2027 Easton Hype Fire ( -5) USSSA Youth Baseball Bat

EastonSKU: E00750366

Size: 32"
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Product Specs

Travel Ball
USSSA Bats
Travel ball and competitive youth leagues through 13U. Drop weight is tied to age. Confirm with your league rules before buying.
Age Height Length Drop
7–8 Under 4' 26"–27" -10, -11
9 4'0"–4'3" 27"–28" -10
10–11 4'3"–4'8" 28"–29" -10 Most Common
12 4'8"–5'2" 29"–30" -8
13 5'0"–5'7" 30"–31" -5
BTL TipMost 13 year olds playing travel ball are on a -5. That is the right stepping stone before the jump to BBCOR. If your player is heading into 9th grade, get comfortable with the heavier drop now so the transition is not a shock.

Understanding Drop Weight
Drop weight is the difference between a bat's length in inches and its weight in ounces. A 32" bat with a -3 drop weighs 29 oz.
-3Heaviest
14U, HS & CollegeBBCOR and wood. Required at 14U and above.
-5Heavy
13U / Advanced 12UStandard for 13U. Strong 12U players may move here early.
-8Moderate
12UDevelops power without losing too much bat speed.
-10Light
10U–11UMost common youth drop. Most Common
-11/-12Lightest
8U and UnderTee ball and beginners.

The -5 Hype Fire is built for stronger travel-ball hitters who want to carry more barrel mass through contact while keeping the smooth feel of a two-piece composite bat. This is the model we would look at for an older youth player preparing for the eventual move to a -3 BBCOR bat. It still gives the hitter the responsive Hype Fire barrel and comfortable connection system, but the heavier drop provides the more substantial swing that advanced players are often looking for.

Who is the -5 Hype Fire designed for?

It is intended for stronger, more advanced youth hitters who are comfortable handling a heavier bat.

Is the -5 a good transition toward BBCOR?

Yes. Its heavier length-to-weight ratio helps players become comfortable with more bat mass before moving to a -3 BBCOR model.

Does it have the same large barrel as the other USSSA Hype Fire bats?

Yes. The -5 uses a 2 3/4-inch composite barrel with Easton’s TCT technology.

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