{"product_id":"2025-easton-alpha-loaded-slowpitch-softball-bat-12-75-inch-240-nts-esu5all","title":"2025 Easton Alpha Loaded Slowpitch Softball Bat 12.75 Inch 240 NTS ESU5ALL","description":"\u003ch2\u003e2025 Easton Alpha Two-Piece Loaded 240 NTS: A Shorter Barrel With Extra Presence\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2025 Easton Alpha Loaded ESU5ALL\u003c\/strong\u003e combines a \u003cstrong\u003e12.75-inch composite barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e with a loaded swing profile and a two-piece construction. That creates a different hitting proposition than Easton's one-piece balanced Alpha. A hitter who likes feeling more barrel mass moving through contact may appreciate the load, but it requires enough bat speed to avoid arriving late. As with any loaded slowpitch bat, control matters more than simply selecting the heaviest available ounce weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e232 Barrel Technology, Carbon Construction and Loading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEaston's 232 Barrel Technology uses a plural-resin barrel system designed with multiple flex characteristics, and the bat incorporates HDK23 carbon fiber. That design provides a responsive hitting surface, but the feel of the bat depends on its overall loading and how the hitter delivers the barrel. The Alpha Loaded's 12.75-inch barrel offers a little less nominal hitting-surface length than the balanced 13-inch Alpha, while emphasizing barrel presence instead of neutral weight distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe CXN MC+ Connection: Why Two Pieces Matter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eCXN MC+ connection\u003c\/strong\u003e separates this model's handle and barrel, distinguishing it from the firmer one-piece Alpha ESU5AL1B. Some hitters prefer the more moderated feedback of this construction, especially when contact is off-center. The Power Boost Soft Knob is another detail aimed at bottom-hand comfort. Neither feature changes the basic choice between a loaded and a balanced swing; the best model is still the one the player can square up repeatedly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFinding the Right Ounce Weight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdult slowpitch bats are usually compared by their nominal ounce weight, but two bats with the same listed weight can move differently through the zone when their barrel loading differs. A more end-weighted setup can reward an established swing yet make quick adjustments harder. Evaluate the 34-inch Alpha Loaded across multiple swings and verify the specific variant and quantity shown at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor other end-loaded options, compare models in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/usssa-bats\"\u003e240 NTS slowpitch bat collection\u003c\/a\u003e and the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/slowpitch-bats\"\u003eslowpitch softball selection\u003c\/a\u003e. Our article on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/compression-testers-what-do-they-do-and-how-do-they-work\"\u003ewhat composite bat compression tests actually measure\u003c\/a\u003e helps separate barrel-stiffness readings from broad claims about hitting distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/what-is-a-good-bat-compression-number\"\u003eguide to interpreting bat compression numbers\u003c\/a\u003e helps explain barrel-stiffness testing, but does not substitute for assessing how the loaded Alpha handles at the plate. A strong hitter still needs consistent barrel control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eModification Notice\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAny factory certification or approval applies only to an unmodified bat. \u003cstrong\u003eShaved or rolled bats have no manufacturer warranty and cannot be used in sanctioned events.\u003c\/strong\u003e Modified bats must not be represented as retaining the original certification or warranty. Customers are responsible for the rules governing their own league or event.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Easton","offers":[{"title":"34\"\/26oz","offer_id":52036329930998,"sku":"ESU5ALL-26","price":189.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"34\"\/27.5oz","offer_id":52036329963766,"sku":"ESU5ALL-27.5","price":189.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"34\"\/26.5oz","offer_id":52036329996534,"sku":"ESU5ALL-26.5","price":229.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"34\"\/27oz","offer_id":52036330029302,"sku":"ESU5ALL-27","price":189.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/5331\/0454\/files\/IMG-3559.webp?v=1792974085","url":"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/products\/2025-easton-alpha-loaded-slowpitch-softball-bat-12-75-inch-240-nts-esu5all","provider":"Big Dawg Bats","version":"1.0","type":"link"}