We think the 2022 Marucci F5 is the most underrated bat for 2022. It's inexpensive, has a massive barrel and hits the ball as well as any BBCOR, USSSA or USA bat out there. We think the durability/denting problems might occur on the lighter swinging drop 10 and 11s for the hitters who swing hard---so they should size up to that drop 8 as soon as possible. Other wise, an inexpensive bat with a great feel, great company behind it and a big hit can be found in the 2022 Marucci F5.
Models Overview
Marucci's F5 for 2022 has a good sized barrel, light swing weigh and a great price point. We aren't sure why the internets haven't picked up on this most underrated bat for 2022, but that's why its underrated. In all sizes,
Construction & Technology
Marucci's 2022 F5 is built with multi-variable wall thickness. It uses different depths of alloy in the barrel to extend the sweet spot. It also swings light. These are features in bats that often price out two times its amount.
Performance Comparison
There are no significant or measurable chagnes in the 2020 F5 to the 2022 Maruci F5. It is the same bat with a different paint job.
Comparable Bats
More than a few bats are in the single piece alloy space that have a light swing. However, few of them are as inexpensive as the F5. We'll take the F5 over the Voodoo One any day at these price points. The ball can get hit just as hard.
Expert Recommendations
The Marucci F5 in BBCOR for 2022 is a single-piece alloy bat with a light swing, big barrel, and beautiful price point. It doesn’t get as much press because the CAT 9 is in its marketing way, and Marucci cares very little about the hype that is social media. They simply produce perfect bats, and the F5 is right there.
The 2024 Marucci F5 in a drop 5 is a monster of a bat that is highly underrated. At just over $100 it’s a great value purchase for the serious player who’d rather save a few bucks and still hit bombs.
The Bottom Line
Traditional Feel. Precise Balance. Multi-Variable Walls.
Multi-variable wall design creates an expanded sweet spot with high durability
Ring-free barrel technology offers greater performance with no “dead” spots
Balanced, one-piece alloy construction produces a clean, consistent, traditional swing feel
Micro-perforated soft-touch grip for better grip and improved feel
The F5 comes standard with a black 1.75mm grip
Grip weight and manufacturing tolerances may cause slight deviation from the listed weight
2 5/8” barrel diameter
BBCOR certified
One year warranty included
