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Mar 23, 2014
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DD's CF7 has lost its pop. It lived a very useful life BUT we are in a panic for a replacement.
It's a 31/20. She has a 32/21 but it feels heavy and she swings it too slow for now.
I hate to drop a load of money with the CF9 coming out in a few weeks but she needs something to use.

Is there an inexpensive alternative with decent pop?
Should I bite the bullet and get a CF8 in the right size?
Should I wait for the CF9 and hope she doesn't outgrow it?

HELP!!!!! Please
 
Jan 3, 2014
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CF8 is an awesome bat and prices should be right with the impending release of the CF9. Lots of people buy bats right when the replacement is released. Don't be afraid to buy CF8. It's commonly thought of as a better bat than the CF7, which was a dud I guess.
 
Oct 3, 2011
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If you can't get it replaced under warranty, then bite the bullet and buy a CF8 if you can find one at a decent price. PM Coresoftball20 and see if he has anything. I know he has several sizes and weights on clearance right now trying to make room for the incoming models. I don't know if he has the size/weight you need though. Couldn't hurt.
 

CoreSoftball20

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Dec 27, 2012
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No CF8's left right now, but 9's will be in shortly for a great price :)

Honestly though, if you are looking for a cheap alternative thinking she might outgrow it quickly if you buy another 31/20...best place is to search is ebay maybe and find a nice used CF7 or older to get you thru til she can get into the 32/21. (I hate ebay as well but sometimes its needed...haha ).

I will sell you a CF9, but would hate for you to buy a bat, and have your daughter possibly outgrow it in a month or two. Bats aren't cheap on the wallet/purse nowadays to do that. Its a tough call.
 
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Mar 23, 2014
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I still have my blue receipt and the wrapper..... Because I listen to CoreSoftball. The bat is past the warranty period.
I'll try eBay - :( But The CF9s are exciting. Hmmmmm.
 
Jun 12, 2015
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I'm trying to ignore the ads I'm seeing on FB for the CF9. We JUST got our DD's replacement CF8. She loves that bat. I was in a similar dilemma with her glove recently. She's only 9 and hasn't hit that 10 year growth spurt so many girls seem to get. I was worried we'd get her a nice new glove then she'd outgrow it in a few months. We ended up doing another Mizuno Prospect for now. I'll get her a really nice glove after she grows next. I really don't mind eBay, you can find good deals there. We got her first used composite bat on eBay (a CF4!). Might make sense to go that route for now.
 
Feb 12, 2014
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If you're looking for something to just get you through a couple months until the new Demarini hits the market then the original Boombah Tsunami is on sale for under $90. It comes in a drop 12 I believe. I have never used one of these but the price is right for your situation. It might be a viable option.
 

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May 13, 2015
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I still have my blue receipt and the wrapper..... Because I listen to CoreSoftball. The bat is past the warranty period.
I'll try eBay - :( But The CF9s are exciting. Hmmmmm.

Core, can you confirm if the wrapper is needed for warranty or just the receipt? I haven't saved the wrappers.
 

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