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Features
-5 Length to Weight Ratio
2 5/8 Inch Barrel Diameter
Single System Technology (SST)
Features USSSA 1.15 Stamp; Legal for Use in 2012
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Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
THT100 Aluminum
Extended Barrel Design
MORE MASS = MORE POWER
Patented ConneXion Technology Reduces Vibration
One-Piece Aluminum Design
Description
Easton truly believes that every player should have the opportunity to hit for power. However, the road to power hitting is different for every player. Some players need extra bat speed to reach their full power potential, while others need more weight and a bigger barrel. That's why Easton is changing the game this season and taking an approach to bats that no other manufacturer has ever tried before. Introducing the POWER Brigade; Two series, one distinct result. Whether you prefer the fast swinging Speed Series or the heavier extended barrel XL Series, POWER will be your outcome. Forget flashy designs and gimmicky names, these bats produce RESULTS. The Speed Series (S1, S2, S3) features the lowest Moment of Inertia (M.O.I.) on the market to create light swing weights and generate more power. On the other side of the spectrum, the XL Series (XL1, XL2, XL3) features extra long barrels designed to give players expanded hitting zones and more mass in the barrel, generating more power in every swing. Easton really does strive to fulfill the preferences of any type of player as both series come in two-piece IMX Composite designs (S1 and XL1), two-piece IMX Composite/THT100 Aluminum hybrid designs (S2 and XL2), and one-piece THT100 Aluminum designs (S3 and XL3). As for the materials, Easton's patented IMX Composite has proven to be one of the highest performing materials in the game year after year, while THT100 Aluminum provides superior dent and crack resistance. Throw in an array of additional world-class Easton technology and you have a new line of bats that is second to none. Easton: We Believe In Power! This bat features the USSSA 1.15 stamp and is approved for play in and beyond. It is backed by a Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty. Free Shipping!
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Questions and Answers
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will this be more endloaded than a rival -5? sam
The XL3 is not an end load, it is slightly end weighted.
Linda
Is this bat MORE or LESS endloaded than the 2011 EASTON RIVAL -5. My son hit well with the Rival and just need to know if its comparable.i sam
Since this is the XL series this bat will have a little more of an end-loaded feel compared to the S series.
KG
Looking for a -5 that is end loaded. My son swings last years Easton Omen 11xl but needs to go with a USSSA stamp now. Suggestions? Bcbandit
the XL3 is going to be endloaded in feel with quite a bit of pop
Sean
Is the Easton XL3 a top heavy bat? hitter123
The XL series does have an end-loaded feel while the S series will be more of a balanced bat.
KG
is this bat better then the vexxum mice
They are both great bats, its really going to come down to player preference between two piece and one piece feel.
John
How does the Easton Omen compare to the Easton XL3? Looking at a 32/27 for my 12 yr old son, plays travel. -rAy-rAy
The Omen is 100% composite and the XL3 is 100% alloy. Compsite barrel bats need a break in of 100-200 hits before the bat is game ready. Alloy barrel bats are game ready out of the wrapper.
KG
My son is the team leadoff hitter. He's 14, Sr. League, small/muscular; but he's not going to hit a home run. Single, line-drive hitter. What Easton bat would you recommend. I only buy Easton. Martin L.
The XL3 is designed for a power hitter because it is end loaded. I would recommend the Easton S2: SL11S210 Senior League.
Kara
im thinking of this or the combat b3 im 13 power hitter wat do u thinks better and wats the lowest performance tmpeture for this bat dad
If you are a power hitter, the XL3 maybe a little better for you. The XL3 does not have a temperature restriction
John
Where does this bat stand compared to the Easton Rival? NP
This bat is going to have more of a end-load feel in the barrel and going to be designed for power hitters. This bat also has more barrel mass to it as well.
Ryan
Picking between the Easton Composite Omen or Alloy of the XL3. Which has better pop or would be considered better bat for travel ball? 32/27 size bats Eman
I would recommend the Omen, composite is going to end-up having more pop than alloy the more and more it is used.
Ryan
I bought the Easton Rival -5 from you last year(no USSSA stamp), what's the best 2012 replacement? Like even weight distribution, alluminum pop, massive sweet spot. McBay
The S3 replaced the Rival. The XL3 is the end loaded version of the Rival and the S3 is the balanced version of the Rival. Both are going to have excellent pop. The XL3 is going have a slightly longer barrel.
Kara
I'm looking for the S3 as a Rival replacement, but I don't see it in a -5 Carol
The S3 does not come in a -5. The XL3 will be the -5 option.
KG
is it is good as x1? p-rod
Yes this bat is as good as the Easton X1, though the X3 is a one piece full alloy. Were as the X1 is a two piece full composite.
Brad
Does this bat also come in a 2 3/4? If it does, is the 2 3/4 stamped? jmeuse
This bat does not come in a 2 3/4" barrel. You may want to check out the S3 SL11S310B. Both bats will be stamped USSSA 1.15 BPF.
KG
Does this bat have more or less pop compared to the DeMarini Voodoo Black? swingman
Based on customer feedback, both have a good amount of pop. I would give a slight edge to the Voodoo though as it has a longer track record.
Tyler
Is this bat approved for middle school baseball? Is this a drop 5 BBCOR approved bat? vivek
The Easton XL3 Senior is not BBCOR and BBCOR only comes in a drop 3.
Brad
Is this bat like the Omen or Stealth XL with the end weight? boboreo
The Easton XL3 will have more of an end loaded feel. It has an extended barrel design, which is what gives it that feel. The Easton Omen is a pretty balanced bat, so this one will probably feel different if you are used to swinging an Omen.
Jennifer
Is this bat going to be a little more end loaded than the XL1 and the XL2? ThunderkingsBaseball4
Each one of these bats is going to have about the same amount of "end loaded" feel to them. The XL3 is just different because it is a one piece bat, unlike the XL1 and XL2.
Jennifer
does this bat have the same barrel length as the xl1? jen
Yes. Both have the same barrel length.
Tyler
Hi I'm 13 and I bat 2nd on my team. I have gap to gap power and my CF5 -8 is too light for me. Would this work for me? seth
The XL3 is an end loaded bat and work well for a power hitter.
Kara
Hi I play USSSA baseball in 13U. Would this be good for me if I'm just a contact hitter? nicdaboss
If you are a contact hitter, I would probably suggest to go with a two piece bat like the S2 or XL2. The XL3 is a one piece end loaded bat and usually better suited for power hitters. Typically more contact hitters prefer a two piece bat like the XL2 or the S2. However, if you feel more comfortable swinging a one piece end loaded bat, then this one would be a great option.
Jennifer
Is it BBCOR certified? none
No, the Easton XL3 (SlXX35) is not BBCOR certified. BBCOR models are only available in a -3 drop. The BBCOR model of the XL3 is BB11X3.
John
My son has had this bat less than a week and only used it a couple times. Now it sounds like there is sand inside it. Is this possible or might the inside of the bat be broken somehow? Or is there another explanation? Jackdaddy
That sound is usually caused by dried glue or epoxy that was used to secure the end cap onto the bat that has broken lose and is trapped in the bat. This is not something that will affect the life or performance of the bat.
Jennifer
Which is a better bat for more of a contact hitter the Marucci CAT 5: MSB2 Senior League or the Easton XL3: SL11X35 Senior League? Leandro
Thank you for your question. The Marucci CAT 5: MSB2 is a better bat for a more contact style hitter. The CAT 5 is a more balanced bat and works better for more of a contact hitter. The Easton XL3: SL11X35 is an end loaded bat that is designed more for power hitters.
Nick
I need a -5 bat for AAU baseball I'm 13 and a contact hitter. I like Easton bats a lot, but the XL1 is too expensive for my budget. Would this or the Marucci CAT 5 be better? Person
Either the Marucci CAT 5 or the Easton XL3 would be a great choice. The main difference between the two is the Marucci CAT 5 is very balanced, while the XL3 has an end loaded feel to it. If you are used to that end loaded feel, then the XL3 would be the way to go. If not, then the CAT 5 would be a great pick.
Jennifer
Is this bat balanced or end loaded? Evan
The Easton XL3 is an end loaded bat.
Kara
Is this a legal bat to be used in the Little League International Junior League Division? MOUSE
The Easton XL3 is an all alloy bat. With that being said, it is legal for play in a Junior League Division.
Jennifer
is composite better than aliminum k.m
Composite is the better of the two materials. The composite is not only supposed to give you more pop off the bat, but is is more durable to prolong the life of the bat. Here is the link to view more details about the Easton XL3. http://www.justbats.com/product/easton-xl3--sl11x35-senior-league/14526/
Derek
My son is going to play 14U travel ball next year. Last year at 13U he used the -8 CF5. This year he needs to transition to -5 to get ready for -3 the following year. We are contemplating the best bats for him at -5 and wondering what to get. Any opinions? Matt
I would suggest the 2013 DeMarini Voodoo and 2012 DeMarini Vexxum. I will also suggest the Easton XL1 and XL3. All of these bats are very high performing and have a lot of pop.
Nick K.
If you had to pick between this bat and the 2013 DeMarini Vexxum, which would you get? Easton man
The Easton XL3 is a one-piece bat that would work well for power hitters and the 2013 DeMarini Vexxum is a two-piece bat that would work well for contact hitters. Both are very high performing bats.
Nick K.
My son's Easton Rival BG12XL -5 bat broke after his last homerun and although he wants that bat replaced, we cannot locate the same bat. Is this bat just as good as that bat? He has a -8 in this model, but prefers his Rival. Sonny
The Easton Rival has been discontinued, so it will be very difficult to find a replacement Rival. The Easton XL3: SL11X35 has replaced the Rival for 2012. It is made from an upgraded alloy and is endloaded to provide for more power.
Nick D
Is this a bbcore bat D-Man
No, the Easton XL3: SL11X35 is not a BBCOR bat. It is a -5 1.15 BPF USSSA bat.
Nick D
I'm 12 and 135 pounds is this bat to heavy for me in a 32 in? Big hitter
It's hard to say without being able to see and analyze your swing. I recommend finding a -5 bat of the same size in a store locally, and taking some swings with it. This will give you a good idea of whether or not you'll be able to handle a bat of that size.
Tyler
When is easton coming out with there new bats for 2013? king
The Easton XL3 Senior League should be available this coming November.
Damon
Should I get this or the 2012 Voodoo? b#6
Both are excellent bats, but designed differently. The Easton XL3 is a one-piece alloy bat. It will be more stiff and slightly end loaded, better for a power hitter. The 2012 Voodoo will have more flex and be more balanced, better suited for a contact hitter.
Kara
Are small 13 year old kids expected to swing a -5 bat in Babe Ruth? Paul
The 13-15 Babe Ruth Division only requires a -3 if the bat has a composite barrel. Bats with an alloy barrel can be any drop. A -5 is not required. A -10 to a -5 can be used in Babe Ruth 13-15 Division.
Kara
Is this bat composite? I am a sixth grader trying out for the middle school team and I need to get a drop 5. Would this be a good transition from a drop 10 even though I am using a wooden drop 5 in practice? RC3
The Easton XL3 is a one-piece all alloy bat that is slightly end loaded. The Easton XL1 is a two-piece composite bat. If you are a power hitter, either bat would be a great choice.
Kara
Can you use this bat in batting cages with yellow dimpled balls? soxfan14
Yellow dimpled pitching machine balls are known to be very dense and can depreciate the lifespan of any bat. It would be recommended to use a "back-up" bat in the cages with these type of balls.
Tyler
Does this bat have a stiff handle or a flex handle? Big D
The XL3 is a one piece bat with a stiff handle.
Tyler
What is the difference between XL1,XL2,and XL3? migs
XL1 is two-piece, full composite. XL2 is two-piece, alloy barrel, composite handle. XL3 is one-piece, full alloy.
Tyler
is the xl2 or xl3 better dms
The XL2 would be better from the added durability from the composite handle, but still doesn't require a break-in period since the barrel is still alloy.
Derek
Does the XL3:SL11X35 come in a -8? green
The Easton XL3 is not available in a -8. However, the Easton XL1 is available in a -8.
Kara
Are the bat rules going to be the same for next year? King
Bat rules vary on the particular league you will be playing in. This Easton XL3 has the newest USSSA stamp and from the information we have that will not change any time in the near future.
Tom
Will Easton make a half and half bat for drop 5 for the 2013 season? King
The Easton XL1 will be available in a -5 on November 15, 2013.
Kara
Is this bat legal for use in Middle School league? kdog
Leagues and organizations will vary at that age in bat rules and regulations. I would recommend contacting a coach or a league official.
John
me & my son were watching the LL world series and are looking for the easton bat [yellow] or black. that the kids were using in the games.whats the brand #s and when will it be available.? coach pop
Those are Easton's 2013 bats. They will hit the market around November 15th.
Tyler
I am looking everywhere for a 31" 23oz. Easton XL1. Do you know where to find one somewhere, because you guys are sold out. xl1 all day
I have checked over 10 websites and everyone appears to be out, you will have to wait for the new Easton line on November 15th.
Noah
My son will be trying out for his high school team in Spring 2013 and he'll also play 14's in the summer of 2013. Will this bat be legal for both? Jmack
The Easton XL3: SL11X35 Senior League is not legal in high school. Only adult BBCOR bats are legal.
Kara
Is the USSSA 1.15 stamp the same as the 1.15 BPF? Pipes
Yes, the stamps are the same. The old stamps only said 1.15 BPF. The new stamps must say USSSA 1.15 BPF.
Kara
My son has been using an Easton Rival 30/20 bat for several years and now needs to switch to a -5 bat. Which bat would you recommend the Easton XL3 or XL1 bat for him, and in what length? He is 5'2" and 102 pounds. Mark
The Easton XL3 is going to be the bat for your son. The Easton Rival is a one-piece design just like the Easton XL3 so it will feel the most familiar when he swings it.
Noah
What is the difference between an Adult bat and a Senior League bat? Pipes
All Adult bats will have a -3 length to weight ratio, be BBCOR certified, and have a maximum barrel diameter of 2 5/8". Senior League bats will have a -5 to -12 length to weight ratio and have a 2 5/8" or 2 3/4" barrel diameter.
Doug F.
Is the 2012 Easton XL3 still authorized for 2013 season? Coach P.
Yes. The 2012 Easton XL3 has the USSSA BPF 1.15 stamp required for play in 2013.
Damon
I have been using the Easton Rival 31-21 and now I think I want to switch to a -5. I am 14 and I'm 5'9 and 160 pounds. What bat would you recommend? I am considered a power hitter with decent bat speed. Bob
It's always recommend that a player stick with the same type of bat they have used in the past with the most success. In doing so, the player is much, much more likely to have continued success at the plate. The XL3 replaced the Rival and would be recommended for a power hitter like yourself.
Tyler
My son is 13 and weighs 100 lbs. Would this be a good bat for him? What weight and length should he use? codeman
Based on his age, we would recommend a 30" 25 oz. model in the Easton XL3: SL11X35 Senior League bat. For further information on sizing, please visit our Bat Coach at http://www.justbats.com/bat-coach/
Aubrey
My son is 13, 5'9" tall, and weighs 120 lbs. He is going from a -10 to a -5 or lower due to league rules. What size and weight would be good for him? Jim
For someone your son's age and size, I would suggest going with the 32" 27 oz. model of the 2013 Easton XL3: SL13X35 Senior League.
Marcus
What bat is for a power hitter? this guy
And end loaded bat like the Easton XL3: SL11X35 Senior League is a good choice for a power hitter.
Kara
Is this bat better than the 2013 XL3, or are they the same? Player
The 2012 and 2013 Easton XL3 are the exact same bat, aside from a slight cosmetic change.
Noah
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