Easton delivers the first single-piece composite in the Ghost family with the 2025 Unlimited. They claim the VRS1 internal connection gives you a stiffer one-piece feel while maintaining forgiveness. The Double Barrel EXT supposedly provides a 1-inch longer sweet spot, though that's their claim, not ours. Available in drops 8, 9, 10, and 11 for fastpitch players seeking maximum stiffness without sacrificing pop.
Models Overview
The drop 11 suits younger players needing maximum bat speed for developing their swing. The drop 10 remains the most popular, balancing swing weight with barrel mass for travel ball. The drop 9 works for stronger players ready for slightly more weight behind the ball. The drop 8 targets power hitters and older players who can handle the additional mass through the zone.
Construction & Technology
Single-piece composite construction using Sonic Comp Max material that Easton calls their highest-performing composite. Double Barrel EXT design with inner and outer barrel walls claiming to extend the sweet spot. VRS1 internal connection joint where the company says the inner barrel meets the outer barrel to optimize performance. Power Boost Soft Knob for what they describe as leverage and vibration reduction. Standard 2 1/4" barrel diameter with balanced swing weight.
Performance Comparison
The 2024 Ghost Unlimited introduced the VRS1 connection system and Double Barrel EXT technology. For 2025, Easton maintains the same core technologies with what they call refinements and optimizations. The Sonic Comp Max material carries over unchanged. Main difference appears to be marketing language about a 1-inch longer sweet spot, though the fundamental construction remains identical.
Comparable Bats
The Mizuno CRBN1 stands alone as another true single-piece composite with double-barrel design at a lower price point. The Ghost OG and Advanced offer two-piece alternatives within Easton's own lineup for players preferring more flex. The Louisville Slugger LXT and DeMarini Prism+ provide two-piece composite options, though neither matches the Unlimited's single-piece stiffness.
The Bottom Line
The Ghost Unlimited continues as the lone single-piece composite in Easton's Ghost family, filling a specific niche for players wanting stiffness without sacrificing composite benefits. Whether the 2025 refinements deliver meaningful improvements over 2024 is questionable - the technologies and materials remain essentially unchanged. At premium pricing, you're paying for the Ghost name and proven performance rather than revolutionary advances.
