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Take your game to the next level with the 2026 Easton HYPE FIRE USA Baseball Bat (-8), built for elite youth players ready to attack every pitch with power and precision. This high-performance composite bat features ConneXion Max technology, which optimizes energy transfer and virtually eliminates vibration, ensuring a smoother, more comfortable feel on contact.
At its core, the 3D Ropecoil composite barrel—Easton’s innovative 360° rope wrap—provides explosive responsiveness, durability, and a massive sweet spot, giving hitters every advantage at the plate. The Opti-Flex handle, tuned specifically for the -8 drop weight, delivers ideal whip, control, and balance, while the Power Boost Soft Knob adds leverage and bottom-hand comfort to maximize performance.
Balanced swing weighting and a low MOI make the HYPE FIRE -8 perfect for advanced youth players seeking a combination of speed, control, and serious pop. Approved for play in all USA Baseball–sanctioned leagues, including Little League®, Dixie Youth, and Cal Ripken, this bat is ready for big moments—and big hits.
- Brand: Easton
- Sport: Baseball
- Barrel Size: 2-5/8 in
- Certification: USA
- Drop: -5
- 2-Piece Composite Construction
- CONNEXION MAX: Utilizes an elastomer connector to interlock the handle to the barrel, eliminating vibration for optimal feel
- Opti-Flex Handle
- Power Boost Soft Knob
- 3D Ropecoil Composite
- Flow Tack Grip
- Balanced Swing Weighting
- Series: Hype
- Warranty: 1 Year
- Year Released: 2025
- Adding our ProMAX Break-In Service to your order may cause decertification, check with the governing body of your league for clarification
Manufacturing tolerances, performance considerations, and grip weight may cause variations from the listed weight/Mass Index.
OPTION GUIDE: Should I order this bat stock/untouched or Professionally Broken In?
Brand new baseball and softball bats need to be broken in before they perform to their full potential. Our ProMAX Break-In Service adds 20-40ft of extra distance to your solid hits, improves the durability and longevity of the bat and increases the consistency of your results on solid hits, as well. If you plan to use the bat in an official game or event, please verify the legality of our process with your league or sanctioning body before use. We (LongballBats.com) do not encourage the use of a professionally broken in bat in any game or event where it is against the rules. Click here for details about our process and if you're in a hurry, opt for our "Front of Line" service!
