BASEBALL · MARUCCI · 2025
Marucci CATX2 Composite 2025 USA baseball bat
Meta score from 2 published ratings (JustBats, Smash It Sports), normalized to a 10-point scale.
$249.95 MSRP
MDX composite barrel with multi-directional layers. Step up from the alloy CATX2 with bigger sweet spot but still balanced.
Pros
- Bigger sweet spot than alloy version
- Balanced swing
- Solid mid-tier value
Cons
- Composite needs break-in
- Pricey vs alloy CATX2
Specs
| Certification | USA |
|---|---|
| Drop (length minus weight) | -8, -10 |
| Lengths | 28, 29, 30, 31, 32″ |
| Barrel diameter | 2⅝″ |
| Construction | 1-pc Composite |
| Swing weight | Balanced |
| MSRP | $249.95 |
Which age group does it fit?
Typical sizing by league age. Always size to the player: a bat they can swing fast beats a bigger bat they can't.
| League age | Drops | Lengths |
|---|---|---|
| 9U | Drop -10 | 28–30″ |
| 11U | Drop -8, -10 | 28–31″ |
| 13U | Drop -8, -10 | 29–32″ |
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Scores & sources
| Source | Published rating | Normalized |
|---|---|---|
| JustBats | 92/100 | 9.2/10 |
| Smash It Sports | 89/100 | 8.9/10 |
Retailer star ratings run high and are damped toward review-site averages until more sources exist. How we score.
Read & watch reviews
- Bat Digest article
- JustBats reviews retailer
- YouTube video
Compare CATX2 Composite side by side in the dashboard →
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