Easton V12 Features

Hitting a baseball not only requires strong, quick hands, mental toughness and tremendous hand-eye coordination -- it also requires a great bat. When a hitter steps to the plate, the last thing he wants to worry about is the quality of his equipment. Easton's V12 model bat has several features that allow even an inexperienced hitter to step up to the plate with complete confidence.

  1. Composition

    • Baseball and fastpitch softball bats are made using a variety of materials, from wood to aluminum alloys and composite materials such as graphite, carbon and titanium. The Easton V12 is a stiff-handled, solid aluminum alloy bat that is perfect for any player who prefers an aluminum-style bat instead of the more traditional wooden variety or one of the various high-tech composite models, the latter of which are ineligible for use in many leagues.

    Durability

    • Easton's website claims that their V12 model "is the most durable aluminum bat on the market, reaching strength and toughness levels never before realized in alloy bat technology." The main benefit is that you never have to worry about breaking your Easton V12 bat on an inside pitch, whereas wooden bats and some graphite and other state-of-the-art composite bats are prone to break under similar stresses.

    Bat Length-to-Weight Ratio Equates to Swing Speed

    • Designed with an optimal streamlined wall thickness and tapered contour, the Easton V12 maximizes bat speed with evenly distributed use of its total mass. Its 9.5 length-to-weight ratio makes it one of the most lightweight, yet powerful, bats on the market. Velocity and strength translate to momentum, making this a particularly appealing feature for hitters, who understand the importance of generating power and speed in their swing.

    Design and Product Technologies

    • Easton has patented several design and technological features, making it a leader in the bat market. Included with the Easton V12 model is the company's O-Zone, or Optimal Hitting Zone, technology, which increases the trampoline effect, bat performance and maximizes the hitting area by thickening the barrel walls in strategic areas. This model is also designed with Easton's Single System Technology, a one-piece design that improves bat control, balance and batter feedback.