2025 Easton Ghost Unlimited Fastpitch Bat Review
The benchmark of fastpitch. The 2025 Ghost Unlimited pairs the Double Barrel EXT design with Easton's best composite for the longest, hottest, most consistent sweet spot in the category - the bat we put in a serious hitter's hands first.
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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: Nothing in fastpitch matches the Ghost for feel and pop, and the Unlimited is the top of that line - elite barrel performance with the dialed-in, dampened feel hitters chase. It is premium-priced and Ghost durability is rated honestly-cautious, but this is the bat we would put in any serious fastpitch hitter's hands first.
Our Review
The 2025 Ghost Unlimited is Easton's top-of-the-line fastpitch flagship, and it remains the standard every other fastpitch bat is measured against. It uses Sonic Comp MAX - Easton's highest-performing, most durable composite - around a Double Barrel EXT design that extends the inner barrel a full inch for the longest allowable hitting zone in the Ghost line, and the VRS1 internal connection delivers the forgiveness and energy transfer of a two-piece Ghost with a stiffer, more powerful one-piece feel. The payoff is the smoothest feel and the biggest, most repeatable pop in fastpitch, hot with minimal break-in. The only real knocks are the price - at $499.99 it sits at the very top of the market - and the conservative durability history that follows all Ghost composites. Neither changes the verdict: this is the best fastpitch bat you can buy.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Double Barrel EXT gives the longest, most forgiving sweet spot in fastpitch
- Sonic Comp MAX is hot out of the wrapper with very little break-in
- Balanced swing works for slappers, contact hitters and power hitters alike
Cons
- $499.99 is at the very top of the fastpitch market
- Ghost composites carry a mixed long-term durability track record
Full Specifications
| Brand | Easton |
|---|---|
| Model | Ghost Unlimited |
| Model Year | 2025 |
| Certification | Fastpitch |
| Sport | Softball |
| Construction | One-piece composite (Sonic Comp MAX barrel, Double Barrel EXT, VRS1 connection) |
| Model # | EFP5GHUL10 |
| Drop | -8 / -9 / -10 / -11 |
| Barrel | 2 1/4" |
| Swing Weight | Balanced |
| MSRP | $499.99 |
Where to Buy
2025 Easton Ghost Unlimited Fastpitch Bat — FAQ
Is the 2025 Easton Ghost Unlimited a good Fastpitch bat?
We rate it 9.3/10 (Grade S). The benchmark of fastpitch. The 2025 Ghost Unlimited pairs the Double Barrel EXT design with Easton's best composite for the longest, hottest, most consistent sweet spot in the category - the bat we put in a serious hitter's hands first.
What drops does the Ghost Unlimited come in?
The 2025 Ghost Unlimited Fastpitch comes in -8 / -9 / -10 / -11.
Is the Easton Ghost Unlimited Fastpitch-legal?
Yes — it's Fastpitch certified by the certifying labs. Meets USA Softball / USSSA fastpitch standards — legal for sanctioned fastpitch play.
How much does the 2025 Ghost Unlimited cost?
MSRP is $499.99. We've seen it for $450. We list the lowest price across CheapBats and Amazon on this page.
New to buying bats? Read our bat sizing guide, certifications explained, or browse all guides.
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Sources: Retailer listing - 2025 Easton Ghost Unlimited (EFP5GHUL) · Easton - 2025 Ghost Unlimited (official)