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FASTPITCH SOFTBALL BAT REVIEWS
POWER & EXIT VELOCITY
CF: Has a long reputation as a great performing Fastpitch Softball Bat. Its two-piece, balanced construction (-10, -11, -12 drops) allows CONTACT HITTERS and SLAP HITTERS to efficiently transfer their natural strength to generate POWER to the ball. And the DeMarini CF’s responsive Paraflex+ Composite Barrel’s “trampoline effect” can result in outstanding EXIT VELOCITY, especially if the hitter is strong.
Ghost Advanced: Its two-piece, balanced design uses its Double Barrel 3 composite technology to create a “trampoline effect” that combines with Easton’s Power Boost Soft Knob, to generate Top-level EXIT VELOCITY for Contact Hitters and Slap Hitters.
Winner: Easton Ghost Advanced
BAT SWING and CONTROL
CF: Exceptionally balanced construction (-10, -11, -12 drops) swings light, enabling true CONTACT HITTERS and SLAP HITTERS to not only generate great BAT SWING SPEED, its light feel makes it easier to CONTROL in the hitting zone, enhancing the hitter’s ability to adjust their swing mid-pitch.
Ghost Advanced: Its -10, -11, -12 drops enables pure Contact Hitters and Slap Hitters to generate good BAT SWING SPEED with good BAT CONTOL in the hitting zone.
Winner: DeMarini CF
SWEET SPOT & MIS-HITS
CF: Its Paraflex+ Composite Barrel has a large, forgiving SWEET SPOT minimizing MIS-HITS, enabling Contact Hitters and Slap Hitters to hit off-center pitches hard or placing slap swings with CONTROL.
Ghost Advanced: Its Double 3 barrel has a large SWEET SPOT that enables off-center hits to still leave the barrel “hot”.
Winner: TIE
FEEL & VIBRATION CONTROL
CF: Fastpitch softball bat handle-too-barrel connection creates a “soft feel” and helps to reduce “sting” on MIS-HITS providing very good VIBRATION CONTROL.
Ghost Advanced: Its two-piece construction and ConneXion Evolution, a high-end composite, works with a premium grip to provide good VIBRATION CONTROL and deliver a more cushioned feel on contact.
WINNER: TIE
BREAK-IN PERIOD
CF: Does not reguire a BREAK-IN PERIOD - it’s “hot” out of wrapper.
Ghost Advanced: Requires some practice hits. Plan at least one or two good BP sessions (50–100 swings, rotating the barrel) before relying on the Easton Ghost Advanced for peak performance, even if it already feels “hot”.
Winner: DeMarini CF
DURABILITY & BAT FATIGUE
CF: Has 82% Positive Reviews with a strong reputation for its DURABILITY and long performance - 1-2 years before it loses it “pop”.
Ghost Advanced: Has 70% Positive Reviews with most Negative/Neutral Reviews cited DURABILITY issues and early BAT FATIGUE, losing its “pop” after one year of play. Note: Some reviewers complain that Easton can be difficult regarding warranty claims and returns.
Winner: DeMarini CF by a lot!!!
PRICE (MSRP)
CF: Has a budget-friendlier price of $319.95.
Ghost Advanced: Top-level price of $499.99.
Winner: DeMarini CF by a lot!!!
BOTTOM LINE - The Demarini CF is an outstanding Fastpitch Softball Bat with a well-deserved reputation for performance - its light “swing” (in -10, -11, -12 drops) greatly enhances Contact Hitters’ and Slap Hitters’ BAT CONTROL in the hitting zone making them a tough hitter to strikeout. Given its DURABILITY and longer term performance PLUS DeMarini CF’s relatively low price, this remains the TOP CHOICE for Contact Hitters and Slap Hitters.
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