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Friday focus: Take $5 off the retail price of Louisville Slugger’s TPX CB1 Adult Batting Gloves

May 11, 2012

Not everyone can make it in the big leagues, and that’s just as true with baseball equipment.

Professional baseball players demand the most out of the gear that they use, which means that the equipment actually has to function well and last throughout a long, demanding season.

Louisville Slugger’s TPX CB1 Adult Batting Gloves are used by many players at the top level, precisely because they can pass both of those tests. The leather embossed palm is thin enough to provide the ideal amount of responsiveness, while retaining the toughness to withstand thousands of at-bats.

The TPX CB1 Adult Batting Gloves include strategically placed Lycra between the fingers and on the back of the hand for a snug, custom fit and a cooler dryer hand.

These batting gloves are available in four standard colors and five exclusive multi-color styles. They usually retail for $39.99, but you can get a pair for $34.99 at Baseball Express.

Related: Shop our entire selection of baseball batting gloves.

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Introducing the newest addition to Easton’s Power Brigade, the 2012 Speed S4 BBCOR Baseball Bat

March 22, 2012

Easton’s Power Brigade lineup of BBCOR certified baseball bats is still relatively new to our shelves, but it’s already making plenty of waves.

Thanks to its series of baseball bats tailored to each player’s specific hitting style — from pure power to contact hitters — the Power Brigade is gaining a following in everything from travel leagues to college baseball. And its newest addition is sure to gain even more fans.

Easton’s 2012 Speed S4 -3 Adult BBCOR Baseball Bat is fine-tuned to have one of the lowest MOIs on the market. It’s constructed with an ultra-light swing weight for more bat speed, allowing players to hit with more power in every at-bat.

The S4 is a one-piece bat made with Easton’s proprietary THT100 Scandium Alloy. That construction has allowed the engineers at Easton to produce a high-performance baseball bat while keeping production costs low.

That means you can get it for $199.99 at Baseball Express.

Related: Browse the rest of the baseball bats in the Easton Power Brigade.

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Marucci’s 33-inch Cat 5 baseball bat has been banned by the NCAA and NFHS

February 20, 2012

UPDATED February 23 with more information.

The 33-inch model of the 2011 Marucci Cat 5 Adult Baseball Bat has been decertified by both the NCAA and NFHS, and it will not be legal this season in college or high school baseball.

The NCAA announced the decertification on Friday. The NFHS, the national governing body of high school sports, followed suit on Tuesday in an e-mail memo to state association athletic directors.

As a result, the 33-inch Marucci Cat 5 is considered a non-compliant bat in both leagues and leagues that follow NCAA or NFHS rules.

The decertification affects only the 33-inch model; all other Marucci bats, including the Marucci Black and other Cat 5 sizes are still legal.

The decertification is part of the NCAA’s ongoing process of field testing game-used bats. The 33-inch Marucci Cat 5 baseball bat was found to exceed the allowed exit speeds under the BBCOR performance standard.

Marucci has set up a process for customers to return their decertified baseball bats. You can find more information, including instructions on how to complete a return here. You can also contact Marucci at 1-888-768-8118.

Bats must be returned to Marucci by March 31, 2012 to receive a replacement.

Marucci has released a FAQ, which we’ve re-posted below. If you have any other questions, feel free to post them in the comments.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Will Marucci replace my 33×30 Cat52 BBCOR?
A: Yes. We stand behind our products and will replace your 33×30 Cat52 BBCOR with another Marucci bat.

Q: What are my options in replacing my bat?
A: You can find out more details on Marucci’s return program for the 33-inch CAT52 BBCOR bat at www.maruccisports.com/returns.

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR BATS TO OUR STORES – THEY MUST BE RETURNED TO MARUCCI ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS FOUND AT www.maruccisports.com/returns.

Q: When can I expect to receive my replacement bat?
A: Marucci will process returns in the order that they are received and anticipates sending out the first replacement bats in March. For those opting to upgrade to the Marucci Black or choosing the Professional-Cut Wood bats, Marucci will begin fulfilling returns immediately.

Related: Browse our entire selection of Marucci baseball bats.

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WE’RE STARTING BLACK FRIDAY A DAY EARLY

November 24, 2011

We know, Black Friday doesn’t officially start until tomorrow.

But we just couldn’t wait.

Black Friday 2011 is now in full effect at Baseball Express.

We have marked down a massive selection of baseball equipment — from footwear to bags, bats, uniforms and gloves — for the biggest shopping day of the year. Check out some of the deals, available while supplies last, listed below or you can view the entire selection of Black Friday markdowns at Baseball Express.