Difference between 11' Xeno & 12' Xeno?

[knightsb]

Looking at picking up a Xeno. I see that a 2011 Xeno is about 1/2 the price of a 2012. Is there a significant performance difference between the two?

... also DD is 5'7" 112lbs. Would you suggest 33/23 or 32/22?

Thanks.

 

[softballphreak]

Assuming you will still have a good warranty I would go with the '11.

Have your DD swing a demo in the different sizes and let her decide. If it doesn't feel right to her it doesn't matter what others say.

 

[TigerDad]

have 11 zeno

have zeno 32/22 2011 great bat lots of pop but weights over 23 oz on scale. have 2012 catelyst 32/20 another great bat with tons of pop. weights 20.5 oz totally believe in these bats but they are heavy. demarini c4 32/22 weights 22 oz on the nose easten stealth are awesome also but havent scaled one yet. honestly would buy a catelyst bat for your daughter she wont bee dissapointed and prices should drop sooon.

 

[shockcoach]

I heard the 12's have a higher frequency of breaking at the handle. Nothing to verify that, but that's what I heard.

 

[Westwind]

Could it be that the 12's have the new USSSA certification?

 

[knightsb]

Ended up getting a 2011 Xeno new from eBay for $171 which includes shipping. It should be here tomorrow. The sale included a receipt for warranty purposes. Can't wait for DD to give it a try.

 

[Coach JV]

The Xeno has great pop, only down side is they are a little 'dead'
the top 2-3" of barrel

 

[absdad]

Bought my dd one a few weeks ago, and wondered about the same thing. Everyone who had tried both, told us the 12 seems to have a bigger sweet spot. DD likes it enough that the Phenix is collecting dust in her room, so I guess that's all that matters.

 

[jinjet95]

Ended up getting a 2011 Xeno new from eBay for $171 which includes shipping. It should be here tomorrow. The sale included a receipt for warranty purposes. Can't wait for DD to give it a try.

What size did you end up getting? My 14 yo DD has used the 2011 since last October and absolutely loves it. She's 5' 2.5" and 113 lb, uses 32/22. We just bought a 2011 33/23 to keep until next year. We didn't want to take a chance on not finding one - she loves it that much. If she's ready for it next year, we'll have it at a good price. If she's not ready, we'll probably sell it. I also heard the 2012 break more easily.

 

[quincy]

Looks like I can get an 11 XENO for @$130, including shipping. I am worried even the smallest of their bats 30/20 is too big for DD, especially if they actually come in a little heavy.

Probably get an 11 clarity 30/20 for @$90, including shipping, instead.

Then again when I mentioned to DD that we might get her a new bat, she said she not want one. She liked her bat, $30 Wal-Mart hand me down.