{"product_id":"2027-easton-honcho-5-usssa-baseball-bat-eut7hcho5","title":"2027 Easton HONCHO -5 USSSA Baseball Bat EUT7HCHO5","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe 2027 Easton HONCHO -8 USSSA Baseball Bat EUT7HCHO8 is a balanced USSSA baseball bat designed for travel ball players who want responsive alloy performance with added weight behind the barrel. FlashPoint Alloy and Big Boss Barrel Technology support a confident feel across the hitting surface, while the Gen2 In2uitiv Feel Soft Knob adds comfort at the bottom hand. The -8 drop is a strong choice for experienced youth players preparing to advance toward heavier -5 and BBCOR bats.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlashPoint Alloy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivers responsive alloy performance and a connected barrel feel during practices and games.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBig Boss Barrel Technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps distribute performance across the hitting surface for increased confidence at contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced Swing Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keeps the barrel manageable while allowing stronger hitters to benefit from the heavier -8 profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGen2 In2uitiv Feel Soft Knob:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds comfort at the bottom hand during repeated swings and extended batting sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 3\/4-Inch Barrel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides the maximum barrel diameter commonly used in USSSA baseball.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e-8 Drop Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gives experienced youth hitters more weight behind the barrel while supporting the transition toward heavier bats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSSSA Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for travel ball leagues and tournaments that permit USSSA-certified bats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Player:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best for stronger youth and travel ball hitters who have outgrown a -10 and are ready for a heavier bat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e EUT7HCHO8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honcho\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Baseball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSSA baseball bat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrop Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e -8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 3\/4 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e FlashPoint Alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel Technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Big Boss Barrel Technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwing Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnob:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gen2 In2uitiv Feel Soft Knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSSA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWho is this bat best for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt is best for stronger youth travel ball players who are ready to move from a lighter -10 bat to a heavier -8 model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eIs the Easton Honcho approved for USSSA play?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYes. This model is designed for leagues and tournaments that permit USSSA-certified baseball bats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eIs this bat balanced or end loaded?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Easton Honcho has a balanced swing weight that helps players control the heavier -8 profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eShould my player move from a -10 to a -8 bat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA -8 can be a good next step when the player can control the added weight without losing bat speed or proper swing mechanics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDoes this bat include a warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis product comes with a 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eShop more \u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/spcsports.com\/collections\/spc-sports-baseball-bats-usssa-bats-1-15-bpf\"\u003eUSSSA baseball bats\u003c\/a\u003e, explore the complete \u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/spcsports.com\/collections\/spc-sports-baseball-bats\"\u003ebaseball bat collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or visit \u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/spcsports.com\/\"\u003eSPC Sports\u003c\/a\u003e for baseball equipment from a Mentor, Ohio retailer serving players since 1999.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Easton","offers":[{"title":"30\/25","offer_id":44857178161194,"sku":"EUT7HCHO5-30","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"31\/26","offer_id":44857178193962,"sku":"EUT7HCHO5-31","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32\/27","offer_id":44857178226730,"sku":"EUT7HCHO5-32","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4000\/6186\/files\/EUT7HCHO8-40.png?v=1789580320","url":"https:\/\/spcsports.com\/products\/2027-easton-honcho-5-usssa-baseball-bat-eut7hcho5","provider":"SPC Sports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}