{"product_id":"2026-easton-tantrum-12-75-2-piece-loaded-usa-asa-slowpitch-softball-bat-esa6tntl","title":"2026 Easton Tantrum 2-Piece Loaded USA\/ASA Slowpitch Softball Bat - ESA6TNTL","description":"\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2026 Easton Tantrum 12.75\" 2-Piece Loaded USA\/ASA Slowpitch Softball Bat (ESA6TNTL)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2026 Easton Tantrum ESA6TNTL\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for hitters who want a \u003cstrong\u003eloaded (end-load) swing feel\u003c\/strong\u003e with the comfort and forgiveness of a true two-piece design. Featuring Easton’s \u003cstrong\u003eCXN MC+ Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e to reduce vibration and a responsive \u003cstrong\u003e12.75\" barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e, this bat is designed to help power hitters turn hard contact into damage. \u003cstrong\u003eApproved for play in USA Softball (ASA)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop related:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/asa-usa-slowpitch-bats\"\u003eUSA\/ASA Slowpitch Bats\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/easton-slowpitch-bats\"\u003eEaston Slowpitch Bats\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-easton-slowpitch\"\u003eAll Easton Slowpitch\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/slowpitch-softball-bats\"\u003eAll Slowpitch Softball Bats\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You’ll Love the ESA6TNTL\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCXN MC+ Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e – helps eliminate vibration in the handle for best-in-class feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCantilever Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e – built to enhance barrel responsiveness and energy transfer at contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptimized Player Weighting (Loaded)\u003c\/strong\u003e – added mass toward the barrel for maximum pop at the point of impact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Boost Soft Knob\u003c\/strong\u003e – improved comfort and leverage for confident, aggressive swings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHDK23 Carbon Fiber\u003c\/strong\u003e – premium composite construction designed for high-level performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.75\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-Piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwing Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loaded (End Load)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flex 130\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Weights:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25oz, 26oz, 27oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approved for \u003cstrong\u003eUSA Softball (ASA)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e ESA6TNTL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Should Swing a Loaded 2-Piece Tantrum?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re a power-first hitter, prefer to feel the barrel “work,” or like the ball to jump when you get extended, the \u003cstrong\u003eloaded\u003c\/strong\u003e Tantrum is a great fit. The \u003cstrong\u003e2-piece build\u003c\/strong\u003e plus the \u003cstrong\u003eCXN MC+ connection\u003c\/strong\u003e helps keep the feel smooth on mishits while still letting you swing for extra bases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 2026 Easton Tantrum ESA6TNTL legal for my league?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bat is \u003cstrong\u003eapproved for USA Softball (ASA)\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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