{"product_id":"2026-easton-thing-loaded-usssa-slowpitch-softball-bat-2-piece-12-barrel-esu6thgl","title":"2026 Easton Thing Loaded USSSA Slowpitch Softball Bat 2 Piece 12\" Barrel ESU6THGL","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026 Easton Thing Loaded USSSA Slowpitch Softball Bat 2 Piece 12\" Barrel ESU6THGL – ESU6THGL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEaston's Thing – 232 Technology variable-compression barrel meets an ultra-stiff alloy handle in a loaded two-piece build.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe 2026 Easton Thing Loaded is a two-piece USSSA slowpitch bat that pairs a composite barrel with an alloy handle for a fast, hard-finishing swing. The 12\" barrel is built on Easton's 232 Technology – a 5-flex barrel design that uses a plural resin system to create variable compression zones across the barrel for a bigger effective sweet spot and explosive pop. The ultra-stiff, lighter alloy handle helps you whip the barrel through the zone faster, while Loaded Optimized Player Weighting shifts extra mass toward the end cap for momentum and carry through contact. Finished in black, offered in 25, 26, and 27 oz, approved for USSSA, ISA, and NSA play, and backed by a 1-year manufacturer warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBat Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e232 Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e – 5-flex barrel design with a plural resin system that creates variable compression zones for explosive pop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12\" Barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e – compact, responsive barrel that concentrates the sweet spot for hitters who attack the ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-Stiff Alloy Handle\u003c\/strong\u003e – lighter than composite and dead stiff – gets the barrel through the zone faster with crisp feedback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoaded Optimized Player Weighting\u003c\/strong\u003e – end-loaded mass distribution adds momentum and carry through contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-Piece Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e – composite barrel over alloy handle for a tuned, hard-hitting feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSSSA, ISA \u0026amp; NSA Certified\u003c\/strong\u003e – legal at check-in across all three sanctioning bodies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1-Year Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e – backed by a full Easton manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x 2026 Easton Thing Loaded USSSA Slowpitch Softball Bat 2 Piece 12\" Barrel ESU6THGL (ESU6THGL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer warranty card (1-year warranty)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho This Bat Is Built For\u003c\/strong\u003e the hitter who plays in USSSA, ISA, or NSA leagues and wants a loaded barrel with a stiff, quick handle instead of two-piece whip. Choose 25 oz or 26 oz for bat speed, or 27 oz to put maximum loaded mass behind the 12\" barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eUnleash the Thing – 232 Tech pop with an alloy-handle swing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll bats purchased from CheapBats.com are backed by a full 1-year manufacturer warranty, and every order ships fast and free from CheapBats.com – an authorized dealer for every major brand.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Easton","offers":[{"title":"34\"\/25oz","offer_id":48321680703641,"sku":"ESU6THGL-25","price":299.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"34\"\/26oz","offer_id":48321680736409,"sku":"ESU6THGL-26","price":299.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"34\"\/27oz","offer_id":48321680769177,"sku":"ESU6THGL-27","price":299.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/6147\/8809\/files\/c9d895767fbc4c09a8cf153f4ce1a415.jpg?v=1784221270","url":"https:\/\/cheapbats.com\/products\/2026-easton-thing-loaded-usssa-slowpitch-softball-bat-2-piece-12-barrel-esu6thgl","provider":"CheapBats.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}