2022 Victus Vandal 2 USSSA Bat Review
The senior-league Vandal 2 takes Victus's distinctive VXP alloy barrel and carbon-composite end cap into USSSA travel ball. An ultra-balanced, low-MOI one-piece big barrel built for hitters who want speed and a huge sweet spot.
There's a newer version available. See the 2024 Vandal 2 — the current model → 7.9/10The Score
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.
This bat: Ring-free VXP barrel with multi-variable walls runs a big sweet spot.
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.
This bat: Low-MOI build trades raw mass for speed, so pop is good not huge.
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.
This bat: Soft-touch grip helps; the alloy-plus-composite-end feel is direct.
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.
This bat: One-piece VXP alloy holds up well across a travel-ball season.
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).
This bat: A fast, forgiving big barrel with a distinctive design at a fair price.
Why this score: The Vandal 2 senior-league is all about swing speed: the carbon-composite end cap gives it an outstanding low-MOI swing and a big sweet spot. It scores lower on power because that same low-MOI design intentionally minimizes mass behind the ball, the trade speed-first hitters happily make.
Our Review
The 2022 Victus Vandal 2 senior-league bat brings the brand's signature look and tech to USSSA travel ball: a one-piece design that uses VXP alloy in a ring-free barrel with multi-variable wall thickness, capped by a 2" carbon-composite barrel-end. That composite end is the trick, pulling mass out of the tip to create one of the lowest-MOI, fastest-swinging big barrels in the class. In the -10 it is ultra-balanced and quick through the zone, with a large sweet spot and a micro-perforated soft-touch grip on a pro-tapered handle for control. The flip side of that low-MOI design is minimal mass behind the ball, so hitters who generate power from a heavier feel may want a more end-loaded option, and the alloy-with-composite-end build feels busier than a full two-piece composite. For a speed-first travel-ball hitter, though, the Vandal 2 is a genuinely fast, forgiving bat.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- VXP alloy with a ring-free, multi-variable wall gives a big sweet spot
- Carbon-composite barrel-end keeps MOI low for a very fast swing
- Micro-perforated soft-touch grip and pro taper aid control
Cons
- Ultra-balanced, low-MOI build offers little mass for power hitters
- Hybrid alloy-with-composite-end feel is busier than a full composite
Full Specifications
| Brand | Victus |
|---|---|
| Model | Vandal 2 |
| Model Year | 2022 |
| Certification | USSSA |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Construction | One-piece hybrid (VXP alloy barrel, carbon-composite barrel-end) |
| Model # | VSBV2X10 |
| Drop | -10 |
| Barrel | 2 3/4" |
| Swing Weight | Balanced |
| MSRP | — |
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2022 Victus Vandal 2 USSSA Bat — FAQ
Is the 2022 Victus Vandal 2 a good USSSA bat?
We rate it 8.0/10 (Grade A). The senior-league Vandal 2 takes Victus's distinctive VXP alloy barrel and carbon-composite end cap into USSSA travel ball. An ultra-balanced, low-MOI one-piece big barrel built for hitters who want speed and a huge sweet spot.
What drops does the Vandal 2 come in?
The 2022 Vandal 2 USSSA comes in -10.
Is the Victus Vandal 2 USSSA-legal?
Yes — it's USSSA certified by the NTS lab. USSSA 1.15 BPF approved — the “hotter” travel-ball standard, legal for USSSA play.
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Sources: LongballBats — 2022 Victus Vandal 2.0 Alloy USSSA -10 (VSBV2X10) · Victus — Vandal series (official)