2027 Easton Dub Darkside USSSA Bat Review
A Darkside-trim take on Easton's Dub USSSA platform for 2027, carrying over the same 2X Double Barrel composite build in a -5 travel-ball drop, with a DUBLVZN chrome finish designed to wear away and reveal graphics underneath as the bat gets used.
The 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.
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: First-pass: Darkside is a graphic treatment of the 2027 Dub USSSA, which carries the 2X Double Barrel build we scored 8.7 on the 2026 Dub. Scores carry over; value is trimmed for the $399 price and the -5 drop's narrower audience. The DUBLVZN wear-away chrome is cosmetic.
Our Review
The 2027 Easton Dub Darkside is a trim variant of Easton's Dub USSSA line rather than a new bat platform: CheapBats' listing describes the same 2X Double Barrel construction — a low-compression outer barrel over a performance-governing inner barrel — that has made the standard Dub one of the hotter USSSA composites out of the wrapper. What's new for Darkside is DUBLVZN graphics, an ultra-chrome top layer that's designed to wear away with swings and reveal a design underneath. The -5 is aimed squarely at 13U/14U travel hitters who want a power-leaning, BBCOR-prep drop. Because this is a first-look listing with no independent lab testing yet specific to the Darkside SKU, we're carrying over our expectations from the base Dub rather than assigning full scores, and we'll firm this up once field or lab data comes in.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Same 2X Double Barrel low-compression construction that made the base Dub a standout USSSA composite
- -5 drop gives 13U/14U hitters a power-oriented, BBCOR-prep swing profile
- Distinctive wear-revealing chrome graphics
Cons
- First-pass listing only — no independent lab or field data yet on this specific SKU
- Premium price for a cosmetic-trim variant; durability of the chrome wear-graphic itself is unproven
Full Specifications
| Brand | Easton |
|---|---|
| Model | Dub Darkside |
| Model Year | 2027 |
| Certification | USSSA |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Construction | Two-piece composite (2X Double Barrel, DUBLVZN wear-away chrome graphics) |
| Model # | EUT7DBDS5 |
| Drop | -8 / -10 |
| Barrel | 2 3/4" |
| Swing Weight | Balanced |
| MSRP | $399 |
Where to Buy
2027 Easton Dub Darkside USSSA Bat — FAQ
Is the 2027 Easton Dub Darkside a good USSSA bat?
We rate it 8.8/10 (Grade A). A Darkside-trim take on Easton's Dub USSSA platform for 2027, carrying over the same 2X Double Barrel composite build in a -5 travel-ball drop, with a DUBLVZN chrome finish designed to wear away and reveal graphics underneath as the bat gets used.
What drops does the Dub Darkside come in?
The 2027 Dub Darkside USSSA comes in -8 / -10.
Is the Easton Dub Darkside 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.
How much does the 2027 Dub Darkside cost?
MSRP is $399. We list the lowest price across CheapBats and Amazon on this page.
New to buying bats? Read our bat sizing guide, certifications explained, or browse all guides.
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Sources: Retailer listing — 2027 Easton Dub Darkside USSSA -5 (CheapBats) · Retailer listing — Easton Dub Darkside -8 (League Outfitters) · Retailer listing — Easton Dub Darkside -10 (League Outfitters) · CheapBats Coming Soon — 2027 Easton Dub Darkside -5/-8/-10 (EUT7DBDS5/8/10), launch Oct 01