EASTON HYPE FIRE vs. MARUCCI CATX COMPOSITE | USSSA Baseball Bat Review

Today we've got two of the hottest bats in the history of USSSA going head-to-head for the #1 spot: 2024 Easton Hype Fire 2-pc Composite vs. 2023 Marucci CatX 2-pc Composite.
Our updated USSSA bat rankings can be found at baseballbatbros.com/
Easton Hype Fire: www.justbats.com/products/ser...
Marucci CatX Composite: www.justbats.com/products/app...
Here's the tool we use for exit velo tracking (Rapsodo 3.0 Pro): rapsodo.com/pages/baseball-pl...
And here's a link to the baseballs we use: www.amazon.com/Champro-Kevlar...

[@PopeyesChickenLover]

Day 1 of petitioning for a new bat madness series

[@ThatGuyProdz]

He said they were going to

[@IsaacWeeksBaseball]

It will be fire if he does a bat madness next year when all the new bats come out

[@mattdiaddezio6368]

I been doing this legs gooo

[@mattyiscool]

smash

[@charlesrocks]

HYPE FIRE VS 2000s BOOM STICK ERA REDLINE

[@JJones1199]

Thanks for having me out will it was a great experience. -JJ

[@JoshStefano1084]

Fax

[@bobbybobman3073]

I loved how you managed to beak a batt in one filming session from like out of the wrapper to unsafe to use.

[@ilovethebsblbatbros]

I haven't gone to a tournament without seeing these two bats! I just love these videos, you've helped me so much with choosing a bat!

[@TheSweatyDuoMcGee]

Fr

[@Xav10132]

Right

[@tjlueker2354]

FR same

[@eparks10]

Me to bro I was contemplating if I should get the 2024 icon 2024 hype or 2024 catx composite

[@wyattl.4023]

The -5 Fire is the definition of a glass cannon

[@JynkziClips]

Hey will my name is Daniel and I am going into my 13u season and I play third base and sometimes shortstop, I was wondering if we could review a 2024 usssa bat like what you are going to do in the next part with some 7th graders. I am also going into the 7th grade and I think that would be perfect. I hope this gets to you Will, and have a great day.❤

[@danielbarr6232]

Good luck kid

[@ThatGuyProdz]

I would post a video of you swinging and taking bp or whatever, review some of the bats u already have, something to get their attention

[@LINCOLNonYT]

Good luck kid

[@thickyjuice]

Love the energy and encouragement the boys have each other!

[@JJones1199]

Dude thank you 🙏

[@chadwhite296]

Talk about durability, my son just played his last 13u tournament and has swung the Marucci Cat 9 Comp, 31 drop 5 from his Spring season of 12u through the Spring season of 13u. Not one crack , seam, or rattle. IMO, the best USSSA comp bat out there. Plus, 2 other kids on the team also used it. FYI, he hit 19 tanks with it, lol.

[@danielmusfeldt6393]

New subscriber here. Thanks for including these young men on your channel. It really gives us dads a good point of reference. Much appreciated.

[@javenrocha30]

As someone who played baseball growing up I would LOVE to see if you could find the skinny barrel combat B1 “da bomb” or the blue B2 and review those for some of this newer gen kids who might not be familiar with them. That was next level pop. Or even like the TPX tritons or the Catalyst. Would be interesting to see that exit velo and distance! Love the vids.

[@beneisenberg6003]

Those combats were ridiculous. They were made in Caledonia, Minnesota and their only travel team for any age when I was playing I think it was 13u and 14u they won state back to back and they had illegal bats that were re-wrapped to look like the B2. I think Combats owner was the head coach or atleast one of his kids was on the team and supplied it. But ngl the normal B2 was insane so no one really suspected it we just thought they were cracked but whoever they played in the championship asked for them to be studied and they were way different

[@justinwilson1359]

The Blue B2 was unbelievable. I hit some bombs in little league with that thing that still haven't landed yet.

[@billdil]

a big leauger swinging this would be crazy

[@ThatGuyProdz]

@@foxydogeeven with a perfect barrel it would still break

[@ThatGuyProdz]

@@foxydoge ik

[@spades7632]

@@foxydoge they could also just buy a bunch of bats and give it to him lol

[@RJ.08]

To be honest it would take atleast 10-20 swings atleast, will can take a whole round of Bp with it and obviously he doesn’t swing as hard but it wouldn’t be a crazy difference, he literally hit a ball close to 110 with a wood bat and one the hardest ball this year was 120 in the mlb, and the guy who did that is a monster

[@ChaseDumas-ji9tt]

Bring Adley back out

[@lucademfish]

This video is taking me back to when i was in 7th grade swinging a yellow easton xl1 drop 5

[@Cincinnatifamily965]

I love your videos they are so enjoyable

[@drippycowboy]

Really love ur guy's vids they r super fire and I'm looking into a new bat for highscool and ur vuds r helping me with the decision

[@drippycowboy]

I'm really stuck on the fence on the catx or the bonesaber hybrid

[@metallicasnake]

I think it needs to be said that with the professionalism and seriousness in which you do your business, I don't think you need to make disclaimers about "being serious" about your exit velos and distance computed by the Rapsodo/HitTrax. If casual people who don't follow the channel want to think that something's "off" or "funny", let them. People who follow the channel know that you're giving it a square, honest effort and what is produced in velo/distance is the real deal as best as the tools allow to be measured. That said, I really appreciate the words and expertise on display. The knowledge of bats and companies is fantastic to see. Much respect.

[@baseballbatbros]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@SPIRTZ44]

Day 1 of asking for a new bat from the bat bros

[@benwhitten6750]

Your videos are my favorite part of my day

[@bobataco210]

we NEED a part two of trying to break a world record in colorado

[@ThatGuyProdz]

We’re gonna get one, just don’t know when

[@mattbrown570]

would love to get a collab with you and the slow mo guys and see all the bat/ball compression!

[@hydrodoesntedit5327]

Hey , I am getting a bat but im trying to decide between cat x connect or cat x composite. 13u going to 14u drop 5 ? any suggestions

[@wyattbogen8297]

I love your channel so much

[@prioritytarget7157]

That paint job is so fire

[@Jacobiscool356]

Y’all are so inspiring keep it up

[@OutdoorsLover-uz9yv]

Thanks this helped a lot

[@robertflint4115]

My son coaches 10-12 year old boys and they watch your videos (parents also) at practice. Your videos are both entertaining to the kids and informative to the parents. They say "to imitate is to compliment". So know this, you all are being copied and imitated around the country (well at least by these boys in Alliance here). Your doing a good thing and having fun at the same time, I really hope the best for you Will and the Bros. Rock on 🤘😎

[@robertflint4115]

PS...I retire at end of year and will be ready to start driving your tour bus 😂 👍

[@baseballbatbros]

Appreciate you bro 💯

[@robertdouglas3456]

Another great job on the bats Will.🤩🤩

[@Nono_BASEBALL34]

Been waiting for this!

[@DJDOGG31]

Really cool to see these young men testing the bats.

[@SpeedyVR543]

Your videos are the best keep it up

[@ef8157]

In the market for a new -8 USSSA and this video was insightful. Any news on a new paint job for CatX? Just broke the knob off the Cat9 Pastime (2 seasons) and need a replacement but will wait a month if a cool color scheme is coming out.

[@Kxllan81]

yeah the catx vanta is a cool color scheme

[@gradyglaros3711]

I love all your videos your my favorite KZbinr

[@ScanTheCrayon]

Can you do a comparison of the old vs. DeMarini D243 Composite? They increased the price from $150 to $250. Could be a good comparison since it’s been s few years since they came out in 2018!

[@darrylcline2083]

I also own both -5 bats. Hype Fire Short break in time Decent sweet spot (took about 10-15 cuts to get used to) Higher exit velo Comfortable knob for palm Durability concerns (none currently) Swings like a balanced XL1 Hotter than all XL1s (I own them all) and Green Zen Doesn't come in 33" (Cat X and Zens do)

[@baseballbatbros]

Balanced XL1 is the best way to describe it forsure

[@cutlermcmanus7044]

I swung the hype fire but I game a yellow xl1 I think the xl1 blows it out the water

[@aryn7333]

w as usual the best baseball youtube channel

[@Seahawks1seven]

Love your content keep it up bro

[@mmarshall727]

nice love your channel just got demire zoa

[@andrewregulskie2798]

Swing weight differences? Thanks guys!

[@patrol135]

What are you using to measure the exit velo and distance?

[@Tyler3021.8]

What happened to the Demarini gattica, the one with the grooves in the barrel and the weird knob?

[@ryanhart8090]

We are currently shopping for a new bat, my 12 year old is 6'1 and 180 lbs. We are leaning toward a drop 5 mainly thinking we could get 2 seasons out of it as he will be entering u15 next year. But hes absolutely banging balls. You had him wanting the bonesaber hybrid but it doesnt come in a 32/33 drop 5. Is their any other bat you could suggest? We are positive he would destroy the hype fire immediately.

[@dagoatsbaby876]

i love the vids keep it up

[@andrewwilson5138]

When you talk a third of a season, are these game swings only? Or is that if you practice with it too?

[@mattnoble3225]

My 8 yr old swung the drop 10 CatX all spring and loved it. Making the switch to a drop 10 Hype Fire right now for the fall. Both really good bats.

[@burnsz7]

How did he like the fire? Trying to choose for my son between the 2

[@mattnoble3225]

absolutely loves it@@burnsz7

[@Juumble]

Same here. One of his teammates had the hype fire and they both hit really well. I recommend the cat x for 8u for durability

[@dawnnagle5936]

I love your videos keep making videos please thank you

[@JDA69420]

The hype fire is nuts Marucci just dropped the new F5.I would love to see a comparison vid between last years and 2024

[@Crunchy-sf6gh]

Dansby Swanson ?

[@ianyen5756]

can you guys review the 2024 voodoo one interested to see the durability on the bat

[@kellenmlnarik530]

I’ve been swinging an atlas bbcor really good and bought an icon. It just didn’t seem good for me. I’m wondering if I should get a catx connect, Warstic hybrid, or select power. I like the hybrid feel with more barrel.

[@jackaraujo2625]

Connect is really good

[@baseballbatbros]

You should keep swinging the Atlas if you like it! Next up I’d pick the Bonesaber Hybrid

[@kellenmlnarik530]

@@baseballbatbros just prefer the weighting on the atlas

[@andynewendorp6094]

I love the cat x

[@drippycowboy]

Which bat would u guys recommend for high school baseball

[@dianadieckman9725]

I love this because my travel baseball teams main USA bat are these two

[@huffbrothersadventures3471]

What pitching machine is used in the video? I would love to buy one of those for our youth teams.

[@amyfredrick6076]

How fast is the pitching machine going?

[@FentonMorrissey]

How fast do u set the pitching machine?

[@The8BitNerd]

You should just make a video, compiling every single bat breaking moment in the history of the channel.

[@michaeldemetriou8577]

Need to see this battle the Cat 9 comp

[@user-cp6bi6cf1j]

When is the best time to buy a new bat I want to buy the cat x but I don’t want another better one to come out after I get it

[@jamespaden5511]

Would love to see the Easton hype Fire vs the Green Zen

[@Loachies]

The Easton Height Fire is my favorite bat! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@sethhittleman6391]

U guys should do the Easton ghost from 2018 against the hype fire

[@Ethanbball7]

In the off season we need Adley to try to hit a 1000 foot home run with the hype lol

[@davidmatuschke4721]

One swing and it’s busted!

[@Ethanbball7]

@@davidmatuschke4721 yeah they’d need a bat per swing lol

[@lucademfish]

We need adley to swing an old school bat

[@DarrellLangford]

My 8u player hits 61mph exit velo with a catx alloy 29” drop 10 about to head to 9u and was buying a 30” drop 10 hype cause he swung the 29” one and it swings lighter than the X. So getting him the 30” I hope keeps the timing the same because he was so out front on the 29”.

[@jonasguarino5468]

Why not go to a -8 than a longer bat?

[@DarrellLangford]

@@jonasguarino5468 I thought about that as well. Was just listening to his hitting coach. Kinda hoping for hr longer bay gets my kid to back off the plate a little, he got pegged 3 times in this last tournament.

[@ethanweston5485]

I love your stuff blud

[@BrittinAguilar-zo3yw]

Best video ever

[@mason4502]

Have you seen the 2024 demarini voodoo one piece it’s out and have you swing it yet?

[@garrett1583]

I want to try the atlas but there isn’t a bat demo place near me what should I do

[@samuelmolina7122]

Hey will what bat do u think is better catx or cat9

[@bernadettb]

What's the name of the pitching machine you were using?

[@opgamer9296]

this is hard to find on the internet but would this bat be okay for softball too?

[@RL926-ms2sw]

I was playing a tournament today and my friend on my team hit a home run with hype fire drop ten brand new

[@cullensmith6275]

Please do the 5150. I like the 2017 model and kinda want to buy the 2023/24 model

[@nabstealyogirl8820]

Lets gooo another banger Will the hype fire get banned?

[@Monkey_baseball]

If I want to play the bat the next few years which should I pick?

[@thewarnerbro3938]

Is there any word on the durability issues being fixed on the 2024 voodoo one

[@Ben_k11938]

It will be 2025 before it releases

[@shelliriffey4788]

Nice hits

[@quentindierman9342]

I live and play baseball in Belgium. We're only allowed to swing drop 3. Never even swung something different, is there an advantage to drop 8 or other things?

[@dh31409]

These bats have a crazy trampoline effect and are mainly used in "travel" ball here in the states. You don't have to be a decent hitter to hit line drives or gappers with these bats. As long as you place the barrel in front of the ball, it will travel.

[@shadowarz]

Do you have a link to the iPad tripod?

[@AllenHuffman7]

Hi will

[@dh31409]

Did you guys move to Central Oregon, or just hang out there a lot?

[@aaronkarpas]

Is there much of a difference between drop 10 and drop 8? Does the 2 oz make a difference in terms of pop?

[@lucasdorazio99]

Drop 8s have a bigger barrel

[@chaseh1285]

Needed this video

[@Susbus69]

Would love to do something like this with you guys but I live no where near you guys, bet I could hit 100 with the hype or something

[@skullsweatz]

Next vid idea: The good ol bandaided goods vs Bonesaber Hybrid

[@311hitwall]

how is the -8 more durable? Obviously not an expert when it comes to bats, but it seems if the -8 is lighter for the same length, they would have to remove weight somewhere and that would compromise durability??

[@flskolsen6368]

Its now 2 years ago you did the Demarini Corndog, review it again!

[@Theyluh_xtoxici]

Wait can you use the drop 5 usa cat x?

[@Thennard03]

Hey I commented a couple days ago wondering if you can do the green zen vs the hype fire please

[@Tevatron044]

I'm just hoping the regulation doesn't come crashing down on it because it is HOT. I used it after it had a major crack running down the barrel from a guy using it and it still hit a ball about 10 mph faster than my usual with a wood bat. A fully broken in hype fire is legit scary to watch. I can't wait to get one for myself and cut it open lol

[@lorenzbauer5010]

We need some more wood bat reviews please 🙏🙏😘

[@Clay_H]

Day 3 of asking- I have a 2018 Easton Beast X Speed, which I got from Play It Again for $50. It seams to have lots of pop, it would be really cool if y’all use it in a video/short.

[@tkbaseball13]

Can you use the cat 10 USA?

[@thefrickster15]

Gotta do the Hype fire with the juiced MLB balls. PR city right there, baby!

[@baseballbatbros]

I'd probably only have about 1 or 2 swings to work with lol

[@thefrickster15]

@@baseballbatbros you guys making it out to the PG All American Game this year?

[@mcbopes]

What size bat do you use

[@humbertogarza1929]

I love how the other kid was hitting 87 exit velocity and the other kid got hyped up on 60

[@57dagoat]

You guys should do a review of the new tucci bbcor bats

[@reygalindo5865]

What app/hardware are you using to measure seeing speed and ball distance?

[@baseballbatbros]

Rapsodo 3.0

[@2AM.ZINKZZ]

IVE BEEN ASKING FOR THIS FIR DAYS DUDE,IVE BEEN TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHICH ONE TO BUT

[@MasonsFunhouse]

What is this Cat X Vanta that is coming out?

[@aiden2474]

I’m gonna need you guys to do a review on the 2024 voodoo the instant it comes out please I would pay to see that video

[@tojioa2236]

Hey Baseball Bat Bros BIG FAN I was wondering what drop bat do you use for 13u players?

[@JJones1199]

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