Easton Alpha Fastpitch Softball Bat: FP13AL
Features
-13 Length to Weight Ratio
2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
7050 Aircraft Alloy
Balanced Swing Weight
Approved for Play in ASA, USSSA, NSA, ISA, and ISF
Low M.O.I. for Lighter Swing Weight
Ultra-Thin 29/32 Inch Handle
Cushioned Grip
One-Piece Alloy Design
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Free Shipping!
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 25 Customer Reviews
Softball Dad
Pros: This bat is great. Lightweight improves bat speed. Balanced weight keeps my daughters swing level. She hit two off the wall last night in a 14u indoor tournament.
Cons: Trying to keep the other girls from using my daughter's new bat.
Ike in Kirkwood
Pros: Ordered this bat with free shipping and received it in less than 24 hours! My 11 year old hasn't hit with it yet, but says it looks/feels much better than the Worth bat we swapped it for. I may bump the rating up to a 5 if she likes the bat.
Cons:
Softball Girl
Pros: My daughter has been playing for 8 yrs now & has used many bats. This is the best bat she has ever used, at a great price. The more expensive bats are not necessary. This bat is lightweight for a faster, more controlled swing. It helps your daughter keep the bat level for a more powerful swing. If needed, the bat also shows where your daughter where the sweet spot is, to help maximize her hit. The lightweight helps to control bunting too. Buy this bat, she won't regret it. Make sure you get the right size for your daughter though... that makes a difference too! My daughter is 12 & bought 32", but she's built up the arm muscles to handle the size.
Cons: Aside from many girls liking the bat too, there are no cons at this time.
softball king
Pros: Got this bat in december, just used it yesterday, great bat, nice and light for a greater bat speed. also has a nice ping when the bat comes in contact with the ball. the price is amazing. buy this bat!
Cons: none so far
Travel softball mom
Pros: Light weight bat. Faster swing speed. Everyone had to test it including parents and coaches. If something happened to this bat I would overnight another one.
Cons: No cons!
softballmom
Pros: Light weight, good grip
Cons: Non
Alpha
Pros: Everything
Cons: Nothing
Mac
Pros: Great balance. Good price & fast shipping.
Cons: N/A
Easton Alpha fastpitch travel ball player
Pros: The length and lightness of the bat are great for making contact with the ball. It is also great for hitting the gaps in the outfiekd for base hits.
Cons: The ball just doesnt jump off the bat even close to how the ball comes off a composite bat. Have had other alloy bats with better action but still like the bat. Not for distance.
2nd season using it and it just gets better! Dawn coach
Pros: Weight distribution, pop, feel. My daughter is on her second season in 8 U using this bat. She LOVES it. Half of her team is now using her bat and everyone is hitting better. Wish I had bought it when it was on sale but honestly it was a great buy even at full price!
Cons: None
Love the bat! Marta Howell parent
Pros: My 13 y/o daughter absolutely her new bat. It is a bit lighter than her old bat but her batting at the plate has definitely improved!
Cons: None whatsoever.
Bat Man Brian parent
Pros: I ordered this bat on Tuesday after my daughters practice at 8:30pm we received the bat on Thursday morning that was with the free shipping!!! When my daughter got home we went out and practiced with her new bat. She hit the ball further with a lot more power than usual. She was overly impressed. She is just starting U12 indoor this weekend cannot wait to see how she does
Cons: None!! Order came quicker than I thought and bat was just as advertised. I will order more equipment from here guaranteed.
great bat 8u coach coach
Pros: bat is super light, my daughter has this bat and 2 of the S series bats and this is the one she pulls outta the bag 8 of 10 times, she absolutely loves it.. bought 2 more just like it for team bats
Cons: none
Great bat and great price Lou C coach
Pros: My girls love this bat. It is solid, nice feel, and pop. They play competitive ball and it seems to me this bat is on par with any legal composite bat.
Cons: A bit of sting when hit on handle. Other than that nothing.
Dents Easily Shellly Rhodes parent
Pros: Lightweight, even feel and good grip
Cons: Ordered one, used at one tournament and 1 practice and saw it was dented. Returned and received replacement and at first batting practice it was dented.
2 yr now softball girl player
Pros: ok so i have had this for 2 years and i love it!! im and 11 yr old player and im very tall. i can get distance on it. it is one of the best easton bats i have ever had and i have been playing 5 years 9 seasons!! all the girls on my team use it and love it!!
Cons: i hit hard so sometimes it has scuffs); also it has a sting but my batting gloves help that
Great for my 7 year old!! Mick Dundee parent
Pros: Bat is definately for my small daughter. She is 7 and maybe 50 pounds. She was having trouble using the cheaper bats because of the small hitting areas and they were also not balanced and a little heavy. I got her the 28/15 and she swings HARD! She has used it in 2 games now and is 4/6 and the ball comes off with pop for such a little thing. The other 6-7 year olds are using it now and they all got around better and made solid contact with this bat as well. If I could give it 6 stars I certainly would
Cons: That I didnt get it last season
Great Price Omirodder parent
Pros: Great bat for the price. Daughter likes the feel. Bought it a bit big to allow room to grow. Just chokes up.
Cons: Having to wait for daughter to grow into bat to really see it work
Handle broke Lauren parent
Pros: Bat was great until it snapped in half
Cons: Snapped in half at the handle (below the collar) after less than a month of light use.
Disappoined Marc Shonka parent
Pros: Has good pop
Cons: Not very durable. My 10 year old had 3 girls on her team with this bat. All three bats had dents all over the barrel within 1 month after purchase. None of the bats were used for BP.
love this whattya say kid player
Pros: im a 14u asa player and i love this bat. i initially bought it as a second bat, but i ended up loving it more, because of its pop. as soon as you make contact you can be garenteed that its going somewhere. its very lightwieght which is good for when you face faster pitchers, but because of its massive sweetspot even if you hit it early it wont be a bad hit
Cons: none
Great performance and great price. Madi K parent
Pros: Good balance. Wide sweet spot. Excellent grip. She's 4 for 4 this week since she got it this week. Better pop than her last bat which is a composite.
Cons: I'll let you know if I find any.
Both Great Overall Bats Kailee player
Pros: Little vibration Great grip Awesome design Little breaking in Great feel Great sound Durable
Cons: Need batting gloves Blisters
She is not feeling it!! Ainsley Flagg (10. I am her dad Bobby) player
Pros: the color, the look.
Cons: it just doesnt make contact the way it should. i think the bat is too light for this age U10.
Good Little Bat for the $$ Dawn Parks parent
Pros: Great length to weight Ratio for lil batters learning their swing. Seems to maintain control throughout the swing and able to catch up with quicker pitches in 10u.
Cons: Not yet..
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the Easton Alpha Fastpitch Softball Bat: FP13AL? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
My daughter is playing U8 and want to get her a good bat for the upcoming season. She is a solid hitter but not a power hitter. I'm debating between this bat and the rip it prototype. She is about 51" and 51 lbs (will be getting the 29") Any thoughts on which would be a bat to get more power from? dawn
Would this bat be good for a high school player who is a tall big girl. She's a power hitter. Also will this meet all high school regulations for 2013. Janet
My daughter is a 5'1" junior in High School and I want to get her a bat as a surprise. She is a solid double/triple hitter, I think with the right bat she could be smashing homeruns :) would you recommend the 31 inch 18 oz with a -12 drop? Peanu
What other bats does this compare too? I am looking for a new bat for my 9yo that is a contact hitter not a power hitter. I am also looking at bats like the Miken Halo Light and the Rip-IT -12 bat. hogdiggity
Will this 2013 bat still be approved for use in USSSA and ASA after September 2013? We are looking for a good cold weather bat to use for the next few years. KJ
How does this bat compare to the (-13) Bustos? My daughter liked the Bustos and did well with it. Her league changed the required stamp so where looking for something similar. ch
I am looking for a bat for my daughter who is 11 and 4ft 7 and 80 lbs. When do you decide that bat speed is more important than weight. She has a 30 in drop 10 now, just does not seem to hit as well. She used to hit line drives at pitcher now just never seems to consistently hit hard. jph
My daughter is a slapper, she currently has a RockeTech but it is too heavy. She would prefer one solid barrel, do you have any suggestions? cindy
My daughter is 5.5 feet 3 inches tall. I want get her either this bat or the 2012 Easton Synge. But, I'm sure because some of the reviews for the 2012 Easton Synge are not too good about the paint chipping. Do you have any suggestions? softballbat
I'm 5 feet tall, 12 years old and 115 pounds. I'm currently playing on 4 different travel teams. Do you think that this bat could handle all of that playing time and not fall apart? And based on my description, do you think that this would be a good bat for me? If not, what would you recommend? I had just bought the Worth FPX and was extremely disappointed and had to return it. I really need a good bat that can hold up. Kelsey
Is this bat composite? Shan
I ended a summer league today, and I am going into a fall-ball. I have a Bustos -13 bat, but it is too top heavy for me, I am going into 8th grade, 13 yrs old and am roughly 5 foot and 85 lbs. I am starting to bunt more and might start to slap. I need a bat that is light because I am having trouble with getting down the right bat speed. I am in 16U and so I need to have the bat speed, would this bat work for me? maddie
My daughter is 8 and starting 10U fastpitch. She's 4'9" tall and 60 lbs. What size and weight do you recommend for her? Alex N.
Is it available in stores? carter
I am a 14 year old high school softball player in the fastpitch division. I weigh about 145 lbs. and I'm 5' 4". What size bat should I get? Softball G
I am 15 years old and play on a 16U team. I am 5'6" and weigh 135 lbs., what size bat should I get? softballgirl20
I am a 14 year old high school softball player in the slowpitch division. I weigh about 185 lbs. and I'm 5' 4". What size bat should I get? brat
Is this bat composite? softballgal_129
Can this bat be used for an 11 year old for baseball? Johnny Baseball
Does this bat come in -9, 30" 21 oz. size? After trying several different bat weights and sizes my daughter feels she has great speed through the hitting zone with this size bat. Thanks. mike
Is this bat aluminum or composite? vicjaquez
Will this bat be approved for the 2014 calendar year? My daughter plays in an ASA 10U league. Marlon
What is the weight in ounces of a -10 and -11 on this bat? Mike
What ages would this bat be recommended for? BreMohr
Is this bat acceptable for high school softball? nessysoftball
I am 15 years old and 5'7. I play softball for my school's varsity softball team. I am looking for a new bat. Would this be a good fit for me? If so, should I get the 34" 21 oz.? BreezySoftball
Will this bat be able to be used for both USSSA & ASA in 2014? Jason
Would you recommend for 5'4" 180 pound freshman? If not, what would you recommend? hethet
What would you recommend for someone that is 5'4" and weighs 140 lbs? danny
Would this bat be good for a 5'7 115 pound eigth grader Raven
My daughter is 9-10 years old, 4'5" tall and weighs 75-80 lbs. What length and weight bat should she use in the Easton Alpha? mama
What size bat should my 10 year old daughter use? She is 4'9" tall and weighs 66 pounds. She will be playing in a travel fastpitch softball league. SER
What size is recommended for my daughter? She is 13, 5'9" and weighs 120 lbs. Jason P
Why is it so much cheaper the the Demarini CF6? Would this bat be decent for a power hitter? My daughter owns a DeMarini already. slick
What size for a girl who is 13 years old 5'1" and 126 lbs? bambino24
What size and weight would you recommend for my 9 year old? She is 65 lbs. and 54" tall. Hnk
What is a good bat for a 7th grader that is 5'2" and 110 lbs? I'm having a hard time finding a good bat for her to use. Jo
What size bat would you recommend for a 5'5" girl that weighs 130 lbs? KateD
would this bat be recommended for a high school player? my daughter isn't a power hitter KateD
My daughter is 12 years old, 5'9" and 145 lbs. Strong and solid. A power hitter. We own the CF5 Demarini Insane bat 34"24 oz. It was too heavy for her. Do you think the Alpha Easton 34" 21 ounce bat is better than the Easton Typoon bats? Which is better? Thanks. Slick
Is this a good bat for high school? mike
What 2014 model replaces this bat? Val
My daughter is 4'10", 75 lbs, and 10 years old. What size and weight bat would be ideal for her size? gunner
My daughter is 7 and plays 8U softball. She used a 27" 15.5 oz. last year. I was wondering, would you recommend this bat? nuk
My daughter is 5'3", 115 lbs, and 15 years old. What size bat should I get for her? softballmom
My daughter is 4'8" and around 75 lbs. She is playing U 10 softball. Would this be a good bat for her? What length is recommended? Rookie
My daughter is 15 and playing high school softball. She is 5'9'' and 190 lbs. Would this be a good bat for her and what is the best size? softball mom 98
My daughter is 13 and is playing softball. She is 5 foot 6 and weighs 105 pounds. Is this a good bat? What would be the best size? Roro
Is this the best bat under $100 for 8U player? John
Is this bat composite? obama
What is the best bat for a 11 year old, 5'4", 140 pound girl? Jules
What is the best bat for a beginner, coach pitch softball bat for a 7 year girls that is just a little over 4 foot tall and only 45lbs Nelly Bell
does this bat work well for 12 or 10u? Softball hitters mom
Does it make the annoying high pitch pinging sound when you hit the ball with it? Steve
Is this bat approved for ASA, NSA ,and USSSA for the 2014 season? Tommy
Is there a break in period on this bat? will
Would you recommend using this bat for high school softball? ajj
Is this bat good for 16u? Also is it a composite bat? kerr
This is my daughter's first year playing fastpitch. She is 10 years old. She's a petite 4' 6" tall and 71 lbs. She is a good all around athlete and likes the sport. Is this a good bat for her, or is there another you would recommend? Thanks. Coach Russell
I'm trying to determine if this would be a good fit for my nine year old. She's a decent player and makes good contact, just not as powerful as I think she can be. We are looking to buy a more serious bat, but don't want to shell out a lot of money at this time. She plays rec ball now, but is considering travel ball in the next year. She currently hits with an inexpensive Easton FP13ER. She's 4'4" tall and about 73 lbs. MGS Mom
I'm 5'2" and 113 lbs. What size should I get? bethany
Is the bat composite? mylissa
My daughter is 15, 5' 7" and about 170 lbs. Her batting coach is on her about getting her hands forward to hit opposite field. She currently hits a Easton 34" bat and he suggests something shorter to add to bat speed. Any suggestions? Mike
Can these bats be used for slow pitch, or not? Colby
Is this a composite bat? Kendra
Is the Easton Alpha Fastpitch Softball Bat ASA and USSSA approved? Maria
Would you recommend this bat for a 10U player? I am not sure how I feel about dropping $300+ for a bat at this age. Nohe
Is this the right bat for a 8u player? turtle
Does the Easton FP13AL come in 30 inch 17 ounce -13? Pat
Is this bat USSSA compliant? I do not see the USSSA stamp in the photo. Dill
my daughter is 7 years old approx 50 inches and 62 lbs what would be a good size including that - number? The higher the negative the lighter? amber
Daughter joined a competitive softball team. We are looking for a bat that is perfect for her, she weighs 110 pounds and is 5 foot one and a half inches tall. She has a 31 inch bat right now that is a Easton. Last year when she used it she put two dents in it so I'm not sure if that was the right size. Dawn
My daughter is 116 pounds and 4'11". Will this bat still work for her? Softball mom
About the Brand
Easton is the world's leading manufacturer of baseball and softball equipment, and the most iconic brand in these sports. Headquartered in Thousand Oaks, CA, Easton Diamond Sports, LLC. manufactures bats, ball gloves, apparel, bags, batting gloves, helmets, catcher's equipment and related accessories. The company's commitment to innovation and game-changing technologies propelled Easton to the No. 1 bat position, including breakthrough technologies with aluminum and composite materials. As a result of this commitment to R&D and its storied brand heritage, Easton has long-standing relationships with Little League Baseball, USSSA Baseball & Softball, USA Baseball & Softball, hundreds of NCAA collegiate teams and numerous professional baseball and softball players.
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Bat Properties
Approved For | ASA |
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Bat Type | Softball |
Deals | Closeout Bats Bundle and Save |
Length to Weight Ratio | -13 |
Material | Aluminum |
Softball Bats | Fastpitch |
Vendor | Easton |
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