DeMarini The Goods vs Easton Hype Fire
The Easton Hype Fire is the stronger bat on our scorecard, 8.7 to 8.0, led by durability. But the right one depends on your swing — here's the full breakdown.
Scorecard, side by side
| Category | The Goods | Hype Fire |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 8.0 | 8.7 |
| Sweet Spot | 8 | 9 |
| Pop / Power | 9 | 8.5 |
| Feel & Sound | 7.5 | 9 |
| Durability | 6 | 8 |
| Value | 6 | 8 |
| Drop | -3 | -3 |
| Swing | End-loaded | Balanced |
| Construction | Two-piece hybrid (alloy barrel / composite handle) | Two-piece composite (3D RopeCoil barrel, ConneXion Max connector) |
| Price | $399 | $298 |
Pick the The Goods if…
- you want more mass behind the ball for extra carry
- pop / power is your top priority
Pick the Hype Fire if…
- you want a lighter, quicker swing that’s easy to control
- you want to spend less ($298 vs $399)
- durability is your top priority
Cross-shopping brands? A lot of hitters in this matchup also land on the Easton ADV 360 — it sits higher on our BBCOR list, especially for durability and value.
The Goods
- Serious end-load for power generation
- Stiff hybrid feel with composite-dampened handle
- Loud off the barrel
- End-load is too much for contact/speed hitters
- Punishing on mishits
Hype Fire
- Large, forgiving composite sweet spot with smooth feel on contact
- Balanced swing weight is easy to control and works for most hitter types
- ConneXion Max connector keeps vibration low on mishits
- Premium price at full MSRP
- Needs a break-in period like all two-piece composites
DeMarini The Goods vs Easton Hype Fire — FAQ
Is the DeMarini The Goods or Easton Hype Fire better?
On our scorecard the Easton Hype Fire comes out ahead (8.7 vs 8.0), led by durability. The other is still a fair pick depending on feel and price.
What's the difference between the DeMarini The Goods and Easton Hype Fire?
DeMarini The Goods is Two-piece hybrid (alloy barrel / composite handle) (-3); Easton Hype Fire is Two-piece composite (3D RopeCoil barrel, ConneXion Max connector) (-3). The full side-by-side scorecard and specs are on this page.
Which should I buy?
Pick the DeMarini The Goods if you want more mass behind the ball for extra carry; pick the Easton Hype Fire if you want a lighter, quicker swing that’s easy to control. We list live prices for both so you can grab whichever is the better deal today.