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Easton Ghost X -8 USA Baseball Bat: YBB18GX8

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Features

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1.4mm HYPERSKIN Grip Comes Pre-Wrapped For Unmatched Comfort
2 5/8 Inch Barrel Diameter
-8 Length To Weight Ratio
Colorway: Black / Yellow / White
Slightly End Loaded Swing Weight
EXACT Carbon Composite Material Optimizes Barrel Performance & Enlarges The Sweet Spot
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
New Dynamic Feel System Delivers Best-In-Class Feel & Performance
New Engineering X Advanced Carbon Technology Uses EXACT Composite For Better Vibration Reduction
Recommended For Both Contact Hitters & Power Hitters
Re-Designed CONNEXION+ Technology Enhances Durability & Is The Standard Of Excellence For Two-Piece Bats
Two-Piece, Fully Composite Baseball Bat
Ultra-Thin 29/32 Inch EXACT Carbon Handle
X-Tended Barrel Design Gives The Ghost X The Longest Composite Barrel In Baseball
New USA Baseball Stamp
Approved For Play In AABC, Babe Ruth, Cal Ripken, Dixie Youth, Little League, & Pony

Description

Easton's mission is to deliver real performance advantages to baseball players through sports engineering and meaningful experiences.

The latest composite design in a long line of legendary Easton baseball bats is here! Introducing the Ghost X, a technical, powerful, and beautiful baseball bat that is guaranteed to deliver a supernatural feel and speed unlike any other. Experience the exceptional feel combined with the expected performance that has become commonplace with Easton's desire to deliver players the best baseball bats through innovative sports engineering. It all starts with the exclusive Dynamic Feel System that brings together the EXACT carbon construction with the proven CONNEXION+ technology into an integrated design to offer best-in-class performance, unbeatable durability, and an unbelievably smooth feel on contact that is better than any other two-piece composite bat in the game. The EXACT carbon composite material is the result of the engineering X advanced carbon technology that provides insane vibration reduction while optimizing the sweet spot for a massive hitting surface. This huge barrel, also known as the X-tended barrel design, gives the Ghost X the longest composite barrel in baseball. Swing with certainty knowing that each model is backed by a full twelve (12) month manufacturer's warranty. Easton: Fueled By Passion, Designed To Win!

This Easton Ghost X USA Baseball Bat (YBB18GX8) comes with a 2 5/8-inch barrel diameter, a drop 8 length to weight ratio, and the new USA Baseball stamp just below the barrel. On the ultra-thin 29/32-inch EXACT carbon handle, Easton has applied their luxurious 1.4mm HYPERSKIN grip for added comfort. With a slightly end loaded swing weight, this Easton Ghost X is recommended for both contact hitters and power hitters. Buy one of these USA baseball bats today with free shipping right here at JustBats.com. Never forget, we're here from click to hit!

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Getting ready early for next spring (Cal Ripken) Steven coach

Pros: Looks good, feels good to swing.

Cons: The new USA bats are "dead" compared to BFP 1.15 bats, these new bats have no pop when compared to what the kids have been using for years. Looks to be about 20 feet less in batted ball distance.

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Ghost X hype Jeff coach

Pros: Great balance No vibratation

Cons: No Pop. After a break in period of approximately 450 swings off the T, soft toss and live pitching, My son's average hits were landing mid outfield on a 200ft. field. Hitting 4 homers last spring with the Mako, this bat feels dead. I'm hoping that it just needs more swings. It did take a bit for his Mako to break in as well; so we're holding out hope that this wasn't a $350 mistake. If anything changes, I'll return to update our review.

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USA Bats Have Less Pop BY DESIGN! ben coach

Pros: long barrel, more like real baseball now, everyone should know that USA bats are not going to hit balls as far as the 1.15 bats. there are many videos on youtube of guys running comparisons, and it is clear that the bats will have less pop, BUT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO HAVE LESS POP. you did not get a defective USA bat, you got one that does exactly what it was designed to do. this information has been publicly available for a long time

Cons: price

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Not worth the money Robert Ross coach

Pros: none

Cons: This easton bat with the new USA Basball standard is a joke. if i had to do it over I would not waste 10$ on this bat. If you see USA basball on any bat that means no pop. You might as well buy a wood bat it will have twice the pop. Way to ruin it for these kids USA basball forcing your hand taking away our choice to choose. Shame on all the leagues that signed onto this garbage.

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Parent Steve parent

Pros: Looks and feels good to swing

Cons: Big strong kids (small % of youth) will still get extra base hits and homeruns, but with these USA bats having no pop they just took away the small/medium sized kids (vast majority of youth) their ability to get extra base hits, no pop = only singles for smaller kids. USA just widened the performance gap between big strong kids and small kids, not fair to smaller kids.

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coach L.C. coach

Pros: It's no secret USA bats have less pop. Kids will now have to work on using good technique i.e. legs, core, etc. It's ridiculous to say new bats favor strong athletes and is unfair to smaller kids. Last year kids were hitting HRs that had terrible technique. They hacked at balls and balls would sail over fences. Now they will need to work on strength and technique, rather than rely on a bionic bat. Kids will now be rewarded for the 'right' reasons. Period. Welcome to real baseball.

Cons: Cost. Excessive.

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USA Easton Bats Gregg coach

Pros: Good question. I can't think of any compared to the 1.15 my son had last year.

Cons: Vibration is horrible NO pop at all, not less....none, by design evidently Still expensive.

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10 year old contact hitter for Power Previous hit Paul parent

Pros: Looks good great feel no vibration

Cons: no pop feels dead would not buy again

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Coach Coach coach

Pros: Well balanced. Decent grip. Swings well. These bats are performing exactly how they are supposed to, like WOOD bats. Instead of kids succeeding by how much their parents spend on a bat this really evens the playing field. This is one of the most expensive bats out there and it performs about the same as a 60 dollar bat. Sometimes less. It has a massive barrel but when you test it the sweet spot is about 1.5". Tested a bunch with the radar gun and Hit Trax. Not much difference between them. More of the performance deals with weight, balance, and the hitter.

Cons: Some of the alloy bats have a larger sweet spot by over an inch. If you tap the barrel with something harder you can hear the difference. On the few composite bats it is very pronounced. Alloy is a little tougher especially with some of the funky barrel profiles going to all 2 5/8. Unknown on the durability of this bat.

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Hugely disappointing for the price Jim Bahr parent

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Cons: No pop. My son's baseball team had about 5 or 6 of them and we have all switched to new bats within a month or so. Very disappointed in this bat - especially considering the outrageous price. We had good success with Makos in the past - but very disappointed in Easton right now after this dud.

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Ghost X (-8) Stan parent

Pros: This being a USA bat does exactly as we had been told they were going to do. Yes less pop than a USSSA bat by far, but you still get solid hits and line drives.

Cons: Price

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Bat cracked Mike Redding coach

Pros: Bat looks good but stops there.

Cons: Expensive, underperforming, poor quality, terrible process to return, non english customer service, overall bad experience. Bat broke during season, stuck without a bat for 5 games at least.

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save your money JB parent

Pros: none

Cons: Worst bat i have purchased in the 7 summers my son has been playing baseball. Feels very end heavy, vibrates often, low pop. I niw have a $349 bat rack ornament.

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not durable Robert Hyde coach

Pros: nice balance

Cons: Our team of 13 players have gone through no less than 10 broken/cracked easton ghost bats. Some of the boys have had their first one replaced only to have the replacement bat crack also. very poor durability on these new easton usa bats. I had been a huge easton bat fan for years but no longer.

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easton lost their way coach coach

Pros: good balance

Cons: these bats crack and break. not durable at all. our team went through about 8 broken bats this season. the durability is so bad that none of our kids are buying an easton again. these do have way less pop. i know they are designed this way based on the new USA standard but I mean they have less pop than other brands. we played in alot of tournaments that required usa bats and you could clearly see the difference in hitting of other teams that didnt use easton like we did. most of our boys ultimately switched to wood or alluminum.

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Not Good Noah player

Pros: Good durability; can take a beating. Good overall feel, not to heavy. To hit solid/good hits you need to have spectacular form or be generally big/strong for your age.

Cons: Has no pop whatsoever, The sound is of it is pathetic, Gets dirty easily, and the grip is pretty bad.

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Bad Bat!! Matt Moore Parent

Pros: Feels like a great bat

Cons: No pop!! No explosion!! Not worth buying

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Will the -5, and -8 bats 2 5/8 barrel be legal for play next year in a 11-12 league? Joe

Yes, the 2018 Easton Ghost X -8 USA Baseball Bat (YBB18GX8) is USA certified and legal.

Mick

Do you have the 30/22 model (ybb18gx8)? Mike

At this time (9/1/17) we only have the 2018 Easton Ghost X -8 USA Baseball Bat (YBB18GX8) in a 31/23.

Carter

With the new USA bat standards, are the 2 5/8 models legal in Little League sanctioned games? spotted rooster

Yes, under the new USA Baseball standards you are able to use a 2 1/4" or a 2 5/8" barrel diameter as long as it features the USA Baseball stamp. The 2018 Easton Ghost X -8 USA Baseball Bat (YBB18GX8) does feature the new USA Baseball stamp.

John

I know I can use this in Pony. Can i also use this for Travel Ball? nk

We have been told that USA Baseball certified bats will be allowed for USSSA travel baseball.

Kyle J.

My son is 5'3" 140 pounds. What size bat would you recommend? Big E

Based on your players height and weight, we suggest a 31" model in the 2018 Easton Ghost X -8 USA Baseball Bat: YBB18GX8.

Jason

Just unwrapped the new Ghost X USA bat -8. Looks like there are shiny decals at the end of the bat. Are they to be removed? Patrick

The shiny/glossy surface at the barrel-end of this 2018 Easton Ghost X -8 USA Baseball Bat (YBB18GX8) is not to be removed. That type of surface is intended to be present in that location on the bat.

Ben

My 12 yo son is 5"3 & 100lbs, what size bat do you recommend? steve

Based on your son's height and weight, we would recommend getting the 2018 Easton Ghost X -8 USA Baseball Bat: YBB18GX8 in a 31 inch model.

Cameron

I'm thirteen years old, 5'6", and about 120lbs. Would this bat be good for me? Or should I consider the -8 model? Baker15

The 2018 Easton Ghost X -8 USA Baseball Bat: YBB18GX8 is a -8 model, and at your age, you would want to swing either a -8 or -5 model to transition to the -3 BBCOR bats that are required in high school.

Logan

I am 13, weigh 90-95 lbs., and am about 5'2". What size bat should I get? JD1

Based on your height and weight we would recommend a 31"/23 ounce 2018 Easton Ghost X -8 USA Baseball Bat: YBB18GX8.

Carter

My son is 13 and 5"2' 125lbs. I'm wondering what bat drop would you guys recommend? I have been looking at the Ghost x -10 and -8. mike

I would recommend the 2018 Easton Ghost X -8 USA Baseball Bat: YBB18GX8 if your player is in 7th grade and a -5 if your player is in 8th grade. My recommendations vary from player to player but this will provide a smooth transition into the high school level.

Dan

My son age 12, and is 5'0" and 110 lbs. What size bat should he use? He's a good strong hitter. dmoney

Based on your players height and weight, we suggest a 30" model of the 2018 Easton Ghost X -8 USA Baseball Bat: YBB18GX8.

Jason

My son is 10, weighs 100 and is 5' 1". He is hitting well in the cages with a BBCOR 32" 29. What USA bat would you recommend? Thanks Nicky

The 2018 Easton Ghost X -8 USA Baseball Bat (YBB18GX8) is a USA certified bat with a slightly end loaded swing weight. You could also look into the 2018 Easton Beast X -8 USA Baseball Bat (YBB18BX8) which would provide a fully end loaded weight swing.

Tyler

My son is 12, he is 5'3 and 90 lbs. He uses a Mako -8. He needs to work his way down to a -3 for middle school ball (a year away). I was thinking about buying the Ghost -5 for spring ball. Wanted to get your advice? Blaine

Based on your sons height and weight we would recommend using the 2018 Easton Ghost X -5 USA Baseball Bat: YBB18GX5 in a 30"/25 ounce size in the Spring to ease into BBCOR baseball bats.

Carter

My grandson is 13 YO. 5'8" 138 lbs. High average power hitter. Used the Easton Combat 31" 21 oz last year. Would you recommend the Ghost drop 10 32" 22 oz or Ghost drop 8 32" 24 oz? Biggest concern is bat drag. Jeff

The drop 8 would be best for your player. In high school he will have to use a drop 3. To better prepare him for a drop 3, it would be best to have him adjust to a drop 8 now.

Mick

My son is in 6th grade and just turned 12 years old. He is 5'6" and 92 lbs. He is coming out of a 31"/20 oz sized Mako that started to seem an inch short at the end of the fall season. Starting next fall he will be training with the Middle School team and will need to use a drop 3. What should he use for his Cal Ripken leagues this coming spring and summer? Chris

Based upon your player's height and weight, I would make a general recommendation of getting this 2018 Easton Ghost X -8 USA Baseball Bat (YBB18GX8) in the 31"/23 oz size. However, if you feel that he is ready for the 32" length and can handle the 24 oz weight, you could certainly bump up and get the larger size.

Ben

Does it have the USABat stamp? I have been told that is now required. CJ's Dad

Yes, the 2018 Easton Ghost X -8 USA Baseball Bat (YBB18GX8) does have the USA stamp on it.

Mick

My son just turned 12, 6th grade and is 5'1" 105 pounds. He used a Easton Mako 30/18 last year in little league and is now going to a big barrel with the USA stamp rule change. He has 1 year left of little league and also plays elite AAU. I'm looking for the right size Ghost for his size? Thank you for your help. Tony D.

I would recommend going with a 31'' 21 oz in the 2018 Easton Ghost X -8 USA Baseball Bat: YBB18GX8.

Max

My son is 11 years old and will be playing for his middle school. He is 5'7" and weighs 150 lbs, so most youth bats are too small. Any suggestions? Jason Brown

I would recommend the 2018 Easton Ghost X -8 USA Baseball Bat: YBB18GX8 in a 32 inch length. Typically, I recommend 7th graders to swing a -8 and 8th graders to swing a -5. This will help create a smooth transition into -3 bats once the player gets to the high school level. Another Easton bat you could consider is the 2018 Easton Beast X -8 USA Baseball Bat: YBB18BX8. This bat features a -8 drop weight and is listed at a lower price.

Dan

I have a 13 year old son who is 6 ft 1 inch and 220 pounds. Last year he played six grade and had a 32 bat. Now in 7th grade needs a -8. Newer tournaments are requiring a USA label but others do not. Can you explain the main differences? What bat would you recommend? Tracey

AABC, Babe Ruth / Cal Ripken, Dixie, Little League, and PONY will all be affected by the USABat rule change, but USSSA will not. Currently, USSSA Baseball will allow the use of a bat that carries the new USABat stamp (as long as barrel diameter, drop weight, material specifications, etc. match the specific division's requirements). The 2018 Easton Ghost X -8 USA Baseball Bat: YBB18GX8 might be too short and light for your player. Some of the leagues allow the use of a BBCOR bat which features a -3 drop weight. I would recommend talking with a league/tournament official to see if he can swing a BBCOR bat because that will be of more benefit to your player. The 2018 Easton Ghost X BBCOR Baseball Bat: BB18GX would be a good option if you are approved.

Dan

My son is 12 he is 4"-9', about 80-85lbs, is playing USSSA this year, and will start middle school this fall. What size bat would you recommend for him he uses a 29-19 now. CM

Based on your sons height and weight I would recommend taking a look at the 2018 Easton Ghost X -10 Senior League Baseball Bat: SL18GX10 in the 30"/20 ounce size.

Carter

My son is 5 foot 2 weighs 115 pounds. He's a very strong 12 year old what size do you recommend and what is the difference between the performance of the ghost and the beast in the USA standard? Diesel

The biggest difference between the two bats is how they are constructed. The 2018 Easton Ghost X -8 USA Baseball Bat: YBB18GX8 features a two-piece, fully composite design while the 2018 Easton Beast X -8 USA Baseball Bat: YBB18BX8 features a one-piece, alloy design. It is hard to say that one bat performs greater than the other because every player is different. However, I will say that I have seen higher product reviews on the 2018 Easton Beast X -8 USA Baseball Bat: YBB18BX8.

Dan

Hey I was wondering which one is better the 2 3/4" barrel model or the 2 5/8" barrel model? jjoreo15

The 2018 Easton Ghost X -8 USA is only made in a 2 5/8" barrel model. The 2 3/4" barrel model is USSSA certified, not USA certified. In terms of performance, the 2 3/4" model will perform better because USSSA bats outperform USA models, however some leagues require USA bats in 2018, such as Little League sanctioned leagues.

Kyle J.

My 12 year old son's (5 foot 105 lbs.) Ghost X 30/22 just cracked. I need to replace it as LL All Stars is starting next week, also he is going to Cooperstown this July. I am debating between this bat and the USA Louisville 718, either a 31/21 or 30/25. Any suggestions? He swings a USSSA Louisville 918 30/22 for travel ball. Baseball Dad

Since your player has been using the 2018 Easton Ghost X -8 USA Baseball Bat: YBB18GX8, I would suggest going back with that if he liked the bat and had success. Changing to a -10 or -5 from a -8 would be better to do in the off-season and not right before some of the more important games of season.

Logan

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About the Brand

Easton is the world's leading manufacturer of baseball and softball equipment, and the most iconic brand in these sports. Headquartered in Thousand Oaks, CA, Easton Diamond Sports, LLC. manufactures bats, ball gloves, apparel, bags, batting gloves, helmets, catcher's equipment and related accessories. The company's commitment to innovation and game-changing technologies propelled Easton to the No. 1 bat position, including breakthrough technologies with aluminum and composite materials. As a result of this commitment to R&D and its storied brand heritage, Easton has long-standing relationships with Little League Baseball, USSSA Baseball & Softball, USA Baseball & Softball, hundreds of NCAA collegiate teams and numerous professional baseball and softball players.

For more information, please visit: https://www.easton.com/.

Bat Properties

Easton Ghost X -8 USA Baseball Bat: YBB18GX8

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USA Bat

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- 8

Material

Composite

Series

Ghost

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Easton

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