2024 Easton Resmondo Balanced Slowpitch Bat Review
The 2024 Easton Resmondo Balanced is a two-piece HDK23 composite USSSA slowpitch bat with a long 13.5-inch barrel and a balanced swing weight aimed at contact and higher-bat-speed hitters.
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How we score ↗How big and forgiving the barrel is — based on barrel length, construction (one- vs two-piece, alloy vs composite), and how it plays on balls hit off the center. A primary driver of the overall score.
Raw exit velocity and distance. We use measured numbers from freely available independent testing when they exist; otherwise construction and consensus, judged against the certification’s performance ceiling. A primary driver of the overall score.
Comfort and feedback on contact — vibration dampening from the knob/connection, the sting of a stiff one-piece vs a smooth two-piece, and the sound off the barrel. A primary driver of the overall score.
How well it holds up and how the company stands behind it — documented cracking/denting reports, cold-weather behavior, and the brand’s real warranty record. Good to know, but weighted lightly in the score.
Our take on price-for-performance — the overall package weighed against its cost and what comparable bats run. Shown for context; it is NOT factored into the overall score (price changes too often and is personal).
Why this score: The long barrel and balanced, two-piece build earn high sweet-spot, swing-weight and feel scores for contact hitters. Power lands a notch lower than the loaded version, and composite break-in keeps durability mid-pack.
Our Review
The balanced configuration of the 2024 Resmondo answers the loaded model for hitters who want barrel length and bat speed over end-load mass. It runs a two-piece design with Easton's CXN MAX connection between an HDK23 carbon-fiber barrel and a flexible handle, which knocks down sting on mishits and gives a livelier feel than the stiff one-piece loaded version. The 13.5-inch barrel is among the longer profiles in slowpitch and creates a generous sweet spot, which pairs well with the even swing weight for players who spray line drives and value control. The 232 Technology barrel targets variable compression for consistent pop across that long barrel. Like most premium composites it wants a short break-in, and the two-piece build will feel softer and less explosive on contact than the one-piece loaded model some power hitters prefer. It carries USSSA, NSA and ISA approval.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Long 13.5-inch barrel with a large, forgiving sweet spot
- Balanced swing weight suits contact and higher-bat-speed hitters
- Two-piece CXN MAX connection reduces vibration on mishits
Cons
- Balanced feel gives up some raw end-load power versus the loaded model
- Composite barrel needs a break-in period to reach peak pop
Full Specifications
| Brand | Easton |
|---|---|
| Model | Resmondo Balanced |
| Model Year | 2024 |
| Certification | Slowpitch |
| Sport | Softball |
| Construction | Two-piece composite (HDK23 carbon fiber, 232 Technology, CXN MAX connection) |
| Model # | ESU4RESB |
| Drop | — |
| Barrel | 13.5" |
| Swing Weight | Balanced |
| MSRP | $299 |
Where to Buy
2024 Easton Resmondo Balanced Slowpitch Bat — FAQ
Is the 2024 Easton Resmondo Balanced a good Slowpitch bat?
We rate it 8.2/10 (Grade A). The 2024 Easton Resmondo Balanced is a two-piece HDK23 composite USSSA slowpitch bat with a long 13.5-inch barrel and a balanced swing weight aimed at contact and higher-bat-speed hitters.
Is the Easton Resmondo Balanced Slowpitch-legal?
Yes — it's Slowpitch certified by the certifying labs. Certified for USSSA / NSA / ISA slowpitch play.
How much does the 2024 Resmondo Balanced cost?
MSRP is $299. We list the lowest price across CheapBats and Amazon on this page.
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Sources: Easton — Resmondo 2-Piece Balanced USSSA ESU4RESB (official) · Smash It Sports — 2024 Easton Resmondo Balanced USSSA ESU4RESB