Hitting with the 2023 EASTON ENCORE HYBRID | BBCOR Baseball Bat Review

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  • Bat Bros Will & Zak review Easton's first 2-pc Hybrid BBCOR in the last 3 years - the 2023 Encore!
    You can find our BBCOR & USSSA bat rankings at baseballbatbros.com/
    Bat Bros MERCH site: routine.com/collections/the-b...
    And here is where you can check out the bats used in today's video:
    Easton Encore Hybrid: www.justbats.com/product/east...
    DeMarini The Goods: www.justbats.com/product/dema...
    Marucci CatX Connect: www.justbats.com/product/maru...
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  • @baseballbatbros
    @baseballbatbros  Před rokem +15

    Updated BBCOR rankings at baseballbatbros.com/pages/bbcorrankings
    And today is our first ever upload in 4K!!! So make sure video quality is all the way up, go full-screen, and enjoy the vid.

    • @DanielGreen61
      @DanielGreen61 Před rokem +1

      Will you should show off yours gloves. I see u have some sweet nokonas👍❤

    • @alejandrosalgadojr2768
      @alejandrosalgadojr2768 Před rokem

      I Got a String King 👑 Metal BBCOR BAT 🦇For Everyday Practice and Playing Baseball ⚾️ With My Family

    • @alejandrosalgadojr2768
      @alejandrosalgadojr2768 Před rokem

      Same With My Louisville Slugger🪵🦇

  • @meghall7545
    @meghall7545 Před rokem +206

    Third comment!! Sup Will. (this is my mom’s account)

  • @TBIRD0625
    @TBIRD0625 Před rokem +25

    I'd love to see a revisit to an exit velo showdown between a bunch of BESR bats now that you've been lifting for a while

  • @joaquinvillalovos4615
    @joaquinvillalovos4615 Před rokem +35

    Love how he’s always batting in Jordans😂

  • @spike6385
    @spike6385 Před rokem +9

    I like the graphic they went with, sharp looking bat

    • @fartexplosion4480
      @fartexplosion4480 Před rokem

      Yeah, most bats go for the generic sports equipment design - overdesigned, bold and bright everything, no attention to composition, but Easton's latest bats like the Black Magic have toned down their designs and they all look so much better for it

  • @NateDogMXtv
    @NateDogMXtv Před rokem +3

    I miss seeing Batbro Cam. Hope you can have a holiday reunion video with all the bros

  • @garrymarta5295
    @garrymarta5295 Před rokem +6

    Fun fact. There's a carbon fiber lining on the inside of the barrel of the Encore. Meaning that it will break in with a bit of time and create a tad more pop and forgivability. But remains to be seen how much.

    • @madskrillz2
      @madskrillz2 Před rokem +1

      That's exactly how the old Zcore/Z2K's were made. Not sure if that will help a BBCOR very much though.

    • @baseballbatbros
      @baseballbatbros  Před rokem +1

      From my understanding and what I've been told, this does not require any break in. Regardless, we had a couple hundred swings on the Encore prior to this video.
      But I don't see how the Carbon Fiber lining is going to help the bat in any way in light of BBCOR restrictions. If anything I would think it just makes it more endloaded. That would work great in USSSA, BESR, or 90s tech

    • @garrymarta5295
      @garrymarta5295 Před rokem

      @@baseballbatbros Yes, I imagine it'll only really come into play in the USSSA version. But thought it was neat.

  • @tannertwillman224
    @tannertwillman224 Před rokem +1

    Did some bat testing last week with this one, the red one and the yellow one. The yellow one was by far the best. I'd love to see a video where you try all three

  • @DEValentine
    @DEValentine Před 10 měsíci +1

    Picked up an Encore BBCOR 33/30 for my college player to use as a backup. Turns out the Encore BANGS! My son says it swings slightly heavier than his 33" Guardian, but he loves the pop. Would not hesitate to game it.
    He has NOT noticed the feedback issues mentioned in this review. But he is used to the stiffness of a one-piece alloy.

  • @dustinfussell1930
    @dustinfussell1930 Před rokem +2

    Let's go bro love the content keep up the hard work

  • @jacobtreadaway3651
    @jacobtreadaway3651 Před rokem +5

    It’s crazy how well they through bp. Kids on my team need to learn from you guys on how to through bp😂

    • @GBMM7
      @GBMM7 Před rokem +9

      You mean “throw” wtf are you 5 years old ?

  • @evanendwardsonsblitzball

    You guys need to use the cat 9 connect v the cat X connect in a exit velo showdown because I want to see how the swing weight and sweet spot can effect a hybrid bat

    • @baseballbatbros
      @baseballbatbros  Před rokem +3

      i dig it. Cat9 Connect would probably win slightly. Mass = Gas. But the CatX Connect is MUCH easier to swing/control.

  • @toranfuglseth7049
    @toranfuglseth7049 Před rokem

    Ah man, the goods is nether region tingling amazing! LOVE that bat

  • @cjreid3
    @cjreid3 Před rokem +1

    i’ve had my 2022 goods for the last year and have took over 400 swings with it and it’s still as hot as i got it no durability issue on my end

  • @ethanbrown4610
    @ethanbrown4610 Před rokem

    Thank you bat bros for this review

  • @taner65th
    @taner65th Před rokem +2

    A solid ranking, i like the hybrid bats but at the same time you can get a one piece alloy which again is basically the same thing. Suprised Easton made this bat after like 3 years.

  • @boogishoogis6911
    @boogishoogis6911 Před rokem +2

    Also the 4K looks great

  • @jacksonellison4639
    @jacksonellison4639 Před rokem +3

    I’m 16 years old. Never hit a homer with bbcor. I just went to visit my brother at college and we went to hit at the colleges field. (Colorado Mesa University) I got a brand new goods and was hitting with it for the first time. I shorthopped the fence in my first few swings and maybe 30-40th swing the knob popped off. I filed a warranty claim and was told it would be the only replacement I get. Just sad they can’t stand behind their bat

    • @baseballbatbros
      @baseballbatbros  Před rokem +1

      so frustrating bro. It's FIRE, but an absolute liability. Voodoo One is looking that way too

    • @jacksonellison4639
      @jacksonellison4639 Před rokem

      @@baseballbatbros yup. Used a voucher from a broken voodoo one to get the goods just for it to break too🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️

  • @soggi_pancakes9860
    @soggi_pancakes9860 Před rokem

    Love these videos

  • @mikesteingass3961
    @mikesteingass3961 Před rokem +3

    love the vids Will!! also, can you use this camera angle for all your vids? it looked really good. reminded me of the 100k special vid

    • @baseballbatbros
      @baseballbatbros  Před rokem +3

      yep we're gonna stick with this moving forward

    • @mikesteingass3961
      @mikesteingass3961 Před rokem

      @@baseballbatbros awesome!

    • @phillypepper1000
      @phillypepper1000 Před rokem

      What do you think about adding the hit trail to the hits?? Or is that super hard to do? Lol 😂 love the vids!!

  • @dancyr6686
    @dancyr6686 Před rokem +1

    Got admit will ur sneaker game is 💯💯
    Love the 4's snd 3s

  • @pepepepert
    @pepepepert Před rokem +1

    I'd love to see you do a cross over episode. Hitting baseballs with a slowpitch bat and softballs with a baseball bat to see which is a better cross over option. You know just for fun.

  • @dadshale3575
    @dadshale3575 Před rokem

    Bat bros vid..... start of a good weekend

  • @DrBo-ju2ov
    @DrBo-ju2ov Před rokem +3

    Alright Will. Quick question. I'm a contact hitter, but I love swinging a little heavier. I've broken a Rawlings wood 243 (at least I think it was that, I have a Louisville slugger 243 and it had the same barrel size). Trying to get an American batsmith bat. Any bat you recommend from them that's not overly heavy, but still hot? From the different types you've swung from.

    • @fartexplosion4480
      @fartexplosion4480 Před rokem

      Not Will obvioudly, but try something with an Axe handle. Axe and Victus bats have the Axe handle. The grip allows you to put your barrel in the zone that little bit longer

    • @baseballbatbros
      @baseballbatbros  Před rokem +2

      I'd go with a drop 3, cupped, birch (compressed), i13M

    • @DrBo-ju2ov
      @DrBo-ju2ov Před rokem

      @@baseballbatbros Thank you bro!

    • @Tevatron044
      @Tevatron044 Před rokem

      In my opinion, you should look at High Density bats. Plenty of local wood bat makers make high density bats. The mass is increased but it's still balanced. You get extra power from the wood density and the extra scale mass but most HD bats also have forgiveness on the hands. The high density also makes it way more durable. Phoenix Bats, Viper Bats, Pommel Bats, B45, etc. They're the ones that I know work on high density bat designs

    • @DrBo-ju2ov
      @DrBo-ju2ov Před rokem

      One last thing Will! I doubt you'll see this, but what handle would you recommend for the i13?

  • @ryanrobe2903
    @ryanrobe2903 Před rokem

    Which cf zen is better the 2021 zen or the 2022 zen?

  • @squirrell460
    @squirrell460 Před rokem +1

    Hey man I know it sucked last time you tried it, but the 2022 easton speed is marketed to be a lighter bat than the previous green one, with it being under $100 dollars and more accessible to more people I would like to see your opinion on it :)

  • @diamondbackfanboy
    @diamondbackfanboy Před rokem +1

    it seemed like the encore and the goods have the same sweet spot in terms of like where u can make good contact, but the goods is just much more forgiving

  • @benpoop845
    @benpoop845 Před rokem

    I swung the bat and I liked I was at a tournament and there was a easton booth loved the usssa -5

  • @brianpartida2603
    @brianpartida2603 Před rokem

    Wouldn't want the Feds at my front door today. SCOREBOARD!!! Subscribed. Thank you guys for what you do.

  • @tgbeam
    @tgbeam Před rokem

    Oh shit, is this Sherwood High in Oregon? That's cool knowing y'all are in my state if so!

  • @davidpope5607
    @davidpope5607 Před rokem +1

    Fun fact I subscribed off of a score board shot like a year ago some time 😂

  • @Thegoat27272
    @Thegoat27272 Před rokem

    Please come to Mississippi, i would love that

  • @JJSkywlker
    @JJSkywlker Před rokem

    When are those navy with red and white highlight Bruce Bolts going to be available?!

  • @tylerelkins9619
    @tylerelkins9619 Před rokem

    My son just broke the end cap on his 31" Voodoo One "Go Figure" & wanted to get a new bat mean while so we went w/ the 31" Select Pwr. Is there going to be a "Big" difference in swing weight between the 2?????

    • @baseballbatbros
      @baseballbatbros  Před rokem +1

      at the 31" length, there should be too much difference. The Select Pwr is a very easy bat to hit with in my opinion. Not too heavy and a super forgiving barrel.

    • @tylerelkins9619
      @tylerelkins9619 Před rokem

      @@baseballbatbros good deal! The reason we went with the select pwr was because he felt the Goods in a 31" & he said it felt pretty light so we figured the select pwr would feel as light if not lighter in that length...

  • @billy2567
    @billy2567 Před rokem +1

    Will I would love if you would review one piece voodoo one 2017 I use this bat in highschool and I get pretty good exit velo on it but not a lot of pop

  • @southspringwiffleball1782

    Absolute banger vid

  • @Tevatron044
    @Tevatron044 Před rokem

    First thing i thought when i got my hands on this was "this is just a b5 cut in half and put on a composite handle"
    The original connexion had more forgiveness lol

  • @georgiabulldawgfreak
    @georgiabulldawgfreak Před 4 měsíci

    My 10 yr old swings the encore and it comes off 60-80 mph. He loves it.

    • @baseballbatbros
      @baseballbatbros  Před 4 měsíci

      It’s a great bat in USSSA - just not so much BBCOR

    • @georgiabulldawgfreak
      @georgiabulldawgfreak Před 4 měsíci

      Wish he could some reviews with y’all on some usssa bats -10. He would be so stoked. If yall ever come to Newnan Ga to review some bats let me know

  • @I_DID_IT373
    @I_DID_IT373 Před rokem

    Was good will I got the catx composite 31 -5 usssa I hit an absolute tank with it against the #3 team in Minnesota Minnesota Icemen

  • @MrIsaac-dh3uh
    @MrIsaac-dh3uh Před 9 měsíci +1

    It's is a totally different bat broken in - you need to wack the lower barrell all along to some endos. After 500 balls, it's sweet spot expands like crazy, but inside stuff still hurts, so true. Wear your rubber thummy!

  • @andrewplemons2297
    @andrewplemons2297 Před rokem +1

    Loving the 👟 and 🧦 combo but what happened to New Balance?

  • @jaegerjohnson5822
    @jaegerjohnson5822 Před rokem

    Doing a shot in the dark request but can you guys do a review of the Easton Surge BBCOR it was my cousins high school bat and I tried it out. Best hybrid bat I’ve every swung

  • @kylestokes9075
    @kylestokes9075 Před rokem

    Have you had the chance to hit the new usssa easton line?

  • @boogishoogis6911
    @boogishoogis6911 Před rokem +1

    What up what up love your videos

  • @michaelcarterenthusiast9750

    Yessir been waiting for this one

  • @rileyloveless3229
    @rileyloveless3229 Před rokem

    We gotta get a non-impacting Style score cuzzzz that’s nice

  • @Kash2slimeyy
    @Kash2slimeyy Před rokem

    You guys should do the easton reflex
    Against demerani green zen

  • @bradonknox8884
    @bradonknox8884 Před rokem

    Y’all should do the catx connect vs the select pwr

  • @laboy9
    @laboy9 Před rokem +3

    do a wood carving bat contest to see who can hit the furthest home run with their homemade bat

  • @spikereynolds8615
    @spikereynolds8615 Před rokem

    I'd love to see a video of you guys teaching the average Jabrony to hit a tank.

  • @vinnymaye419
    @vinnymaye419 Před rokem +1

    Jeez that barrel is freaking massive

  • @laf733715
    @laf733715 Před rokem

    Want to see you swing the new camwood game bat.

  • @davidhemphill8087
    @davidhemphill8087 Před rokem +1

    One piece or 2 piece cat X ? I gotta know I want a new bat for Christmas

  • @RPeacock1128
    @RPeacock1128 Před rokem

    What influence does Rawlings have on Easton since the purchase in 2020? Seems Easton has abandoned some of the technology they were working on like the refinement of the Maxum and have since put out older technology like a redo of the B5 and Black Magic. I know the Maxum was originally old Combat technology but that bat saw a huge following here on the east coast with travel ball and even saw some colleges using the newer Ultra and 360 models.

    • @baseballbatbros
      @baseballbatbros  Před rokem

      I think they still operate pretty independently. While those Maxums got some traction, they never really got over that hump of being a "very popular bat". Composite bats are getting tougher to push in BBCOR (such a low usage rate in college baseball), and 1-pc bats are always a little bit of a tough sell with the youth travel ball crowd. Rawlings indeed has some very very interesting bats coming this year. Cautiously optimistic

    • @Tevatron044
      @Tevatron044 Před rokem

      Maxum 360/combat b2 is my number 1 pick of bbcor composites and one of my favorite bbcors of all time. Easton should still be independent functioning, but now with the ability to use patented tech from rawlings (not exactly something I'd be leaping for joy about)

  • @chipjones31
    @chipjones31 Před rokem

    Heard some HYPE about the new Axe bat two piece....$$$$ but looks legit. Review coming?

  • @XtremeHSbsbl
    @XtremeHSbsbl Před rokem

    Was that The Goods you glued back together?

  • @kzarnold3678
    @kzarnold3678 Před rokem

    Hell yeah love the utah hat

  • @ultraspank8479
    @ultraspank8479 Před rokem

    What is the stuff he’s rolling into the bat grips for extra grip?

    • @grim1044
      @grim1044 Před rokem +1

      Im guessing pine tar

    • @ultraspank8479
      @ultraspank8479 Před rokem

      @@grim1044 thanks boss is that stuff legal during games?

  • @sparkyandrews7474
    @sparkyandrews7474 Před rokem

    Do a review on the Warhawk3 usssa bat

  • @LoneProphet1990
    @LoneProphet1990 Před rokem

    Do you guys have high expectations for the new Atlas one piece from Louisville?

  • @bryancrawford3806
    @bryancrawford3806 Před rokem

    Feel like I have to thank you each time the video includes distances, due to the fear of you removing them again….so Thank you!!!😊

  • @tylerelkins9619
    @tylerelkins9619 Před rokem

    Would you say a 31" LS Select Pwr swings fairly light???????

  • @JTAPtv
    @JTAPtv Před rokem

    bat looks slick

  • @evanendwardsonsblitzball

    7:41 ayoooooooooooo

  • @Ninjersey1
    @Ninjersey1 Před rokem

    For the boys 🔥

  • @subject4397
    @subject4397 Před rokem

    You should do the Anderson tech Zila

  • @glirbuster44
    @glirbuster44 Před rokem

    Are you guys still doing slow pitch softball bat reviews?

  • @uncommonsense4920
    @uncommonsense4920 Před 7 měsíci

    Is it me or is it an updated Easton 13.6 BBCOR just based off of looks I never swung either so I can’t say anything on similarity based in performance

  • @codybrumfield7410
    @codybrumfield7410 Před rokem

    Hey man do you plan on reviewing the new easton hype??? Looking for a new bat for my 9u player he's tall but skin and bones

  • @MasonMallon-jb5fe
    @MasonMallon-jb5fe Před měsícem

    Two questions, is this bat durable? And does it sting when you get jammed with it

  • @deaversmith2593
    @deaversmith2593 Před rokem +1

    When is the rawlings icon review coming?

  • @TEEDUBS
    @TEEDUBS Před rokem +1

    Good thing I'm already subbed and not breaking any fed laws

  • @Batman87988
    @Batman87988 Před rokem

    Guys I need an answer ( anyone ) should I get the Cat 9 composite - 8 or the Cat X one piece -8?

  • @felixflecha_21
    @felixflecha_21 Před rokem +1

    We need a bat review on the new 2023 Omaha Louisville slugger

  • @FinnCannon-dh1tb
    @FinnCannon-dh1tb Před rokem

    Nice hat🙃

  • @abbey7801
    @abbey7801 Před rokem +1

    you should try the HZRDUS (-3) BBCOR 2 5/8" Baseball Bat they say their the best

    • @baseballbatbros
      @baseballbatbros  Před rokem

      czcams.com/video/JCQBAx5iszY/video.html
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    • @abbey7801
      @abbey7801 Před rokem

      you already did

  • @Truthteller7
    @Truthteller7 Před rokem +1

    Can we get a softball bat bros update? Wtf

  • @trevsss9458
    @trevsss9458 Před rokem

    Hey will! Will you guys be doing a video on the new atlas

  • @aidanoconnor4498
    @aidanoconnor4498 Před rokem

    Can you review the true temper dynamic

  • @tobiastinsley3261
    @tobiastinsley3261 Před 2 měsíci

    I swing that bat and it is a big strong and powerful bat

  • @Arct1c.
    @Arct1c. Před rokem

    Someone needs to make a 33’ 33 oz The Goods

  • @DaddyRos69
    @DaddyRos69 Před rokem

    Fire shoes will

  • @williamchurbe1802
    @williamchurbe1802 Před rokem

    YUH!!!!

  • @rjbarroso6685
    @rjbarroso6685 Před rokem

    Next can you guys do the Louisville slugger atlas?

  • @haydenwyche5684
    @haydenwyche5684 Před rokem

    Can you please do the 2022 meta vs 2022 cf zen next video please

  • @candicemiller6351
    @candicemiller6351 Před rokem

    Victus nox I just got it to dosint have a swing in it drop eight

  • @candicemiller6351
    @candicemiller6351 Před rokem

    By the way my victus Nox is brand new and it is drop eight

  • @reiseclark4908
    @reiseclark4908 Před rokem

    Replace the goods with the select they’re comparable if you don’t like the durability

  • @candicemiller6351
    @candicemiller6351 Před rokem +1

    Hey loved to meet you in person love the vids we could make a video together I have the new USSSa Nox from Victus from max 11 years old
    Ps I’m yousing my moms phone and I’m from Utah

  • @bridgethall2693
    @bridgethall2693 Před rokem

    do redline vs green zen

  • @user-hj8mb4yj4h
    @user-hj8mb4yj4h Před rokem

    Is this like 13.6?

  • @davishwang1761
    @davishwang1761 Před rokem

    Please review the new axe bbcor

  • @robertcreighton8434
    @robertcreighton8434 Před rokem

    If u haven’t do the B5 bomber by Easton

  • @slademctigue7281
    @slademctigue7281 Před rokem

    What cat x is the "best"

  • @I_Eat_Meat12345
    @I_Eat_Meat12345 Před rokem

    Who wins Composite Wood Bat Madness?

  • @chrislewis5069
    @chrislewis5069 Před rokem

    Sounds like a marucci or Louisville

  • @Chasedoessports
    @Chasedoessports Před rokem

    Hi

  • @ethantoler4387
    @ethantoler4387 Před rokem

    The only thing stronger than wills swing is his sneaker game

  • @tomhawley9237
    @tomhawley9237 Před rokem

    The Cam clip 😢

  • @laggy_rl2922
    @laggy_rl2922 Před rokem +1

    Day 2 of asking for a b2 combat ultra review