Long story short: Bought DD11 a 32 CF6 on recommendation of hitting/pitching coach. She had been swinging a Bustos so she is feeling it is on the heavy side and needs to get used to it. Her Bustos doesn't have the thumbprint so she couldnt use at tournament. She used someone's cf7 -11 and hit her first and second home runs! That's great news, but If I buy her another $200+ bat my husband will probably divorce me, especially since I just bought her a new glove. I don't want her using the teammates bat, God forbid something happens to it. We are going to work our butts off on the CF6, in the meantime I need to get a bat that she can be comfortable with quickly, so a lighter bat would be great. Is anyone familiar with the LS Mendoza? i have found that at a good price. How about the axe? Also would love experiences with any of the Easton bats that run below $60. Thank you!