{"product_id":"2027-easton-hype-fire-usssa-baseball-bat-5","title":"2027 Easton Hype Fire USSSA Baseball Bat -5","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2027 Easton Hype Fire 2 3\/4 Inch USSSA Baseball Bat (-5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2027 Easton Hype Fire 2 3\/4 USSSA Baseball Bat (-5) | 2nd String Sports\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop the 2027 Easton Hype Fire USSSA Baseball Bat (-5) at 2nd String Sports. Authorized dealer with full manufacturer warranty, valid receipt, and optional FREE Lizard Skins grip installation! Fast shipping!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIgnite your offense and dominate the travel ball circuit with the 2027 Easton Hype Fire 2 3\/4 Inch USSSA Baseball Bat (-5). Renowned as one of the hottest and most explosive composite bats in travel ball, the 2027 Hype Fire returns with refined technology engineered to widen the sweet spot, eliminate hand sting, and produce instant exit velocity. Built as the final USSSA stepping stone before transitioning to BBCOR, this -5 model delivers maximum barrel stiffness, heavier end-load punch, and pure power in the sleek Blackout Blaze colorway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an Authorized Easton Dealer, every purchase from 2nd String Sports includes an official store receipt to ensure your bat is fully covered under Easton's 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty should any warranty issues arise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree Custom Grip Installation: Want a fresh Lizard Skins grip put on before it ships? Simply add your favorite Lizard Skins Bat Grip to your cart during checkout and leave us a note requesting installation! Let us know if the hitter is Right-Handed or Left-Handed so we wrap it in the correct direction—we’ll install it for FREE before shipping it out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2027 Hype Fire features Easton's redesigned TCT (Thermo Composite Technology) Barrel, specifically tuned to maximize trampoline flex and barrel compression across the entire 2 3\/4-inch big barrel profile. Paired with the Connexion Max elastomer connection piece, this two-piece composite bat absorbs harsh feedback on off-center hits while directing maximum energy back into the ball. Finished with size-tuned Opti-Flex handle technology and the Gen2 In2uitiv Soft Knob, the 2027 Hype Fire offers unmatched barrel feel, power transfer, and control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct Specifications \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: Hype Fire (2027 USSSA Edition) Drop Weight: -5 Drop Ratio Barrel Diameter: 2 3\/4 Inch Big Barrel Profile Construction: 2-Piece Full Composite Barrel Technology: Redesigned TCT Composite Barrel (Optimized Barrel Performance) Connection System: Connexion Max (Vibration-Dampening Elastomer Joint) Handle Technology: Size-Specific Opti-Flex Composite Handle Knob Tech: Gen2 In2uitiv Feel Soft Knob (Asymmetric Comfort Design) Grip Service: Free Lizard Skins Wrap: Add grip to cart \u0026amp; specify LH\/RH handedness in order notes! Colorway: Blackout Blaze Certifications: USSSA 1.15 BPF Certified (Travel Ball Approved) Warranty Guarantee: Authorized Dealer: Includes valid proof of purchase for full 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Performance Innovations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedesigned TCT Composite Barrel: High-performing composite material engineered for maximum wall flex and a wider sweet spot, delivering explosive pop and forgiving off-center contact straight out of the wrapper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnexion Max Elastomer Joint: Interlocks the handle and barrel with a heavy-duty elastomer connection, completely neutralizing hand sting and transferring power smoothly through contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize-Tuned Opti-Flex Handle: Engineered with size-specific flex rates to optimize barrel control and stiffen power transfer for advanced elite players swinging a heavy -5 ratio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGen2 In2uitiv Soft Knob: Asymmetric, ergonomic soft-knob design improves bottom-hand comfort, reduces pressure points, and enhances overall barrel awareness during your swing path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePro-Level -5 Weight Distribution: Maximizes barrel weight and momentum through contact, giving physically developed hitters the heavy-hitting force needed to drive balls over the fence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho Is The -5 Hype Fire Best For?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced Travel Ball \u0026amp; Middle School Hitters (13U–14U): Specifically designed for strong 13U and 14U players making their final transition toward high school BBCOR play who demand maximum exit velocity and heavy barrel mass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 2nd String Sports\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 2nd String Sports, we’re making high-performance sports gear accessible to every athlete. As an authorized retailer for top brands like Easton, DeMarini, Louisville Slugger, and Rawlings, every new bat purchase comes with an authentic, valid store receipt so you enjoy full manufacturer warranty protection. From brand-new releases to quality pre-owned equipment, we give great gear a second life. 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