DD is ready for a new bat...what to get?

[maksoftball]

Well, DD ended up getting the coveted Xeno -9, and her performance this weekend...well, let's say there was no pop, and more of the "fizz". Sigh. She was most upset. Coaches said her swings/mechanics were good...will have to adjust her timing...and will have to get used to swinging an end-loaded bat. Hopefully with a couple of lessons and more practices, she will have a better turnout at the next tournament (in 2 weeks).

 

[coach james]

My dd is 5'8" 140# 14yr old freshman. Decent power... Im looking for that extra "umpfh" to finally clear the fence instead of falling 20 feet short all the time.
I like the one x... can I get some feedback from someone with a one x!

 

[Fastpitch Mom]

I am not an expert on the subject, but I think most of the -9 bats are end loaded while the -10 bats are considered 'balanced'.

I saw this posted before, so when looking for a new bat for my DD, I read the info and contacted the manufacturers. I cannot speak about all brand but of the ones my DD considers this is not true.

 

[CoreSoftball20]

I am not an expert on the subject, but I think most of the -9 bats are end loaded while the -10 bats are considered 'balanced'.

That is incorrect, it's really the feel of the bat. They are not technically endloaded or balanced, its just what they feel like.
For example...A 33/23 will "feel" more balanced than a 32/23 Just because you have 23 ounces being distributed over more hitting area than a 32 inch inch bat. Hence, the 32/23 will "feel" more endloaded.

What I mean about hitting area is...if you look at a 31,32,33 or whatever inch bat...you will have the same amount of handle on either of those bats. The 33 inch, however, will have a longer barrell than the 31 inch bat.

And you really have to be careful of the "real weight" of a bat is as opposed to the stickered weight. You might buy a bat that says 33/23 and it could weigh 24 ounces in reality...or more. I actually had a Blue 34/26 FP 454 in stock that weighed 27.5 ounces when I weighed it. I quickly sold it to a slowpitch player because I didnt feel right selling it to a FP girl with it being so much heavier.