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Brand new bats ordered with our Heat Roll with Progressive Pressure usually take 3-4 business days to ship. Not this bat! This ROLLED & READY 2025 Marucci CATX2 Alloy has already been Heat Rolled and is waiting to ship - perfect for those who need a Game Ready bat in a hurry! 31"/23oz only.
NOTE: If you're not in a hurry for this bat, you can buy it stock/untouched or with our usual 2-4 business day Heat Roll with Progressive Pressure by simply clicking here.
The Marucci CATX2 Alloy USA Youth Baseball Bat in the -8 drop configuration is a powerhouse designed to offer both power and control to serious hitters. With its massive 2 5/8" barrel, this bat delivers explosive performance, while its drop 8 swing weight ensures a balanced feel for exceptional bat control. Approved for play in various leagues including AABC, Babe Ruth, and more, the CATX2 is a versatile option for advanced hitters looking to dominate the competition.
Crafted with Marucci's innovative AZR Alloy barrel, the CATX2 undergoes a revolutionary 3-stage thermal treatment process, resulting in a more responsive microstructure. This enhancement creates a "hotter" bat with a larger sweet spot, offering more forgiveness on off-center hits and overall better performance at the plate. The multi-variable wall design expands the sweet spot and incorporates thinner walls for a more forgiving feel on off-center swings.
For unparalleled control, the CATX2 features a ring-free barrel construction that eliminates dead zones and maximizes barrel flex, resulting in a coveted trampoline effect. The precision-balanced barrel lowers the Moment of Inertia (MOI), providing a more balanced feel and greater swing control.
Marucci goes the extra mile with the CATX2 by including a patent-pending liquid-gel dampening knob that absorbs vibrations on contact, ensuring a smoother and more solid feel. The professionally inspired, custom-sized handle taper offers an ergonomic fit, enhancing comfort and bat control. Additionally, the micro-perforated soft-touch grip with extra tack improves feel and control, allowing hitters to confidently lock in and crush pitches.
Backed by a full twelve-month manufacturer's warranty, the Marucci CATX2 -8 USA Baseball Bat is a solid investment in power, precision, and confidence, destined to elevate your game to the next level.
- Brand: Marucci
- Sport: Baseball
- Barrel Size: 2-5/8 in
- Certification: USA Baseball Certified; approved for play in AABC Baseball, Babe Ruth & Cal Ripken Baseball, Dixie Youth Baseball, Dixie Boys Baseball, Little League, Pony Baseball, NABF and Dizzy Dean Baseball
- Drop: -8
- One Piece Alloy Construction
- Precision Balanced Feel: produces a lower M.O.I. for speed and control
- Liquid-Gel System: patented anti-vibration technology features the optimal amount of liquid-gel in the knob and endcap to reduce and absorb vibrations from both ends of the bat, creating 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.

- Enhanced Soft-Touch Grip: debossed pattern creates improved feel and control
- USA Baseball Certified: approved for AABC Baseball, Babe Ruth & Cal Ripken Baseball, Dixie Youth Baseball, Dixie Boys Baseball, Little League®, Pony Baseball, NABF and Dizzy Dean Baseball
- Warranty: 1 Year
- Year Released: 2024
- Adding our Heat Roll with Progressive Pressure to your order may cause decertification, check with the governing body of your league for clarification
Manufacturing tolerances, performance considerations, and grip weight may cause variations from the listed weight.
QUESTION: Should I order this bat with Free Shipping or Upgraded Shipping?
ANSWER: It just depends on how quickly you need it. This ROLLED & READY Bat is ready to ship and will generally ship same day if ordered before 1PM EST. Our free shipping method is just the cheapest method available to your address, which is usually a 2-6 day transit time but is NOT guaranteed. The upgrade options specify their transit times. UPS 2 Day Air and/or UPS Next Day Air are popular options for customers needing a bat quickly.
QUESTION: Why is this bat priced higher than retail?
ANSWER: After being disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the bat supply chain still isn't back to 100% normal. Many popular bats (in their most popular sizes) are next to impossible to get - as a result, we're willing to pay higher than retail prices for them in the secondary market so that we're able to make them available to our customers. Many customers value performance and convenience over price, so our "Rolled & Ready" inventory is purchased with this in mind.
