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FASTPITCH SOFTBALL BAT REVIEWS
POWER & VELOCITY
Ghost Unlimited: One-piece, stiffer, double‑wall composite barrel enables true power hitters (who can handle heavier drops like -8, -9) to maximize their raw energy transfer, generating TOP EXIT VELOCITY when they square it up!!!
CRBN1: One-piece composite using Mizuno’s XZone/Hot Metal barrel, slightly end-loaded generates good EXIT VELOCITY but feels and plays more as a “controlled pop”.
Winner: Easton Ghost Unlimited is the TOP CHOICE for Strong Power Hitters who want to generate TOP EXIT VELOCITY driving balls deep and out-of-the-park!!!
BAT SPEED & CONTROL
Ghost Unlimited: One-piece, stiff and slightly end-loaded bat swings heavier, helping pure strength hitters but can cost lesser-strength power hitters crucial BAT SWING SPEED and BAT CONTROL.
CRBN1: One-piece and slightly end-loaded, but swing weight feels faster and more manageable while still helping hitters generate power.
Winner: Mizuno CRBN1 is a one-piece, slightly end-loaded but swings faster, helping hitters generate power.
SWEET SPOT & MIS-HITS
Ghost Unlimited: Dual-wall barrel has an exceptionally large SWEET SPOT allowing power hitters to drive balls hard that otherwise would be MIS-HITS.
CRBN1: XZone technology is widens the effective SWEET SPOT and the performance drop-off across the barrel is a gradual.
Winner: Easton Ghost Unlimited’s very large SWEET SPOT enables power hitters to turn mis-hits into solid hits off the bat.
FEEL & VIBRATION CONTROL
Ghost Unlimited: By design, is a one-piece, stiffer, slightly end-loaded bat that maximizes direct raw power transfer; this results in strong feedback to the hands (stinging) when off-center bat-to-ball collision takes place.
CRBN1: Mizuno’s Anti-Shock taper and optimized end cap enhances VIBRATION CONTROL making the one-piece bat feel more comfortable.
Winner: Mizuno CRBN1 does a better job with VIBRATION CONTROL.
BREAK-IN PERIOD
Ghost Unlimited: Needs a modest break‑in window of quality contacts to really open it up - about 50-100 swings rotating the barrel.
CRBN1: Black Onyx Carbon and XZone technology needs a short break-in period (about 50 swings, rotating the barrel).
Winner: Slight edge to Mizuno CRBN1.
DURABILITY & BAT FATIGUE
Ghost Unlimited: Has 70% Positive Reviews with the majority of Neutral/Negative reviews citing DURABILITY and early BAT FATIGUE issues; if you purchase this fastpitch softball bat, be prepared for possible breaking or cracking and early bat deadness. Note: Some reviewers also complain that Easton can be difficult to deal with regarding warranty claims and returns.
CRBN1: Mizuno’s CRBN line with its Black Onyx Carbon and Anti-Shock construction generally has a reputation for strong DURABILITY and longer term performance.
Winner: Mizuno CRBN1 for its reputation as a pretty durable bat.
PRICE (MSRP)
Ghost Unlimited: $499.99.
CRBN1: $350.00.
Winner: Big edge to Minuno CRBN1.
BOTTOM LINE
The 2025 Easton Ghost Unlimited is THE CHOICE for a true power hitter who can handle a heavier swing, accepts a bit more sting but wants to maximize their raw power transfer, creating TOP EXIT VELOCITY so they can drive balls over-the-fence and through-the-gaps to the fence. However, the Mizuno CRBN1 presents a budget-friendly alternative with a good reputation as a power bat.
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