of the CAT8 Connect.

• 2 3/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
• USSSA 1.15 BPF Certification Stamp
• SDX EXT Extended Shock Dissipating Connection
• Two-Piece Hybrid Construction Utilizes Composite Handle for Maximum Power
• Power Loaded Barrel - End Loaded Feel and Top End Performance

Marucci CAT8 (-3) | BBCOR baseball bat | CAT8 series

The CAT8 BBCOR bat is a precision-balanced to control this one-piece alloy's strength and speed that is available in 30 - 34" (including a 33.5" option) sizes.

 

• 2 5/8 Inch Barrel Diameter
• BBCOR Certified - Approved for High School and Collegiate Play
• Micro-Perforated Soft-Touch Grip Improves Feel
• 2nd Generation AV2 Anti-Vibration Knob - Less Negative Feedback
• Ergonomic Knob Provides More Top-Hand Control and Comfort

Marucci CAT8 (-5) | USSSA Senior League bat | CAT8 series

A one-piece alloy bat built with super strength, thinner walls, higher response rate, and better durability.

• 2 3/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
• Balanced Swing Weight for Optimal Control
• Ergonomic Knob Provides More Top-Hand Control and Comfort
• One-Piece Alloy Construction Delivers Traditional Feel
• Ring-Free Barrel Technology for More Flex and No “Dead” Spots

Marucci CAT8 (-8) | USSSA Senior League bat | CAT8 series

Built with a precision-balanced barrel featuring a ring-free multi-variable wall design that creates an expanded sweet spot.

 

• 2 3/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
• AZ105 Alloy - Higher Response Rate And Better Durability
• One-Piece Alloy Construction Delivers Traditional Feel
• Balanced Swing Weight for Optimal Control
• Micro-Perforated Soft-Touch Grip Improves Feel

Marucci CAT8 (-10) | USSSA Senior League bat | CAT8 series

Stronger alloy results in faster swing speeds and more forgiveness on mistakes.

 

• 2 3/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
• Huge Barrel Length - Wider Sweet Spot and Better Response
• USSSA 1.15 BPF Certification Stamp
• One-Piece Alloy Construction Delivers Traditional Feel
• Ring-Free Barrel Technology for More Flex and No “Dead” Spots

Marucci CAT8 Junior Big Barrel | Junior Big Barrel bat | CAT8 series

Little All-Stars can choose from 25 - 27" options while enjoying the patented AV2 anti-vibration knob that produces a better feel and less negative vibration.

• 2 3/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
• -10 Length to Weight Ratio
• AZ105 Alloy - Higher Response Rate And Better Durability
• Micro-Perforated Soft-Touch Grip Improves Feel
• One-Piece Alloy Construction Delivers Traditional Feel

Marucci CAT Composite (-5) | USSSA Senior League bat | CAT Composite series

Available in 30, 31, and 32" sizes, this CAT Composite is a two-piece constructed with maximum barrel length that offers a longer surface area and wider sweet spot.

• 2 3/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
• Huge Barrel Length - Wider Sweet Spot and Better Response
• USSSA 1.15 BPF Certification Stamp
• Two-Piece Fully Composite - Higher Performance and Durability
• Mid-Balanced Swing Weight - Combines Balance and End Load for Maximum Power

Marucci CAT Composite (-8) | USSSA Senior League bat | CAT Composite series

This two-piece composite is a crusher, and is available in five different size options.

• 2 3/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
• Two-Piece Fully Composite - Higher Performance and Durability
• Ring-Free Barrel Technology for More Flex and No “Dead” Spots
• Mid-Balanced Swing Weight - Combines Balance and End Load for Maximum Power
• Individually Optimized By Size for Increased Output

Marucci CAT Composite (-10) | USSSA Senior League bat | CAT Composite series

Four size options (including 28 - 31") are available for this USSSA bat that delivers maximum power and minimum sting.

• 2 3/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
• Huge Barrel Length - Wider Sweet Spot and Better Response
• SDX EXT Extended Shock Dissipating Connection
• Two-Piece Fully Composite - Higher Performance and Durability
• Ring-Free Barrel Technology for More Flex and No “Dead” Spots

Marucci CAT Composite Junior Big Barrel | Junior Big Barrel bat | CAT Composite series

Rounding out the series, this Junior Big Barrel has a mid-balanced swing weight.

• 2 3/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
• -10 Length to Weight Ratio
• Huge Barrel Length - Wider Sweet Spot and Better Response
• Sting Free Knob Improves Comfort On Contact
• Two-Piece Fully Composite - Higher Performance and Durability

Are you ready for the Marucci CAT 8? What have you heard about the bats? Let us know in the comments below.

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