Contrary to popular belief, the Ghost isn't end loaded; it's a balanced bat. The Ghost is just heavy. About an ounce to an ounce and a half over sticker weight on average. If you wanted a comparable bat with more longevity, you should have went with the Mantra. Same pop, same weighting and much more durable. Wilson products, Demarini and Louisville Sluggers run pretty much true to stickered weight. The reason your DD has lost distance is simply because you took away an ounce to an ounce and a half of mass helping propel the ball. If you want to get that back and plan on staying with the LS, then you'll need to go to a drop 9.