Marucci Cat 5 BBCOR Bat: The Hottest Bat for 2012?

In a sport where brand name means everything, Marucci is choosing to go against the grain.  What started out as a dad making a wood bat for his little slugger turned into a real life story of "necessity becoming the mother of invention."  Jack Marucci is now the father of America's fastest growing bat company and Marucci bats are now the preferred wood bat among major league players such as Chase Utley, Albert Pujols, and Ryan Howard.

There are many predictions on what will be the hottest BBCOR bat on the market for 2012.  Almega Sports is voting the Marucci Cat 5 BBCOR bat as the one to have.  Here are a just few of the reasons why we think the Cat 5 should be the bat in your bag.

• Patented anti-vibration technology = less sting.
• Optimal balance will increase bat swing and exit speed.
• Amazing pop.
• Long barrel for enhanced sweet spot.
• One piece aluminum construction.
• Great price for a premium BBCOR bat.

Almega Sports has you covered for the 2012 BBCOR season.  We carry everything you need from batting helmets to cleats to get your player on the field at prices that will keep the green in your wallet. 

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Which BBCOR Bat Is The Best?



Ready or not, the changes to the game of baseball are coming!  The NFHS has mandated that all bats used in the 2012 high school season must meet the new BBCOR requirements of performance.  This new rule stands to level the playing field of bat performance.

  

How do you know which BBCOR bat is the best?  That's hard to say but we have listed our opinion of the hottest BBCOR high school bats on the market and have given you our Pro's and Con's for our favorite bats.

1. Marucci Cat 5
• One piece alloy bat.
• Pro's:
• This is one hot bat right out of the wrapper.
• The bat is evenly balanced.
• Most players agree that this bat has a tremendous pop.
• Con's:
• The bat had a previous history of the damper falling out.  Marucci has corrected this issue.
2. Rawlings 5150
• One piece alloy bat.
• Pro's:
• This is the best BBCOR bat for your buck.
• The bat is well balanced and has a large sweet spot.
• Good pop to the bat.
• Con's
• The paint color shows scratches easily.
• Some reports show that this bat may be prone to dent.
3. DeMarini VooDoo
• Two Piece bat with a composit handle and alloy barrel.
• Pro's:
• The bat is hot out of the wrapper with a large sweet spot.
• This bat has great reviews for being durable, lightweight, and well balanced.
• The Voodoo has amazing artistic design that will stand out from the rest.
• Con's:
• This is one of the most expensive of the BBCOR bats.
• The graphics on the bat will scratch with use.
4. Easton Brigade
• This series has six bats with both a one and two piece bat to offer.
• Pro's:
• Easton held nothing back with implementation of the newest BBCOR technology on the market.
• This series has a wide range of prices.
• The Brigade series is brand new to high school play but field tested by college players.
• Con's:
• The two piece designs may offer too much flexibility for some players.
• The bats are so new to the market that there is not enough field experience yet.
5.  Louisville Slugger Exogrid
• Hybrid bat that possesses an internal carbon composit sleeve.
• Pro's:
• This bat is well balanced with a large sweet spot.
• The Exogrid technology serves to offer reduced vibration.
• Con's:
• The paint tends to chip and scratch
• This is a more costly bat.
• The internal balance can come loose.

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