High School Freshman needs Bat $$

Baseball Dad;

Why does he need the expensive bat?

Years ago, I purchased an Easton 33" green strip for our Legion team, 30 games times 9 players times 4 AB
= 1,080 contacts. After the final game, the bat cracked from fatigue and the local dealer replaced the bat w/o charge. Cost was $0.

Metal bats will have stress points and they can be increased by players using the bat to knock off dirts from the spikes.

Why not buy a used bat until the player learns to use the bat properly. Use wood bats or composite bats in practice to teach the player to hit.

Bob

1. He should be using a wood bat for all BP.

2. Check out ebay for some options.

3. Last years models are generally the same with paint differences.

4. Like Golf it's the guy swinging the bat not the bat.


Good luck.

Check Ebay. If you have a few days bid on bats. If not try "Buy it now." Open a Paypal account now in case you buy on Ebay. It takes a few days to be active.

Other bat sites:

justbats.com
cheapbats.com
kellysultimatesports.com
batsbatsbats.com

The EXO is one of the $399 bats. It sells for $370 in most places. A company rep told me the difference between the 08 and 90 model is color. He said there's very little difference between the Omaha and EXO if the bat is for one year. The EXO is more durable.

Right now on Ebay:

NEW 2008 LOUISVILLE CB84 OMAHA (-3oz.) B.B. BAT-32/29: $109

NEW 2008 LOUISVILLE CB83 OMAHA COMP. B.B. BAT-32/29: $139

I picked up a Demarini Vexxum new (last years model) for 150.00 friday at our local sporting goods store. Interesting about the omaha/EXO. Thanks RJM.

Thanks one and all. Very good advise, all the way around.

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NEW 2008 LOUISVILLE CB84 OMAHA (-3oz.) B.B. BAT-32/29: $109

NEW 2008 LOUISVILLE CB84 OMAHA (-3oz.) B.B. BAT-32/29: $109

This bat is fantastic for that price. Its used amongst many of the bigger power hitters in our area believe it or not. Much more than composite.

I am with you all on these bats. My son seems focused on Demarini CF3 DXCFB 33-30 $249.99 for last years model 2008. I looked at the places RJM suggested and that was the best $ I could find. Keep the ideas coming though I am looking into the ones alredy suggested.

look into blem bats. I had a player buy a Demarinini for $450 and another player bought the same bat, but it was a blem, and got it for $250 and had the warranty. When I compared bats you could not tell the difference. FYI and blem bat is one that has some sort of cosmetic blemish on the bat not a defect.

The most expensive bat is not always the best. I use an Easton Reflex and most kids on my team have Easton Stealths. They use mine more than theres.

I would recomend buying a wood bat because of batting practice. They are heavier which help your bat speed.

Good Luck

Hey, this is great advice. My son just got a new bat but I hate to see him use this for bp everyday. He has only used it once so far but I never thought to get a wood bat for bp. He has the Easton 12V or V12, whatever, it's yellow. It is expensive but I too am hoping it will last 2 years. He said he was crushing the ball at bp yesterday will it.