I considered buying a synge, 30/18.5 for my 9yo, until she borrowed one. Vibration and hand sting WITH batting gloves. Then she tried a 2010 synergy clarity, 29/19. Yes the bats that everyone hates (haha) and she loved it! No sting or vibration with this bat unless you hit it off the handle. Has over 400 hits on hers and no sign of bat becoming illegal (white clouds showing on the surface). Oh yeah, you can buy two of these on ebay for less than the synge retails. In my DD's opinion, a great bat, especially for the money.