ok, got my DD a CF6 for this summer... this is her first nice bat. Therefore, I am STONE cold ignorant on how to best break in the bat... AND what people do as far as protecting a pricey piece of gear. Does she use it in practice? at BP? Will pitching machine balls hurt it...? She needs to use it, as it is a larger size and weight than her current bat... but I dont want to screw it up either! Thanks everyone!