I just bought the Louisville Slugger M9 C271 Maple 33 inch 15/16 handle wood bat. i was wondering if anybody has used this bat or has any reviews on it. Thanks!!
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I can pass on my son's assessment. He has used Wood for years in Summer/Fall Leagues and for all BP sessions;
"Wood is wood but Maple tends to feel heavier." The Brand probably only matters in that some may "look" more appealing to you. The big thing is how it feels in your hands. Determining factors or considerations are handle size, standard or flared knob, standard or cupped barrel end (these affect the balance/feel of the bat).
He settled on Mizuno as a personal preference and uses both ASH and MAPLE versions. Presumably you at least gave yours a few "test dry swings" before purchasing. If so and you were happy, and you have learned where the sweet spot is in relation to your hands, it will serve you well! Don't know what age you are, but judging by 33" bat length you are a Varsity player ...... you need to be working with wood! Good purchase.
"Wood is wood but Maple tends to feel heavier." The Brand probably only matters in that some may "look" more appealing to you. The big thing is how it feels in your hands. Determining factors or considerations are handle size, standard or flared knob, standard or cupped barrel end (these affect the balance/feel of the bat).
He settled on Mizuno as a personal preference and uses both ASH and MAPLE versions. Presumably you at least gave yours a few "test dry swings" before purchasing. If so and you were happy, and you have learned where the sweet spot is in relation to your hands, it will serve you well! Don't know what age you are, but judging by 33" bat length you are a Varsity player ...... you need to be working with wood! Good purchase.
Thanks for the information Prime 9. I am a varsity player but i just joined a wood travel team league.I bat fourth and i am a power hitter. I have always used metal and now i have to adjust too wood. I did take test swings before my purchase and liked the feel to the lS m9 33 inch. I was just wondering if i made a smart purchase or if there were any other bats i should be looking at.
Thanks again
Thanks again
great balance. small barrel but ball jumps off well.
The C271 has a thin handle. You may consider the SSK model # C243 used by Bonds. This provides the opportunity to choke the bat.
Also if you choke the bat you could use a 33.5" for a longer "hitting surface". Your role as a #4 hitter is to bat in runs.
Bob Williams
Also if you choke the bat you could use a 33.5" for a longer "hitting surface". Your role as a #4 hitter is to bat in runs.
Bob Williams
It is a good purchase. You are definitely going to see an improvement with metal, after you adjust to the smaller wood sweetspot. JMHO, you should always take BP with a wood bat.
Mizuno bamboo is also a good purchase and it tends to last a bit longer. Also, it has a 90 day warranty.
GED10DaD
Mizuno bamboo is also a good purchase and it tends to last a bit longer. Also, it has a 90 day warranty.
GED10DaD
Thanks guys. Also, is hitting with wood a whole different style than metal? besides the smaller sweetspot and handle.