2025 Anarchy Groovy Balanced (USA/ASA) Slowpitch Bat Review
The 2025 Anarchy Groovy is a balanced two-piece USA/ASA slowpitch bat with a full 13-inch ACX-360 barrel, tuned to the tighter ASA performance standard for control 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: Sweet spot and swing weight lead thanks to the long balanced barrel; power is capped by the tighter USA/ASA standard rather than the bat itself.
Our Review
The Groovy is one of Anarchy's USA/ASA offerings for 2025, built with the brand's ACX-360 composite in a two-piece, balanced 13-inch design. USA/ASA bats are held to a tighter performance standard than USSSA, so they feel less hot, but they are required in many leagues, and the Groovy aims to deliver as much pop as the standard allows in a controllable, balanced package. The full 13-inch barrel gives a forgiving sweet spot, and the even balance lets hitters get the barrel through the zone quickly, which suits contact and gap hitters in ASA play. The two-piece build helps reduce vibration on mishits. It is certified for USA/ASA play and offered in 25 to 27 oz. For league players who need an ASA-legal bat with a balanced swing, it is a solid boutique option.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Full 13-inch barrel with a forgiving sweet spot
- Balanced swing is quick and easy to control
- ASA-legal for leagues that require the USA standard
Cons
- USA/ASA standard feels less hot than USSSA bats
- Boutique availability can be limited
Full Specifications
| Brand | Anarchy |
|---|---|
| Model | Groovy Balanced (USA/ASA) |
| Model Year | 2025 |
| Certification | Slowpitch |
| Sport | Softball |
| Construction | Two-piece composite (ACX-360 composite barrel) |
| Model # | ASPGROO25A |
| Drop | — |
| Barrel | 13" |
| Swing Weight | Balanced |
| MSRP | $299 |
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2025 Anarchy Groovy Balanced (USA/ASA) Slowpitch Bat — FAQ
Is the 2025 Anarchy Groovy Balanced (USA/ASA) a good Slowpitch bat?
We rate it 7.9/10 (Grade B). The 2025 Anarchy Groovy is a balanced two-piece USA/ASA slowpitch bat with a full 13-inch ACX-360 barrel, tuned to the tighter ASA performance standard for control hitters.
Is the Anarchy Groovy Balanced (USA/ASA) Slowpitch-legal?
Yes — it's Slowpitch certified by the certifying labs. Certified for USSSA / NSA / ISA slowpitch play.
How much does the 2025 Groovy Balanced (USA/ASA) cost?
MSRP is $299. We list the lowest price across CheapBats and Amazon on this page.
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Sources: Anarchy Bat Company — 2025 Groovy Balanced USA/ASA ASPGROO25A (official)