{"product_id":"2026-easton-tantrum-2-piece-loaded-usssa-slowpitch-softball-bat-esu6tntl","title":"2026 Easton Tantrum 2-Piece Loaded USSSA Slowpitch Softball Bat - ESU6TNTL","description":"\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2026 Easton Tantrum 2-Piece Loaded USSSA Slowpitch Softball Bat (ESU6TNTL)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2026 Easton Tantrum ESU6TNTL\u003c\/strong\u003e is made for hitters who want a \u003cstrong\u003eloaded (end-load) swing feel\u003c\/strong\u003e with the comfort and performance benefits of a true \u003cstrong\u003e2-piece composite\u003c\/strong\u003e. Built around a \u003cstrong\u003e13\" barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e with Easton’s \u003cstrong\u003eG4S G4orce Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e for multi-region barrel response, this bat is designed to help power hitters create momentum, drive the ball, and keep swings aggressive. \u003cstrong\u003eApproved for play in USSSA, ISA, and NSA.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop related:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/usssa-slowpitch-bats\"\u003eUSSSA Slowpitch Bats\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/usssa-240-compression-approved-slowpitch-softball-bats\"\u003eUSSSA 240 Compression 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 Bats\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/slowpitch-softball-home\"\u003eSlowpitch Softball Hub\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Performance Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eG4S G4orce Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e – triple-region barrel flex allows variable compression using a plural resin system for responsive performance across the barrel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCXN MC+ Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e – helps eliminate vibration in the handle for best-in-class feel and comfort on mishits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptimized Player Weighting (Loaded)\u003c\/strong\u003e – added mass toward the barrel for increased momentum and carry through contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Boost Soft Knob\u003c\/strong\u003e – enhanced comfort and leverage for confident, aggressive cuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHDK23 Carbon Fiber\u003c\/strong\u003e – premium composite construction engineered for high-level slowpitch 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 13\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-Piece Composite\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 180\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Weights:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25.5oz, 26oz, 27oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approved for \u003cstrong\u003eUSSSA\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eISA\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eNSA\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e ESU6TNTL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Should Swing the 2-Piece Loaded Tantrum?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re a power-first hitter or prefer to feel the barrel “finish” through the zone, the \u003cstrong\u003eloaded\u003c\/strong\u003e Tantrum is a great match. The \u003cstrong\u003e2-piece build\u003c\/strong\u003e plus \u003cstrong\u003eCXN MC+ Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e helps keep the feel smoother on mishits, while the \u003cstrong\u003eFlex 180 handle\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for hitters who like a bit more flex and whip action compared to stiffer options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the ESU6TNTL legal for USSSA?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes—this model is listed as approved for \u003cstrong\u003eUSSSA\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it’s also approved for \u003cstrong\u003eISA\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eNSA\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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