{"id":275,"date":"2018-03-12T09:25:34","date_gmt":"2018-03-12T09:25:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.allaboutfastpitch.com\/?p=275"},"modified":"2021-04-02T13:09:51","modified_gmt":"2021-04-02T12:09:51","slug":"2016-easton-mako-cxn-fastpitch-softball-bat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.allaboutfastpitch.com\/2016-easton-mako-cxn-fastpitch-softball-bat\/","title":{"rendered":"Easton MAKO CXN ZERO 10 Fastpitch Softball Bat Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-overflow:visible;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Easton probably have as many bat models themselves as the rest of the bat world combined, always striving for new ways to engineer greatness.This yearthey have come with the new version of their proven star MakoFastpitch Softball Bat.A bat with a massive sweet spot and unmatched bat speed can greatly improve player\u2019s performance at the plate. Exclusive TCT Thermo Composite Technology creates a bat that gives players the benefit of having more barrel in the hitting zone with the bat speed to drive the ball from line to line. Engineered with two-piece CXN ZERO technology it eliminates vibrations and gives the player more confidence. Every hitter knows that confidence equals power and with this bat you are sure to notice a boost in your performance<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-carousel fusion-image-carousel-auto fusion-image-carousel-1 lightbox-enabled fusion-carousel-border\"><div class=\"awb-carousel awb-swiper awb-swiper-carousel awb-carousel--carousel awb-swiper-dots-position-bottom\" data-layout=\"carousel\" data-autoplay=\"no\" data-autoplayspeed=\"2500\" data-autoplaypause=\"no\" data-columns=\"5\" data-columnsmedium=\"1\" data-columnssmall=\"1\" data-itemmargin=\"13\" data-itemwidth=\"180\" data-touchscroll=\"no\" data-freemode=\"no\" data-imagesize=\"auto\" data-scrollitems=\"0\" data-centeredslides=\"no\" data-rotationangle=\"50\" data-depth=\"100\" data-speed=\"500\" data-shadow=\"no\" data-pagination=\"bullets\" style=\"--awb-border-width:1px;--awb-border-color:#e9eaee;\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper awb-image-carousel-wrapper fusion-flex-align-items-center\"><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-none\"><a data-rel=\"iLightbox[image_carousel_1]\" data-title=\"easton mako cxn zero\" aria-label=\"easton mako cxn zero\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2pEBvfu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"912\" src=\"https:\/\/www.allaboutfastpitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/easton-mako-cxn-zero.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27924%27%20height%3D%27912%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20924%20912%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27924%27%20height%3D%27912%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.allaboutfastpitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/easton-mako-cxn-zero.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.allaboutfastpitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/easton-mako-cxn-zero-52x50.jpg 52w, https:\/\/www.allaboutfastpitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/easton-mako-cxn-zero-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/www.allaboutfastpitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/easton-mako-cxn-zero-300x296.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.allaboutfastpitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/easton-mako-cxn-zero-768x758.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.allaboutfastpitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/easton-mako-cxn-zero.jpg 924w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"awb-swiper-button awb-swiper-button-prev\"><i class=\"awb-icon-angle-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"awb-swiper-button awb-swiper-button-next\"><i class=\"awb-icon-angle-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:18;--minFontSize:18;line-height:1.54;\">FEATURES:<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><ul>\n<li>TCT (Thermo Composite Technology) on the barrel for the maximum power;<\/li>\n<li>CXN ZERO connection technology enhanced performance without sacrificing the feel;<\/li>\n<li>Hyperskin Grip that gives you better connection with the bat;<\/li>\n<li>Lighter feel that allows girls to get pitches they wouldn\u2019t be able with other bats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span \" style=\"--button_bevel_color:#ff9900;--button_accent_color:#ffffff;--button_accent_hover_color:#dc0606;--button_border_hover_color:#dc0606;--button_border_width-top:0;--button_border_width-right:0;--button_border_width-bottom:0;--button_border_width-left:0;--button_gradient_top_color:#dc0606;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#dc0606;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#ffffff;--button_text_transform:uppercase;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2pEBvfu\"><i class=\"fa-shopping-cart fas awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default button-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Check Price on Amazon<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:18;--minFontSize:18;line-height:1.54;\">CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN:<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p>This two-piece is completely made out of composite materials which gives it a good flex and allows it to be pretty hot out of the wrapper. And it only gets better with time. Design of the handle gives great grip, which allows for a better and more balanced swing. The color is surely not <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allaboutfastpitch.com\/best-fastpitch-softball-bats-overview\/\">the most important feature of a fastpitch softball bat<\/a>, but the new blue and white design is a nice change from the last year\u2019s colors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:18;--minFontSize:18;line-height:1.54;\">SPECIFICATIONS:<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><div class=\"table-1\">\n<table width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Drop:<\/td>\n<td>End-LoadedMako -9, Evenly BalancedMako -10 and Mako -11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Barrel:<\/td>\n<td>2 1\/4\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Handle:<\/td>\n<td>Ultra-thin 29\/32\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Certification:<\/td>\n<td>USSSA 1.20 BPF, ASA, NSA, ISA, SSUSA, ISF<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Barrel Load:<\/td>\n<td>Balanced and End-Loaded<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Material:<\/td>\n<td>Composite<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Construction:<\/td>\n<td>Two-piece<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Grip<strong>:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>1.2 mm Hyperskin Grip<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Warranty:<strong>:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>One Year Manufacturer\u2019s Warranty<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:18;--minFontSize:18;line-height:1.54;\">PROS:<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><ul>\n<li>Good grip that connects you to the bat<\/li>\n<li>Great pop and no vibrations<\/li>\n<li>Large sweet spot thanks to the unique construction of the barrel<\/li>\n<li>The Drop -10 and -11 are very well balanced<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:18;--minFontSize:18;line-height:1.54;\">CONS:<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><ul>\n<li>This bat is a bit on a more expensive side, so you really need to think if this investment is the right for you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;--minFontSize:22;line-height:1.5;\"><h3>2016 Easton Mako CXN Stats<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-progressbar\" style=\"--awb-textcolor:#ffffff;--awb-filledcolor:#81d742;--awb-filledbordercolor:#d1d1d1;--awb-maximum-value-wrapper-width:25%;\"><div class=\"fusion-progressbar-bar progress-bar\"><div class=\"progress progress-bar-content not-animated\" role=\"progressbar\" aria-labelledby=\"awb-progressbar-label-1\" aria-valuemin=\"0\" aria-valuemax=\"100\" aria-valuenow=\"75\" data-filling-speed=\"600\"><span class=\"progress-title awb-on-bar\"><span class=\"fusion-progressbar-text\" id=\"awb-progressbar-label-1\">WEIGHT<\/span> <span class=\"fusion-progressbar-value\">75%<\/span><\/span><\/div><span class=\"awb-pb-max-value-wrap awb-on-bar\"><span class=\"awb-pb-max-value-text\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-progressbar\" style=\"--awb-textcolor:#ffffff;--awb-filledcolor:#81d742;--awb-filledbordercolor:#d1d1d1;--awb-maximum-value-wrapper-width:14%;\"><div class=\"fusion-progressbar-bar progress-bar\"><div class=\"progress progress-bar-content not-animated\" role=\"progressbar\" aria-labelledby=\"awb-progressbar-label-2\" aria-valuemin=\"0\" aria-valuemax=\"100\" aria-valuenow=\"86\" data-filling-speed=\"600\"><span class=\"progress-title awb-on-bar\"><span class=\"fusion-progressbar-text\" id=\"awb-progressbar-label-2\">DURABILITY<\/span> <span class=\"fusion-progressbar-value\">86%<\/span><\/span><\/div><span class=\"awb-pb-max-value-wrap awb-on-bar\"><span class=\"awb-pb-max-value-text\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-progressbar\" style=\"--awb-textcolor:#ffffff;--awb-filledcolor:#81d742;--awb-filledbordercolor:#d1d1d1;--awb-maximum-value-wrapper-width:5%;\"><div class=\"fusion-progressbar-bar progress-bar\"><div class=\"progress progress-bar-content not-animated\" role=\"progressbar\" aria-labelledby=\"awb-progressbar-label-3\" aria-valuemin=\"0\" aria-valuemax=\"100\" aria-valuenow=\"95\" data-filling-speed=\"600\"><span class=\"progress-title awb-on-bar\"><span class=\"fusion-progressbar-text\" id=\"awb-progressbar-label-3\">PRICE<\/span> <span class=\"fusion-progressbar-value\">95%<\/span><\/span><\/div><span class=\"awb-pb-max-value-wrap awb-on-bar\"><span class=\"awb-pb-max-value-text\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:18;--minFontSize:18;line-height:1.54;\">WHAT OTHERS THINK OF THIS BAT:<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><p>So far, the customers seem to be pretty content with this bat and its performance. Many five star ratings all over the internet and very positive reviews speak enough about quality of this fastpitch softball bat. The only thing people disapprove about Easton Mako is its somewhat higher price. However, those who have decided to purchase this bat do not regret.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:18;--minFontSize:18;line-height:1.54;\">SUMMARY:<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><p>It looks like 2016 Easton Mako fastpitch softball bat will live up to the fame of its predecessors. All the well-known features are now enhanced by the latest technology that Easton is recognized for. Our final thought is that the quality and performance of this bat not only matches, but exceeds the price.<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-2 fusion-button-default-span \" style=\"--button_bevel_color:#ff9900;--button_accent_color:#ffffff;--button_accent_hover_color:#dc0606;--button_border_hover_color:#dc0606;--button_border_width-top:0;--button_border_width-right:0;--button_border_width-bottom:0;--button_border_width-left:0;--button_gradient_top_color:#dc0606;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#dc0606;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#ffffff;--button_text_transform:uppercase;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2pEBvfu\"><i class=\"fa-shopping-cart fas awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default button-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Check Price on Amazon<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"entry-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"34\">Not what you&#8217;ve been looking for? 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