Product Description
Product Description
The 2026 Easton Empire Greg Connell 13” 1-Piece Motherload SSUSA Slowpitch Softball Bat is built for senior hitters who want a long barrel, direct one-piece feedback, and an aggressive Motherload swing feel. Designed as a Greg Connell Signature Model, the Empire combines serious barrel presence with Easton’s performance-focused slowpitch construction.
The 13” Triple Wall Barrel Design is built to deliver explosive pop with a large hitting surface that gives power hitters plenty of barrel to work with. Its 1-piece composite construction creates a direct, connected feel through contact for players who like immediate feedback from the barrel.
Easton’s 150 Handle Flex helps define the overall swing profile, while the Optimized Player Weighting – Motherload puts extra mass behind the barrel for hitters who want a heavier, power-driven finish through the zone. The Power Boost Soft Knob adds comfort at the bottom hand to help players stay locked in through full-effort swings.
Available in 25.5 oz, 26 oz, and 27 oz, the 2026 Easton Empire Greg Connell Motherload is built for senior slowpitch players who want one-piece feedback, a 13” barrel, and a signature power setup made to do damage.
Product Features:
- Greg Connell Signature Model
- 13” barrel for a large hitting surface
- Triple Wall Barrel Design delivers explosive pop
- 1-Piece Composite Design for direct, connected feedback
- End Loaded Swing Weighting (Motherload, puts extra mass behind the barrel)
- 150 Handle Flex
- Optimized Player Weighting – Motherload
- Heavy barrel presence for power-focused hitters
- Power Boost Soft Knob for added bottom-hand comfort
- Available in 25.5 oz, 26 oz, and 27 oz
- Approved for Senior and ISA play
- No warranty
FAQ
Who is the 2026 Easton Empire Greg Connell Motherload best for?
This bat is built for senior slowpitch hitters who want a 13” barrel, one-piece composite feedback, and a heavy Motherload swing feel.
Is the Easton Empire Greg Connell balanced or end loaded?
This model features Easton’s Motherload weighting, giving the bat an aggressive, power-focused barrel feel.
What is the Triple Wall Barrel Design?
Easton’s Triple Wall Barrel Design is engineered to deliver explosive pop through the 13” composite barrel.
What weights are available?
The 2026 Easton Empire Greg Connell is available in 25.5 oz, 26 oz, and 27 oz.
Does this bat include a warranty?
No. The Easton Empire Greg Connell Senior Slowpitch Bat is sold with no warranty.
About the Brand
About the Brand
Shipping and Returns
Shipping and Returns
Upon Purchase you will receive a confirmation email to the registered email address on your account. Once your bat has been processed and approved, you will receive a tracking number which is also delivered to the registered email address. Please ensure the email address provided is correct to make the best of our tools provided.
SHIPPING:
- We ship using both USPS & UPS options. This is based upon shipping times, weight, and delivery dates. We also offer expedited and guaranteed services at checkout.
- We Guarantee Same Day Shipping Monday - Friday before 3pm Eastern.
- All items ordered Saturday - Sunday are shipped the following Monday.
- For any reason your bat does not ship on a normal business day, we will follow up via email in which your account is registered.
- Some Oversized Products will require shipping to be paid at checkout. Some of these products are Baseball and Softballs, Roller Bags, and some Catcher's Gear. This is 100% based on weight and size of packages.
- All PO BOX orders will ship via USPS as UPS does not deliver to these addresses. If you purchase UPS Shipping to a PO BOX we may reach out to let you know this is not possible.
- Economy Shipping
- UPS Ground Shipping
- UPS 2nd Day Air Shipping
- UPS Saver Overnight Shipping (Saturday Delivery Not Included in most cases)
- USPS First Class Mail
- USPS Priority Mail
- We only ship outside of the United States to Military Installations.
- If you would like to get a price outside of the United States please give us a call at 888-540-2287.
Warranty Information
Warranty Information
Most Bats sold come with a 1 (One) Year Manufacturer Warranty and a Valid Receipt from us at HB Sports.
All Warranty Claims are handled by the Manufacturer and not by HB Sports. We can direct you to the correct manufacturer website or phone number to help you out at any time!
For additional information on the manufacturer's warranty for a specific product, contact the manufacturer directly.
The following are some common manufacturers warranty replacement phone numbers and or links:
- AXE Bats: Click Here
- Bruce Bolt: (888) 521-4025
- DeMarini: (800) 937-BATS
- Dudley: (800) 772-5346
- Easton: (888) 259-1297
- Louisville Slugger Baseball & Fastpitch: (800) 282-BATS
- Louisville Slugger Slowpitch: Click Here
- Marucci: (225) 291-2552
- Miken: (877) 807-5291
- Mizuno: (800) 966-1211
- Oakley: 800-403-7449
- Pure Sports: (866) 678-7873
- Rawlings: (866)-678-4327
- String King: Click Here
- Soldier Sports: 402-233-3230
- Suncoast: (800) 603-2550
- Warstic: Click Here
- Worth: (800) 423-3714
- Victus: (267) 225-BATS
If you ever have any issues with a return, or a receipt you may think has been faked please Contact Us directly.
Have an unopened bat or product that is not broken and just needs to be returned to us? Give us a call at 888-540-2287 and we'll be happy to help you out!
