Big news from the bat world as Easton has announced the launch of an all-new upgraded version of the hottest fastpitch bat in the game.

Featuring cutting-edge technology and a bold red-and-black design. the Ghost Advanced is set to redefine fastpitch performance. The 2026 Ghost ADV is available for purchase on Easton.com as of now (pending available supplies!) and at all retailers on June 5 (this Thursday).

This launch is special because it is the first time Easton has anchored a bat launch around two top NIL athletes, partnering with Texas Tech’s standout pitcher and hitter NiJaree Canady in her pursuit of a national championship and Arkansas’ Bri Ellis the 2025 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year and the nation’s top hitter.

Here is the official press release detailing the product launch…

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Easton Diamond Sports, the industry leader in equipment innovation and technology, has  announced an all-new, upgraded version of the hottest fastpitch bat in the game.

Featuring cutting-edge technology and a bold red-and-black design, the Ghost Advanced is available for purchase on Easton.com and at all retailers on June 5.

“The Ghost franchise continues to push the limits on innovation and performance within the fastpitch bat world,” said John Loeffler, Easton Bat Category Manager. 

“With this Ghost Advanced, we wanted to optimize the performance of each individual bat to give each player the best possible experience at the plate.  Every hitter is different, and they should have a bat that is best suited to their strengths.  The Ghost Advanced is equipped to help our athletes perform at their highest potential.”

Launching in conjunction with the 2025 Women’s College World Series, this bat release represents the first time, Easton has anchored a bat launch around two top NIL athletes, Canady and Ellis.

“We are extremely proud of the athletes that we have been able to partner with this collegiate season,” said Matt Arndt, Easton SVP of Product & R&D. 

“The best players in the game swing a Ghost and the brand-new Ghost Advanced is no exception.  We wanted to create the highest performing bat possible to match the talents of the players who use them on a daily basis.”

The 2026 Ghost Advanced is Easton’s most optimized bat yet, featuring patented Double Barrel 3 construction for a larger sweet spot and the advanced Sonic Comp Max composite for explosive pop and durability.

Its high-performing, ultra-durable material achieves the lowest barrel compression for peak power with every swing.

The bat also enhances comfort with the Power Boost Soft Knob, improving leverage and reducing vibration, while the ConneXion Evolution two-piece connection maximizes energy transfer and forgiveness on mishits.

The Easton Ghost Franchise is the No. 1 Performance Fastpitch Softball Bat Series*, dominating Women’s College World Series history and trusted by professional players, travel ball programs, and D1 college teams across the country.

The 2026 Easton Ghost Advanced fastpitch bat is certified for USA, USSSA (fastpitch only), NSA, ISA, and WBSC play, and is available in -8, -9, -10, and -11. 

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 an MSRP of $250 or more; Source: NPD Group.