Easton Bats Reviewed

Easton has been the leader in composite bats for the last several years and is a favorite in baseball bat reviews. They've come out with two new 100% composite models for 2009:

• The Stealth IMX - Two piece bat, 100% composite bat with increased handle flex. The increased flex handle stays true to the Stealth bat tradition (the so-called trampoline effect). The Stealth IMX comes in two other youth models Power Hitter and LCN11. The only difference is the length to weight ration.

• The Synergy IMX - One piece bat, 100% composite bat with a stiff handle. Easton added stiff handles last year to combat Louisville, as they've always pushed the "benefits" of stiff handle bats. Easton is trying to surround Louisville with this model. They've always had the two piece design while Louisville didn't, now they're attacking them head on with a one piece stiff handle design.

Two excellent 100% composite bat options for the experienced player. The main difference from last year's models is that the stiff handle design is a one piece this year. Interesting considering most went with the stiff handle design the last two years. It's simply a personal choice. If you want a 100% composite bat with the latest technology this is your bat.

Easton offers these hybrid (composite handle /alloy barrel) models for 2009:

• SV12: two piece bat, a 100% composite handle with a 100% alloy barrel. Even more handle flex than the Stealth IMX. If the price for this is anywhere near the IMX take the IMX. The composite barrel will give you a larger hitting area for essentially the same price. Unless you love that ping sound.

• V12: One piece bat, 100% alloy bat. The stiffest handle Easton makes. This should be the lowest priced of the new Easton bats. But amazingly it's not. Same price as the SV12. This is supposed to compete with the Louisville Exogrid. Both are highly priced for 100% alloy bats; take the Exogrid if you must have a high priced alloy bat.

Easton's 100% alloy bats:

• Stealth CNT - two piece, 100% alloy bat with either a flex or stiff handle (they have different model numbers and come in different colors). This was Easton's bread and butter for several years. It's now being pushed to the side as they focus on composite/hybrid bats. Hence, the price for the Stealth CNT has been reduced. This bat competed head to head with the Louisville Exogrid for a few years, but the price for the Exogrid has not been reduced. If you want a 100% alloy bat, THIS IS IT.

• Easton makes several other models, such as Titan, Reflex and Rampage which are all 100% alloy. The Titan has the newer alloy (Sc900), but the Reflex and Rampage have 7050 alloy which has been around for 15 years. These are fine for the youngest players. A high school player would be laughed at if he went to the plate with one of these.

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Warranty Info

WARRANTY

Easton’s Bat Warranty Policy

Easton has an EXCLUSIVE 400-DAY limited bat warranty on all Composite and Scandium Alloy bats, and a one-year limited bat warranty on all other models, which covers all manufacturing defects from normal field usage including: denting, cracking, breaking, loose or detached end cap, rattling. This warranty does not cover: bats that have been abused, altered in any way or mistreated; bats that have been used in a commercial batting cage, bats purchased from non-authorized Easton dealers or individuals; bats purchased at auction, or on auction websites without the express written consent of Easton Sports Inc.; used bats purchased from re-sellers; grip replacement.

Please go to www.baseball.eastonsports.com/batwarranty to fill out the form for the bat you wish to return. When you submit this request an Easton Sports Warranty Representative will notify you of your return authorization number via e-mail within 3 business days. Shipping instructions and ship to address will also be included.

If Easton Sports agrees that the bat is defective, a repaired or replacement bat will be shipped via Ground Delivery after up to three business days of receiving the defective bat. If Easton Sports deems the bat does not fall under the conditions listed above the product will be returned to you.

PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RETURN THE ITEM TO EASTON SPORTS UNTIL YOU HAVE RECEIVED AN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER.

Please note: If you have more than one bat to return, please contact our Warranty Department directly at 1-888-259-1297 (Hours of operation: M-F, 7:00-6:00 MST) to obtain a return authorization number and return address for the additional return.

RETURNS OUTSIDE THE USA:
Contact Easton Sports Canada at 1-866-732-7866 for products purchased from an "EASTON AUTHORIZED DEALER" in Canada. For products purchased outside North America, please consult our website for International warranty information.