Daughter has the 2019 Carbon Candy. It’s her backup bat.
She hasn’t used it much, but has had some decent hits. It’s very balanced and like all DeMarinis true to weight.
Her teammates used it and had some good hits during HS season. It’s not junk, but worth $100-$150.
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Slugger seems to make the most “forgiving” bats in my experience. My daughter favored DeMarinis over the years, but for the past year has gone over to a 2019 Xeno. Sge has a very successful HS season using the Xeno exclusively.
She struggled a little yesterday in our first travel tourney of the...
My DD dealt with this last year as a Freshman. HS team was full of TB players, every single girl was at least a solid softball player.
My daughter got a few opportunities to hit, but it was always “perform NOW or you may not get another shot” type scenario. She hated it, her Mom ad and I hated...
The Xeno is still a great all-around bat. There’s a lot of Wilson/Slugger/DeMarini hate here (and I get it), but it’s still a great bat for a wide range of players.
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Why they gotta tease us then keep everyone in the dark for 4 months? [emoji1]
I’ve already got to wait on feedback on the 2020 Ghost.
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I’m having a hard time believing that Easton would mess up a good thing too much.
-10 not being the same as the -10 ASA bat from the last couple of years seems like and odd choice. -10 seems to be the most common weight by far. I know several power hitters that stick with a drop 10 (HS age)...
This is true. We had to temper our expectations a lot. My DD’s HS team is not good at all, for a variety of reasons. The thing is, there are a LOT of very good HS teams in our area and region, and it’s hard to swallow that we get run-ruled more than we win.
However, she is getting to play 100%...
Sounds like they were bleeping out the name of the bat, not dropping the F-bomb. Sure, it’s suggestive, but they weren’t cursing.
Not sure how old your DD is, but from Middle School and up, I’ve heard language and discussion from softball players that would peel the paint off the walls...
I’ve seen it stated by Core and others that USSSA has adopted the ASA bat specs for 2019, hence the Ghost and Prism now having dual stamps. Is there anything out there to confirm this?
I’ve got people already stating they won’t buy a 2020 because it won’t be as hot.
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My daughter’s Xeno hasn’t chipped like some others I’ve seen. We do keep it in her bag unless it’s out for practice or games. And she definitely uses it, in addition to 2-3 of her teammates. It’s about 8-9 months old and still looks decent. Minus a cleat mark or two and a scuffed endcap. One...
The PXT was definitely not a well-received bat. I think I’ve seen like 1 around here in tournaments.
There is still a pretty solid LS following in our area. I see a lot more LXT’s now than even Xenos, but there are still a lot of Xenos.
The Ghost is REALLY popular here, but every single...
I like the color scheme on the LXT as well. Matches my DD’s HS colors.
That said, she already informed me she likes the feel of her Xeno better and she’s not trying the LXT this year. She did have one for the 2018 season.
I’m pretty sure the PXT is not in the X20 lineup.
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As long as it’s not a re-badged PXT, it could be a good bat. All hate for the parent brand aside, Slugger still makes some great ones.
Will be interesting to see how it’s made and how it performs.
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My daughter had the first year Flex and it was a hot little bat. This was right before the Ghost came out and Easton became the in-bat. She had some great hits with the Flex.
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No worries. I am a member of a few forums with some folks that jump on anything you post. [emoji1]
Might be too sensitive these days.
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Not sure if that was aimed at this thread or not, but...I have a sort of in-between power hitter, (not a HR every at-bat type), hence my lengthy explanation.
She has hit the Quatros, she doesn’t like the feel of any of them. I have read the other threads.
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