What are your highly regarded opinions on the best -3 bats this year? I'm a 5'10" 180 lb soph. I guess you would say I'm a power hitter. I like a 33-30 and used a Nike Air Barrage last year and loved it.
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My oldest son loves the stealth, my youngest loves the vexxum (after years of Easton products).
There is no appreciable difference in the "pop" of any BESR certfied bat. So you can choose based on what bat feels good when you swing it.
Also consider how good the warranty service is, since all bats tend to dent within six months or so.
Also consider how good the warranty service is, since all bats tend to dent within six months or so.
I would have to respectfully disagree with Texan on one point. A bat may have one of two types of weight distribution, end loaded and evenly distributed. I have seen kids that could mash with a LS and struggle with an Easton and vice versa. The main difference is how the weight is distributed. Most Easton are end loaded. He does make a good point on the warranty. Haven't had a bat yet make its one year anniversary and I have bought LS, Easton, and Worth products.
My son has tried several different bats over the past few years and he keeps coming back to the TPX Omaha Scandium XS as his favorite. Just something about the weight distribution that he likes and feels most 'natural' to his own preferences.
I'm not saying it's the best bat out there ... just one that's become like an "old friend" to him.
His least favorite bat? the TPX Armor ... didn't like it at all ... different weight distribution, not alot of pop, strange sounding
. I don't know if the ceramic coating dampens the trampoline effect or not ... it just didn't seem to have the same carry with the ball. Maybe it's all 'mental' ... but the Armor sounds 'dead' out of the box because the ceramic coating does dampen the 'ping' sound.
I'm not saying it's the best bat out there ... just one that's become like an "old friend" to him.
His least favorite bat? the TPX Armor ... didn't like it at all ... different weight distribution, not alot of pop, strange sounding
. I don't know if the ceramic coating dampens the trampoline effect or not ... it just didn't seem to have the same carry with the ball. Maybe it's all 'mental' ... but the Armor sounds 'dead' out of the box because the ceramic coating does dampen the 'ping' sound.
My 14yo swings the 33-30 black stealth and says it's the best feeling bat he has ever used and the warranty is good. He is 5'6" 135 lbs
You might want to try the Warrior. This seems to have alot of pop but be very durable as well.
my boy used the (freak) -3 34inch he is the same as you he,s 5-11, 185lbs and loves that bat, he getting another one this year.check out what he did last year as a sophomore, go to www.recordonline.com (click on archive)year 2004 and type hirrel and maybe think about that bat.
My kid swings a Louisville Slugger. Go to USA Today, Baseball America, The Sporting News, and/or Sports Illustrated and type in Barry Bonds and maybe you will think about getting that bat 
My personal preference is the Liquid Metal. Might just be mental but the ping it makes causes me to think it has more pop.
My personal preference is the Liquid Metal. Might just be mental but the ping it makes causes me to think it has more pop.
the kid is in high school not the pros (yet)
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Originally posted by Studentofthegame:
My kid swings a Louisville Slugger. Go to USA Today, Baseball America, The Sporting News, and/or Sports Illustrated and type in Barry Bonds and maybe you will think about getting that bat
My personal preference is the Liquid Metal. Might just be mental but the ping it makes causes me to think it has more pop.
My son loves his 32-29 stealth - 5-10, 190 lbs 14U - we typically go to a local store find a bat with the right feel and then buy it over the internet.
LOUISVILLE 05 GEN2X DEUCE SCANDIUM -3 BAT
http://www.baseballexp.com/baseball/images/products/CB905.jpg
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My vote goes to the Louisville Armor or Omaha or the Easton Stealth (black barrel)
BTW, Whatever you choose, check out EBay.
I picked up a Stealth for $225 and a vexxum (last years) for $125. Delivered
I picked up a Stealth for $225 and a vexxum (last years) for $125. Delivered