2025 Easton Tantrum 2-Piece Loaded Slowpitch Bat Review
The 2025 Easton Tantrum Two-Piece Loaded is a 13-inch G4S G4orce USSSA slowpitch bat with a Flex 190 handle, half-ounce load and CXN Max two-piece connection for power with a clean feel.
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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, Flex 190 whip and two-piece feel make it a balanced power-leaning all-arounder, scoring evenly with no glaring weakness.
Our Review
The 2025 Tantrum Two-Piece Loaded refines Easton's well-rounded slowpitch platform. Easton lists it with G4S G4orce barrel technology, a 13-inch barrel, a half-ounce loaded optimized player weighting, a Flex 190 handle and the CXN Max ConneXion joint, with a Power Boost soft knob for the bottom hand. The G4orce barrel uses a triple-region flex and plural-resin system to widen the sweet spot, and Easton says it produces pop out of the wrapper. The combination of the stiffer Flex 190 handle and a moderate half-ounce load gives this bat a power-leaning but still controllable character — the handle loads like a whip for strong hitters while the two-piece connection keeps mishit sting down. It's a sensible all-around configuration that suits hitters who want some carry without committing to a full end load. As a composite it rewards a short break-in. At its everyday price near $280 it's a fair value for a current-generation, two-piece slowpitch bat from a major brand.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 13-inch G4S G4orce barrel delivers a big, hot sweet spot out of the wrapper
- Flex 190 handle whips for added power on stronger swings
- CXN Max two-piece connection eliminates handle vibration
Cons
- Half-ounce load is a middle-ground profile rather than a true power load
- One-year composite still needs a short break-in for peak pop
Full Specifications
| Brand | Easton |
|---|---|
| Model | Tantrum 2-Piece Loaded |
| Model Year | 2025 |
| Certification | Slowpitch |
| Sport | Softball |
| Construction | Two-piece composite (G4S G4orce barrel, CXN Max ConneXion) |
| Model # | ESU5TNTL |
| Drop | — |
| Barrel | 13" |
| Swing Weight | End-loaded (.5 oz) |
| MSRP | $280 |
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2025 Easton Tantrum 2-Piece Loaded Slowpitch Bat — FAQ
Is the 2025 Easton Tantrum 2-Piece Loaded a good Slowpitch bat?
We rate it 8.1/10 (Grade A). The 2025 Easton Tantrum Two-Piece Loaded is a 13-inch G4S G4orce USSSA slowpitch bat with a Flex 190 handle, half-ounce load and CXN Max two-piece connection for power with a clean feel.
Is the Easton Tantrum 2-Piece Loaded Slowpitch-legal?
Yes — it's Slowpitch certified by the certifying labs. Certified for USSSA / NSA / ISA slowpitch play.
How much does the 2025 Tantrum 2-Piece Loaded cost?
MSRP is $280. We've seen it for $279.99. We list the lowest price across CheapBats and Amazon on this page.
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Sources: Easton — 2025 Tantrum 2-Piece 13" Loaded USSSA ESU5TNTL (official) · CheapBats — 2025 Easton Tantrum Two-Piece Loaded USSSA 13-inch