{"product_id":"marucci-asura-fastpitch-softball-bat-9oz-mfpas9","title":"Marucci Asura Fastpitch Softball Bat -9oz MFPAS9","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Marucci ASURA -9 Fastpitch Softball Bat (MFPAS9) features responsive barrel with balanced swing feel built around a 2 1\/4-inch. With -9 swing weighting, this bat provides a distinct configuration for hitters comparing swing feel and barrel response.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBarrel Construction and Technology\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe -9 option bridges the nominal weight gap between -10 and -8 ASURA versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe supplied listing describes a 2 1\/4-inch and responsive barrel with balanced swing feel. Composite designs can influence barrel feedback and responsiveness, but no construction detail guarantees a specific distance increase, exit velocity, or break-in period for an individual bat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSwing Weight and Player Fit\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvailable choices include 33\/24 and 34\/25. A -9 drop specifies nominal ounces below bat length in inches. Hitters should choose a size that maintains bat speed and repeatable contact during full games, not simply the heaviest available option. Handle response and grip comfort are also important selection considerations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: MFPAS9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSport: fastpitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrel: 2 1\/4-inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: responsive barrel with balanced swing feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvertised weight profile: -9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListed sizes: 33\/24 and 34\/25\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompare Similar Bats and Learn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/collections\/fastpitch-bats\"\u003efastpitch bat collection\u003c\/a\u003e to compare options. Our explanation of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/blogs\/news\/how-many-hits-to-break-in-composite-bat\"\u003ehow many hits a composite bat needs for break-in\u003c\/a\u003e provides context on composite bat construction and usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBig Dawg Bats offers \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/products\/ultimate-break-in\"\u003ePrecision Max Bat Rolling Service\u003c\/a\u003e separately for suitable composite bats. A stock purchase does not include this modification unless separately selected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eModification Notice\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese bats were originally manufactured with fastpitch softball markings. Once rolled, shaved, or otherwise performance-modified, they may no longer be eligible for sanctioned play. Certification marks may be removed, obscured, or concealed before return as required. Big Dawg Bats does not claim that modified bats are approved, certified, legal, or compliant for sanctioned play.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marucci","offers":[{"title":"33\"\/24oz","offer_id":51847411400950,"sku":"MFPAS9-33\/24","price":299.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"34\"\/25oz","offer_id":51847411433718,"sku":"MFPAS9-34\/25","price":299.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/5331\/0454\/files\/IMG-3181.webp?v=1791936159","url":"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/products\/marucci-asura-fastpitch-softball-bat-9oz-mfpas9","provider":"Big Dawg Bats","version":"1.0","type":"link"}