Easton 2020 Baseball Bats
Easton has launched four new bats over three model lines for the 2020 season. Here’s are my reviews of their baseball bats. First, here’s their “claim” on each of their brands. Then we’ll go into a detailed breakdown.
- ADV 360: The most advanced 2-piece composite bat in the game.
- Maxum 360: The longest barrel and biggest sweet spot in the game.
- Fuze Hybrid 360: 2-piece hybrid design with the thinnest walls in the game.
- Alpha 360: Traditional 1-piece solid feel with the thinnest walls in the game.
The ADV 360, Maxum 360, Fuze 360 and Alpha 360 all use names that connect to Easton’s 360 Engineering technology designed for a 360-degree barrel-tuning design, creating new lines of bats that fit the BBCOR, USSSA and USA regulation designations.
The ADV 360 leads the lineup with a two-piece composite bat offering Launch Composite technology to optimize the barrel profile. A new, lighter iSo ConneXion made with proprietary Nitrocell foam is supposed to isolate the handle from the barrel for a solid feel and enhanced power through the zone and a new Dynamic Feel System carbon handle, using 90 percent carbon fiber, to provide more of a stiff feeling.
It includes their Speed Cap design designed for more flexibility at the barrel and has a more natural sound on impact. It also includes Easton’s Power Boost Soft Knob technology.
The ADV 360 is absolutely a very technologically advanced bat that is a top pick for those who are more advanced players. It will also help those not as advanced but are willing for fork over the hefty price.
The Maxum return to the Easton lineup to provide players with what the brand claims is the longest barrel and biggest sweet spot in the game with a one-piece seamless carbon construction for flexing energy. Easton used computer-controlled precision molding technology for a lightweight wall.
It is a very good option for power hitters looking for a “slightly” less expensive bat. It provides a high-performing technology that has received a big buzz in the past.
The Fuze 360 complements the Easton lineup as a two-piece hybrid for BBCOR and one-piece aluminum models for USSSA and USA, designed with Easton’s Advanced Thermal Alloy Construction reinforced with carbon technology for thin walls. The BBCOR model uses the ConneXion+ technology with foam and a lighter and stiffer end cap for increasing barrel trampoline. The Fuze 360 also includes the Power Boost Soft Knob.
The Fuze 360 is a fully-loaded model, built for the most elite athletes in the game. They claim it is the best performing and feeling two-piece hybrid for BBCOR and the ultimate one-piece aluminum for USSSA and USA athletes.
The Alpha 360 is a one-piece aluminum bat that uses Easton’s Advanced Thermal Alloy Construction reinforced with carbon for thin walls. It is reinforced with an insert at the handle and its Speed Cap offers increase3d flexibility with a responsive barrel.
All new Easton bats come equipped with Lizard Skins grips. A proprietary pattern to ensure non-slip performance and a reliable swing in all weather conditions. It also claims to reduce vibration and produce a comfortable, cushioned feel.
The USA-stamped bats made a debut during the Little League World Series and the BBCOR lines covertly made an entrance during the 2019 College World Series.
