I think a college coach blaming the loss on a bat is weak at best. If I was an AD there I'd be having a little talk with Mr Coach. I mean that really teaches his players doesn't it? D-1? Big 10? I think they need to get some real coaching.
The funny thing about the bats in my experience is that whether is a TPX or a Demarini, Easton whatever, some get better action than others and it varies. I've seen the whole gammet of pluses and minuses...hot and dead bats...usually it's the kid that sells the bat...If he hits with pop, the next kid wants "that bat".
As a coach I look for great warranty and representation. My son owns Slugger custom wood, both Maple and Ash. As a dad I'm sick of bats that I've got to take out a 2nd mortgage to purchase, it's worse than stinkin video game consoles. A racket...shame on em all. Tell me that $350 isn't nearly all profit.