Marucci CAT8 Connect BBCOR Baseball Bat: MCBCC8
Features
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2 5/8 Inch Barrel Diameter
Drop 3 Length to Weight Ratio
End Loaded Swing Feel (Power-Loaded Barrel Results In A Higher M.O.I. And End-Loaded Feel For Effortless Power)
Two-Piece, Hybrid (Alloy Barrel & Composite Handle) Baseball Bat
BBCOR Certified For High School Play - NOT Approved For Play in NCAA Baseball - Barrel Color Noncompliant
Legal For Play In Intermediate (50-70) & Junior League Divisions Of Little League
Colorway: Red | White | Grey
Ring-Free Barrel Construction Allows For More Barrel Flex And Increases Performance With No Dead Spots
AZ105 Alloy, The Strongest Aluminum On The Marucci Bat Line, Allows For Thinner Barrel Walls, A Higher Response Rate And Better Durability
Multi-Variable Wall Design Creates An Expanded Sweet Spot And Thinner Barrel Walls That Are More Forgiving After Off-Centered Contact
SDX EXT, Extended Shock Dissipating Connection, Increases Stiffness To Maintain Energy Transfer To The Ball, While Also Dismissing Harsh, Unwanted Vibrations From Players' Hands
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
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Description
Take your game to the next level with the new and improved Marucci bat lineup. One of the main differences from the CAT 7 is the new and improved AZ105 Alloy, the strongest aluminum on the Marucci bat line, allows for thinner barrel walls, a higher response rate and better durability. Additionally, the SDX EXT, or Extended Shock Dissipating Connection, increases the bat's overall stiffness for maintaining energy transfer to the ball while diminishing unwanted vibration to the player's hands. Another upgrade for the lineup is the 2nd Generation AV2 Anti-Vibration Knob that features a harmonic dampening system for better feel and less negative vibrational feedback. Marucci Sports: Honor the Game.
This Marucci CAT 8 Connect BBCOR baseball bat features a -3 length to weight ratio and 2 5/8 inch ring-free barrel construction important for increased barrel flex and reducing the likelihood of dead spots, so every ball you hit can travel high and far. The barrel is also precision-balanced for a lower M.O.I, resulting in a lighter feel as you swing and giving you better precision and control. Its one-piece alloy construction provides a clean, consistent swing, and the tapered handle with its soft-touch grip is topped with an ergonomic knob shape for more top-hand control and comfort while you're at the plate. This bat is BBCOR certified for high school and collegiate baseball play, and it comes with free shipping and a full one-year manufacturer's warranty. Don't forget, with our expert customer service, we will be here for you from click to hit!
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 17 Customer Reviews
Incredible Caleb player
Pros: Marucci does it again! I had the Cat 7 Connect BBCOR all last season, and I loved it. I had to get the Cat 8 Connect and I was amazed that this bat is better than the last. Pop is there, the end-loaded feeling is there, and no vibrations. Great swinging two piece bat that's actually a little stiffer than the 7, which I love!
Cons: Graphics are so clean I don't want to get it dirty.
Awesome bat Taylor R. player
Pros: Feels good. No sting. Pretty stiff for a 2 piece. Seems to have more pop than my Beast X.
Cons: None!
Excellent Bat! Justadad parent
Pros: My 13 y/o was swinging the DeMarini -5 which is a great bat, but needed to go to a BBCOR. I've been doing a ton of research on bats and we decided to go with this one. Bat came in on same day as a tourney. Pulled it out of the box and then went 3-4 with two smoking doubles. He said it does have a slight end weight, but nothing drammatic; plus he liked it. He absolutely loves the feel and the overall swing of this bat. He told me "this is one of the best bats I've ever had." Great pop! Now the rest of the team is starting to swing it as well (ugh).
Cons: Still has the loud ping, which is awesome during games but when inside the indoor batting cage it does get loud. Not really a bad thing because in a game its really cool!
Marucci cat 8 connect Evan parent
Pros: Lots of pop good end loaded feel. sounds great when you hit it on the sweet spot it echoes and also sounds great. Balls fly off this bat.Kid loves it. Great bat for a great player.Seems like the barrel is a little bigger then the cat 7 also a bigger sweet spot
Cons: None
Dead compared to CAT 7 Mark player
Pros: Balaned
Cons: No pop. I was hitting the ball over the head of outfielders in high school with my CAT 7 Connect -3. I tried the CAT 8 Connect for one weekend tournament and haven't used it since.
Crisp and Clean!! Nick player
Pros: The ball flies off this bat. Will be using this bat for high school and travel ball. A couple of my friends have swung mine and are waiting for theirs in the mail!
Cons: The ball comes off too well! Sometimes I think that I hit the ball too far!
Fye Scott player
Pros: Best bat I have swung this year. Can't wait to see what damage I can do with it.
Cons: color way is alright
The Best Yet! Thomas F player
Pros: For a two piece, the CAT8 is great. It has the perfect combo of balance with a slight end loaded feel. A ton of pop too.
Cons: Took a few swings to get used to but I was hitting them over the fence all BP
Great bat for a power hitter Brian K Parent
Pros: My son loves the feel of this bat. Which is great as he has been an Easton player since little league.
Cons: None
Less sting Gary Weaver Parent
Pros: My 13 yo B Team player had been swinging his all aluminum Marucci bat a lot more this spring. He started complaining about his bottom wrist progressively hurting more each week. As a DC I took several films thinking it was a hammate frx. When that wasn't the case the next thought was the bat vibration irritating his growth plates. As soon as he started using the Cat8 connect his wrist felt better, and 2 weeks later its now pain free and were hitting about 250 plus balls a week.
Cons: I gave the bat 4 stars on durability cause we've only had it 2 weeks
Great Bat Stewart Nickel Player
Pros: I like how it feels good wherever I hit it. I never feel like I jam myself and it has a nice sound. The end loading keeps me focused on keeping my hands inside.
Cons: I don’t personally like the grip that comes with the bat-I should have ordered the Lizard Skin Grip.
Great bat William Lewis Player
Pros: This bat has almost no feel on hits and the sweet spot is huge! Definitely recommend this bat for a stronger guy with the amount of pop and mass in the barrel this bat launches balls!
Cons: No cons what so ever!
Best Two Piece BBCOR Kevin Player
Pros: Very very good sweet spot like as good as The Goods. Amazing pop. I would compare it to the Select PWR and if you barrel it up it goes as far as The Goods. Swing weight is similar to the Select PWR.
Cons: Grip tape
oooooo yaaaaa Nick Player
Pros: this bat has a giant sweet spot and tons of pop. it has a slight end load feel. i like this bat more than my goods. i was hitting balls 88-92 mph of a tee with the goods with the cat 8 connect i was hit balls 90-94 mph.
Cons: nothing so far
good bat zach cordes Player
Pros: all around good
Cons: dies quick
Good for price Tone Parent
Pros: I got this bat just to have something that I could use and my older son could use as well for pitching machines. The sweet spot is a little small but doable.
Cons: Still decent sting on end of the bat hits
Love it! Erik Player
Pros: I use this in an over 30 adult baseball league. It is the best bat I've used and my teammates like using it as well. Great feel and balance with a great sweet spot.
Cons: None
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the Marucci CAT8 Connect BBCOR Baseball Bat: MCBCC8? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
How does this bat compare to the "regular" CAT 8? Free_Willie
I see that the new CAT 8 comes in a solid design, 2 piece design (Connect)/and a composite design. Which is the best to purchase for a routine base hitter that swings a CAT 6 very well 31/28; high school/travel ball player 15 yr old 125 pounds. CL
Can he use the CAT 8 Connect when it's cold outside with the composite handle and all? Hayden
Have there been any problems regarding the durability of the connection? Or if a player gets jammed would it damage the connection? Connor Ellis
All things being equal, between the CAT 8 and the Cat 8 Connect which will give the hitter more power/distance? joe
What is the difference between the Cat 8 BBCOR and Cat 8 Connect BBCOR? Dan Shear
How have they improved the CAT 8 connect over the CAT 7 connect? My grandson has hit the CAT 7 and doesn’t know if he should to go to the CAT 8 this year. Any advice? Donald Davis
When will the 33'' 30 oz be available? Eron
Purchasing for a 14 year old kid that is not a power hitter and is not a big kid (5’3”, 110 lbs). Recommendations on which bat would be more appropriate for him? Doug
For a 13 yr old just starting to use BBCOR, would it be a good starting bat? Jack Roche
Difference between Marucci Cat 8 and Cat 8 Connect? Joseph Bartely
My son has been using a Cat 7 for about two years, but the bat isn't making the ping like before. I thought he was hitting farther last year. Does this bat lose it's pop? Kyle
What is the break in period? Is it comparable to the DeMarini Zen? Cary
Is it returnable? Carl Britt
Which bat will feel most similar to an Easton MAKO bat? The Connect CAT 8 or the solid piece CAT 8? Not sure if the Easton was front weighted or not. jerry
Would it be ok for a 14 year old, 140 lbs, 5’10’’, just starting to use BBCOR to swing this bat? Rob
What size would you recommend to a 14 year old who is still growing, that is 5’9 160 lbs? Elijah Fernandez
Is it easy to swing? Michael
Is this stamped for high school use? Does it meet color rules? Reading so many things. I have the Connect -5 now and we like it. Not sure if you can use two piece bats in high school. Jason
My 17 year old is 5'9 weights 150 and bats left. He's a power hitter, what size bat is best for him? Sharon
If I am 5’9” and 125 lbs., and almost 14, would you recommend 32” or 33” for BBCOR? Josiah
About the Brand
At Marucci, they make their products the same way you play baseball: Hard work, determination, and attention to detail. This product is handcrafted. We are committed to never releasing a product before it meets the standard set forth by our wood bat. Our process is proven. The only way to achieve perfection is to accept nothing else. We first have gloves to Big Leaguers in our inner circle to break in and critique - knowing the extreme situations they would be put in. Players like Chase Utley allowed us to comprehend what a player needs and looks for in an ideal fielding glove. The Marucci player advisory board was integral in testing, tweaking, and ulitmatley perfecting the glove line to have the feel and features that matter to players. Understanding this professional standard of perfection has allowed us to handcraft a performance product that will last consistently maximize your game. Handcrafted, one by one, with the highest quality materials, for superior quality and feel, these gloves will require a gradual break-in period which provides a longer lasting form and shape. Professionally Inspired. Precision Crafted. Marucci: Honor the Game.
Bat Properties
Barrel Diameter | 2 5/8 |
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Baseball Bats | BBCOR |
Bat Construction | Two-Piece |
Bat Type | Baseball |
Color | Red White Grey |
Deals | Personalization Eligible Closeout Bats |
Hitting Style | Power Hitter |
Length to Weight Ratio | - 3 |
Material | Half and Half |
Series | CAT8 CAT CAT Connect |
Swing Weight | End-Loaded |
Vendor | Marucci |
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