{"product_id":"2027-easton-dub-darkside-8-travel-ball-baseball-bat-eut7dbds8","title":"2027 Easton Dub Darkside -8 Travel Ball Baseball Bat EUT7DBDS8","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2027 Easton Dub Darkside -8 Travel Ball 1.15 BPF Baseball Bat - EUT7DBDS8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines Easton's second-generation double-barrel composite construction with a versatile -8 swing profile designed for developing hitters who want more barrel mass than a -10 without moving all the way into a heavier -5.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the center of the Dub Darkside is Easton's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2X Double Barrel Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which pairs a thinner, lower-compression outer barrel with a lightweight, durable inner barrel. The layered design allows the outer hitting surface to flex while the inner barrel supports the structure underneath, giving the Dub its distinctive feel, sound, and responsive composite barrel characteristics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEaston backs the barrel with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConneXion Max\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an elastomer connection system designed to reduce unwanted vibration between the barrel and handle. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpti-Flex Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGen2 In2uitiv Feel™ Soft Knob\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and 1.8mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlow+Tack™ Grip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e complete the handle side of the bat for a comfortable and controlled feel through full-speed swings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayers comparing similar bats can browse our complete selection of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/collections\/usssa-baseball-bats\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTravel Ball Baseball Bats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2X Double Barrel Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe defining feature of the Dub Darkside is Easton's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2X Double Barrel Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA thinner, lower-compression outer barrel is paired with a lightweight inner barrel to create a layered composite system. The outer barrel is designed to flex across the hitting surface while the inner barrel provides structural support underneath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompared with a conventional single-wall composite barrel, this construction gives the Dub a distinctly flexible feel and helps create a broad usable hitting area across the barrel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause this is a composite barrel, its characteristics can continue to change as the carbon fiber and resin structure is worked through repeated impacts. Players wanting to better understand that process can read our guide explaining \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/blogs\/news\/what-is-bat-rolling\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhat bat rolling is and how composite break-in works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDarkside DUBLVZN Graphic Technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDarkside DUBLVZN graphic system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives this version of the Dub a visual design that changes as the bat is used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn ultra-chrome outer graphic layer gradually reveals additional artwork underneath as repeated contact wears through portions of the surface. The result is a finish that develops its own appearance as the bat sees more swings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConneXion Max\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEaston's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConneXion Max\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e uses an elastomer connector to join the barrel and handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe system is designed to reduce vibration reaching the hitter's hands while keeping both sections of the bat working together through contact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor players taking aggressive swings, that smoother feedback can be especially noticeable on contact away from the center of the barrel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpti-Flex Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpti-Flex Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is engineered around the specific size and weight of the bat rather than using one identical handle design across the entire lineup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis allows Easton to tune the handle characteristics to complement the -8 barrel and overall swing profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a handle designed to maintain control and feel while allowing developing hitters to move more mass through the hitting zone than they would with a lighter -10.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGen2 In2uitiv Feel™ Soft Knob\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGen2 In2uitiv Feel™ Soft Knob\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e uses an asymmetric contour designed to create a more natural fit against the hitter's bottom hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts softer shape can improve comfort during repeated swings while helping the player maintain awareness of the barrel throughout the swing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalanced -8 Swing Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-8 length-to-weight ratio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sits between the lighter -10 and heavier -5 models.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat makes it a useful progression point for hitters who have outgrown a lighter bat and want additional barrel presence without taking on the substantially heavier feel of a -5.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe balanced swing profile is designed to help hitters maintain barrel control while benefiting from the added mass of the -8 configuration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 3\/4-Inch Barrel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 3\/4-inch barrel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides the large barrel profile commonly found on Travel Ball 1.15 BPF bats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined with the double-barrel composite construction, the larger diameter gives hitters a substantial hitting surface while the -8 configuration adds more barrel presence than a -10 without becoming excessively heavy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlow+Tack™ Grip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bat is finished with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.8mm Flow+Tack™ perforated grip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e designed to provide a secure connection to the handle without excessive thickness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe perforated surface helps maintain grip control while preserving enough feedback through the hands to stay connected to the barrel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposite Break-In\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Easton Dub Darkside -8 uses a double-barrel composite construction, and composite barrels can change as repeated impacts gradually work the carbon fiber and resin structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayers who prefer to break the barrel in entirely through hitting can do so naturally. We explain the differences between natural break-in and mechanical break-in in our guide to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/blogs\/news\/bat-rolling-vs-natural-break-in\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebat rolling vs. natural break-in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor customers who do not want to spend an extended period breaking in a new composite barrel, Big Dawg Bats also offers our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/products\/ultimate-break-in\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecision Bat Rolling Service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as an optional service for qualifying composite bats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustomers considering internal barrel modification can also review our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/products\/bat-shaving\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposite Bat Shaving Service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the durability tradeoffs associated with that process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore \u0026amp; After Compression Verification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery serviced bat includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebefore-and-after Compression VERIFICATION Video\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e so customers can see the actual compression readings from their bat rather than relying only on reported numbers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe numbers matter — but being able to see the test provides an additional level of verification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2027 Easton Dub Darkside Travel Ball 1.15 BPF Baseball Bat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel: EUT7DBDS8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-8 length-to-weight ratio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 3\/4-inch barrel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo-piece double-barrel composite construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2X Double Barrel Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDarkside DUBLVZN graphic technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConneXion Max elastomer connection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpti-Flex Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGen2 In2uitiv Feel™ Soft Knob\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlow+Tack™ 1.8mm perforated grip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalanced swing profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e EUT7DBDS8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2027\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dub Darkside\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSport:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Baseball\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCategory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Travel Ball 1.15 BPF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrop Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e -8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel Diameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2 3\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Two-Piece Double Barrel Composite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel Technology:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2X Double Barrel Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ConneXion Max\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Opti-Flex Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnob:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gen2 In2uitiv Feel™ Soft Knob\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrip:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flow+Tack™ 1.8mm Perforated Grip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwing Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Balanced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModification Notice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe product specifications described above apply to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estock, unmodified bat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA bat selected with rolling, shaving, ring removal, or another alteration is a modified bat. 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