Easton XL1: SL11X18 Senior League Images
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- 2 5/8 Inch Barrel Diameter
- -8 Length to Weight Ratio
- Carbon Nanotube Technology (CNT)
- Extended Barrel Design
- Features USSSA 1.15 Stamp; Legal for Use in 2012
- Free Shipping!
- Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
- IMX Composite
- MORE MASS = MORE POWER
- Patented ConneXion Technology Reduces Vibration
- Two-Piece Fully Composite Design
by Coach D - Dec 31, 2011
Pros: My son really likes this bat, have been only using inside right now for soft toss, tee work, and some live hitting. Bat has great pop and a massive barrel
Cons: With such a large barrel it is a little top heavy. Compaired with new cf5, the XL1 feels more top heavy
Review Summary
based on 17 ratings. 17 user reviews.
New for 2012! This bat features the USSSA 1.15 stamp and is legal for use in 2012! Easton truly believes that every player should have the opportunity to hit for power. However, the road to power hitting is different for every player. Some players need extra bat speed to reach their full power potential, while others need more weight and a bigger barrel. That's why Easton is changing the game this season and taking an approach to bats that no other manufacturer has ever tried before. Introducing the POWER Brigade; Two series, one distinct result. Whether you prefer the fast swinging Speed Series or the heavier extended barrel XL Series, POWER will be your outcome. Forget flashy designs and gimmicky names, these bats produce RESULTS. The Speed Series (S1, S2, S3) features the lowest Moment of Inertia (M.O.I.) on the market to create light swing weights and generate more power. On the other side of the spectrum, the XL Series (XL1, XL2, XL3) features extra long barrels designed to give players expanded hitting zones and more mass in the barrel, generating more power in every swing. Easton really does strive to fulfill the preferences of any type of player as both series come in two-piece IMX Composite designs (S1 and XL1), two-piece IMX Composite/THT100 Aluminum hybrid designs (S2 and XL2), and one-piece THT100 Aluminum designs (S3 and XL3). As for the materials, Easton's patented IMX Composite has proven to be one of the highest performing materials in the game year after year, while THT100 Aluminum provides superior dent and crack resistance. Throw in an array of additional world-class Easton technology and you have a new line of bats that is second to none. Easton: We Believe In Power! This bat features the USSSA 1.15 stamp and is approved for play in 2012. It is backed by a Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty. Free Shipping!
17 Product Reviews
Review This Batby Coach D - Dec 31, 2011
Pros: My son really likes this bat, have been only using inside right now for soft toss, tee work, and some live hitting. Bat has great pop and a massive barrel
Cons: With such a large barrel it is a little top heavy. Compaired with new cf5, the XL1 feels more top heavy
by - Feb 01, 2012
Pros: It creates excellent power with the ball coming off the bat and has a smooth swing with little resistance.
Cons: The bat is very expensive in a down ecomony.
by redbirdguy#00 - Feb 26, 2012
Pros: I am in love with this bat. I used it in my 11u nations baseball tourny, and it was great. It was cold and the ball still flew off the bat. I went 4 for 4 with 2 walks. I would definently recomend this for power hitters, who like composite bats.
Cons: None.
by Holt Rams u13 Gold - Apr 04, 2012
Pros: Good pop, no sting in hands, and looks sweet too.
Cons: Needs between 100 and 300 hits off the tee to get proper break in.
by Dr. Hoss - May 04, 2012
Pros: Has good pop, huge barrel, and hits the ball far.
Cons: I got mine in February, and it cracked once before the season started using it only indoors, and it just recently cracked again after under 10 games of use.
by playmaker7 - Dec 26, 2011
Pros: This bat is freakin'awesome! I've only used it a couple times in batting practice but this bat is going to be amazing. It has so much pop, you just feel so strong when the ball shoots off the bat. plus, it has VIOLENT SOUND!!
Cons: The length to weight ratio is more of a -7 than a -8 but it doesnt really matter I should have had a heavier bat anyway.
by DADAWG - Jan 14, 2012
Pros: This bat is really good and has a massive sweet spot....i cant wait till season starts
Cons: since it has such a big barrel for some hitters it is going to be hard to get ur bat speed up but u will get used to it
by Bam Bam - Feb 26, 2012
Pros: This bat is amazing! best bat i have ever owned. HUGE sweet spot, awesome pop and great grip this is by far the best bat on the market.
Cons: none at all.
by dylan - Apr 12, 2012
Pros: best bat ever 350 home run. i swung really late on the ball but because of the massive sweetspot i got all of it
Cons: none
by BB - Feb 05, 2012
Pros: Great Bat. I moved from the Easton Speed to the XL1 Power Brigade. Same massive sweet spot and Pop. I would reccomend this bat.
Cons: None Yet.
by hodaddy - Apr 13, 2012
Pros: The ball jumps off the barrel. My son is 8 years old and plays 9U. He uses this bat for slower pitchers. It helps keep his hands back and he crushs the ball to a 200 ft fence. My sons only weighs 75lbs but he is strong enough to uses a drop 8 on slower pitchers. On faster pitchers he uses a S1 drop 10.
Cons: none
by Rube - Apr 13, 2012
Pros: My son plays 13U travel ball, and he loves this bat. It has tons of pop and very little to no sting. He also has a CF5 and a EXO, and likes this bat best as do other players on the team.
Cons: It is a little end loaded, so it takes some getting used to.
by stowe - Apr 16, 2012
Pros: this bat is the best bat i ever had it has a lot of pop and the graphics are beastly yeah it is a little pricy but believe me if you are a power hitter this bats is just for you.
Cons: the grip gets dirty easy but who cares
by NJ - May 02, 2012
Pros: its a great bat and has tons of pop
Cons: none
by Reese - May 06, 2012
Pros: Huge sweet spot. Great for power hittters who like the long ball.
Cons: A little top heavy.
by twinkle toes - May 10, 2012
Pros: i recently got this bat for my tournament in cooperstown. i started off with tee work and soft toss and a session of live hitting. and so far i love this bat. buy it!!!!!!!
Cons: none so far
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Ask QuestionIs this bat BBCOR certified?
Asked by proctor on May 08, 2012
No. This is a Senior League (Youth Big Barrel) bat. Only Adult bats are eligible for BBCOR certification.
· May 08, 2012
My son has a Easton Titan he has been use a few years 31" 22 oz. He is 11 and has very good power and speed can you tell me what bat would help him add a couple of feet to his hits . I think his Titan is a alloy bat . Will a composite bat help him gain a few feet on his hits?
Asked by Hammer on Apr 20, 2012
The XL1 would be a great choice for your son. It is a composite bat that will outperform most alloy bats. It also is slightly end-loaded for those stronger hitters with above average swing speed.
· Apr 20, 2012
I'm not a power hitter but i can still swing the end loaded bats with power. Should I get the Xl1 or the S1. I don't care if one is end loaded Which has more power?
Asked by dylan on Apr 12, 2012
Since you said you can swing an end-loaded bat with power, I would recommend the XL1. If you can generate the same swing speed with an end-loaded bat as you can with a balanced bat, then you should see better performance with the XL.
· Apr 12, 2012
Does this have a bigger sweet spot then the S1?
Asked by Ther on Apr 09, 2012
The XL1 does have a slightly larger sweet spot than the S1. The XL1 has an extended barrel and an larger sweet spot, which gives it it's end loaded feel.
· Apr 09, 2012
Is this barrel longer than the XL2's barrel? And will it be legal in 13U travel ball as well as juniors(which is part of little league)?
Asked by Evan on Apr 08, 2012
The barrels on these two bats will be the same length. The XL1 will not be legal in juniors. The rules for Junior Little League play state that all composite barrel bats must be BBCOR certified. This particular model is not BBCOR certified. Only adult -3 bats will have that certification.
· Apr 08, 2012
i am 5/1 and 90 lbs and 12 years old and about to move to the bigger field. and want to to no if i should get the s1 or xl1 i have alot of power im just small
Asked by vin on Apr 01, 2012
If your more of a power hitter, the XL1 is going to be a better fit for you. This is from the Power Brigade series, and is designed to transition power into bat speed creating more distance on your hits. The XL1 also features an extended barrel for more hitting surface. Here is the link to view more features on the SL11X18. http://www.justbats.com/product/easton-xl1--sl11x18-senior-league/14528/
· Apr 01, 2012
Hey I'm in the middle between a power hitter and a contact hitter. I can handle a slightly end loaded bat but still have a little balanced which of the XL series should i get?
Asked by Dylan on Mar 29, 2012
I would recommend the XL1. It's a high performing two piece, all composite bat that is great for stronger hitters who still like that two piece feel.
· Mar 28, 2012
I'm a 6'2" 218lb 13 yr old, and I am trying to decide between the XL1(-8), Marucci Black(-8), & Exo(-9). Which one would you recommend?
Asked by Big Red 33 on Mar 28, 2012
Well this depends on what kind of hitter you are. If you are more of a contact/gap hitter, then I would recommend going with a two piece bat like the Easton XL1 or the Marucci Black. If you are more of a power hitter then I would suggest going with a one piece bat like the EXOGRID2.
· Mar 28, 2012
Purchased XL2 from you for fall ball (XL1 was out of stock). Looking for backup bat for season. Have always used composite but like the XL2 alloy. Can u tell me main difference of XL1 & XL2. 12yr, 5'6" 142lb, power hitter
Asked by Junior on Mar 06, 2012
The main difference is that the XL1 has a composite barrel and the XL2 has an alloy barrel. Both will feel slightly end-loaded. Composites do have the tendency to outperform alloy.
· Mar 06, 2012
Trying to decide between XL1 and Omen in a drop 8 for a smaller 13 year old. Can you contrast the differences between the two?
Asked by ME on Mar 05, 2012
Both bats are pretty similar in design and performance. The main difference is that the Omen is more balanced, and the XL1 is a little more end loaded. If he has a pretty strong swing, I would probably suggest going with the XL1. If he needs help with this swing, I would suggest going with a more balanced bat like the Omen.
· Mar 05, 2012
My son has a Easton Speed Senior league bat but I need to replace since does not have the USSSA stamp. Would this be a similar bat?
Asked by Karen on Mar 01, 2012
The SL11X18 will be very similar to the Speed. This bat is an all composite bat just like the Speed was. The XL series bats have bigger barrels for maximum power. This bat also has the USSSA stamp.
· Mar 02, 2012
Which bat is better, power brigade XL1 or CF5?
Asked by Mason on Feb 23, 2012
Both bats are very similar and will perform just about the same, as they are both a two piece composite design. The XL1 has an extended barrel design with a larger sweet spot and will be a little more end heavy. The CF5 will be more balanced and gives players the ability to swing faster with less effort and create more power. Both are great bats and you can't go wrong with either!
· Feb 23, 2012
My son is 8 years old and had the 2012 XL1 small barrel and was crushing the ball. He decided that he did not want to play rec ball anymore and now is playing travel ball. He has always played with a drop 10 and I noticed that the XL1 big barrel only comes in a drop 8. The S1 comes in a drop 10. Which 29 inch bat should I get the XL1 or S1?
Asked by banker1991 on Feb 22, 2012
That's a good question, and without being able to see him swing, it's a difficult one to answer. The 29 inch XL1 will feel significantly heavier and more end-loaded than the 29 inch S1. I feel that the 29 inch XL1 may be a little too big of a jump given it's end-loaded feel and those added 2 ounces. I would lean towards the S1.
· Feb 22, 2012
Will the XL1 or Omen be closer to to the Easton Speed?
Asked by Antonio on Feb 15, 2012
The Easton S1 is the model that Easton made to replace the Omen since it is being discontinued. The S1 will be a pretty balanced bat, while the XL1 is going to be a little more end loaded.
· Feb 15, 2012
Which has more pop, the Omen or the XL1? Which is more balanced?
Asked by Antonio on Feb 15, 2012
Since both the Omen and the XL1 are made out of composite material, they will have very similar pop. The XL1 has an extended barrel with a larger sweet spot so it will feel more end loaded, while the Omen is pretty balanced.
· Feb 15, 2012
how is this bat different than the Easton Omen BNC11XL?
Asked by Don on Feb 03, 2012
These two bats are actually very similar in design and materials, but they just have a different name for 2012 from 2011.
· Feb 05, 2012
Just bought this bat and we love it.Is it legal to use in the Junior division of Little League.
Asked by kw on Jan 28, 2012
This bat is not legal in Junior division in little league, all full composite bats must be BBCOR certified in junior division
· Jan 29, 2012
Comparing the Easton XL1 -8 and the Louisville Slugger Z1000 -8, are both equally balanced or is one more end weighted?
Asked by David on Jan 09, 2012
The Z1000 is just slightly more balanced.
· Jan 09, 2012
does this bat have more pop than the demarini cf5?
Asked by bravesboy!!!!! on Dec 28, 2011
This bat will have similar pop to the CF5. Both of these bats will have an end loaded feel and be more for power hitters due to that end loaded feel.
· Dec 28, 2011
I weigh 92 lbs., im 5-2, and i'm a well hitting leadoff or #2 hitter. Which bat is better, Easton XL1: SL11X18 Senior League or Easton Omen: BNC11XL Senior League
Asked by playmaker7 on Dec 26, 2011
The XL1 would be my choice.
· Dec 27, 2011
will the composite XL1 out perform the XL2, or will they be similar in weight, pop, distance and feel?
Asked by Power on Dec 23, 2011
They are going to be similar, just the time to get the pop is slightly different. The XL2 will be a little more immediate since it has the alloy barrel. The XL1 will take a little break in time, but well worth it once broken in. Great pop.
· Dec 27, 2011
Is there a 31/23 bat?
Asked by mel on Dec 13, 2011
They do make them, we are currently out of stock in them. Feel free to give us a call to get an update on when more are arriving.
· Dec 13, 2011
Is this the replacement for the Omen? Also - will this bat come in a -10 version like the Omen? Thanks
Asked by mike on Nov 23, 2011
Last update I was given is that we are getting -10's. Not sure when the delivery of them will be yet though.
· Nov 23, 2011
Is this approved for 14u Babe Ruth?
Asked by DD23 on Nov 20, 2011
This bat does have the USSSA 1.15 stamp on the barrel of the bat. I would still make sure with your coach or the head of the league that you are able to use big barrel composite bats.
· Nov 20, 2011
Is this bat end loaded like the small barrel XL1 -10 (which I like) or balanced like the big barrel XL1 -10? Which bat does it sound like?
Asked by Coach on Nov 19, 2011
This bat is going to be a balanced feel
· Nov 19, 2011
Is this bat better than the b3? I am a power hitter and for me it does not matter about the weight. Which has more 'pop'?
Asked by dodgerblue on Nov 16, 2011
Both would be awesome, both have tremendous pop. But if I had to choose, I'd lean toward the B3 ONLY because it is a one piece composite, and power hitters generally prefer 1 piece bats to 2 piece.
· Nov 16, 2011
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