{"product_id":"2027-rawlings-eclipse-12-fastpitch-softball-bat-rfp7e12","title":"2027 Rawlings Eclipse -12 Fastpitch Softball Bat - RFP7E12","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"smash-product-desc\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003e2027 Rawlings Eclipse -12 Fastpitch Softball Bat (2 1\/4\" Barrel) – RFP7E12\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2027 Rawlings Eclipse -12 Fastpitch Softball Bat\u003c\/strong\u003e opens with a build designed for players who want the barrel to feel present, composed, and ready from the first swing. The game gets smaller when your setup feels consistent, and every detail starts to matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eAt the center of the design is \u003cstrong\u003eX-Tended Sweet Spot\u003c\/strong\u003e, an extended barrel design that keeps more of the hitting surface in play. It's backed by \u003cstrong\u003eOne-Piece Aluminum Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e, a single-piece build for a direct feel from handle to barrel. The Eclipse -12 keeps its feel consistent through the rest of the build as the handle, barrel, and grip work together toward a more controlled swing path and a steadier contact experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eFrom early work to game-speed swings, the Rawlings Eclipse -12 Fastpitch Softball Bat is built to keep the barrel feeling ready without losing the details that make each cut feel connected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eRawlings Eclipse -12 Fastpitch Bat Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eclipse\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBat Drop:\u003c\/strong\u003e -12\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e One-piece aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e X-Tended Sweet Spot\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e RFP7E12\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ch4\u003eX-Tended Sweet Spot\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAn extended barrel design that keeps more of the hitting surface in play, giving young hitters extra forgiveness on off-center contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eOne-Piece Aluminum Construction\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eA single-piece build delivers a direct, connected feel from handle to barrel, with the durability and simplicity of an aluminum bat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eBalanced One-Piece Feel\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe handle, barrel, and grip work together throughout the build toward a more controlled swing path, helping younger players stay consistent from early cage work through game speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose the Rawlings Eclipse -12 Fastpitch Softball Bat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Eclipse -12 pairs a direct, one-piece aluminum feel with a light, forgiving swing weight built for developing fastpitch hitters. Looking for more options? Browse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/smashitsports.com\/collections\/rawlings-fastpitch-bats\"\u003eRawlings Fastpitch Softball Bats collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or see the broader \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/smashitsports.com\/collections\/fastpitch-bats\"\u003eFastpitch Softball Bats collection\u003c\/a\u003e to compare brands and drop weights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat barrel size and drop weight does the Rawlings Eclipse -12 come in?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Rawlings Eclipse -12 Fastpitch Softball Bat features a 2 1\/4\" barrel diameter and a -12 length-to-weight drop, a light, youth-level setup built for developing bat speed and control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the Eclipse -12 bat made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Eclipse -12 is a one-piece aluminum build featuring an X-Tended Sweet Spot barrel design, giving it a direct, connected feel and extra forgiveness on off-center contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs a one-piece aluminum bat a good fit for younger hitters?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. One-piece aluminum bats like the Eclipse -12 are durable, need no break-in period, and give a direct, traditional feel that helps developing hitters learn what solid contact feels like right away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat age or skill level is the Rawlings Eclipse -12 built for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Eclipse -12's light -12 drop and 2 1\/4\" barrel make it well suited to younger fastpitch players developing their swing mechanics and confidence at the plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes the Rawlings Eclipse -12 Fastpitch Softball Bat include a warranty?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes, the Rawlings Eclipse -12 Fastpitch Softball Bat includes a warranty. Visit our warranty page for full details, and always register your bat and keep your receipt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes Smash It Sports offer price matching and free shipping on the Eclipse -12?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. Smash It Sports offers a price match guarantee on the Rawlings Eclipse -12 Fastpitch Softball Bat (excluding our own promotional pricing) along with free shipping on most orders. We also offer team and bulk sales for coaches and leagues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n  {\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n    \"@type\": \"Product\",\n    \"name\": \"2027 Rawlings Eclipse -12 Fastpitch Softball Bat\",\n    \"sku\": \"RFP7E12\",\n    \"description\": \"The 2027 Rawlings Eclipse -12 Fastpitch Softball Bat features One-Piece Aluminum Construction and an X-Tended Sweet Spot barrel design. 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