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Howdy, Reviving a very old thread. Just looking for feedback on what 17-18 year olds are using as far as turn model? 2018 is in an all-wood league starting this summer, and just curious to what is the most popular in the turn models? 2018 is a lefty swinger, with power in both directions, excellent strength, athleticism, and quick twitch (if that is part of the decision process on what model), uses a 34/31 balanced Combat Maxxum for HS ball. Thanks!
IMO the 271 turn in maple or hickory is closest to a balanced BBCOR bats. If buying Marucci, I would recommend a Chase Utley or Joey Bautista model (both similar to 271). The video at this link describes 4 very popular turn models.
Thanks! I watched those videos on Just Bats. His coach recommended a 243 model? Just seeing what all you vets have to say. I like your thoughts on a balanced bat. Thanks for the good info!
My son uses the 243 model. He went through the process of choosing a "turn" or model last winter and spring. He just tried several until he settled on one that felt good. I think that's about as scientific as it gets. The 243 is a bit more end loaded and has a thinner handle- (which makes it a bit more prone to breaking!) .
243 is usually going to be at least one ounce heavier (roughly -2 vs -3). The barrel is thicker and the handle is thinner than a 271, which can also mean that they break easier. Usually reserved for very big and/or very strong men.
Model 243 is Bonds model. He coked the 34" for bat speed and bat control
Bonds looked for the "red seams". We have SSK available.
Bob
Ohio Dad posted:Howdy, Reviving a very old thread. Just looking for feedback on what 17-18 year olds are using as far as turn model? 2018 is in an all-wood league starting this summer, and just curious to what is the most popular in the turn models? 2018 is a lefty swinger, with power in both directions, excellent strength, athleticism, and quick twitch (if that is part of the decision process on what model), uses a 34/31 balanced Combat Maxxum for HS ball. Thanks!
Ohio Dad, in Georgia we have a magical store that carries what I think is every bat known to man, it's called Better Baseball. In that store they run a program called HitTrax, they allow you to try out every bat (i.e. turn model) to figure out which one fits your sons swing the best. I did a quick google search and there are several stores in Ohio that also have this program. It would be worth your time to travel to one to see what model fits your son best.
CACO,
That sounds like a great idea. When you googled, what key word did you use? Hit Trax? Thanks!
I used:
hitTrax, "ohio"
There seem to be a lot of different places, not sure all of them sell bats, but it might be a good place to start. This is what the better baseball in GA does:
