The 2018 Easton Stealth Hyperlite revived the legendary Stealth name with modern composite technology and an ultra-light swing. This two-piece fastpitch bat delivered exceptional bat speed for slappers and contact hitters.
Models Overview
The Stealth Hyperlite featured Easton's TCT Thermo Composite and ConneXion+ technology for reduced vibration. Available in fastpitch-specific drops, each model prioritized swing speed without sacrificing the sweet spot size.
Construction & Technology
The 2018 Easton Stealth Hyperlite is a two piece composite bat. Built with a 2 1/4 barrel (because it is fastpitch afterall) the Stealth Hyperlite is a drop 12. The drop, you should know, is the numerical differences between the length and the scale weight of the bat. Since the Stealth Hyperlite is a drop 12 you can expect the 32 inch bat to weigh 20 ounces. Do note, the scale weight is not the same as the swing weight. Swing weights for fastpitch bats are discussed here.
Performance Comparison
There are virtually no changes between this bat and the previous year. Both are drop 12's with an ultra light swing and a two piece composite structure. It uses the same TCT composite and CXN Connection. It is, aside from the paint job, it is virtually the same.
Comparable Bats
In the two piece composite fastpitch space with less than a $200 budget we can't think of very many bats. DeMarini has a Sabatoge that is well regarded. Otherwise, if you want a two piece composite bat then expect to pay a lot more than the price of the Easton Stealth Hyperlite.
