- Jan 7, 2013
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DD is 10 1/2 - 56" tall and 80 lbs of muscle. She's got a pretty high level swing for her age, and plays 10U A, and 12U B
She's used Easton Synges the last couple years and I bought her the new 2013 Easton -11.5 bat (30/18.5)
After reading the forums here, lots have the opinion that ultra-light bats are to be avoided if at all possible.
I did some tests with regard to bat speed (swing speed radar) and Ball exit velocity (off tee with pocket radar).
We used four different bats varying in size and weight - the bat she performed the best with was actually the biggest at 31/21 - best bat speed and best BEV. She's only 4'8" so I'm reluctant to let her use a 31" bat (espescially since through the fall she was using a 29/17.5). But I'm learning that she's stronger than I thought, and the bat's swing weight is the real factor...
I was tempted to get her a Miken Freak NXT after reading some of the posts on here - but decided that an end loaded 31" bat is probably not the best idea. (If they made a 30/20 I would give it a shot)
that being said - I'm looking for a 30/20... and guess my best options are the CF5 and Xeno.
I have read on here that the 2012 CF5 (-10) bat has less pop than the (-11)? Can anyone expand on this? Is this consistent with the 2013 models? If so, I can get her the -11 and be at peace with loss of bat speed...
Please let me know if you have any input or insight here - I can demo the Demarinis, but the Xeno will be a shot in the dark.
What's your choice for the BEST available 30/20 bat?
thanks for the help.
She's used Easton Synges the last couple years and I bought her the new 2013 Easton -11.5 bat (30/18.5)
After reading the forums here, lots have the opinion that ultra-light bats are to be avoided if at all possible.
I did some tests with regard to bat speed (swing speed radar) and Ball exit velocity (off tee with pocket radar).
We used four different bats varying in size and weight - the bat she performed the best with was actually the biggest at 31/21 - best bat speed and best BEV. She's only 4'8" so I'm reluctant to let her use a 31" bat (espescially since through the fall she was using a 29/17.5). But I'm learning that she's stronger than I thought, and the bat's swing weight is the real factor...
I was tempted to get her a Miken Freak NXT after reading some of the posts on here - but decided that an end loaded 31" bat is probably not the best idea. (If they made a 30/20 I would give it a shot)
that being said - I'm looking for a 30/20... and guess my best options are the CF5 and Xeno.
I have read on here that the 2012 CF5 (-10) bat has less pop than the (-11)? Can anyone expand on this? Is this consistent with the 2013 models? If so, I can get her the -11 and be at peace with loss of bat speed...
Please let me know if you have any input or insight here - I can demo the Demarinis, but the Xeno will be a shot in the dark.
What's your choice for the BEST available 30/20 bat?
thanks for the help.