i'll have to ask specifically about sting and any miss hits recently. However, she has told me it feels smoother than this years LXT and a 2016 LXT she had as her primary. Less sting than those bats. Not sure vs her CF though.
We just picked up a PC from Core and my DD likes it a lot. Just swinging off the tee, and she had a big smile from the ball coming off it.
It's what she is swinging right now out of the three. Was the CF.
I often hear she's throwing 50, and it looks like it from the stands, but I've never gunned them to verify. The what I like to call the one percenter's, do appear to throw in the 50's though from the naked eye.
From what I've seen (10u) Socal, pitching overall is strong. Seems like most of the Rec ball standouts have moved to TB. The top PGF A level teams have at least a couple if not more pitchers that can bring speed (high 40's, low 50's) and location with consistency. Some have movement as well...
Based on our experience, I'd say she's ready when you have the following:
1. Can she crush rec ball pitching? Can't hit much in Rec = won't play much in Travel.
2. Ready and willing to practice and play six days a week.
3. Parents and the rest of the family ready to fully commit more money and...