Easton Alpha 3.0 Batting Helmet with Facemask

Overview

The Easton Alpha 3.0 is a youth-to-adult batting helmet with an attached facemask, built to NOCSAE standard for baseball and fastpitch softball. An ABS shell and dual-density foam liner handle impact while a moisture-wicking liner keeps the head dry.

Alpha 3.0's sizing is built to span tee ball through adult play in one shell family, which is convenient for a league buying in bulk but means fit still needs checking against the size chart rather than age alone. The facemask ships pre-attached and sized for balls 11 inches and larger, covering standard baseball and fastpitch softball; it is not a wire cage meant for a smaller ball.

• NOCSAE-certified ABS shell
• Dual-density foam liner
• Bio Dri sweat-wicking liner
• Facemask pre-attached

Who it's for

Fits players and parents who need one helmet that covers batting and base running with facial protection built in, from tee ball leagues up through adult rec ball. Not the pick for a player who wants a helmet without a mask, or who plays a sport using a smaller ball.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

The ABS thermoplastic shell spreads impact load across the dual-density foam liner, with a firmer outer layer absorbing the initial hit and a softer inner layer cushioning the follow-through. The Bio Dri liner pulls sweat away from the scalp, which matters more in a helmet worn through both batting and base running than in one worn briefly. Because the mask is fixed at the factory, fit adjustment happens at the helmet's internal sizing system rather than at the mask itself.

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