Im a beginner player, and I bat with a 2004 Worth bat that I got from a sporting goods store for $30 (it's my first bat and I'm proud of it and it was a good deal) If I were to get like a Demarini for x-mas (the new ones that go for about $200) would it hit better than my bargain shoppers dream bat? Don't get me wrong I have had a lot of success with the bat I have now.