2018 Easton Empire Balanced – 1-piece vs 2-Piece?

[3B707]

Always been an Easton balanced bat fan, but have heard mixed reviews on their senior bats.

2018 Easton Empire Balanced – 1-piece vs 2-Piece

Any difference in pop?
Durability?

Would appreciate opinions, thanks!

 

[hamneggs]

I’ve hit both...the one-piece seemed to have more pop , the two-piece seemed to flex a lot at the handle. The paint chips off really fast but the ones I’ve seen up close aren’t breaking. Decent bat for < $100

 

[33bomb]

Ok, let me say I've swung the empire extensively I've broken 3....1 with over 1100 swings, 1 with over 800-900 swings, and, 1 with over 750-800 swings.....1 piece balanced has a lot of flex and great pop.... Balanced and end load. 2 piece has great pop as well. Not quite as much flex in the handle. Can't go wrong with either one. For the money... Hands down best senior bat out there. People have fallen for the "Easton is crap for a senior bat" schtick. 50-100 swings sound changed. Balls hit for distance were within 10 feet of ANY other senior bat on the market. I've bought as many as I can because when they're gone they're gone.. you like Easton get some you won't be disappointed...

 

[17holdmyown17]

I picked one up for BP since I wanted to try a balanced bat ... I’ll let you guys know how it hits after I put about 500 swings on it!! And thanks for the heads up

 

[lb16]

I picked one up for BP since I wanted to try a balanced bat ... I’ll let you guys know how it hits after I put about 500 swings on it!! And thanks for the heads up

If you get to 500 swings with it let us know how many chips have flaked off!

 

[ETDave]

I got a balanced two piece for $63 due here July 7. Our senior league uses 52/300 balls so it should last forever.

 

[33bomb]

1 small paint chip in my 26 2piece balanced gamer with 500-600 swings hitting everything from 52/300 to stadium balls....

 

[ETDave]

I've only had time to hit my 27 ounce balanced 10 times off a tee with 44/375 and 10 with 52/300, but I was impressed by the distance I was getting so early.

 

[17holdmyown17]

If you get to 500 swings with it let us know how many chips have flaked off!

Shark toothed after 400 swings lol

 

[ETDave]

The 27 ounce balanced Empire I got absolutely kills the 52/300 balls. Luckily that’s what our senior league uses.