Marucci Cat Connect USA No Ping?

Hi All, Santa got my 8u son a 2023 Marucci Cat Connect USA Baseball Version(Aluminum Barrel Composite Handle). His previous bat was a 2022 Cat 1 Piece Aluminum USA Baseball Version. His previous bat would make a ping every time he hit the ball. He has hit like 50 balls with this new bat and there have only been thuds, no pings. Anyone have the same bat and know if it should ping or thud?