Marucci CATX2 Connect 2-5/8" BBCOR Bat w/Puck Knob -3oz (2025)
ROY'S RATING: 4 stars
Meticulously calibrated to push the limits of performance, the CATX2 Connect Puck Knob continues a legacy of athlete-driven advancements and exceptional engineering. The CATX2 Connect Puck Knob features a one-inch knob extension moving the balance point closer to the hands to help generate faster swing speeds and a lower swing weight. Plus, the addition of liquid gel in both the knob and end cap reduces vibrations at both ends of the bat, delivering a smooth feel at contact. Not just built better, built differently.
For more power, size up two sizes from your current CATX2. The 1" knob extension counterbalances the barrel and allows you to take advantage of a 1" longer barrel, without sacrificing bat speed.
Features:
Puck Knob is a 1" knob extension that counterbalances the weight of the barrel, creating a lighter feeling, faster-swinging bat
Optimized Barrel Profile is a more evenly distributed mass of the ring-free, multi-variable wall design across the entire barrel for a wider, more consistent sweet spot
Two-Piece Hybrid: S-35 composite handle with AZR alloy barrel designed for power
AZR Aluminum is responsive, durable, provides better feel, more forgiveness, and more performance
OLS Connection is a one-of-a-kind design that connects the barrel to the handle from the outside in, creating the stiffest connection available, while dismissing virtually all vibrations on contact for the strongest, smoothest swing yet
S-35 Composite Handle: based on performance data and player feedback, the handle is 5% less
stiff than the CATX Connect handle, offering more whip and transferring less vibration on contact
Power Loaded, high M.O.I. barrel designed for effortless power
Liquid Gel System is Marucci's patented anti-vibration technology that features the optimal amount of liquid gel in the knob and end cap to reduce and absorb vibrations from both ends of the bat, creating a smooth, solid feel during contact.
Multi-Variable Wall Design expands the sweet spot and makes thinner walls for more forgiving off-centered performance
Ring-Free Barrel Construction allows for more barrel flex and increased performance with no "dead" spots
Custom-Molded Handle Taper is ergonomically designed for each weight drop for a better fit, more bat control, and a better overall feel between athlete and bat. Designed to be easily removable to fit athletes’ preferences.
Enhanced Soft-Touch Grip is a debossed pattern that creates improved feel and control
Comes standard with a gray 1.75mm grip
Grip weight and manufacturing tolerances may cause slight deviation from the listed weight
1-year manufacturer's warranty
The Puck Knob is an excellent choice for:
Athletes transitioning to BBCOR
Athletes looking to improve top-of-the-zone coverage
The BBCOR formula provides a better measure of the bat's performance and therefore allows the rules committee and bat testing laboratories to better predict field performance based on lab tests. The goal is that non-wood bats that meet this new standard will perform similarly to wood bats. All BBCOR bats will incorporate a logo mark once certification approval is granted. This mark will be consistent across every approved bat design so umpires will easily identify approved bats.
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A Reviewer- PA, United States
May 2, 2025
Went to visit the store with my 7th grade daughter to tryout new catchers gear. Everyone there was very helpful and knowledgeable. There was a great selection to try. I also recently ordered a new glove from the website with the break in service. Delivery was fast and the break in was perfect.
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