2018 Demarini CFX vs 2018 L/S LXT

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Oct 29, 2016
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Can anyone that's seen the new 2018 CFX and new 2018 LXT in action give me some thoughts on how the bats compare? Similarities? Differences?

Thanks!
 
Jan 28, 2017
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Went to buy 2018 Demarini and was able to hit with both the 2018 LXT and Balanced Demarini. She felt of them and liked the Demarini better and liked the looks of the bat better. She topped everything with the Demarini and crushed the ball with the LXT. We bought the LXT and haven't used it in a game yet but she loves it and is crushing the ball in the cage. Also, swung the Easton Ghost and really liked it but didn't have it in her length. DD just turned 11.

Demarini- handle is smaller which was a plus for my daughter but a little more end loaded.
LXT- seemed more balanced.
Xeno- just don't like them for some reason
GHOST- loved the feel but bought a 31 inch bat and only had 32 and longer
 
Jun 19, 2016
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My DD could not seem to square up anything with the CF9. It really doesn't make sense with that big barrel. My working theory is the vibration of the CF9 was keeping her from laying into the ball. The Cadillac feel of the LXT promoted a big swing.
 
Jun 19, 2015
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My DD could not seem to square up anything with the CF9. It really doesn't make sense with that big barrel. My working theory is the vibration of the CF9 was keeping her from laying into the ball. The Cadillac feel of the LXT promoted a big swing.

I think it is preference, as my DD had great success with both the CF8 & CF9 (both -11). Never once complained or noted any vibration. Swung a LXT, but bought another Demarini - she thought it felt more balanced. We now have a CFX that looks good in BP so far, we will see this weekend.
 

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