2025 Easton Tantrum 2-Piece Loaded SSUSA Senior Slowpitch Bat Review
The 2025 Easton Tantrum SSUSA Senior is a two-piece senior slowpitch bat with a 12-inch Soft-Ply Carbon barrel, a half-ounce end load and Easton's flexible 150 handle, tuned for quick whip and pop in the senior divisions.
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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 flexible 150 handle and half-ounce load earn strong swing-weight and feel scores for senior hitters; the shorter 12-inch barrel keeps sweet spot and power even rather than elite.
Our Review
The senior-certified Tantrum brings Easton's G4orce-era barrel tech to the SSUSA crowd in a two-piece, black-on-black package. The Soft-Ply Carbon barrel paired with the Plural Resin System is built for quick flex and pop, and the 150 handle flex adds whip that helps senior hitters stay through the zone longer for more bat speed. The half-ounce end load and 12-inch barrel keep the swing tight and aggressive rather than long, and the CXN MC3+ connection delivers the stiffness-and-feedback balance hitters want on contact. It was offered in 25, 26, 27 and 28 oz and is approved for Senior Softball (SSUSA) and ISA. The flexier handle makes this a friendlier swing for senior players than a stiff one-piece motherload.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 150 handle flex adds whip and bat speed for senior hitters
- Half-ounce load keeps the swing quick and controllable
- Two-piece CXN MC3+ connection balances stiffness and feedback
Cons
- 12-inch barrel is shorter than 13-inch senior power bats
- Half-ounce load gives up drive to motherload seniors
Full Specifications
| Brand | Easton |
|---|---|
| Model | Tantrum 2-Piece Loaded SSUSA Senior |
| Model Year | 2025 |
| Certification | Slowpitch |
| Sport | Softball |
| Construction | Two-piece composite (Soft-Ply Carbon barrel with Plural Resin System, CXN MC3+ connection, 150 handle flex) |
| Model # | ESS5TNTL |
| Drop | — |
| Barrel | 12" |
| Swing Weight | End-loaded (.5 oz) |
| MSRP | $349 |
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2025 Easton Tantrum 2-Piece Loaded SSUSA Senior Slowpitch Bat — FAQ
Is the 2025 Easton Tantrum 2-Piece Loaded SSUSA Senior a good Slowpitch bat?
We rate it 8.1/10 (Grade A). The 2025 Easton Tantrum SSUSA Senior is a two-piece senior slowpitch bat with a 12-inch Soft-Ply Carbon barrel, a half-ounce end load and Easton's flexible 150 handle, tuned for quick whip and pop in the senior divisions.
Is the Easton Tantrum 2-Piece Loaded SSUSA Senior 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 SSUSA Senior cost?
MSRP is $349. We've seen it for $240. We list the lowest price across CheapBats and Amazon on this page.
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Sources: Easton — 2025 Tantrum 12-Inch Loaded SSUSA Senior ESS5TNTL (official) · CheapBats — 2025 Easton Tantrum Senior 12 End Loaded SSUSA ESS5TNTL