Had intended to buy a Cat5 for 2016. Would use 32/29 but I am afraid that I would be tossing money on a bat that is going to become illegal. So where to next? Marucci Black? Z-1000? Input appreciated!
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I would reccomend Cat6 for better data transmission speeds over networks.
Marucci Black is a great bat have a bunch of those and 5150 was what we used last year also a great stick.
Its going to come down to what you feel most comfortable with
Its going to come down to what you feel most comfortable with
http://www.rawlings.com/content/images/bkg_home_2.jpg
http://www.rawlings.com/
Lots of review sites like this one, but it doesn't show the Rawlings Bats above, heard good things about them.
http://www.justbats.com/
http://www.rawlings.com/
Lots of review sites like this one, but it doesn't show the Rawlings Bats above, heard good things about them.
http://www.justbats.com/
So far, my son is really liking his MPowered 777POWR Alloy he picked up from their booth at the WWB last fall. It had the look and feel of the Rawlings 5150 that he had been swinging. So far it has been limited to cage work since the season does not start here for another couple of weeks, but he says he like the balance, and feels like the ball comes off the bat nicely.
That said ... If he had his way about it he would play with all wood, all the time; and for that he LOVES his Trinity's.
That said ... If he had his way about it he would play with all wood, all the time; and for that he LOVES his Trinity's.
My son's team likes the 5150's....plus for the price you can get them at it's a great deal.
Wait till next week. if the NCAA truly bans anymore bats we should know. Otherwise all we've been hearing is just rumors... rumors propagated by WHO? Marucci has grabbed so much market share with its -3 Cat5, two big players in the industry have got to be very happy a few 33" Cat5's failed testing & the current 33" Cat5's ended up being banned. Throwing Marucci under the bus, not here.
Whichever one feels the best to him when he swings it.
Or whichever one he thinks he hits the best with.
Nothing beats feeling confident when your walking into the batters box. So anything that helps build that confidence is the way to go.
Or whichever one he thinks he hits the best with.
Nothing beats feeling confident when your walking into the batters box. So anything that helps build that confidence is the way to go.
quote:Originally posted by fillsfan:
Nothing beats feeling confident when your walking into the batters box. So anything that helps build that confidence is the way to go.
I agree, let him swing a few different bats. Different makes different models, sizes, etc. Let him pick the bat that feels the best to him.
The best bat I have seen to this point is the Easton S2. I make this suggestion for one reason. My son is 12 years old 5'5 106lbs and uses the Easton S2 32/29 BBCOR. Even with his small size I have seen him hit balls with this bat over 300 ft.
The Easton S2 seems to have a very good moi and great feel compared to other top end BBCOR bats. Even the Easton XL model seems to have good pop. However this bat is a lot more top heavy than the S2.
The Easton S2 seems to have a very good moi and great feel compared to other top end BBCOR bats. Even the Easton XL model seems to have good pop. However this bat is a lot more top heavy than the S2.
Keep in mind that if a kid likes swinging wood, and hits it well with wood, he'll likely feel more comfortable with an end-loaded BBCOR.
It really is what he likes the feel of. After 8 games, we have one kid with 5 homers with marucci black,one with 3 homers with voodoo and one with 2 homers with Exogrid
had the Cat 5 was able to trade it in on a 2012 Louisville Slugger TPX Omaha BBCOR
$149 new price... is this a good bat?
$149 new price... is this a good bat?
quote:Originally posted by showme:
had the Cat 5 was able to trade it in on a 2012 Louisville Slugger TPX Omaha BBCOR
$149 new price... is this a good bat?
My son loves his!
Reviving this thread. What BBCOR bats are popular this year? Specifically, any opinions on M-Powered wood bats? Thanks!
Why not start a new one?
Thanks Mid Atlantic. That answered the BBCOR. Will start one specifically on M-powered bats.