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    Which year Xeno was the best...

    Same here. Oldest Daughter grew out of her 2016 xeno which was 29/18 but it was the hottest bat she has ever had by a wide margin and crazy durable. Waiting for my younger daughter to grow into that bat yet…
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    LS RXT?

    We have a couple of girls on my daughters team that use them. Great bat. To me they seem like they have more of a muted sound. Seems like another LS with good durability.
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    Bats for 2022- What are you looking at?

    That bat got the DD's seal of approval for looks. Technology sounded the same as the 2021 so I guess this is just a new paint job...
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    CF ZEN OR POWER CARBON

    My DD has a 30/20 zen and a 31/20 PC (currently swings a 33/22 LXT). She preferred the PC. It’s tough to beat demarinis if you are after a light swinging bat but the Pc had more pop. Btw we are a family of Jayhawks
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    Elbow guard discussion

    Really interesting article highlighting how armor is impacting the game. Several posters above have presented elbow guards as passive pieces of protective equipment. Well they may be used that way by individual players, but that’s not always the case.
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    Elbow guard discussion

    Thank you for your deep insights. The bigger picture has nothing to do with the individual player - it’s the impact on the game. If a player can park on the inside of the plate without consequence, that changes the equation. Also, it's a 12 in ball going 50 mph, not a smaller baseball going...
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    Elbow guard discussion

    Not even a huge fan of elbow pad use in baseball. In softball, it seems highly unnecessary.
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    Tired of pathetic bat durability

    Yup my DD had that 2016 xeno in 29/18. It was heavy but Lordy that thing had and still has a ton of pop. Great tank of a bat too
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    Tired of pathetic bat durability

    So we've meandered a bit away from Scragg's original question with our discussion here... My bat recommendations (in order) for your granddaughter would provide a blend of high performance and recognized durability along with the end-loaded feel she is already used to from swinging ghosts: 1...
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    Anyone use a Ghost Advanced that didn't break

    Great video. Love seeing that ball just disappear into the darkness.
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    Tired of pathetic bat durability

    I get your general point, but I don't agree with all aspects of your post. It would definitely be the easy route to dismiss the feedback on the forum as hens clucking, but you could also consider that the message board might be a pretty good cross section of the bat market. So if I'm the...
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    Tired of pathetic bat durability

    My daughter is smaller for her age and she’s a contact hitter who has never broken a bat. Despite that, I still have to say I factor feedback on durability into our bat purchases. I think most of us on here understand that bat makers are trying to balance performance and durability. As a busy...
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    Would moving fences back...

    Absolutely. Push fences back AND lengthen the base path. The sport would begin selecting for better overall athletes with a more open field configuration.
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    Louisville Slugger rep

    I just asked the same question on the equipment review forum. I'm looking for a 32/22 or 32/21 LXT.
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    Louisville Slugger/Wilson Dealer

    Does the board have some reputable LS dealers here? I think DD is ready for the next size up bat and it's down to the LXT and the ghost. Core is great on the Easton/Mizuno side, but if she decides to go the Louisville Slugger route I'm curious to see if we have contacts on the board. Also, do...
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