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2024 Easton Tantrum Negotiator 1-Piece Loaded Slowpitch Bat Review

7.9/10 · Grade BSee breakdown ↓
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The 2024 Easton Tantrum Negotiator is a one-piece HDK23 composite USSSA slowpitch bat, a 12.75-inch loaded colorway of the Tantrum built for power hitters who prefer a stiff one-piece.

CertificationSlowpitch
Drop
ConstructionOne-piece composite (G4S G4orce barrel, HDK23 carbon fiber)
Swing WeightEnd-loaded (.5 oz)
Slowpitch — certified by the certifying labs. Certified for USSSA / NSA / ISA slowpitch play.
$279MSRP

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B7.9/10performance-weighted score
Sweet Spot7.8/10
Small / poor on mishitsHuge / great on mishits
Pop / Power8.4/10
Base hits / gapDingers / max distance
Feel & Sound7.5/10
Stingy / harshSmooth / clean
Durability7.8/10
Cracks/dents earlyBuilt to last
Value7.9/10
OverpricedGreat for the money

Why this score: Power leads thanks to the loaded one-piece build. The stiffer feel and less-forgiving loaded profile pull down feel and swing-weight scores for non-power hitters.

Our Review

The Negotiator is a distinct colorway and configuration within the 2024 Tantrum family — a one-piece, loaded slowpitch bat aimed at power hitters who want the direct feedback of a single-wall feel. It carries Easton's G4S G4orce barrel technology with a plural-resin system in HDK23 carbon fiber, building a variable-compression sweet spot across the 12.75-inch barrel and a half-ounce optimized player load. Because it's a one-piece, energy transfers straight from handle to barrel, which power hitters tend to prefer for the connected, stiff feel. The multi-flex handle and Power Boost soft knob soften the bottom hand and add a little whip, but make no mistake — this is a power configuration. Contact hitters will find the loaded 12.75-inch barrel less forgiving than a balanced or longer-barrel option, and the one-piece will sting more on off-center hits. For a strong hitter who likes a one-piece loaded bat, the Negotiator is a solid, distinctive choice in the Tantrum line.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Stiff one-piece HDK23 build gives direct, connected power feedback
  • Half-ounce load and 12.75-inch barrel suit committed power hitters
  • Multi-flex handle and Power Boost soft knob add comfort and whip

Cons

  • One-piece feel transmits more sting than a two-piece on mishits
  • 12.75-inch loaded profile is less forgiving for contact hitters
Full Specifications
BrandEaston
ModelTantrum Negotiator 1-Piece Loaded
Model Year2024
CertificationSlowpitch
SportSoftball
ConstructionOne-piece composite (G4S G4orce barrel, HDK23 carbon fiber)
Model #ESU4NEG1L
Drop
Barrel12.75"
Swing WeightEnd-loaded (.5 oz)
MSRP$279
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2024 Easton Tantrum Negotiator 1-Piece Loaded Slowpitch Bat — FAQ

Is the 2024 Easton Tantrum Negotiator 1-Piece Loaded a good Slowpitch bat?

We rate it 7.9/10 (Grade B). The 2024 Easton Tantrum Negotiator is a one-piece HDK23 composite USSSA slowpitch bat, a 12.75-inch loaded colorway of the Tantrum built for power hitters who prefer a stiff one-piece.

Is the Easton Tantrum Negotiator 1-Piece Loaded Slowpitch-legal?

Yes — it's Slowpitch certified by the certifying labs. Certified for USSSA / NSA / ISA slowpitch play.

How much does the 2024 Tantrum Negotiator 1-Piece Loaded cost?

MSRP is $279. We list the lowest price across CheapBats and Amazon on this page.

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Sources: Smash It Sports — 2024 Easton Tantrum Negotiator 12.75" 1pc Loaded USSSA ESU4NEG1L · JustBats — Easton Tantrum 12.75" Loaded USSSA (ESU4TNT1L reference)