{"product_id":"2025-easton-tantrum-gold-1-piece-slowpitch-softball-bat-12-75-inch-loaded-240-nts-esu5tntg1l","title":"2025 Easton Tantrum Gold 1 Piece Slowpitch Softball Bat 12.75 Inch Loaded 240 NTS ESU5TNTG1L","description":"\u003ch2\u003e2025 Easton Tantrum Gold: 12.75-Inch Loaded One-Piece Slowpitch Bat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2025 Easton Tantrum Gold ESU5TNTG1L\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs the Tantrum's one-piece composite design with a gold-and-black finish, a 12.75-inch barrel and a half-ounce loaded profile. For hitters who already like direct contact feedback and prefer some barrel mass through the zone, the Gold is a specific alternative to the two-piece Tantrum models. The appearance is striking, but construction and swing weighting are what should decide the purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eG4S G4orce Barrel and HDK23 Carbon\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEaston's \u003cstrong\u003eG4S G4orce barrel technology\u003c\/strong\u003e uses a triple-region flex concept that changes how the barrel responds in different zones. The composite construction features \u003cstrong\u003eHDK23 carbon fiber\u003c\/strong\u003e, an important detail when comparing generations of Tantrum bats. A responsive barrel is valuable only if the hitter repeatedly puts the right area of the bat on the ball, and the Gold's 12.75-inch hitting surface requires the same discipline as any shorter-barrel setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOne-Piece Feel with a Flex 150 Handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Gold is a \u003cstrong\u003eone-piece\u003c\/strong\u003e bat, with a Flex 150 handle and Power Boost Soft Knob. Unlike a two-piece bat with an isolated connector, this frame provides a more immediate connection between barrel impact and the hands. Some slowpitch players like that firm feedback because it makes contact location easier to sense. Others find a two-piece bat more comfortable. Neither preference is inherently right for every hitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Does Half-Ounce Loaded Mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Gold's loaded weighting places additional emphasis toward the hitting end without changing its printed overall weight. In the 25-, 26- and 27-ounce options, that can make the barrel feel more assertive than a balanced bat of equal nominal weight. A hitter who can consistently control the load may enjoy the resulting swing character; someone losing timing on inside pitches should consider less load or weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/usssa-bats\"\u003e240 NTS slowpitch bats\u003c\/a\u003e or compare alternate constructions in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/slowpitch-bats\"\u003eslowpitch softball collection\u003c\/a\u003e. To better understand how composite barrel behavior is evaluated, read about \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/compression-testers-what-do-they-do-and-how-do-they-work\"\u003ecompression testing and what the readings mean\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eModification Notice\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFactory markings and any original certification apply only to an unmodified bat. Shaved or rolled bats have NO WARRANTY and cannot be used in any sanctioned event. Modified bats must not be represented as retaining original certification or manufacturer warranty; customers are responsible for the rules governing their games and events.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Easton","offers":[{"title":"34\"\/26oz","offer_id":52036326752502,"sku":"ESU5TNTG1L-26","price":239.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"34\"\/25oz","offer_id":52036326785270,"sku":"ESU5TNTG1L-25","price":239.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"34\"\/27oz","offer_id":52036326818038,"sku":"ESU5TNTG1L-27","price":239.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/5331\/0454\/files\/IMG-4623.webp?v=1792974079","url":"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/products\/2025-easton-tantrum-gold-1-piece-slowpitch-softball-bat-12-75-inch-loaded-240-nts-esu5tntg1l","provider":"Big Dawg Bats","version":"1.0","type":"link"}