{"product_id":"2025-easton-tantrum-senior-slowpitch-softball-bat-12-end-loaded-ssusa-ess5tntl","title":"2025 Easton Tantrum Senior Slowpitch Softball Bat 12\" End Loaded SSUSA ESS5TNTL","description":"\u003ch2\u003e2025 Easton Tantrum Senior: Short 12-Inch Barrel with Loaded Two-Piece Feel\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2025 Easton Tantrum Senior ESS5TNTL\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 34-inch slowpitch softball bat featuring a \u003cstrong\u003e12-inch composite barrel and loaded weighting\u003c\/strong\u003e. Unlike a long-barrel balanced bat, this senior Tantrum places greater emphasis on a compact hitting area and noticeable barrel presence. It may appeal to experienced senior hitters with a repeatable swing path who value a quick, direct approach to contact, but a heavier or shorter-barrel design is not automatically right for every player.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlural Resin System and Soft-Ply Carbon\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEaston's \u003cstrong\u003ePlural Resin System\u003c\/strong\u003e works with \u003cstrong\u003eSoft-Ply Carbon\u003c\/strong\u003e in the barrel, a quick-flex construction intended to shape the way the bat responds to a softball. The 12-inch barrel can give contact a concentrated sensation compared with longer 13- and 14-inch models. For an experienced hitter this may feel precise; for someone looking for maximum hitting-surface coverage, a longer barrel may be easier to live with across different pitch locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCXN MC3+ Connection and Flex 150 Handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Tantrum Senior is built as a \u003cstrong\u003etwo-piece\u003c\/strong\u003e composite bat. Easton's CXN MC3+ connection joins the barrel and the Flex 150 handle, influencing the feedback that reaches the hands. The Power Boost Soft Knob supports lower-hand comfort. Those details distinguish this model from one-piece Tantrum offerings that can deliver a firmer impact sensation. A player who frequently feels sting on mishits may appreciate the two-piece setup, but personal preference still matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoosing Between 25, 26 and 27 Ounces\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the loaded swing profile, moving from 25 to 27 ounces can make the barrel harder to redirect late in the pitch. Select the weight that keeps timing and barrel control consistent across repeated swings, not the weight that gives one impressive ball-flight result. This model belongs to the senior softball category; it is not an interchangeable substitute for a 240 NTS slowpitch bat. Check the specific rules for any organized event and the factory condition of the bat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ssusa-bats\"\u003esenior slowpitch softball bat collection\u003c\/a\u003e to compare short- and long-barrel choices, or the broader \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/slowpitch-bats\"\u003eslowpitch bats lineup\u003c\/a\u003e for other constructions. For technical information about composite barrel response, our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/compression-testers-what-do-they-do-and-how-do-they-work\"\u003ecompression testing guide\u003c\/a\u003e explains what measured stiffness does and does not tell a hitter.\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":52036328227062,"sku":"ESS5TNTL-26","price":219.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"34\"\/27oz","offer_id":52036328259830,"sku":"ESS5TNTL-27","price":219.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"34\"\/28oz","offer_id":52036328292598,"sku":"ESS5TNTL-28","price":203.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"34\"\/25oz","offer_id":52036328325366,"sku":"ESS5TNTL-25","price":203.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/5331\/0454\/files\/A6C81A83-D353-467A-9B2A-3A4A1B9010E0.webp?v=1792974081","url":"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/products\/2025-easton-tantrum-senior-slowpitch-softball-bat-12-end-loaded-ssusa-ess5tntl","provider":"Big Dawg Bats","version":"1.0","type":"link"}