Easton Youth
2026 Easton Hype Fire USSSA Baseball Bat, -10, -8, -5
- USSSA
- Drop −10, −8, −5
- Barrel 2 3/4 in
- Lengths 27 to 32 in
- Composite
Facts as the maker states them, read 20 Oct 2026
Two-piece composite USSSA bat in the Hype Fire series with a 2 3/4 inch barrel, sold in -10, -8 and -5 drops and 27 to 32 inch lengths. Uses a Thermo Composite Technology barrel, Connexion Max connection, OptiFlex handle, Power Boost Soft Knob and Flow-Tack grip; 2026 model year with a balanced swing weight and 1 year warranty.
| Model year | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Material | Composite |
| Construction | Frame: 2-Piece Composite; Technology: Thermo Composite Technology; Handle: OptiFlex Handle; Knob: Power Boost Soft Knob; Grip: Flow-Tack Grip |
| Pieces | Two-piece |
| Drop | −10, −8, −5What this meansDrop is length minus weight: a 30 in, 20 oz bat is a -10. A bigger drop number means a lighter bat for its length. Younger players use -10 to -13; USSSA 13U is usually capped at -5; high school and college are -3. Tip: Check the drop your league allows before you look at anything else. |
| Barrel | 2 3/4 |
| Lengths | 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 in |
| Knob | Other |
| Sizes | 27 in; 28 in; 29 in; 30 in; 31 in; 32 in |
| Level | Youth |
| Certification | USSSA 1.15 BPFWhat this meansThe travel-ball stamp (1.15 BPF mark on the taper). Hotter than USA bats, barrels up to 2-3/4 in. Drop limits vary by state and age group. Tip: Travel teams usually mean USSSA; ask the coach which state rules apply. |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
| Availability | In stock |
| Maker SKU | EUT6HYP |
| Source | easton.rawlings.com, product page, read 20 Oct 2026 |
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