{"product_id":"easton-ghost-youth-11-fastpitch-softball-bat-2026","title":"Easton 2026 Ghost Youth -11 Fastpitch Softball Bat EFP6GHY11","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Easton 2026 Ghost Youth -11 Fastpitch Softball Bat (EFP6GHY11) is a one-piece alloy bat made for young fastpitch softball players. A light -11 swing weight and an ultra-thin 29\/32 inch handle fit smaller hands and help developing hitters get the barrel to the ball, and the forgiving barrel builds confidence while swing mechanics are still coming together. It is a strong first fastpitch bat for players entering organized softball and moving up through the younger age groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eALX50 Alloy, Built as One Piece\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ghost Youth is made from Easton's ALX50 alloy in a one-piece design. One-piece alloy bats feel stiff and direct at contact, so a young hitter gets clear feedback on where the ball met the barrel. That feedback is useful while a player is learning to keep her hands inside the ball and drive through it. The alloy is also tough, which matters for a bat that will see tee work, soft toss, practice and weekend games in the same week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Handle Sized for Young Hands\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany youth hitters struggle with a handle that is simply too thick to grip with the fingers. The Ghost Youth uses an ultra-thin 29\/32 inch handle with an All-Sports Grip, so a player can hold the bat in her fingers rather than her palms, which helps quickness and wrist action through the zone. The grip adds comfort and a secure hold in the hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePicking a Ghost Youth Length\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery length is a -11, so each bat weighs 11 ounces less than its length in inches:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e26 inch: 15 ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e27 inch: 16 ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e28 inch: 17 ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e29 inch: 18 ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 inch: 19 ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e31 inch: 20 ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the length she can swing quickly and control, not the longest one that seems to fit. If she can hold the bat out to the side by the handle for several seconds without the barrel sagging, the weight is manageable. Between two lengths, the shorter bat is usually the better choice for a developing hitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCertification and League Play\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ghost Youth is an all-association fastpitch bat, carrying the USA Softball, United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) fastpitch, NSA, ISA and WBSC stamps. That covers most recreational, school and travel fastpitch play, but rules change, so check your league's current bat list before game day. It is a fastpitch softball bat only and is not for slowpitch or baseball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho This Fastpitch Bat Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoung fastpitch softball players in their first organized seasons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHitters who need a light -11 bat to build bat speed and control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers with smaller hands who benefit from a thin 29\/32 inch handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamilies who want a durable alloy bat for practice and games\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEaston 2026 Ghost Youth -11 Fastpitch Softball Bat Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: EFP6GHY11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel year: 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSport: fastpitch softball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrop (length-to-weight ratio): -11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrel diameter: 2 1\/4 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: one-piece ALX50 alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: ultra-thin 29\/32 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrip: All-Sports Grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLengths: 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31 inches (15 to 20 ounces)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: all association (USA Softball, USSSA fastpitch, NSA, ISA, WBSC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: one year manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGear That Goes With It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee all of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fastpitch-softball-bats\"\u003efastpitch softball bats\u003c\/a\u003e. Younger fastpitch divisions often play with an 11 inch ball, such as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pronine-47-11-usa-fastpitch-softballs-dozen\"\u003eProNine 47 11 USA Fastpitch Softballs\u003c\/a\u003e, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/powr-wrap-on-deck-weight-softball\"\u003ePow'r Wrap On Deck Weight - Softball\u003c\/a\u003e adds resistance for warm-up swings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this the 2026 Ghost Youth?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This is the 2026 Easton Ghost Youth -11, model EFP6GHY11.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan she use it in USSSA fastpitch?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It carries the USSSA fastpitch stamp along with USA Softball, NSA, ISA and WBSC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs it a two-piece bat?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The Ghost Youth is one-piece alloy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Easton","offers":[{"title":"26 in","offer_id":67895056597307,"sku":"M01-EFP6GHY11-26","price":64.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"27 in","offer_id":67895056630075,"sku":"M01-EFP6GHY11-27","price":64.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28 in","offer_id":67895056662843,"sku":"M01-EFP6GHY11-28","price":64.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"29 in","offer_id":67895056695611,"sku":"M01-EFP6GHY11-29","price":64.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 in","offer_id":67895056728379,"sku":"M01-EFP6GHY11-30","price":64.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"31 in","offer_id":67895056761147,"sku":"M01-EFP6GHY11-31","price":64.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/4658\/8987\/files\/easton-ghost-youth-11-fastpitch-softball-bat-2026-1.jpg?v=1793746081","url":"https:\/\/www.hittingstore.com\/products\/easton-ghost-youth-11-fastpitch-softball-bat-2026","provider":"HittingStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}