Bats

Things are what they are----the bat be it a 200 or 400 dollar bat is only going last about one year with normal use less if he uses it in the cage---I have seen go thru 3 or 4 metal bats in a year, especially in the cold weather regions

Yes they last about one season, he has never used a new bat in the cage but always last years. So does it matter to buy a $200.00 bat over a $400.00 bat if they both last one season or less?

What makes a $400.00 bat better than a $200.00 bat?

I'm sure glad NYC has gone to wood bats. They level the playing field a bit, everyone can afford them and the games are quicker. As for metal bats ...it's just like sneakers, they won't make you faster if your slow.

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As for metal bats ...it's just like sneakers, they won't make you faster if your slow.

Agreed.. the question is not "does a $400.00 bat make you a better hitter"

grinder

In a word ----NO !!!!

"NO" what?

I always buy bats on eBay. Much Cheaper, even for new bats.

Remember that bats purchased on an auction are not covered by the manufacturers warranty. I found that the bats on e-bay may save a little money, but the one year warranty offered by easton outweighs the savings on e-bay.

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Originally posted by grinder:
Yes they last about one season, he has never used a new bat in the cage but always last years. So does it matter to buy a $200.00 bat over a $400.00 bat if they both last one season or less?

What makes a $400.00 bat better than a $200.00 bat?

My son's EXO lasted two seasons. It's never used for BP. He swings wood in BP. He bought at 07 when the 08's came out for $230. This year he bought an 08 for $290. When the supplier realized he was out of 08's after taking the order he shipped a new 09. My son plays about 100 games a season. About 60 are metal bat.

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Originally posted by Blprkfrnks:
Remember that bats purchased on an auction are not covered by the manufacturers warranty. I found that the bats on e-bay may save a little money, but the one year warranty offered by easton outweighs the savings on e-bay.

Bats purchased on Ebay and other on line stores do come with a manufacturers warranty if the entity you buy it from is an authorized manufacturer dealer.
If you buy from an individual you are correct, but there are many stores selling on Ebay. I buy all my son's bats on Ebay and have sent a few back with replacement. I always ask that question before bidding.

Also you need to ask for a legit receipt, not a Paypal receipt.

Yep! We do "Buy It Now" from authorized dealers.

Technology does come into play with higher end bats. If composite bats are "rolled" they are very "hot" with reduced durability but also flirts with the integrity of the game aspect. Most of the aluminum alloys from $200 up are pretty similar in "pop", just need to find out if it's end-loaded and if your player likes one-piece, two-piece or three-piece bats.

The authorized dealers on e-bay are usually no cheaper than internet stores for the new model bats. In fact, the shipping sometimes brings the total to more than buying it direct from internet stores that don't charge shipping for orders over $100.

For instance, the newest Easton Stealth seems to be the bat of choice around here. The authorized dealers seem to have a set minimum price to sell these at, or they aren't authorized dealers. Maybe this isn't true for all manufacturers, but I looked hard at e-bay at the time I was purchasing for my son.

I do think the new $400 bats can make the difference between the warning track and a home run.