Easton Z-CORE HMX BBCOR Baseball Bat: BB16ZA
Features
2 5/8 Inch Barrel Diameter
-3 Length to Weight Ratio
31/32 Inch Tapered Handle
BBCOR Certified - Approved for High School and Collegiate Play
Free Shipping!
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
HMX (Hyperlite Matrix Alloy) Construction
One-Piece, Alloy Construction
ZCORE Internal Core Technology - Creates Huge, Expanded Sweet Spot
HYPERSKIN Grip (Thickness: 1.2 mm)
Lower Swing Weight Index for Balanced Feel
Legal For Play In Intermediate (50-70) & Junior League Divisions Of Little League
Description
The Z-CORE HMX BBCOR - Not your dad's one-piece alloy design. Even though it provides that traditional feel on contact with max energy transfer, the real innovation lies within the barrel. Easton's new Z-CORE Technology is combined with their HMX (Hyperlite Matrix Alloy) to create an advanced barrel-core that delivers one of the longest aluminum barrels in the game, and More Ping, From Every Swing! And with a finely tuned Swing Weight Index for an ultra-balanced feel, this one is exactly what every hitter who wants MaxBat speed (without sacrificing pop) is searching for.
The Z-CORE HMX BBCOR features a 2 5/8" barrel diameter, -3 length to weight ratio, new HYPERSKIN Performance Grip, and is BBCOR Certified for High School and Collegiate Play. Amplify Your Power, and pick up your own Easton Z-CORE HMX BBCOR Baseball Bat: BB16ZA today at JustBats.com. The shipping is always free, and we're always here for you - from ClickToHit!
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 26 Customer Reviews
Great Pop! David player
Pros: Just tried this bat. It had an incredible sound and ball flew off the barrel. This barrel and sweet spot is huge! Way bigger than other aluminum bats. Love it!
Cons: none
Awesome Bat Lance B player
Pros: This bat has amazing pop. The ball flys of the HUGE barrel. The sweet spot is ginourmous!
Cons: Nothing this bat is perfect
bat michael player
Pros: this bat has a gigantic sweet spot and really good pop....great bat
Cons: nothing
Really nice bat Jim coach
Pros: This is a really nice bat for the money. My main decision was price point. I probably would have gone for the Z-Core Hybrid if it weren't $100 more. I doubt anyone would be dissatisfied with this bat for the money.
Cons: I am not a big fan of the "Ping" sound. After using composite bats and half and half bats, I like the subtle pop of those types of bats. Other than that, not much wrong with it.
Just doesn't like it Andrew parent
Pros: Good balance
Cons: My son bought this bat a month ago just doesn't like it. doesn't feel like his composite S1 Hates the aluminum !!
Great Bat Joey player
Pros: The ball sails off of the bat
Cons: None
hmx tbaseball player
Pros: all i have to say is WOW ... this bat is sick and is a little more balanced than my old bat (marucci one). this bat has so much pop, everyone on the team is getting one. also i love the loud ping. Kinda reminds me of the rawlings velo
Cons: nothing at all .
Great First BBCOR Bat! Growing up... parent
Pros: This bat was purchased to get a 12u player ready for next year (90' bases, 60' 6" mound and BBCOR bats). The thing that stands out most is the balance in this bat. The barrel length is also very good when compared against a 5150 or LS 516. Overall, this appears to be a great bat for a 7th grader moving up to the big field.
Cons: None so far.
Great Michael player
Pros: Has good pop and great sound when hit
Cons: None
nice bat Zippy parent
Pros: got great pop and sound when you hit it, the kids love to use it. paided half what the stores were charging. the boys 5 9 140 got him a 31" 28 oz bat, probably should've got a 30 inch like my buddy said to get.
Cons: the paint could be a bit tougher, but they all could, by now all these bats should have a great ceramic coating on the ends to keep them from chipping. other than that its great.
Better than my mako a green player
Pros: I switched midway through the season from my mako to my z-core, and i couldnt be more satisfied. balls leap off this bat and is great for contact hitters.
Cons: scratches some.
Great Value Jeff A coach
Pros: My son loves this bat. Great pop and feel. Great value. It has improved his confidence as well as he is striking out at a much reduced rate.
Cons: None
love this bat Dre G player
Pros: i love this bat. just used it in my state travel tournament. went 8-9 the whole weekend with 5 doubles. Great pop love the color.
Cons: i didnt like the tape. im a lizzard skin guy. but the bat is great
Anonymous
Pros: Great bat for a great price big sweet spot with outstanding pop and feels like a lighter swing then the other -3 bats
Cons: None
This Bat Has No Pop! Bill 3000 player
Pros: It looks good.
Cons: It does not have pop. Does project off your bat. Disappointed in this bat.
This bat is awesome!!!!!!! Baseballfreak47 player
Pros: I got this bat a few weeks ago and its been amazing using it so far. It has a lot of pop, makes a great ping, and the sweet spot is huge. Definitely recommend this bat over the Rawlings 5150.
Cons: None
Awesome Bat Hanson L. player
Pros: Bat is AMAZING! Makes a great ping and has a lot of pop. Sweet spot is huge. Definitely recommend this bat over the Rawlings 5150.
Cons: Nothing at all.
this bat rakes z-money player
Pros: ball flies off the bat. got this bat last year mid season before a tournament and went 9-10 that weekend
Cons: this bat sounds like a t-ball rawlings bat but the sound doesnt matter when the pop is crazy
Best Bat Rob player
Pros: This bat has a huge sweet spot on it. With a slow bat speed the ball flies far. Had 5 homers last season and cracked the ball over the fence countless times at practice. Highly recommend this bat.
Cons: None
Great bat Steve player
Pros: light weight flies through the zone great pop
Cons: none
Great bat at an excellent price Valerie Cowick parent
Pros: Great pop
Cons: nothing yet
Amazing bat Alex G player
Pros: This bat has amazing pop and great feel. Very balanced bat.
Cons: Nothing
Great Bat Camron leftwich player
Pros: Great Pop Balanced Feel Great Grip I purchased the 34 inch version of this bat on sale for 60 dollars and it was a steal of a deal
Cons: no cons so far but I have only had this bat for 4 months
Excellent 1-Piece CoachN coach
Pros: Hot out of the wrapper. Big pop for the price. My 16-year-old wore his first Z-Core until he one-hopped the wall even though it made that "broken" sound. He had more expensive options, but chose to stick with the same model. The result? First game out of the wrapper, three bomb doubles.
Cons: Stronger players will get best benefit. You need serious batspeed to get the "flex and snap" out of a 1-piece aluminum bat. Younger, smaller hitters may be better sticking with composite and/or 2-piece bats. But for a power hitter, this bat really does the job.
Save your money! Coach Joe parent
Pros: Good bat out of the box. Good feel, good pop...etc..
Cons: After a month of use the bat lost pop...It was dead!!! Just like most Easton bats. Called the Company... will not not warranty a dead bat...It took me almost a month to replace a Z that the head plate flew off after a few weeks.. I have 3 Easton bats in my bat trash. 2 Z`s and a Mako... All junk. I guess thats why that have to change them every year...
"An All Around Solid Bat!" Corbin Player
Pros: I've used this for about a year and a half and it has great durability and since I started using I have crushed more gap shots and just hits in general.
Cons: A little vibration but there's nothing like getting the senses going!
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the Easton Z-CORE HMX BBCOR Baseball Bat: BB16ZA? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
Will this be the same bat, besides the paint job, as the 2015 Easton S3Z Z-CORE? Scoops
What do you think is better for BBCOR, aluminum or composite? bestneverest
I am 14, 6 foot 2 and 160 pounds but I do not have that much bat speed. What size should I get? aj_baseball2001
I am 15, 5'10" and 170 lbs. I play Babe Ruth and high school baseball. What size bat do you recommend? Sam
I am 14 and I play baseball in middle school. I am 110 pounds and 5 foot 2. What size bat? TJ
I am a high school player, 5'11" and 129 lbs. What length and weight bat should I be using? Mikey
My son is 13 years old, 4'10", and weighs 60-70 pounds. What size bat would be best for him? He needs a BBCOR bat. Matthew
Honestly what's the difference between all the new Eastons and the old XL3? The XL3 was the best bat I ever owned. Which one of the new Eastons compare to the XL3 and is it much better? mike
My son is 13 years old, 5', and 82 lbs. What size bat should he use? mike
What Easton bat compares to the 2015 Easton S3? How does it compare to the 2016 Rawlings VELO? Todd
Is this a drop 3? zaiah1518
I am 5'3" and 95 lbs. What size bat should I get? crash
What is the difference between this bat and the S3Z BBCOR 2015 Easton bat? Will Saunders
Does Easton make an end-loaded 30" BBCOR bat? Andy
Does Easton make -5 BBCOR bat? spark
I am 5'9", 140 lbs and I play middle school ball. What length would you recommend? ms baseball
When is Easton going to come out with their next lineup of bats? luke
Can I use this bat for 13-15 Babe Ruth baseball? Chase
What is the difference between this bat and the Easton Z-CORE HMX TORQ? baller left fielder
What is the break in period for this bat? david
Is the handle fat at the bottom or slim throughout the whole handle? jason f
Which Easton bat is most like their 2013 S1 model? Cayden
What does Z-CORE mean? Is there any similarities to the MAKO? shaz
Is this bat available with a composite instead of an alloy? KJ
Does the Easton MAKO make a person a better hitter? anissa
Is the extended barrel on this bat the same as last year's model? Are there other balanced BBCOR bats that have a similar extended barrel design? Rich D
I'm 5'6" and 150 pounds and play high school ball. What length do you recommend? zane
I am 14, 5'4" and 145 pounds. What size Z-CORE would be best for me? Beau W.
Is this the same bat as the 2015 Easton S3Z ZCORE bat? Slapper
I'm a power hitter going into high school next year. What bat would you recommend looking at a 33" BBCOR model? Andrew
I'm 5'10" and 146 lbs. What size should I get? baseballer11
My son is 18 years old, almost 6 foot tall and 215 pounds. What is the best bat size? ndjajeno
How much vibration does this bat have? Shay
I am 17 years old, 6'2" and weigh 215. What size BBCOR bat should I use? Speedy
I am 6'2" and 150 pounds. What length bat should I purchase? Smitty
I am 16 years old 5'10" and 200 pounds. What length bat should I get? huntbaseball
I am 13, 5'7" and 120 pounds. What size bat should I get? Sam
I am 13, 5'10" and 120 lbs. What size bat do I need? mr.dinger
What would you recommend for a hitter that has gap power: (this Easton Z-Core, the Omaha 516 or the Rawlings 5150)? nick
I am 16 years old, 5'8", and 215 pounds. What size would be recommended? conner
I am 15 years old, 5'8" and 150 pounds. What size would you recommend? Tommy
I'm 13, 5'8" and weigh 155. What size bat should I get? Jharris
I'm 5'7" and weigh 120 pounds. What size would you recommend? Jon Randle
I am 5'4", what size bat do I need? It has to be a drop 3. JD
What Easton bat is like the older XL1 models? andy
I am 5'8", 145 pounds. What size bat would you recommend? Cam
Is this barrel bigger than normal? If so, is it legal for high school use? dalton hudson
I am 5'4" and 130 pounds. What bat size should I get? chloe medrano
I am 5'9.5", 150 pounds. I am normally a contact hitter, and would love a bat with pop. I have the length in mind but I am just not sure what type of bat to get. Could you recommend anything to me? Justinator
My son is 14 years old, 5'10" and 170 lbs. What size bat should I buy him? Is this model good for high school? He's going from a 31" -7 in rec ball. Lisa DuPree
What is the difference between this bat and the 2017 Z-Core Speed Limited Whiteout BBCOR? ALTK
Is this bat only allowed in high school? Or do you think that most Babe Ruth/middle school ball leagues would allow it? JP
I have tried the Louisville Slugger Prime, Omaha, Easton MAKO and this Z-CORE. Besides the two composite and two alloy what would you say are major differences between the Z-CORE vs the Omaha? And on the composite side, Prime vs MAKO? I am a 15 y/o sophomore playing for my school and I'm on the smaller side at 5'4" and 110 lbs. Which of these bat(s) would you say is best for me with the most balanced swing weight and longer barrel? andrew
Is this a big barrel bat? angel785
Is the sweet spot on the Z-CORE XL bigger than the one on the regular Z-CORE? D
What will have more natural end load, the Easton Z-Core HMX or the Easton Z-Core Hybrid? 00
I need a new drop -3 bat for the season. I'm only 5' 5" and 95 pounds, so I need a bat that has pretty even weight distribution and is better for contact hitters than power hitters. 00
What's the difference between an alloy and composite bat and which should I get? I am 5'5" and 97 pounds and need a drop -3 bat. 000
Can this bat be used in middle school? How about the Mizuno Nighthawk Hybrid? Can that be used in middle school? michelle
Can this bat be used in sub 50 degree weather? Which bats do you recommend for early season sub 50 degree days? coachb
Is this bat more end loaded or balanced? Also, my son is 5'11" about 160. What size would you recommend? RP3.
Does the Z-Core HMX have a break-in time? Tommy Baseball
How would you compare this bat to the 2017 Easton Z-Core Speed Whiteout bat? Which would you recommend? I am a 4 or 5 hole line drive hitter. I previously had the Easton S500 2014 model which suited me pretty well. joe timm
I'm 5'2" and weigh about 140 pounds. What size would you recommend for me? baseballfreak47
I'm 5'7" and weigh 135. What size would you recommend? gavin
My son is almost 13 yrs old and is 5'1" tall and weighs about 100 lbs. What bat size/oz should I purchase for him? antonio
My son just turned 13 and he is 5'9" and weighs 196. What size bat should I get him? macho
Is this a good bat for a college player? flaco
My son is 15 years old, 5' and about 110 lbs. What size bat should he get? Jenn
My son is going to try out for middle school baseball in his 6th grade year. He currently bats with a -5 or an end-loaded -8 . Going BBCOR is pushing it a little, but he has to make the transition. Do you think this is a good bat for a kid just getting into BBCOR bats? Brock Zombie
Looking for bat selection, we play in Chicago land area, tournaments start in April and go through August. My son Shawn is 54" tall and weighs 61 lbs. He used a 28"-13 last year. Looking to go 29". shawn
My son is 16 years old, 5'10" and weighs about 235 (football player also). What size bat should I be looking for for him? Tammy
My son is 5'7", 125 lbs, 14 yrs old and very good shape and strong. What size bat should he use? kln
My son is 13 and is 5'10" and 200 lbs. What size bat would be good for him? Charlie
My son is 15 years old, freshman, 120 lbs, was a wrestler and now is a catcher. He may be put on the varsity high school team. What is a good bat for his first time in high school ball? Dano
My son is 14 and this is his first year on the high school team. He is 5'10" 136 lb. He needs a drop 3 bat. Which bat would be best suited for him? Darin
Will this bat pass the BBBOR and -3 drop regulations? Cody
Is this bat a composite bat? jonesy
My son is a 5'11" 125 lbs senior in high school. What size bat should he swing? Ray
Is this drop 3 BBCOR? josh
The last two seasons my son swung a Marucci One (32/27) and a Louisville Omaha (31/26). I want to buy him the CAT 6 but I was looking for another option. Would this Easton bat suffice? If not I want to purchase another bat similar to the CAT 6 under $200. Advice please. Coach Rock
My son is 6 ft 1 and 210 pounds. Do you think a 33'' would be the right choice for him? Jane
I am 6'3" and 170 pounds. What bat length would be best for me? Max
I am 5'8" and 190 pounds. What size bat do you recommend? Jamison
My son is 5'7" and 120 lbs. What size bat do you recommend? He wants to practice with a 33 to build bat speed and play with a 32. Do you agree? Frank
Instead of the Z-CORE bat pack, could I get the regular MAKO bat pack with this COMBAT? trevpaco
I am 5'4" and 115 pounds. What size should I swing? sebbeimel
I'm 5'8" and 160 pounds, what size do you recommend in this model? b.lyerly
I am 5'5" 125. What weight should I use? LoganJanney
I am 5'6" and weigh 125 lbs. What size and weight should I use? vathunder23
My son's high school requires a -3 bat. Is this bat high school level approved? Alex
Is this bat legal for the 2018 Little League baseball junior and senior divisions? royy
My son was known to be a power hitter but last season his power hitting seemed too transformer to a more consistent line-drive hitter. Went from a good 4th/5th batter to a good lead off. My son is 5" 8' and 130lbs, and very strong for his height/weight ratio. He was interested in this bat pack. Do you feel this would be a good fit and can you recommend size for both bats? Jw
What is the difference between the Easton Z-core hmx bbcor baseball bat: BB16ZA and the 2018 Easton Beast X speed BBCOR Baseball bat: BB18BXS? Welty
Would this bat work for my son? He is 15 and it"s his first year of high school baseball. Joe
Comparing 2 Easton bats. How does this 2016 Easton Z-CORE HMX BBCOR bat compare to the 2011 Easton S1 (black and yellow. Durability, sweet spot, and which one more balance?) My son is 5 ft 10. 175 lbs. Think he be able to handle a 33/30? Quincy
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