Yet again, I am in the market for a new bat for my daughter. She is currently swinging a CF8 -10 and likes it, but she also really liked her 2015 Mako she had before moving up in bat size. She is really wanting to try the Rawlings Quatro, but I haven't been able to find too much feedback on these (I know it is basically a Worth 2Legit). I would like her to try an LXT, but have also been eyeing the new Stealth Flex bats given her past love of her Mako.
In researching, I ran across some YouTube NIW compression tests done by 99bats. I found it interesting the LXT and Xeno test at 275, the Stealth Flex and Quatro came in at 300, so the LS line is hotter out of the wrapper. My problem with that is I have read review after review of the 2016 & 2017 LXTs having handle issues and rattles not long after purchase, and getting rejected before games after umpire inspections, so durability is a big concern. Also just talked to a HS girl and her mom at hitting lesson last night, and their 3 week old LXT was already going back due to a rattle. There is also the unknowns with the Stealth Flex and Quatro (is it new technology or repaints?).
Given the cost of good bats today, just wanting to make a well informed decision. So a couple of questions:
1. Bat compression testing - should it matter when looking at a purchase, and is it an indicator of durability? I know you don't see bats being tested in fastpitch like slowpitch, but I've just never thought of this as a factor when buying a bat.
2. Does anyone have any new feedback on the Stealth Flex and Quatro outside what is already on the board?
3. LXT durability - is it a widespread concern, or just the disgruntled customers being loud?
Thanks!
In researching, I ran across some YouTube NIW compression tests done by 99bats. I found it interesting the LXT and Xeno test at 275, the Stealth Flex and Quatro came in at 300, so the LS line is hotter out of the wrapper. My problem with that is I have read review after review of the 2016 & 2017 LXTs having handle issues and rattles not long after purchase, and getting rejected before games after umpire inspections, so durability is a big concern. Also just talked to a HS girl and her mom at hitting lesson last night, and their 3 week old LXT was already going back due to a rattle. There is also the unknowns with the Stealth Flex and Quatro (is it new technology or repaints?).
Given the cost of good bats today, just wanting to make a well informed decision. So a couple of questions:
1. Bat compression testing - should it matter when looking at a purchase, and is it an indicator of durability? I know you don't see bats being tested in fastpitch like slowpitch, but I've just never thought of this as a factor when buying a bat.
2. Does anyone have any new feedback on the Stealth Flex and Quatro outside what is already on the board?
3. LXT durability - is it a widespread concern, or just the disgruntled customers being loud?
Thanks!