Easton SSV1 SV12 slowpitch Softball Bat

 (3 customer reviews)

I was waiting to write a review of this bat so I could get in a good couple of games and BP sessions. First off the bat has a great feel as far as balance goes. Everyone on the team loved the slight end loading and super light handle. The whip lash handle really does exactly what it is designed to do and really snaps through the ball. This is good for the majority of folks, but i did notice I pulled a ball foul (very sharply) that would otherwise be in play. The bat produces lots of line drives but you do have to "stay" on top of the ball. It also has a distint ping sound as well that, if your not used to composite bats, you may feel that it doesnt have that "pop" of alloy bats. The ball still travels just as far but its a mental thing. Be sure to break in the barrell with lots of BP before using to get the best results but all in all a very solid bat for a great price. I would recommend to the majority of ASA players, but for people looking for and extra 15 ft, you may be...Read more

Great Bat, for the money. I have used several composite bats for the past couple of years. Usually get about a season out of them and then there done. I enjoy the way this bat feels and hits, it's "very smooth". I was however 100% sure before bp that in games it did not hit as far as my friends synergy. However after yesterdays bp I realized I was wrong it hits just as far... just doesn't feel like it. Hence the "very smooth" feeling. Even when you hit the ball 300+ft it feels like you just hit a long pop up.... Other than that I would buy this bat again and do recommend it for the price! The stealth composite is better though, by quite a bit!-FYI

For $200 there's better bats out there. I hit BP with this Easton once and put it off to the side for two years now. I'd compare it to a $69 demarini, etc. Depends the league you're playing, but check into one of the miken freaks(plus, limited, or 98) for $189 you can get more power. I swing a Worth Toxic Titan now for ASA and the Easton doesn't come close to it.