{"product_id":"2026-easton-empire-dennis-rulli-12-loaded-senior-slowpitch-softball-bat","title":"2026 Easton Empire Dennis Rulli 12” Loaded Senior Slowpitch Softball Bat: ESS6EDRL","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2026 Easton Empire Dennis Rulli 12” Loaded Senior Slowpitch Softball Bat\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for senior hitters who want a compact barrel, responsive two-piece feel, and a loaded swing profile with plenty of barrel presence. Designed as a \u003cstrong\u003eDennis Rulli Signature Model\u003c\/strong\u003e, this Empire pairs a short 12” barrel with Easton’s composite technologies for hitters who like to attack the ball out front.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2-piece composite construction\u003c\/strong\u003e uses Easton’s \u003cstrong\u003ePlural Resin System\u003c\/strong\u003e along with \u003cstrong\u003eSoft-Ply Carbon Quick Flex Walls\u003c\/strong\u003e to create a responsive barrel feel through contact. The shorter \u003cstrong\u003e12” barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e gives hitters a more compact hitting profile, while \u003cstrong\u003eOptimized Player Weighting – Loaded\u003c\/strong\u003e adds extra mass toward the barrel for players who prefer a stronger power feel through the zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eEaston’s \u003cstrong\u003eCXN MC3+ Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e helps bring the barrel and handle together for a smoother two-piece feel, while the \u003cstrong\u003e150 Handle Flex\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the flex profile built into this signature setup. A \u003cstrong\u003ePower Boost Soft Knob\u003c\/strong\u003e adds comfort at the bottom hand for players taking full-effort swings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAvailable in \u003cstrong\u003e25 oz, 26 oz, and 27 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e, the 2026 Easton Empire Dennis Rulli 12” Loaded Senior Slowpitch Bat is built for players who want compact barrel control, responsive composite performance, and an aggressive loaded swing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2026 Easton Empire Dennis Rulli 12” Loaded Senior Slowpitch Softball Bat\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDennis Rulli Signature Model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12” barrel for compact barrel control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-Piece Composite Construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlural Resin System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft-Ply Carbon – Quick Flex Walls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCXN MC3+ Connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e150 Handle Flex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimized Player Weighting – Loaded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoaded swing feel for added barrel presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Boost Soft Knob for added bottom-hand comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 25 oz, 26 oz, and 27 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproved for Senior and ISA play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eFAQ\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is the 2026 Easton Empire Dennis Rulli 12” Senior Bat best for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis bat is built for senior slowpitch hitters who want a compact 12” barrel, two-piece composite feel, and loaded swing weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Easton Empire Rulli balanced or end loaded?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis model features \u003cstrong\u003eOptimized Player Weighting – Loaded\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving hitters added barrel presence through the swing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the CXN MC3+ Connection do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe CXN MC3+ Connection joins the composite barrel and handle to create the two-piece feel built into the Empire Rulli.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat weights are available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2026 Easton Empire Dennis Rulli is available in \u003cstrong\u003e25 oz, 26 oz, and 27 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this bat include a warranty?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The Easton Empire Dennis Rulli Senior Slowpitch Bat is sold with \u003cstrong\u003eno warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Easton","offers":[{"title":"34 inch \/ 25 oz","offer_id":50503745798326,"sku":"ESS6EDRL-25","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"34 inch \/ 26 oz","offer_id":50503745831094,"sku":"ESS6EDRL-26","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"34 inch \/ 27 oz","offer_id":50503745863862,"sku":"ESS6EDRL-27","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1682\/7299\/files\/ESS6EDRL_AltMain.jpg?v=1790271511","url":"https:\/\/www.headbangersports.com\/products\/2026-easton-empire-dennis-rulli-12-loaded-senior-slowpitch-softball-bat","provider":"HB Sports Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}