The following release information was issued by Easton Diamond Sports and information and photos courtesy of Easton Diamond Sports…
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – Easton Diamond Sports, the industry leader in equipment innovation and technology, announced the highest performing version of the hottest fastpitch bat in the game, the 2024 Ghost® Advanced fastpitch bat returns with new technology and design. Ghost Advanced is available for purchase on Easton.com starting February 1st and all retailers February 8th.
The new Ghost Advanced fastpitch bat launches just in time for the 2024 college softball season where will be used by several D1 college programs including Top 25 ranked teams; UCLA, San Diego State, Alabama, Arkansas, and South Carolina.
“We are excited to bring back one of the most successful models in the Ghost franchise, now in its third generation.” said John Loeffler, Easton Bat Category Manager. “The high-performing Double Barrel 3 technology coupled with the most durable composite material we’ve ever made gives players an amazing feel with the hottest performance possible.”
The 2024 Ghost Advanced is hotter than anything else in softball. Third-generation Double Barrel 3 technology gives hitters exceptional feel and the hottest exit velocities possible, thanks to the low-compression outer barrel and a lightweight inner barrel to govern performance right at the maximum allowed limit. Sonic Comp Max material is the most consistent, durable composite Easton has ever made, resulting in an enormous sweet spot and a sound that’s nothing less than iconic.
“Easton remains on top in the latest technology and innovation,” said Matt Arndt, Easton SVP of Product & R&D. Our team has continued to push even further on top of our Ghost franchise to add another mainstay to our portfolio, that will make a difference on every field.”
Easton’s Ghost Advanced and the entire Ghost Franchise is the #1 Performance Fastpitch Softball Bat Series on the market and top choice of professional players, travel ball programs and D1 college programs.*
With certification by ASA (USA), USSSA (fastpitch only), NSA, ISA and WBSC (ISF) on this new bat, every player can rise above the competition with the Ghost Advanced no matter where they compete. Sizes include: -11 (29”/18 oz., 30”/19 oz., 31”/20 oz., 32”/21 oz., 33”/22 oz.), -10 (30”/20 oz., 31”/21 oz., 32”/22 oz., 33”/23 oz., 34”/24 oz.), -9 (32”/23 oz., 33”/24 oz., 34”/25 oz.), -8 (33”/25 oz., 34”/26 oz.).
To shop the Ghost Advanced and the entire Ghost collection of products including; Ghost Unlimited and Ghost Double Barrel visit Easton.com.
*The GHOST trademark is owned by Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc. and is used under license.
*#1 Performance Fastpitch Softball Bat Series claim based on units of performance fastpitch softball bats series sold over April 2020 to March 2022; “Performance” means fastpitch softball bats with a MSRP of $250 or more; Source: NPD Group.