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FASTPITCH SOFTBALL BAT REVIEWS
POWER & VELOCITY
Ghost Advanced: Two-piece, balanced bat using Double Battel 3 composite technology, using whip and trampoline effect to create top-tier EXIT VELOCITY.
Kryo Thundernight: Uses its multi-piece, more balanced, GO‑EX1 gapped‑wall composite barrel to generate near-top EXIT VELOCITY; best suited for lesser-strength power hitters,providing all fields power but it does not quite match the EXIT VELOCITY of the top bats.
Winner: Easton Ghost Advanced generates more top-tier EXIT POWER with its whip and trampoline effect than the Kryo Thundernight.
BAT SPEED & CONTROL
Ghost Advanced: Balanced bat with a smoother, whippier feel helps power hitters generate BAT SWING SPEED and better bat CONTROL, increasing their ability to adjust their swing mid-pitch.
Kryo Thundernight: Balanced, easy‑swinging bat, helping hitters max their BAT SWING SPEED while providing enough CONTROL to make mid-pitch adjustments.
Winner: TIE - Both the Easton Ghost Advanced and Louisville Slugger Kryo Thundernight are balanced fastpitch softball bats that power hitters can swing quickly with good BAT CONTROL, though the strongest power hitters might feel they overpower these bats.
SWEET SPOT & MIS-HITS
Ghost Advanced: Double-barrel technology and high-end composite create a large, forgiving SWEET SPOT.
Kryo Thundernight: GO-EX1 barrel and XPND end cap work to create a large sweet spot extending up the barrel, softening MIS-HITS and preserving more pop across the barrel.
Winner: Slight edge to the Louisville Slugger Kryo Thundernight,s large SWEET SPOT; enables power hitters to turn MIS-HITS into solid hits off the bat.
FEEL & VIBRATION CONTROL
Ghost Advanced: Two-piece construction and ConnecXion Evolution works with a premium grip to provide good VIBRATION CONTROLand deliver a more cushioned feel on contact.
Kryo Thundernight: Balanced, multi-barrel, VTX connection system and LS Pro Comfort Grip work to create a softer swing; it also provides top-level VIBRATION CONTROL.
Winner: TIE - Both the Easton Ghost Advanced and Louisville Slugger Kryo Thundernight do a good job with VIBRATION CONTROL.
BREAK-IN PERIOD
Ghost Advanced: Double-barrel composite gets to high performance quickly.
Kryo Thundernight: Comes out of the wrapper ready to hit - giving hitters max performance immediately.
Winner: TIE - Both the Easton Ghost Advanced and Louisville Slugger Kryo Thundernight are ready out of the wrapper.
DURABILITY & BAT FATIGUE
Ghost Advanced: Has 75% Positive Reviews with most Neutral/Negative reviews citing DURABILITY and early BAT FATIGUE issues; if you select this fastpitch softball bat you should accept the risk of it breaking, cracking or premature BAT FATIGUE. Note: Some reviewers also complain that Easton can be difficult to deal with regarding warranty claims and returns.
Kryo Thundernight has a 77% Positive Reviews, with the majority of Neutral/Negative reviews citing DURABILITY issues.
Winner: TIE - Both the Easton Ghost Advanced and Louisville Slugger Kryo Thundernight bats have similar risk associated with breaking, cracking annd and early bat deadness.
PRICE (MSRP)
Ghost Advanced: $499.99.
Kryo Thundernight: $449.99.
Winner: Slight edge to Louisville Slugger Kryo Thundernight.
BOTTOM LINE
The 2026 Easton Ghost Advanced gets the nod for its higher EXIT VELOCITY but power hitters will find the Easton Ghost Advanced and Louisville Slugger Kryo Thundernight very similar high-end performance bats.
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