2019 Easton Fire Flex v2 Loaded (USSSA) Slowpitch Bat Review
The 2019 Easton Fire Flex v2 is a two-piece composite USSSA slowpitch bat with a 13.5-inch barrel and a full one-ounce end load, built on the second generation of Easton's hot-out-of-the-wrapper Fire Flex barrel for power hitters.
The Score
How we score ↗How big and forgiving the barrel is — based on barrel length, construction (one- vs two-piece, alloy vs composite), and how it plays on balls hit off the center. A primary driver of the overall score.
Raw exit velocity and distance. We use measured numbers from freely available independent testing when they exist; otherwise construction and consensus, judged against the certification’s performance ceiling. A primary driver of the overall score.
Comfort and feedback on contact — vibration dampening from the knob/connection, the sting of a stiff one-piece vs a smooth two-piece, and the sound off the barrel. A primary driver of the overall score.
How well it holds up and how the company stands behind it — documented cracking/denting reports, cold-weather behavior, and the brand’s real warranty record. Good to know, but weighted lightly in the score.
Our take on price-for-performance — the overall package weighed against its cost and what comparable bats run. Shown for context; it is NOT factored into the overall score (price changes too often and is personal).
Why this score: Power and feel score well thanks to the hot 13.5-inch barrel and dampened two-piece joint. Swing weight drags from the full end load, and value/durability are tempered by its 1.20-BPF-only certification, which limits where it can be used today.
Our Review
The Fire Flex v2 was Easton's follow-up to the original Fire Flex that helped popularize the soft, hot-out-of-the-wrapper composite barrel in slowpitch. The v2 pairs a 13.5-inch, 360 EXACT Carbon barrel with the two-piece ConneXion+ joint, which Easton redesigned to cut hand vibration on mishits. The full one-ounce end load makes this a dedicated power bat that rewards hitters with the strength to keep bat speed up through the zone. Because it predates the USSSA 240 NTS compression standard, the v2 is a 1.20 BPF bat that is legal in USSSA, NSA and ISA play under the older rules, but it will not pass the newer NTS-tested requirement that some 2023-and-later associations enforce. For league play under 1.20 BPF rules it remains a genuinely hot barrel; for tournaments that have moved to the 240 standard, buyers should confirm legality first. As an older composite it is well past any break-in and should be at full pop.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 360 EXACT Carbon barrel delivers the hot-out-of-the-wrapper feel the Fire Flex line is known for
- Full one-ounce end load suits dedicated power hitters
- Redesigned ConneXion+ joint reduces sting on mishits
Cons
- 1.20 BPF only, so it will not pass the newer USSSA 240 NTS standard
- Heavy end load is unforgiving for contact-oriented swingers
Full Specifications
| Brand | Easton |
|---|---|
| Model | Fire Flex v2 Loaded (USSSA) |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| Certification | Slowpitch |
| Sport | Softball |
| Construction | Two-piece composite (360 EXACT Carbon barrel, ConneXion+ joint) |
| Model # | SP19FF2L |
| Drop | — |
| Barrel | 13.5" |
| Swing Weight | End-loaded |
| MSRP | $299 |
Where to Buy
2019 Easton Fire Flex v2 Loaded (USSSA) Slowpitch Bat — FAQ
Is the 2019 Easton Fire Flex v2 Loaded (USSSA) a good Slowpitch bat?
We rate it 8.1/10 (Grade A). The 2019 Easton Fire Flex v2 is a two-piece composite USSSA slowpitch bat with a 13.5-inch barrel and a full one-ounce end load, built on the second generation of Easton's hot-out-of-the-wrapper Fire Flex barrel for power hitters.
Is the Easton Fire Flex v2 Loaded (USSSA) Slowpitch-legal?
Yes — it's Slowpitch certified by the certifying labs. Certified for USSSA / NSA / ISA slowpitch play.
How much does the 2019 Fire Flex v2 Loaded (USSSA) cost?
MSRP is $299. We list the lowest price across CheapBats and Amazon on this page.
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Sources: JustBats — Easton Fire Flex v2 Loaded USSSA SP19FF2L · Easton — Fire Flex II USSSA (Amazon listing specs)