Familiar names, new attitude on Easton’s 2012 fastpitch softball bat lineup

Over the past several years, Easton has developed a reputation for producing some of the best fastpitch softball bats in the game.

If you need a fastpitch softball bat with pop — one that will not only stand up to relentless abuse from year-round high school, college and travel ball seasons, but also perform consistently the entire time — turn to Easton.

Easton’s lineup has familiar names you’ve probably heard before: Synergy Speed, Stealth Speed and Synge.

They’re back again this year, with a new attitude. The engineers at Easton have spent the last year analyzing and re-analyzing, making tweaks as they go, in order to wring every last drop of performance out of these bats.

Here’s a quick look at Easton’s 2012 lineup of fastpitch softball bats:

Easton 2012 Stealth Speed Fastpitch Bat ($299.99)

The all-composite construction means the 2012 Stealth Speed has 98 mph performance right out of the wrapper, and the two-piece frame provides superior vibration reduction. Available in a slightly end-loaded -9 or an evenly balanced -10.

Easton 2012 Synergy Speed Fastpitch Bat ($259.99)

The Synergy Speed’s Single System Technology improves bat control and balance. Available in a slightly end-loaded -9 or an evenly balanced -10.

Easton 2012 Synge Fastpitch Bat ($199.99)

The -11.5 drop and even balance make this a great softball bat for young players. The all-composite bat is designed with a balance point in its handle, which allows players to get the most possible bat speed through the hitting zone.

Related: Shop our entire selection of Easton softball bats.

Louisville’s Xeno gets a red, white and blue makeover with the 2012 Mendoza Pride Fastpitch Softball Bat

One of the most popular softball bats of the spring is sporting a new look for the fall.

The 2012 Louisville Xeno Mendoza Pride Fastpitch Softball Bat features limited edition barrel graphics in the style of the USSSA Pride, the National Pro Fastpitch team of Olympian Jessica Mendoza.

The all-composite Xeno uses two revolutionary technologies to give elite players the best performance and feel of any bat on the market from the first swing.

First, the S1 Internal Disk eliminates the break-in time that’s common with composite bats and allows the bat to perform at the ASA maximum right out of the wrapper.

Second, the Internal Socket Technology in the transition — unlike competing models that separate the barrel and handle into two separate pieces — joins the handle and barrel into one solid bat.

Get it for $299.99 at Softball Sales.

Related: See our entire selection of fastpitch softball bats.

Take it to the next level with Miken’s new 2012 Halo Light -12.5 Fastpitch Softball Bat

Miken’s new 2012 Halo Light -12.5 Fastpitch Softball Bat is constructed with Advanced Inner Flex Technology.

Advanced Inner Flex technology delivers precisely calibrated handle flex and energy transfer to optimize barrel rebound. That means when you connect with a ball, there is no energy wasted.

The 100% composite is engineered with premium aerospace grade carbon fiber to deliver superior performance and durability. The multi-layer biaxial composite technology precisely aligns and bonds filaments of premium aerospace grade carbon fiber to produce unrivaled durability and performance.

The 2012 Halo Light is approved for ASA, USSSA, NSA, ISA, NCAA and NFHS softball.

Get it for $179.99 at Softball Sales.

Related: See our entire selection of new fastpitch softball bats.

Get things started with the new Louisville 2012 Catalyst Fastpitch Softball Bat

Louisville’s new 2012 Catalyst Fastpitch Softball Bats are the newest fastpitch bats to hit our shelves.

Unlike many composite softball bats, which take time to break in and reach their full potential, the 2012 Catalyst Fastpitch Bat is ready to go on the first swing. It features Louisville’s all-new LS-2X composite construction and iDT technology, which gives it its red-hot pop right out of the wrapper.

That’s why the Catalyst performs at the 98 mph ASA maximum from the first swing.

As well, the Catalyst has iST composite technology, which reduces composite bat “sting” and improves the size of the sweet spot. With reduced bat sting, the player has more confidence to hit the field and get things started.

The Catalyst is available in -10 and -12. Get it for $199.99 at Softball Sales.

Related: Shop our entire selection of Louisville Slugger softball bats.