Easton Review
Easton is one of the few brands that covers a player from coach pitch through college in a single catalog: USA, USSSA and BBCOR bats, fastpitch models, gloves, helmets, catcher's sets and bags. Certification is published clearly on each listing, which matters more in this category than in any other. Specialist glove makers still go deeper at the premium end of leather.
Fan Field Guide Editorial Team / Editorial · Updated August 2026
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Editorial score
8.5/10
An editorial judgement across 7 published criteria for this category. Not a user rating.
How we reviewBaseball & SoftballBats
The bat line is where the range is deepest. Easton publishes a certification mark and drop weight on each model, which is the first filter any buyer should apply, and covers alloy, hybrid and full composite construction across youth, travel and high school standards. Fastpitch and slowpitch softball sit in the same catalog under their own certifications.
Gloves and mitts
Coverage runs from soft youth gloves through full-size position models and catcher's mitts, with custom builders for players who want a specific web and colorway. Buyers chasing the very top tier of leather will find deeper options at specialist glove houses, but the mid-range is well populated and correctly sized by position.
Protective gear
Batting helmets carry the NOCSAE stamp required for organized play, and catcher's sets are sold as complete kits or as individual mask, chest protector and leg guard pieces. Sizing guidance for chest protectors and leg guards is published by measurement rather than by age alone.
Apparel, bags and accessories
Batting gloves, bat bags, backpacks and team apparel round out the catalog. For most families the practical value here is ordering the whole bag in one place rather than assembling it across four retailers before opening day.
Score breakdown
- Product Selection
- 9.0
- Certification Clarity
- 9.0
- Value
- 8.5
- Youth Range
- 9.0
- Glove Range
- 7.5
- Warranty
- 8.0
- Availability
- 8.5
Scores are set by our editors against category-specific criteria. We do not publish user ratings or review counts.
What we like
- + Bat range spans USA, USSSA, BBCOR, wood and fastpitch certifications
- + Certification stamp and drop weight are published on listings, which simplifies league compliance
- + Strong youth coverage in sizes and drop weights that smaller brands skip
- + Catcher's sets, helmets and bags available alongside the bats, so a full kit comes from one order
- + Custom glove and helmet builders for players who want a specific fit and colorway
What we do not
- - Premium glove leather is a smaller part of the range than at dedicated glove makers
- - Composite bat break-in and cold-weather limits apply as they do across the category
- - Top-end bat pricing sits at the same level as every other major brand
Who this is best for
- Families outfitting a first season under Little League or USA Baseball rules
- Travel-ball players who need a USSSA-marked bat in a specific drop weight
- High school hitters buying BBCOR without guessing at legality
- Fastpitch softball players shopping the same catalog as their baseball teammates
Worth comparing against
Where another option is a better fit, we say so.
Wilson
Deeper on premium glove leather, with a long-standing infield glove reputation.
Dick's Sporting Goods
Multi-brand retailer if you want to compare several bat brands and try gloves in person.
Amazon
Convenient for accessories, batting gloves and practice balls, with faster shipping in season.
Common questions
- Does Easton make bats for every league level?
- The range covers USA Baseball, USSSA, BBCOR, wood and softball certifications, so there is a legal option for essentially every level of organized play in the United States. Always match the stamp to your own league rulebook rather than to the age bracket on the packaging.
- How do Easton bat warranties work?
- Premium bats generally carry a manufacturer warranty of around a year from purchase. Keep the receipt, register the bat where the brand asks for it, and follow the published break-in guidance for composite models.
- Is Easton good for softball as well as baseball?
- Yes. Fastpitch and slowpitch bats sit in the same catalog with their own certifications, and the glove and helmet lines include fastpitch-specific models.