Crafted excellence. - Designed with a thermally treated AZR alloy for a more responsive and forgiving feel, the balanced one-piece CAT9 features a massive sweet spot that is ready to do damage right out of the wrapper. - One-Piece Alloy Construction: clean, consistent, traditional swing feel - Precision Balanced Barrel: produces a lower M.O.I. for precision and control2nd Generation AV2 Anti-Vibration Knob: an upgraded, finely tuned harmonic dampening system for better feel and less negative vibrational feedback - AZR Alloy: a more responsive microstructure for better feel, more forgiveness and more performance while maintaining the same strength as its predecessor - Multi-Variable Wall Design: expanded sweet spot and thinner walls for more forgiving off-centered performance - Longitudinal Groove System: excess weight reduction while also increasing flexibility for an increased performance zone - Ring-Free Barrel Construction: allows for more barrel flex and increased performance with no "dead" spots - Professionally Inspired Handle: removable taper and an ergonomic knob shape for more top-hand control and comfort - Micro-Perforated Soft-Touch Grip: soft and tacky grip for improved feel and control - The CAT9 comes standard with a black 1.75mm grip - Grip weight and manufacturing tolerances may cause slight deviation from the listed weight2 5/8" barrel - BBCOR certified - Additional Resources - Introducing the CAT9 & CAT9 Connect - CAT9 and CAT9 Connect Tech - Evolution of the CAT Bat Line