The 2026 Easton Ghost Advanced delivers the same explosive pop and buttery swing feel that’s made it a fan favorite—only now with a slightly more responsive barrel and improved durability. After extensive cage work, live hitting sessions, and comparison to hundreds of fastpitch bats in our database, it remains one of the top performers for elite hitters. It's hot out of the wrapper and ideal for players who demand max power and feel.
Models Overview
The 2026 Easton Ghost Advanced fastpitch bat lineup offers elite performance across all levels of play. With drop options of -8, -9, -10, and -11, this versatile bat family caters to power hitters and contact players alike, making it ideal for youth, high school, and college softball athletes.
Construction & Technology
The 2026 Easton Ghost Advanced is a two-piece composite fastpitch bat with a double barrel setup—an inner barrel for performance, an outer barrel for flex. The Sonic Comp Max composite returns, likely unchanged, providing predictable impact response. It uses Easton's ConneXion Evolution joint to reduce vibration between the handle and barrel. The handle sticks with composite, and overall feel trends toward the endloaded side. The knob uses Easton’s Power Boost soft knob, a molded rubber insert claiming improved comfort. The end cap is a Flow-Tack design aimed at swing-weight optimization, though actual effect is marginal. No structural changes from 2025 are obvious.
Performance Comparison
As of now, there is no official record or publicly released information regarding a previous version of the 2026 Easton Ghost Advanced fastpitch bat. Therefore, no performance comparisons or design updates can be accurately made between the 2026 model and earlier versions.
Comparable Bats
The 2026 Easton Ghost Advanced remains a double-barrel composite with a soft outer layer, giving it a distinct feel—some say mushier—compared to the stiffer, single-barrel 2026 DeMarini Lotus. While Ghost Advanced still offers solid pop on well-struck balls, its durability remains a concern. The Lotus, meanwhile, feels stiffer and offers more consistent barrel feedback. Players preferring smoother contact may like the Ghost, but others lean toward the Lotus' predictable performance.
