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2021 Easton Maxum Ultra

By Bat Digest | Last Updated November 22, 2020

We got exit speeds and swing weights in preparation for our 2021 Easton Maxum Ultra review. In short, it’s a huge barrel with a lighter swing and our favorite feeling single piece bat on the market. Easton improved on the 2021 by adding a bit more mass in the barrel than the 2020.

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2021 Maxum Ultra BBCOR Drop 3

$400

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Maxum Ultra BBCOR Drop 3

The 2021 Easton Maxum Ultra is a single-piece composite BBCOR bat. We measured the swing weight and found it to swing heavier than last year's model (as Easton claims) but still under the average of its length class. That is, the 33-inch 2021 Easton Maxum Ultra swings light, but not ultra light. This consistently performs high on our exit speed tests, feels great, and, although a single piece, has some give in the composite to help with feel. It is one of our favorite BBCOR bats for 2021.

Specs

Certification: BBCOR

Barrel Size: 2 5/8

Sizes: 31, 32, 33, 34

Barrel Size: 2 5/8

Drop: 3

Swing Weight: L+

Serial Number: BB21MX

Release Month: September 2020

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RECOMMENDED 2021 Maxum Ultra VIDEO
RECOMMENDED 2021 Maxum Ultra VIDEO
RECOMMENDED 2021 Maxum Ultra VIDEO

2021 Easton Maxum Ultra Review

Our hitters liked a lot of things about the Maxum. In fact, many mentioned it was their favorite bat of the year so far. They like the big barrel, light swing, wood-like sound and performance. Middle power guys really liked it. Some outlets are claiming the bat is endloaded even though Easton is calling it balanced. We measured the actual swing weight on the 33-inch BBCOR and found it to be exactly what Easton claims it is: a balanced bat. It is heavier than last year’s BBCOR, but still under the average of BBCOR bats for that class.

Maxum Ultra Ratings
Player Feedback (30%)
Performance (30%)
Relevance (20%)
Demand (15%)
Tech Specs (5%)
Total Weighted Rating 8.9/10 Total Weighted Rating 8.9/10

2021 Easton Maxum Ultra Review

Player Feedback (30%)
Performance (30%)
Relevance (20%)
Demand (15%)
Tech Specs (5%)
Total Weighted Rating 8.9/10 Total Weighted Rating 8.9/10

Our hitters liked a lot of things about the Maxum. In fact, many mentioned it was their favorite bat of the year so far. They like the big barrel, light swing, wood-like sound and performance. Middle power guys really liked it. Some outlets are claiming the bat is endloaded even though Easton is calling it balanced. We measured the actual swing weight on the 33-inch BBCOR and found it to be exactly what Easton claims it is: a balanced bat. It is heavier than last year’s BBCOR, but still under the average of BBCOR bats for that class.

RECOMMENDED 2021 Maxum Ultra VIDEO

Comparable Bats

1. 2020 Omaha

2020 Louisville Slugger Omaha Review: Value. Value. Value. After hitting with every version of the 2020 Slugger Omaha, we are confident it will continue to dominate the value purchase realm of all baseball. It serves as a legit option for novice and expert alike in the BBCOR, USSSA and USA space with a reasonable price point most parents are willing to pay. Our favorite, if we had to choose, is the drop 5 USA Omaha. With the exception of the 33 and 34-inch BBCOR, 2020 Omahas are built with a light swing in mind. Those two BBCOR versions are intentionally built for a heavy swing. Our Score 9.8/10 (BBCOR); 9.5/10(USSSA); 9.8/10 (USA).

2. 2020 The Goods One Piece

The 2020 DeMarini The Goods One Piece is the next generation of the Voodoo One. For 2020, DeMarini is also producing the old Voodoo. The difference between the two is a new end cap and paint job. Performance-wise, the bat is still a single-piece aluminum alloy with a balanced swing, ping sound, and durable frame.

3. 2021 CAT 9
See the CAT 9 Review

The long-awaited Marucci CAT 9 was made widely available on 8.31.2020. (Check here to buy it). For 2021, expect the same great barrel with a new alloy and the same AV2 knob found in the CAT 8. The 2021 Marucci CAT 9 comes in BBCOR, USSSA and USA. It’s big barrel and light swing in USSSA will attract a lot of hitters, again. The not too end-loaded BBCOR performs as well as any BBCOR bat on the market, has a loud ping and a great look.

2021 Easton Maxum Ultra Model Tips

As a lighter swinging but single piece BBCOR bat, the Easton Maxum Ultra, like the Maxums before it, is built for the good hitter who wants more power but isn’t necessarily a power hitter. The light swing gets you on time even with a longer length bat, the composite single piece doesn’t feel as flexible as man two-piece bats but is still kinder on the hands than most alloy single pieces, and the big barrel gives lots of chances for max exit velo.

2021 Easton Maxum Ultra Review

We recommend the BBCOR Maxum Ultra to any middle power type hitter who doesn't want the soft and flexible feel of a two-piece bat but also doesn't like how single piece alloy bats feel. We'd guess many 3 through 7 hitters will like the bat as well as that occasionally 2nd in the lineup guy who can occasionally put one deep. Its barrel performs as well as any in the BBCOR standard world and a good to great hitter will make this bat look like magic. We think this is a highly underrated bat.

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2021 Maxum Ultra Construction

The 2021 Easton Maxum Ultra has one of the largest BBCOR barrel profiles in the 2021 class. It is a single piece of composite built with a massive barrel and a middle of road/slightly light swing weight. Here are the bullet points.

  • Balanced Swing
  • Huge Barrel Profile

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