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FASTPITCH SOFTBALL BAT REVIEWS
POWER & EXIT VELOCITY
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.
Kryo Thundernight: This two-piece, balanced bat (-10, -11, -12 drops) helps players improve their BAT SWING SPEED and combined with the “trampoline effect” created with its GO-EX1 Barrel System (gapped wall and inner discs) the Kryo Thundernight has near-top level EXIT VELOCITY.
Winner: Easton Ghost Advanced
BAT SWING and CONTROL
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.
Kryo Thundernight: Its balanced feel swings light, enabling strong Contact Hitters and Contact hitters to generate good BAAT SWING SPEED with good Control in the hitting zone.
Winner: TIE
SWEET SPOT & MIS-HITS
Ghost Advanced: Its Double 3 barrel has a large SWEET SPOT that enables off-center hits to still leave the barrel “hot”.
Kryo Thundernight’s GO-EX1 Barrel System uses a gapped-wall and internal discs system, and is combined with Louisville Slugger’s XPND End Cap to create a very large SWEET SPOT. This reduces the number of MIS-HITS and enables Contact Hitters and Slap Hitters to hit more balls hard.
Winner: TIE
FEEL & 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.
Kryo Thundernight VTX Connection System (the connection between the handle and the barrel) provides very good VIBRATION CONTROL.
WINNER: Louisville Slugger Kryo Thundernight
BREAK-IN PERIOD
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”.
Kryo Thundernight: Requires a short break-in period: one BP (about 50 swings).
Winner: TIE
DURABILITY & BAT FATIGUE
Ghost Advanced: Has 70% Positive Reviews with most Negative/Neutral Reviews cited DURABILITYissues 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.
Kryo Thundernight: Has 77% Positive Reviews with most of the Negative/Neutral Reviews citing DURABILITY as a major issue. The Louisville Slugger Kryo Thundernight fastpitch softball bat also experiences BAT FATIGUE after about 1 1/2 years of use.
Winner: Slight edge to Louisville Slugger Kryo Thundernight
PRICE (MSRP)
Ghost Advanced: Has a top-tier price of $499.99.
Kryo Thundernight: Has a near-top price tag of $449.95.
Winner: Slight edge to Louisville Slugger Kryo Thundernight
BOTTOM LINE - Both the Easton Ghost Advanced and Louisville Slugger Kryo Thundernight bats (in -10, -11, -12 drops) are easy to swing with large SWEET SPOTs, enhancing Contact Hitters’ and Slap Hitters’ BAT CONTROL in the hitting zone. But the Easton Ghost Advanced gets the edge for its outstanding “pop”. Note: With concerns about DURABILITY, buyers of either bat should be aware of the associated risks of breaking/cracking.
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