{"product_id":"2023-easton-maxum-xxl-1-piece-composite-2-5-8-bb23mx","title":"2023 Easton Maxum XXL 1-Piece Composite 2 5\/8\" BB23MX","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis bat makes more sense when you evaluate how it should swing instead of reading another feature list. Start with the hitter's strength, timing and preferred feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTiming and Barrel Feel\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe useful question is whether the hitter can repeat the same path at game speed. Balance and barrel control matter more than a new graphic or model-year badge. The 8-inch barrel also changes how much hitting surface the player has and how substantial the bat feels through the zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Build Matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA one-piece build gives immediate feedback and a direct connection from the hands to the barrel. It is a firm, honest feel that many experienced hitters prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Hitter Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf this profile matches the hitter, it belongs on the short list. If not, compare it with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/collections\/baseball-bats\"\u003ebaseball bats\u003c\/a\u003e and look at drop, balance, barrel length and construction side by side. Those differences show up in real swings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eComposite barrels can change in feel as they break in. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/products\/ultimate-break-in\"\u003ePrecision Max Bat Rolling Service\u003c\/a\u003e is available if you want that process handled before the bat arrives. For a practical comparison, read \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/blogs\/news\/bat-rolling-vs-natural-break-in\"\u003eBat Rolling vs. Natural Break-In\u003c\/a\u003e. More aggressive modification options are explained on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/products\/bat-shaving\"\u003eBat Shaving Service\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eModification Notice\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBat modification may affect eligibility for organized play. Modified bats are not represented as approved or compliant for sanctioned competition. No manufacturer warranty claim is made for a modified bat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EASTON","offers":[{"title":"32\/29oz","offer_id":51987824673014,"sku":"BB23MX-32","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33\/30oz","offer_id":51987824705782,"sku":"BB23MX-33","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/5331\/0454\/files\/31sc8rYzO-L._AC_SX679_9d8e20aa-97bf-4e5a-acde-9a491ddb6d3d.jpg?v=1792498401","url":"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/products\/2023-easton-maxum-xxl-1-piece-composite-2-5-8-bb23mx","provider":"Big Dawg Bats","version":"1.0","type":"link"}