So what is the difference between the 2013 Xeno and the Jessica Mendoza Pride? Is it just a different color scheme? Is there any change from the 2012 to 2013? My DD has 1000+ swings on her 2012 Xeno, but I have heard of others who have had problems with barrel/handle separation.
The Pride bat is the 2012. There may or may not be a 2013 version of it. LS is advertising the 2013 as being more durable with a bigger sweet spot. . . . however that's what all bat manufacturers say when they update the color scheme each year, so who knows.
Bigger sweet spot on the Xeno would be a nice upgrade. I always thought the Xeno was a hitter's bat. Not for those who rely on a humongous sweet spot to get a good hit.
Folks, can't confirm this as anything but rumor - but I heard there was going to be aninternal support to make them more durable. I'm waiting on confirmation.