2022 Easton Clark Fire Flex Advanced Mega Mule Load (USSSA) Slowpitch Bat Review
Travis Clark's signature Fire Flex Advanced runs Easton's Gen-3 240 composite barrel with a heavy Mega Mule end load and a Soft knob with Power Boost, built squarely for big-time power hitters.
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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 is high on the Mega Mule load and value is excellent at the deep closeout price. Swing weight scores lowest because the heavy load is hard to control. Sweet spot, feel and durability are solid for a two-piece Fire Flex.
Our Review
The Clark Fire Flex Advanced is a player-model bat tied to slowpitch power hitter Travis Clark, and Easton built it around the Gen-3 240 composite material on the proven Fire Flex platform. The 12.75-inch barrel keeps the mass concentrated, and the headline feature is the Mega Mule end load, one of Easton's heaviest weightings, designed to pile momentum into contact. That heavy load makes this a specialist bat: it rewards strong, on-time swings with serious carry but is genuinely hard to handle if your bat speed is not there. Easton added a Soft knob with Power Boost technology to ease the grip end of a heavy bat. As a two-piece it dampens some of the sting that a load this heavy can produce. Approved for USSSA, ISA and NSA play, it is a deep-discount power option now that it is a closeout, but only for hitters who can drive a heavy load.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Gen-3 240 Fire Flex barrel is a hot, proven platform
- Mega Mule heavy load maximizes barrel momentum
- Soft knob with Power Boost eases the grip on a heavy bat
Cons
- Mega Mule load is too heavy for most hitters to time
- Pure power profile with no balanced flexibility
Full Specifications
| Brand | Easton |
|---|---|
| Model | Clark Fire Flex Advanced Mega Mule Load (USSSA) |
| Model Year | 2022 |
| Certification | Slowpitch |
| Sport | Softball |
| Construction | Two-piece composite (Gen-3 240 Fire Flex barrel) |
| Model # | SP22TCX |
| Drop | — |
| Barrel | 12.75" |
| Swing Weight | Mega Mule end-load |
| MSRP | $299.99 |
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2022 Easton Clark Fire Flex Advanced Mega Mule Load (USSSA) Slowpitch Bat — FAQ
Is the 2022 Easton Clark Fire Flex Advanced Mega Mule Load (USSSA) a good Slowpitch bat?
We rate it 8.2/10 (Grade A). Travis Clark's signature Fire Flex Advanced runs Easton's Gen-3 240 composite barrel with a heavy Mega Mule end load and a Soft knob with Power Boost, built squarely for big-time power hitters.
Is the Easton Clark Fire Flex Advanced Mega Mule Load (USSSA) Slowpitch-legal?
Yes — it's Slowpitch certified by the certifying labs. Certified for USSSA / NSA / ISA slowpitch play.
How much does the 2022 Clark Fire Flex Advanced Mega Mule Load (USSSA) cost?
MSRP is $299.99. We've seen it for $99.99. We list the lowest price across CheapBats and Amazon on this page.
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Sources: Smash It Sports — 2022 Easton Clark Fire Flex Advanced Mega Mule Load USSSA (SP22TCX)