VAN NUYS, Calif. (May 6, 2009) - Easton Sports, the industry leader in bat technology, today unveiled its 2010 slow-pitch bat line - headlined by its new Tri-Zone bat series. Offered in both one-piece (Synergy Tri-Zone) and two-piece (Stealth Tri-Zone) designs, the Tri-Zone features Easton's innovative Tri-Zone Segmented Barrel Technology, designed to increase flexibility along the entire length of the barrel.

The Synergy Tri-Zone and Stealth Tri-Zone both offer a 13.5-inch barrel. The line also includes a Brett Helmer signature series edition, which features a 12-inch barrel end-loaded for more power.

"The Tri-Zone was designed specifically with the slow-pitch softballer in mind," said Matt Arndt, senior vice president of Easton's baseball/softball division. "You're not going to find a higher performing 100-plus mile-per-hour bat on the market, especially one tailored so specifically to the slow-pitch game."

By manipulating the design along the length of the barrel and segmenting the bat inch by inch, Easton's Tri-Zone Segmented Barrel Technology localizes the design of the bat from the taper to the end cap to increase flexibility and greatly enhance the hitting area of the bat.

The Stealth Tri-Zone includes Easton's patented ConneXion Design System (CXN), which creates a true two-piece design by isolating the handle from the barrel to eliminate vibration with an elastomeric rubber cushion between the two. The Synergy Tri-Zone offers the same game-changing performance as the Stealth, but uses a one-piece design and Easton's Single System Technology. All of the Tri-Zone models feature an ultra-thin 29/32" tapered handle with Pro-Tack grip.

Easton's entire 2010 slow-pitch bat line is available now in all major sporting goods stores. Easton's Tri-Zone bats are not approved for ASA play.

To receive more information or schedule an interview, please contact (310) 578-7050 or e-mail at marek@formulapr.com.

About Easton Sports

Easton Sports, part of the Easton-Bell Sports family of companies, is a developer, manufacturer, marketer and distributor of baseball, softball, hockey and cycling equipment for both professionals and enthusiasts.  Easton focuses on its ability to innovate and create products of unmatched quality and performance including the #1 bat in the College World Series®, Women's College World Series®, Little League World Series®, and Slow-Pitch Softball, as well as the #1 stick and #1 glove in the National Hockey League.  Headquartered in Van Nuys, Calif., Easton Sports employs over 1,200 people worldwide and maintains facilities in Utah, California, Mexico, Canada and Asia.  For further information, please visit the company online at www.eastonsports.com.