2027 Marucci Asura Rise Alloy Fastpitch Bat Review
The entry point to Marucci's 2027 Asura Rise fastpitch line: a $100 one-piece, ring-free alloy -12 that is balanced, light and ready on the first swing — a starter bat for 10U–12U hitters, not a composite Rise.
The Score
How we score ↗How big and forgiving the barrel is — based on barrel length, construction (one- vs two-piece, alloy vs composite), and how it plays on balls hit off the center. A primary driver of the overall score.
This bat: Ring-free alloy barrel helps, but it is still a narrow alloy sweet spot
Raw exit velocity and distance. We use measured numbers from freely available independent testing when they exist; otherwise construction and consensus, judged against the certification’s performance ceiling. A primary driver of the overall score.
This bat: Thin-wall alloy at -12 — contact bat, not a power bat
Comfort and feedback on contact — vibration dampening from the knob/connection, the sting of a stiff one-piece vs a smooth two-piece, and the sound off the barrel. A primary driver of the overall score.
This bat: One-piece alloy sting on mishits; grip helps only so much
How well it holds up and how the company stands behind it — documented cracking/denting reports, cold-weather behavior, and the brand’s real warranty record. Good to know, but weighted lightly in the score.
This bat: Alloy holds up well in cold and with cheap balls; 1-year warranty
Our take on price-for-performance — the overall package weighed against its cost and what comparable bats run. Shown for context; it is NOT factored into the overall score (price changes too often and is personal).
This bat: $99.99 with the full certification set is hard to beat for a first bat
Why this score: Performance categories sit a shade above the 2026 Asura Alloy on the strength of the ring-free barrel, but an alloy -12 cannot match a composite barrel for sweet spot or exit speed, and the overall reflects that. Swing weight and value are where this bat wins.
Our Review
Marucci's Asura Rise family for 2027 tops out with the two-piece composite Rise and Lux Rise; the Asura Rise Alloy is the budget door into that line. It is a single piece of aluminum from knob to cap with Marucci's ring-free barrel construction, which lets the barrel flex along its whole length instead of stiffening around an internal ring. The swing weight is balanced, so the -12 plays like a -12 — the 29"/17 oz is a legitimate option for a 10U or 12U hitter still developing bat speed. Marucci's 1.75 mm debossed Soft-Touch grip does what it can with vibration, but this is still a one-piece alloy: square one up and it feels great, catch one off the end and you will know. Sizes run 27"/15 through 31"/19 oz, it carries USA Softball, USSSA, NSA, ISA and WBSC certification, and it ships with a one-year warranty. As with the 2026 Asura Alloy it replaces, the case for this bat is price and simplicity, not barrel performance; hitters who have outgrown a starter alloy should look at the composite Rise or the Easton Ghost Unlimited.
Also worth a look: Easton Ghost Unlimited — our benchmark fastpitch pick once a hitter is ready for composite.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- One-piece alloy: no break-in, honest feedback, cold-weather friendly
- Ring-free barrel avoids the dead zone an internal ring creates
- True balanced -12 (29"/17 oz) that a young hitter can get around on a rise ball
- $99.99 with USA Softball, USSSA, NSA, ISA and WBSC stamps
Cons
- Alloy barrel is noticeably smaller and less forgiving than the composite Asura Rise
- One-piece transmits sting on mishits despite the 1.75 mm Soft-Touch grip
- Sizes stop at 31" — a bat to grow out of, not into
Full Specifications
| Brand | Marucci |
|---|---|
| Model | Asura Rise Alloy |
| Model Year | 2027 |
| Certification | Fastpitch |
| Sport | Softball |
| Construction | One-piece alloy (ring-free barrel) |
| Model # | MFPASRA12 |
| Drop | -12 |
| Barrel | 2 1/4" |
| Swing Weight | Balanced |
| MSRP | $99 |
Where to Buy
2027 Marucci Asura Rise Alloy Fastpitch Bat — FAQ
Is the 2027 Marucci Asura Rise Alloy a good Fastpitch bat?
We rate it 6.3/10 (Grade C). The entry point to Marucci's 2027 Asura Rise fastpitch line: a $100 one-piece, ring-free alloy -12 that is balanced, light and ready on the first swing — a starter bat for 10U–12U hitters, not a composite Rise.
What drops does the Asura Rise Alloy come in?
The 2027 Asura Rise Alloy Fastpitch comes in -12.
Is the Marucci Asura Rise Alloy Fastpitch-legal?
Yes — it's Fastpitch certified by the certifying labs. Meets USA Softball / USSSA fastpitch standards — legal for sanctioned fastpitch play.
How much does the 2027 Asura Rise Alloy cost?
MSRP is $99. We list the lowest price across CheapBats and Amazon on this page.
New to buying bats? Read our bat sizing guide, certifications explained, or browse all guides.
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Sources: CheapBats — 2027 Marucci Asura Rise Alloy -12 (MFPASRA12) · SPC Sports — 2027 Marucci Asura Rise Alloy -12