Easton Tantrum 2-Piece Loaded USSSA vs Miken KP23 Pro Maxload 2-Piece (USSSA)
The Easton Tantrum 2-Piece Loaded USSSA is the stronger bat on our scorecard, 8.9 to 8.6, led by pop / power. But the right one depends on your swing — here's the full breakdown.
Scorecard, side by side
| Category | Tantrum 2-Piece Loaded USSSA | KP23 Pro Maxload 2-Piece (USSSA) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 8.9 | 8.6 |
| Sweet Spot | 8.9 | 9 |
| Pop / Power | 9 | 8.5 |
| Feel & Sound | 8.8 | 8.5 |
| Durability | 8.4 | 8 |
| Value | 8 | 8 |
| Drop | ||
| Swing | End-loaded | Maxload (.5 oz) |
| Construction | Two-piece composite (CXN MC+ connection) | Two-piece composite (TRI-ZONE barrel, Pro Flex handle) |
| Price | $329 | $300 |
Pick the Tantrum 2-Piece Loaded USSSA if…
- pop / power is your top priority
Pick the KP23 Pro Maxload 2-Piece (USSSA) if…
- you want to spend less ($300 vs $329)
- sweet spot is your top priority
Tantrum 2-Piece Loaded USSSA
- Long 13-inch barrel with a big sweet spot
- CXN MC+ connection smooths feel and mishits
- End load drives the ball in USSSA play
- Loaded swing is heavy for balanced-swing hitters
- Premium two-piece pricing
KP23 Pro Maxload 2-Piece (USSSA)
- TRI-ZONE multi-wall barrel produces a wide, hot sweet spot
- Stiff Pro Flex handle rewards strong, controlled swings
- Maxload end-load adds power without going extreme
- Two-piece composite needs a short break-in to peak
- Stiff handle transmits more feedback to bat-speed hitters
Easton Tantrum 2-Piece Loaded USSSA vs Miken KP23 Pro Maxload 2-Piece (USSSA) — FAQ
Is the Easton Tantrum 2-Piece Loaded USSSA or Miken KP23 Pro Maxload 2-Piece (USSSA) better?
On our scorecard the Easton Tantrum 2-Piece Loaded USSSA comes out ahead (8.9 vs 8.6), led by pop / power. The other is still a fair pick depending on feel and price.
What's the difference between the Easton Tantrum 2-Piece Loaded USSSA and Miken KP23 Pro Maxload 2-Piece (USSSA)?
Easton Tantrum 2-Piece Loaded USSSA is Two-piece composite (CXN MC+ connection) (undefined); Miken KP23 Pro Maxload 2-Piece (USSSA) is Two-piece composite (TRI-ZONE barrel, Pro Flex handle) (undefined). The full side-by-side scorecard and specs are on this page.
Which should I buy?
Pick the Easton Tantrum 2-Piece Loaded USSSA if pop / power is your top priority; pick the Miken KP23 Pro Maxload 2-Piece (USSSA) if you want to spend less ($300 vs $329). We list live prices for both so you can grab whichever is the better deal today.