{"product_id":"2026-easton-thing-2-piece-loaded-usssa-slowpitch-softball-bat-esu6thgl","title":"2026 Easton Thing 2-Piece Loaded USSSA Slowpitch Softball Bat - ESU6THGL","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2026 Easton Thing 2-Piece Loaded USSSA Slowpitch Softball Bat – ESU6THGL\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2026 Easton Thing 2-Piece Loaded USSSA Slowpitch Softball Bat (ESU6THGL)\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for hitters who want maximum barrel flex and serious end-load pop in a compact 12\" package. Featuring Easton's 232 Technology 5-flex barrel and an ultra-stiff, lighter alloy handle, this bat is engineered to help you whip the barrel through the zone faster while driving the ball deep. At Smash It Sports, you get the largest slowpitch bat selection online, backed by our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/smashitsports.com\/pages\/about-us\"\u003eprice-match guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e and fast, free shipping on most orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e232 Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e – 5-flex barrel design allowing variable compression using a plural resin system for explosive pop on every swing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlloy Handle\u003c\/strong\u003e – Ultra-stiff, lighter handle that helps you get the barrel through the zone faster\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\u003e12\" Barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e – A compact, responsive barrel size favored by hitters who want a quick, concentrated sweet spot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Weights\u003c\/strong\u003e – 25oz, 26oz, and 27oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertified for Play\u003c\/strong\u003e – Approved for USSSA, ISA, and NSA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose the 2026 Easton Thing Loaded?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Thing Loaded is built for power hitters who want the barrel to finish hard through the zone. The 232 Technology plural resin system creates variable compression zones across the barrel, giving you a bigger effective sweet spot and more explosive exit velocity, while the lightweight alloy handle keeps bat speed high even with the added end-load weighting. Whether you're stepping into USSSA tournament play or a competitive ISA or NSA league, this two-piece build is designed to deliver hot-out-of-the-wrapper performance. This bat also includes a warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2026 Easton Thing 2-Piece Loaded USSSA Slowpitch Softball Bat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eESU6THGL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e12\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwing Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLoaded (Optimized Player Weighting)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUltra-stiff, lightweight alloy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e232 Technology – 5-flex plural resin system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Weights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e25oz, 26oz, 27oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUSSSA, ISA, NSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShop Related Slowpitch Gear\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/smashitsports.com\/collections\/easton-slowpitch-bats\"\u003eAll Easton Slowpitch Bats\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/smashitsports.com\/collections\/usssa-slowpitch-bats\"\u003eUSSSA Slowpitch Bats\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/smashitsports.com\/collections\/usssa-240-compression-approved-slowpitch-softball-bats\"\u003eUSSSA 240 Compression Bats\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/smashitsports.com\/collections\/slowpitch-softball-bats\"\u003eAll Slowpitch Softball Bats\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/smashitsports.com\/collections\/slowpitch-bat-bags-rollers\"\u003eSlowpitch Bat Bags \u0026amp; Rollers\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/smashitsports.com\/pages\/slowpitch-softball-home\"\u003eSlowpitch Softball Hub\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOutfitting a Team or League?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmash It Sports offers competitive team and bulk pricing on equipment packages for leagues, schools, and organizations, plus custom uniform design services. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/smashitsports.com\/pages\/about-us\"\u003eContact our team sales department\u003c\/a\u003e for a custom quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 6px; padding: 10px 14px;\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat certifications is the 2026 Easton Thing ESU6THGL approved for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eThe 2026 Easton Thing 2-Piece Loaded Slowpitch Softball Bat is approved for play in USSSA, ISA, and NSA. Always confirm your league or tournament's current approved bat list and required certification stamp before purchase, since certifications are not interchangeable between sanctioning bodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 6px; padding: 10px 14px;\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat weights does the ESU6THGL come in?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eThis bat is available in 25oz, 26oz, and 27oz, so hitters can choose the swing weight that best matches their power and bat speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 6px; padding: 10px 14px;\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat does \"Loaded\" mean on this bat?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\"Loaded\" refers to Easton's Optimized Player Weighting, which shifts extra mass toward the barrel end. This increases momentum and carry through contact, making it a strong option for power hitters, though it can feel heavier through the zone than a balanced model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 6px; padding: 10px 14px;\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat is 232 Technology?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003e232 Technology is Easton's 5-flex barrel design built on a plural resin system. It allows variable compression across different zones of the barrel, creating a larger effective sweet spot and more explosive pop on contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 6px; padding: 10px 14px;\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDoes this bat come with a warranty?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eYes, the 2026 Easton Thing ESU6THGL includes a warranty when purchased from an authorized retailer like Smash It Sports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 6px; padding: 10px 14px;\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDoes Smash It Sports offer free shipping on this bat?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eYes. 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