CFX Hope vs CF9 Hope

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Oct 29, 2016
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I’m looking into getting one of these two bats for my DD. I can get them for essentially the same price, just over $200. Anyone have thoughts on how they compare? I’ve heard the CF9 performs better but the CFX is a little more durable?? Any thoughts appreciated.
 
Jun 6, 2018
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I would say what you have heard is about right. Very little difference so if you could possibly get your DD to swing them prior to a decision it would be advantageous. I would say weighting is about the same but the way it feels hitting the ball is different so letting her test and determine what she likes best would be good for you and her.
 
Oct 29, 2016
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Thanks Pigskin. Unfortunately I don’t have a way for my DD to try them before buying. I appreciate your suggestions though!
 
Oct 1, 2014
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We have no direct experience with the CF9 so take this for what it's worth..DD's relatively new CF8 (kid really liked that bat) broke last summer at a tourney and DeMarini replaced it with a CFX. It has lasted over a year now with my twins playing almost constantly (16/18s & HS) and knocked one over the fence this past weekend at this years HS tourney. We also have an Easton Ghost that has lasted us over a year now as well, it's held up fine and also saw a dinger this weekend. I'd like them to focus more on one bat but at times that hasn't been possible and they also seem to like the CFX a bit better with faster pitching (it swings a tad lighter).

*YMMV
 

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