Victus PENCIL Bat vs. Marucci CatX Connect | BBCOR Baseball Bat Review (winner faces THE GOODS)

Today we're giving the new Victus Pencil Hybrid BBCOR a chance to prove itself against the ever-popular Marucci CatX Connect! The winner of that matchup will face off against the DeMarini The Goods at the end of the video.
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[@jacklivingston5980]

I think a cool video for you guys would be to test the difference between MLB and NPB baseballs from Japan. The MLB balls of the last few years have been notoriously “juiced” and the NPB balls of the last few years have been considered “dead”, so I think it would be really interesting for you guys to see if there’s a noticeable exit velocity/ distance difference between them. I guess the hard part would be getting current season NPB balls maybe, but I think it would be a really interesting video.

[@asvp1641]

hell yeah i agree

[@AlexGymandField]

I 2nd this

[@BamafansinceBIRTH]

i third this

[@cartermcknight-iq8nu]

I 4th this

[@PrettyBasic123]

I 5th this

[@Highspirekid13]

I gotta say as a former baseball player this channel and Momentum have given life to baseball KZbin in the best way possible. These channels have been awesome with the content

[@mahk777]

So true

[@joe5984]

I js came here from a momentum vid lmao

[@godmcom]

I'm just saying how are you a formal baseball player if your username has "kid" in it

[@Highspirekid13]

@@godmcom cause I made this account like over a decade ago lmfao when I was a kid lmfao

[@AJ-1714]

To be honest Will, I have swung the Goods for a year and a half, it has not shown any signs of the connector piece being broken, from being in 14U, its been a great bat. That’s just my bat 🤷‍♂️ Great video 🔥

[@baseballbatbros]

Good to hear bro keep taking care of that thing!

[@TBIRD0625]

I just gotta throw this out there, I'm a 31 year old guy still playing ball..... my old man randomly watched some of your vids and ended up buying me a -5 Hype Fire lmao time to do some BP and feel what it's like to be able to hit bombs 😂

[@Bigherc187]

Hell yeah Dad!!!

[@arzdbacksfann38]

My dad did the same with BBCOR so him and I could go hit BP like the Bat Bros and I am 35 lol.

[@moosehussaini]

the bred 4 reimagined on feet still need to that shoe collection vid !!!! i feel like ive been diligently commenting for a while hoping for one lol

[@MrBlackFabio]

I really love watching these videos. I have not played baseball, let alone swung a bat or thrown a ball in 31 years. I sometimes think about going to Dick’s Sporting Goods and looking at baseball bats for old times sake.

[@HippoLover9739]

3:52 I always thought that the little connector there was the sweet spot too 😂😂

[@timw.5030]

I would have loved to swing these bats in my high school/college days. You rock, good vid as always, thanks!

[@chuc241]

Bonesaber! Best 2 piece in the game.

[@baseballbatbros]

facts

[@chuc241]

@@baseballbatbros I say that holding a 2021 Voodoo One, in mint condition, one piece I just grabbed off of Sidelineswap.

[@Chipvr-v9j]

My boys and I watch your bat review videos all the time. We love the way you critique all bats good and bad. I will say this, he is 10 years old and talks about your channel all the time, and because of your review this year, I bought him the Warstick Bonesaber Hybrid, and he absolutely loves it. Thank you for all you do.

[@Chipvr-v9j]

@baseballbatbros My sons, aged 8 and 10, and I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos. We greatly appreciate the thoroughness of your bat reviews. Based on your reviews this year, I purchased the Warstick Bonesaber Hybrid for my older son and the Warstick Bonesaber one-piece in black for my younger son. They both absolutely love the feel of the bats. Although it is still early in the evaluation process, they currently prefer the Warsticks over their Axe bats. Thank you for all your efforts.

[@tonyrogers8188]

Everybody I personally know who have tried it didn't like the swing weight. Hot barrel for sure, but they (including my son) say it swings weird.

[@WinchMan4]

Would love to see an updated bat madness tournament for wood bats. Love seeing the content!

[@robertflint4115]

Will and the Bro’s Rock. Curious who the guy is running the pitching machine? He seems real knowledgeable and has good input. Does he ever get in the box and hit bombs? Rock on BBB’s 🤘😎

[@SamRichards-dl7oh]

Thank you very much Will you have taught me so much about baseball bats and helped me pick the bat right for me right now I’m swinging the CatX connect and I absolutely love it thank you for teaching me all this stuff and I love your videos!

[@ryan.3784]

I broke my hamate bone right before my freshmen season started, forced to red shirt at my juco. Just bought a connect and gifted the goods 2 piece… still in rehab so can’t swing them, your video scaring me Will 😅

[@baseballbatbros]

Obviously they get the job done 😂 Hitters hit bro!

[@Lil_Romy]

I was literally just watching the draft and Charlie Condon just got picked!

[@TECHMEDICjoey]

Haven’t watched the video yet, but before seeing how it hits, I gotta say that is one of the coolest designs for a bat I’ve ever seen lol.

[@90FeetAwayPodcast]

Most of our kids are using the CatX great bat.

[@johnisouth6636]

I'm gonna be honest. I hate the pencil bat regardless of how it performs. That should never be used in a real game because it's BANANA. We all know what banana is. It's a sell out. Flat out. Be careful Will, don't Diddy ya self fool.

[@willkase-jq1wz]

Always a good day when they post

[@lawrenceyancy3364]

“Piss Rod Grounders” is the Perfect Beer League softball team name

[@raymelendez1908]

I would like to see a review between the warstic hybrid bonesaver , the nuke stinger and the one piece victus pencil bat

[@talonbreck]

I'll keep it quick...why not get a few of the top collegiate players to come on with you and compare the bats you aren't impressed with and interview them regarding why they like it. I think it would give different perspectives on swings, preferences in weightedness, etc. Thanks for the vids!

[@baseballbatbros]

It’s tough to tell if they really like it - when they are required to swing a certain brand based on sponsorship. Would make for a really cool video though.

[@talonbreck]

@@baseballbatbros With that info…no. College ball has changed much since the late 80’s…LOL, we had to buy our own bats! Thanks for the reply! L.O.V.E. the vids.

[@GoddardFam4]

Y’all should do a USA bat award in the Batbros award show

[@drewmattei4608]

I swing the goods in highschool and love it. It's my favorite bat

[@just4kicks_ga]

Featured on foot: (looks to me like) Air Jordan 4 "Bred Reimagined" (the sheen on these seem to be the leather the reimagined pair just released uses)

[@sailingmaster]

I wonder how much extra sales the Bonesaber Hybrid has gotten from the BBB showing what it can do.

[@Guywithnolimbs]

9:01 im 16 and ive been swinging the goods since i was 14, i used my teamates 2022 goods when my cat x knob flew off the bat then got a 33 inch goods and it hasnt turned into an umbrella, and ive gotten used to the weight and its way better than any bbcor bat ive swung and ive gone to dbat and demoed the select power and atlas and i think the goods is better

[@baseballbatbros]

Right on bro if it’s working for you then keep bangin!

[@Guywithnolimbs]

@@baseballbatbros thanks!

[@chadink]

That pencil bat is so cool looking. Will is just hitting NUKES!!

[@willthompson9073]

Idk why but I think that's one of the coolest looking bats I've ever seen

[@scotty.bo.52]

I’ve been gaming the goods for 4 years now and all I can say is that the goods is amazing

[@KDT200vr]

Will what your highest exit velo with a bbcor

[@whooshle3325]

If you get a chance, you should take a look at the Easton XL1 silver bullet. I had this bat in USSSA, let my buddy hit with it and he got the first home run with my bat. XD

[@nothingmuch378]

Hey do you remember me from tonight I met you at the UL game today thanks for signing the ball and the hitting advice I rly do appreciate it

[@chuckgt7715]

The pencil bag is the coolest looking bat ever 😂

[@BTP11]

Were you at On Tap In Bend Oregon this weekend? Memorial Day weekend? My buddy and I were sure we saw you! 😂

[@StevenSimpkins-p7x]

Hey will, you’ll probably never see this… but you need to review the Mizuno pro limited maple MZP243 the bat is freaking hottttttt and forgiving and very light swinging I think you’ll love it !

[@Baseballboy3788]

Thank you for doing this video 👍⚾️

[@EquityCall]

Pencil bat is all show, no go

[@Theyluv_Joey]

Kinda it's good but not as good as my pencil bat

[@thegodofwine8228]

The recent pencil bat drop at least, the bat (31/28) is more balanced than our Sting Missile 2 which was rated as very balanced, so its weird to see any mention that this is end weighted at all - wondering if they changed something or if the 31/28 is more balanced. Also wondering what bat they repainted, my son (rising 13u) loves the feel, but I wanted to put it on the wall in the man cave!

[@hamptonrowland9379]

Hitting with Charlie would be absolutely insane

[@tannerjagim4241]

What are your thoughts on the differences between the Icon and the select power? Is it mainly just the feel difference between composite and alloy?

[@AndreousLane]

Hey baseball bat bros I was wondering if you can make a video on the 2024 meta vs 2023

[@randomcrapwiffle]

You should go to borleske stadium in walla walla Washington. It’s a really cool d3 and semi pro field, it would fit perfect for you, and I know your kinda close to that area. It’s mine and a lot of others dream in my area for you to go there.

[@hockeytx8225]

Here's an idea, paint all the bats a solid color and see if you can guess the bat based on swing and sound. Then, have the color match reveal and see how you did.

[@JJE-tx7jh]

the absolute ridiculous resurrection series leg guard fire🔥🔥

[@josephdalexander]

Pleasure meeting at the game, if you're still in town I got some good eating deer sausage for you lolololol

[@zadenx3468]

Instead of me getting the car x connect I just got a car x can’t one piece is that one better?

[@Wesbowman5]

That would be awesome if you guys got a video with Tommy tanks

[@brandonboswell4263]

Feel like you wanted the Marruci to win you hit way better with the pencil bat And I’m from Baton Rouge.

[@tonyrogers8188]

Have you tried the 34" Connect? I'm curious if it's a bit more end loaded or still funky weighting.

[@joehernandez4919]

Will, have you ever touched the subject of metal bats getting rolled? I'm not trying to start controversy just genuinely curious cause alot of kids in my home town are getting that done. I know it is considered illegal to do so here in high school by the uil but does it help or hurt?

[@918guy]

where are the old Worth Copperheads at for the old school showdown

[@gspikes24]

Most underrated sneaker game on the internet

[@_Doom_20]

What kind of BP balls do you guys use?

[@carterhattrup4257]

who else wants to see his shoe collection

[@pamelaspeer6856]

Hey will is it true that Easton tried Making a Bbcor hype fire but it didn't pass the Bbcor test because it had a ev of like 130

[@October_chicken2]

Should I get a hype fire drop 10 or icon drop 10

[@RyderHurdt]

Please do another video with the orange drop 5 xl1

[@FabrizioAngelo13277]

Would love to have the costum demarini the goods🔥

[@Vdrin-il1nw]

Can you review the marruci gamer wood bat?

[@evansomebody6018]

Could you do a bat review on a 2019 Louisville slugger omaha 519 bbcor

[@Marylandterpenes831]

Whats the best bang for your buck wood bat? Rn im swingin Rawlings ! I know! But the KD2 birch has been pretty good 2 me, and the OA1 maple pro label .. caught em on sale but i see Chandler High density models, V cut victus , marucci blems, i dont have 200 to spend on lumber thats gonna break .. Any suggestions not only appreciated but im grateful as well .. Rake On

[@BrewersProds]

Will any recommendations for bbcor bats for an 8th grader.

[@baseballbatbros]

Bonesaber Hybrid and Atlas 🔥

[@BrewersProds]

Thanks!

[@FlintAngelovic]

That ball is hammered.

[@willadkins7328]

Victus doesnt make the pencil bat for softball do they? Cool looking bat

[@Puppy-np7gu]

Day 1 asking for axe avenge pro 3 review

[@NathanHope-j1p]

Do you use softballs

[@BrandonMemrick]

For some reason I switched to The goods 33 from a 32 meta today and I was barreling everything and catching up to pitches I’m usually late to.

[@shaneobraneo6940]

It’s really interesting how different peoples preferences can be. Like personally the cat x connect is my top and I’ve tried the atlas plenty of times and still cannot see me using it in a game

[@baseballbatbros]

Both great bats forsure, but tons of people game the Atlas and do well with it. Just very different feels between a more rigid 1-pc bat and a more forgiving 2-pc bat.

[@LineDriveBros]

Bro please do a TPX Gen1X review. The green and black one

[@twinsrookie]

Two things. One, how many batting gloves do you go through in a year?! Two, you should a bat bros scale where you separate two piece bats and one piece bats. Have a pros and cons list for each bat. Keep the original scale but have that as an option. Also, swung the select pwr for the first time and I can understand why you like it so much!!

[@baseballbatbros]

I actually haven’t ripped any batting gloves in the last few months. I think using a lot of pine tar honestly helps.

[@twinsrookie]

@@baseballbatbros okay, fair enough! Love your videos man! Nothing but respect for you!

[@Pickens_Prod.24]

Pls do Icon vs Atlas plsss

[@Michael_Hudgins77]

Where did you buy the pencil bat from? Everywhere I look, they're sold out.

[@averagedadsgolf1424]

Blows my mind the babe Ruth bat was pulling compared to all this technology

[@skullsweatz]

Im in 14u right now and I swing a 32 bonesaber, on perfect perfects its amazing but with a 32 goods I rake more consistantly and the weight I feel like helps me hit for more distance, but i game bonesaber hybrid

[@baseballbatbros]

Bonesaber one piece or two piece?

[@skullsweatz]

@@baseballbatbros two piece, i usually get higher ev’s with it but more distance with goods

[@skullsweatz]

@@baseballbatbros tbh its just whatever your most comfortable with

[@baseballbatbros]

Right on bro I dig it! You might just swing those more endloaded bats better.

[@rhonecherrington2131]

Is cat connect really loved, or do just a few big time hitters in college play for schools with marrucci contracts? I mean I haven't swung any of them but am just going off you saying that but seemingly it never holding up to some others for you... that and the fact you have to use marrucci if your Tommy tanks... lsu has a marrucci contract right?

[@YerielSantiago]

Can you pls make a review on the new 2024 marucci f5

[@loganlawrence7351]

You guys should try and find a marucci black or marucci black 2 and compare it to the cat x

[@jvelezz]

You should make merch that says “what up, what up”

[@Thurokiir1]

Awesome outro, your passion is huge Will.

[@CaelTheWhale572]

"Yeah I just can't catch the barrel" *Proceeds to hit a 407 ft bomb*

[@yiwenxiong4071]

I think for college hitters it mainly comes down to who’s sponsoring the school. If you go to a Wilson/Demarini school they just won’t let you swing a bonesaber and definitely not an icon. They’re just picking the best end-loaded bat they can and it just happens to the goods. Same with LSU being sponsored by Marucci, CATX is the best of the bunch there so they just roll with it. Plus I feel like it would be bad if college hitters said there were better bats than the ones school sponsors were providing them (even if it is true).

[@a.killa4784]

Good video keep the good content going

[@Football_Edits2155]

Like and Subscribe to The Baseball Bat Bros🎉🎉

[@baseballbatbros]

My man

[@drakemasters]

can someone tell me what the difference between a orange easton stealth and a white one

[@Wesbowman5]

I’m not really into baseball a lot, but can someone tell me if the redline and the Z2k and the reflex is the same bat

[@elmo6547]

I’ve owned a lot of 2 piece hybrids and the cat X connect in game is way better than any other I’ve used. Some may be better in BP but when you get into a game nothing swings for me like the catx connect

[@baseballbatbros]

Clearly it gets the job done lol. Didn’t make its way all the way up to fifth on our list for nothing. Keep bangin 💯

[@elmo6547]

@@baseballbatbros I agree, that and select pwr are fun to swing. Great vid

[@eligesell8621]

You guys need to get your hands on an original Easton Connexion. I think they came out in 2001, its a more forgiving drop 3 Z2K

[@Coopy_baseballlover]

Letsss gooowhat we’ve been waiting for ❤

[@ryangarcia8110]

You guys should do a vid with ian Jenkins he’s can hit the ball pretty far and it would be a fun vid

[@theholleybros1385]

Victus may be the better bat, definitely cool looking, but we hit more consistently with the Cat.

[@polishchachafishing]

@batbros I have difficulty finding a bat that is actually the drop as marked. I have kids that just moved to -3, but I can’t find a single (good bat) marked -3 that is actually-3 HELP!!

[@giomega_1019]

I'm struggling with my power right now, what workouts do you recommend for gaining more power and arm velo.

[@nickkerr5714]

Push-ups

[@NCWTHEGOALIE]

video idea: Time yourself to see how long it takes to hit one home run with every bat you own

[@bunzen0kantzen]

He just hit a 476-foot HR against Colorado

[@thatsawesome78]

Are you using softballs?

[@tommason4043]

What is your budget for baseballs, and roof repair? That building takes a beating hahaha

[@reiseclark4908]

Need to see the goods vs select vs bonesaber hybrid vs an outlier hybrid

[@joeydougherty1054]

Can you review the meta pwr

[@Watermeloncat1233]

He must be so good at baseball he got like 50 homers in this vid

[@CoolIHandIMatt]

Will you PLEASE for the love of God! Tell us the speed / distance you set the HA machine to? (Ballpark)

[@baseballbatbros]

Lately it has been about 70 mph

[@baseballbatbros]

It’s only about 43 feet away though so it gets on you pretty quick