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2026 Easton Empire Greg Connell SSUSA Senior Slowpitch Softball Bat 1 Piece Motherload 13" Barrel ESS6EGC1X

Sale price $249.99 Regular price $279.99

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Add a Lizard Skins DSP Ultra bat grip

Ships in same box, not installed. Installation instructions ·

Why a Lizard Skins grip?

The grip that comes on a new bat is usually the cheapest part of it — a thin synthetic wrap picked for cost, not feel. It gets slick when your hands sweat, packs down flat in a few weeks, and does nothing about the sting on a mishit. Swapping it for a Lizard Skins DSP Ultra is the biggest upgrade you can make to a bat for under $25, and it’s why you’ll see them on bats from Little League through the big leagues.

It stays tacky, wet or dry

DSP stands for Durable Soft Polymer. It has a slightly tacky surface, an oval pattern and multi-directional ridges that hold your hands in place through the swing whether it’s a humid July doubleheader or a wet April morning. Because the bat isn’t sliding, hitters stop death-gripping the handle — looser hands, quicker bat.

It takes the sting out

The polymer absorbs vibration on off-barrel contact instead of sending it into your hands. The thicker the grip, the more it dampens: 1.8 mm is the most cushion, 1.1 mm is the all-around favorite and our best seller, and 0.5 mm is the pro choice for wood bats when you want to feel everything.

It lasts

The reformulated DSP holds its texture season after season, and the premium adhesive keeps it locked to the handle instead of creeping or unraveling like a worn stock wrap. Every roll is 990 mm / 39 in with pre-cut ends and a finishing strip, and it fits wood, composite or aluminum.

It looks like your bat

80+ colorways — solids, camo, Outburst, patriotic, MLB team colors. Match your uniform or make your bat impossible to mix up in the dugout.

Five-minute install

On-grip markings show exactly where to start and stop. Peel the old grip, wrap the new one, tape the finish — no tools. Watch the install video.

CheapBats.com was the very first Lizard Skins dealer — our founder met theirs at a trade show, tried the grip, and we’ve carried it ever since. We still think it’s the best grip on the market.

Lizard Skins DSP Ultra Bat Grip
Thickness

Choose a colorway above first — the thicknesses we have in stock for that color will show here.

0.5 mm — direct feedback1.1 mm — all-purpose1.8 mm — less vibration

Ships in same box, not installed. Installation instructions

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Description

2026 Easton Empire Greg Connell SSUSA Senior Slowpitch Softball Bat 1 Piece Motherload 13" Barrel

2026 Easton Empire Greg Connell SSUSA Senior Slowpitch Softball Bat 1 Piece Motherload 13" Barrel ESS6EGC1X (ESS6EGC1X) — Greg Connell's signature Empire — a one-piece, triple-wall 13-inch Motherload built for senior ball.

Description

The 2026 Easton Empire Greg Connell is a one-piece composite senior slowpitch bat built around a Triple Wall Barrel Design for explosive pop across its full 13-inch barrel. Optimized Player Weighting sets it up Motherload — Easton's heaviest end load — so the barrel carries maximum momentum through contact, while the 150 Handle Flex keeps the one-piece feel connected from knob to cap. A Power Boost Soft Knob cushions the bottom hand. Offered in 25.5 oz, 26 oz and 27 oz and approved for play in Senior Softball (SSUSA) and ISA. Like every Empire senior bat, it carries no manufacturer warranty.

Part of our Easton slowpitch bat lineup — or browse the full slowpitch softball bat collection to compare across brands.

Triple Wall Barrel Design

Three-wall composite barrel tuned for explosive pop.

1-Piece Composite Design

Stiff, connected one-piece feel with no energy lost at a joint.

Optimized Player Weighting – Motherload

Easton's heaviest end load for maximum momentum through contact.

150 Handle Flex

Tuned handle flex for a one-piece build.

Power Boost Soft Knob

Softer knob for bottom-hand comfort.

Who This Bat Is Built For

Best for:

  • The senior-league hitter who plays SSUSA or ISA and wants the heaviest load Easton makes on a stiff one-piece frame. Choose 25.5 oz or 26 oz to keep bat speed, or 27 oz to swing the biggest hammer.

Consider a different model if:

Empire Lineup — How They Compare

Model Barrel Construction Weights Certification
2026 Easton Empire Greg Connell SSUSA Senior Slowpitch Softball Bat 1 Piece Motherload 13" Barrel (this bat) 13 Inch One Piece 25.5oz, 26oz, 27oz ISA/SSUSA
2026 Easton Empire Dennis Rulli SSUSA Senior Slowpitch Softball Bat 2 Piece Loaded 12" Barrel 12 Inch Two Piece 25oz, 26oz, 27oz ISA/SSUSA
2024 Easton Empire Foster SSUSA Senior Slowpitch Softball Bat 13 Inch One Piece 25oz, 26oz, 27oz, 28oz

Full Specifications

Model / SKU ESS6EGC1X
Construction One Piece
Barrel Length 13 Inch
Barrel Diameter 2 1/4"
Series Empire
Swing Weight End Loaded
Length / Weights 34" — 25.5oz, 26oz, 27oz
Certification ISA / SSUSA
Warranty No Manufacturer Warranty

Why Buy From CheapBats.com?

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FAQ

Is this bat legal for my league?

It carries the ISA and SSUSA certification stamp — always confirm this model against your league's current approved-bat list before game day. Playing a different sanction? See the 2026 Easton Empire Dennis Rulli SSUSA Senior Slowpitch Softball Bat 2 Piece Loaded 12" Barrel.

Is it covered by a warranty?

Yes — a full no warranty Easton manufacturer warranty against breaking and defects, honored through us as an authorized dealer.

Which weight should I pick?

The senior-league hitter who plays SSUSA or ISA and wants the heaviest load Easton makes on a stiff one-piece frame. Choose 25.5 oz or 26 oz to keep bat speed, or 27 oz to swing the biggest hammer.

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