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By Bat Digest | Last Updated December 10, 2020
We hit the 2021 Marucci CAT 9 Connect in both BBCOR and USSSA drop 5, 8, and 10. In short, we love it. We think it’s a fantastic bat with a reasonable end load in both lines. The connection is less stiff when compared to other hybrid bats, but we preferred that. Our hitters especially liked the USSSA Drop 10 and believe it will be one of the best in that space for 2020. The only thing the line is lacking a USA version. Otherwise, there’s nothing we’d change.
Jump to full review.Jump to the full review.Our hitters liked the less stiff connection on the 2021 Marucci CAT 9 Connect. Most two-piece hybrid bats with an end load try and make the connection as rigid as possible. The hitters who want a smoother feel, as you’d find in a two-piece composite, really liked the CAT 9 Connects feel. As well, we went head to head on several other bats, and the hitters liked their exit speeds.
Our hitters liked the less stiff connection on the 2021 Marucci CAT 9 Connect. Most two-piece hybrid bats with an end load try and make the connection as rigid as possible. The hitters who want a smoother feel, as you’d find in a two-piece composite, really liked the CAT 9 Connects feel. As well, we went head to head on several other bats, and the hitters liked their exit speeds.
In BBCOR, the CAT 9 Connect is an end-loaded bat. Those looking for a lot of weight will like it. Those who are not, won’t. In USSSA, the CAT 9 Connect swings just a bit heavier than the CAT 9–but both should be considered between balanced, or middle of the road swing weight bats.
Those who like a hybrid bat (that is, an aluminum barrel and composite handle) as well as an end load should put the CAT 9 Connect on their shortlist. It sets itself apart with a less stiff connection---when compared to bats like the Fuze Hybrid, The Goods, or Victus Nox, you can expect more give in the handle. In terms of performance, the hybrid 2021 Marucci CAT 9 Connect hits the ball as hard as any of them.
Price CheckThe USSSA CAT 9 Connect is a fan favorite. Our hitters loved the smooth, CF-like feel on hits and mishits. The big barrel sounded loud and was ready to go out of the wrapper. Throw in a durable bat and this guy will give the USSSA CF a run for its money in 2021.
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What is the swing weight of the 2021 Marucci CAT 9 Connect BBCOR 32in?
We haven’t measured the 32 just yet. You can generally expect the next inch down to be 10% lighter than the one above it. So, at 9400 MOI for the 33, we’d guess about 8600 for the 32.