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Engineered for young sluggers who play with power and intensity, the 2026 Marucci CATX2 RCKLESS Hybrid USA Youth Baseball Bat (-8) is a game-ready machine built to deliver loud contact and elite comfort. Featuring a two-piece hybrid design, this USA-certified bat combines a PFX Series composite handle with a high-performance AZR Alloy Barrel, delivering the ultimate balance of pop, responsiveness, and feel for serious youth athletes.
The SDX LT2 Connection dampens vibrations at the point of contact using a molded soft-durometer material between the handle and barrel—minimizing sting and maximizing smooth feedback. The Multi-Variable Wall Design extends the sweet spot and reduces barrel wall thickness in strategic areas, providing more forgiveness and better consistency for developing hitters. Paired with Ring-Free Barrel Construction, you get flex without dead zones for top-tier performance from swing to swing.
With a slightly end-loaded barrel, the CATX2 RCKLESS -8 offers added momentum through the zone while preserving swing speed. The TFX Endcap promotes extra barrel flex for explosive power at impact, while the custom-molded hand taper, updated ergonomic knob, and 1.75mm Soft-Touch Black Grip provide optimal control and comfort. USA Baseball certified and approved for all major youth leagues, this bat is built for the bold—and ready to unleash controlled chaos.
- Brand: Marucci
- Sport: Baseball
- Barrel Size: 2-5/8 in
- Certification: USA Baseball Certified; approved for play in AABC Baseball, Babe Ruth & Cal Ripken Baseball, Dixie Youth Baseball, Dixie Boys Baseball, Little League, Pony Baseball, NABF and Dizzy Dean Baseball
- Drop: -11
- Two Piece Hybrid Construction
- SDX LT2 Connection
- A soft-durometer vibration-dampening material is molded directly between the alloy barrel and composite handle, dramatically reducing sting and enhancing comfort—ideal for youth players looking for smooth contact and confidence at the plate.
- AZR alloy offers exceptional durability, premium feel, and high responsiveness—making this one of the best-performing youth USA baseball bats available.
- Thinner, strategically layered barrel walls create an expanded sweet spot and allow for more forgiving contact—perfect for developing Little League hitters.
- Engineered for maximum barrel flex and performance without any “dead” spots—giving youth players the consistent results they need.
- The True Flex Endcap enhances barrel flex toward the end of the bat, adding forgiveness and helping generate additional power through the zone.
- PFX Series composite handle combined with AZR alloy barrel for balance, flex, and power
- Warranty: 1 Year
- Year Released: 2025
- Adding our Heat Roll with Progressive Pressure 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.
OPTION GUIDE: Should I order this bat stock/untouched or Heat Rolled with Progressive Pressure?
If you order your new bat Heat Rolled with Progressive Pressure, it will be delivered to you completely and evenly broken in. This process adds 20-40ft of distance to your solid hits and adds 2-3 business days of lead time to your order. 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 Heat Rolled bat in any game or event where it is against the rules. Click here for details about our process!
