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By Bat Digest | Last Updated March 3, 2021
Our hitters like the ADV 360 for several reasons depending on the model. Overall, they like that it is the premier bat for Easton and those who are fond of the brand are also fond of the bat. Younger hitters and those who don’t have above average power prefered it more. The same type of hitters who liked DeMarini’s CF, Slugger’s Meta or Rawlings Quatro Pro were the same hitters who gravitated towards the 2020 ADV 360 from Easton.
Our 2020 Easton ADV 360 review is glowing. In BBCOR, behind the Meta, it rates out one of our favorite two-piece composite bat for 2020. The fact it’s $50 cheaper makes it very attractive. For USA, the drop 11 is legit. Winning our favorite USA Bat. It swings as heavy as some drop 10 bats, so don’t oversize it. The drop 10 isn’t terrible, but we prefer the Ultra Light Launch Comp in the 11. The ADV 360 in USSSA is robust with a perfect swing, big barrels, and the Power Boost knob. All in all, the 2020 Easton ADV 360 line may be the best overall bat line for 2020.
Our 2020 Easton ADV 360 review is glowing. In BBCOR, behind the Meta, it rates out one of our favorite two-piece composite bat for 2020. The fact it’s $50 cheaper makes it very attractive. For USA, the drop 11 is legit. Winning our favorite USA Bat. It swings as heavy as some drop 10 bats, so don’t oversize it. The drop 10 isn’t terrible, but we prefer the Ultra Light Launch Comp in the 11. The ADV 360 in USSSA is robust with a perfect swing, big barrels, and the Power Boost knob. All in all, the 2020 Easton ADV 360 line may be the best overall bat line for 2020.
The 2020 Easton ADV 360 drop 5 is a HUUUGE barreled bat with a nice light swing weight. Although prone to some durability issues, the bat is well liked and comes in a 30 through 33 inch length. The bat is the next generation Easton Ghost X Evolution and was not produced in 2021 because of the pandemic.
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Although a drop 11, the Easton ADV 360 Drop swings as heavy as most drop 10s and we consider it as much. The bat has a huge barrel, good balance and great performance. The feel on it is just what most kids want. If the bat had more durability it would be a perfect 10.
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There are several high end bats that come in a two piece composite. While each of those have their own zing, Easton’s ADV 360 is the only with the soft knob (which they call the Power Boost). They also use a unique end cap although that might not be something you can tell on the swing. If you’re looking for something similar or something to compare it too look at DeMarini’s CF, the 2020 Rawlings Quatro Pro and Sluggers’ Prime.
Compared to the 2019 Easton ADV in BBCOR the bat has very few changes. They did upgrade some things in the handle and make the connection piece a bit lighter. But, on the whole, the BBCOR versions of the bat should be close to similar (with hopefully some more durability). It did get good ratings last year and we expect the same this coming year. The USA and USSSA versions did not exist in 2019. The Easton Ghost Evolution compared to the ADV 360 is virtually a different bat. New barrel, connection piece, soft knob and end cap. Granted, they are still two piece composite bats with smooth feels. But, in terms of a piece by piece comparison expect a different bat altogether.
Easton’s 2020 ADV 360 uses a two piece connection with a big barrel and a soft knob to help dampen sting. The two piece connection allows for hits and mishits to not hurt the hands as bad. The big barrel extends the sweet spot of the bat. A balanced swing makes allows smaller or growing players more chances to barrel up the ball. In some sense, the Easton ADV 360 is the evolution of Easton’s long line of two piece composite bats starting with the Mako almost a dozen years ago. Several serious players at all levels of the sport are committed to making Easton’s flagship bat theirs.
To keep consistent ratings across years, models and brands, we’ve devloped an aggregated rating system using 6 categories. As well, we track swing weight (MOI), stiffness and profile although they do not affect the overall score directly. The explanation of each rating is below.
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Do you suggest me getting the 2020 Easton ADV 360 or the 2020 Louisville Slugger Meta? What’s the best bat of 2020 right now?
Madden,
Great question and the tough decision. But, if you’re okay spending the money we say the Meta all the way. If of whatever reason you don’t want the Meta we think the ADV is a great next choice.
First off a big thanks to Bryan and his Staff for all the great reviews. This is my go to spot for all bat advice. Took a shot on this one based on BD reviews. My 9 year old has been using this 2020 Easton ADV -11 29/18 for about a month now and loves it! He is crushing the ball off the bat. By far the best USA Bat he’s been able to swing. It does feel like a drop -10 and weighed in at 20.5 oz. Let’s also not forget that it’s still a USA bat and will not hold a cup of tea to USSSA bats (my son loves that Marucci Cat8). At the end of the day this is still a phenomenal bat and my son could not be happier. I think BD nailed this review. Easily the 2020 USA bat of the year!
Just a little confused – this is a composite bat and the theme on this site is that composite USA bats don’t perform as well as aluminum. So is this really the top USA bat? Or just the top composite bat?
Hey Jason,
The ADV 360 is the best of all of them. See our best USA Bats article.
We thought it would take longer than a couple of years for a composite to compete against aluminum. In 2018 and 19, it was metal all the way. But, we think, Easton’s composite is the first composite bat to be measurably better than the aluminum. That said, as always, it just depends on what you need. We like the DeMarini Voodoo a lot still and think it a smart value buy.
We are getting the 360-11 already but seen in earlier post that y’all liked the Demarion voodoo…..?? Which one exactly?? 2019,2020, one piece?? Our team is wanting to try a few different bats to see what players prefer . We are strictly on USA bats, would love to hear back, keep up the good work!!
We thought the 2019 version was the best of the 2019 USA Bats. The 2020 version hasn’t changed much and still like it. But, we really like that 2020 ADV drop 11.