Easton Diamond Sports announced the launch of a new generation of composite performance bat called “The Dub.” Featuring double barrel construction, The Dub is the only USSSA-certified double wall bat on the market, and it is the first time Easton has incorporated this advanced technology into a baseball bat.

The Dub combines a thinner, lower compression outer barrel to create more barrel flex across the whole barrel’s length with an inner barrel to govern performance directly at the USSSA’s allowed limit.

“This technology revolutionizes the USSSA’s baseball landscape unlike anything before,” said John Loeffler, category director at Easton Bat. The Dub is a special advancement for the game of baseball.

“The technology that changed Fastpitch is now coming to baseball, and many Easton loyalists will connect the dots between The Dub and the highly successful Ghost Double Barrel Fastpitch Bat franchise, which has been named the No.1 Performance Fastpitch Bat Series* on the market, continued Loeffler.

“The Dub tech does for USSSA what the Ghost did for fastpitch,” said Matt Arndt, chief product officer, at Easton. “It is game-changing technology, and players immediately notice the impact it has on their on-field success.”

“The Dub features a two-piece composite construction that maximizes barrel flex while keeping vibration to a minimum. It features a ConneXion Max elastomer connection piece to interlock the handle to the barrel, ensuring smooth and powerful contact. The massive sweet spot allows for solid contact and maximum power even on mishits. Additionally, The Dub uses an Optiflex handle, which is specifically engineered to each size and drop weight of the bat to provide the hitter a perfect balance between flex and stiffness, leading to improved barrel control and raw power,” continued Ardnt.

Early testing by top players and travel ball organizations nationwide significantly improved performance. The 2026 DUB is a big-time game-changer for all ages of players, and Easton forecasts it will be a “top choice along with the No.1 Performance USA bat,* the Easton Hype Fire.”

  • 2026 Dub USSSA: -10 (2¾”) Sizes: 27″/17oz., 28 “/18oz., 29″/19oz.,30″/2” oz., 31 “/2” oz.
  • 2026 Dub USSSA: -8 (2¾”) Sizes: 29″/2″ oz., 30″/2″ oz., 31″/2″ oz., 32 “/2” oz.
  • 2026 Dub USSSA: -5 (2¾”) “izes: 30’/2’oz., 31”/2″oz., 32”/2″oz.

*No.1 Performance Fastpitch Softball Bat Series claim based on units of performance fastpitch softball bats series sold from April 2020 to March 2022. “Performance” means fastpitch softball bats with an MSRP of $250 or greater. — Source: NPD Group

*No.1 Performance USSSA Baseball Bat Series claim based on units of performance baseball bats series sold from June 2023 to January 2025. “Performance” means baseball bats with an MSRP of $249 or greater. — Source: NPD Group

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