Rip-It Prototype -9

[Slappers]

Trying to find another bat that will replace the RockeTech we have....and to make it last longer by not using for BP, I found this bat that may be similar for 89.95 which is a $240 savings. Figure it's worth a shot at this price. Anybody use or try these bats?

 

[YOCOACH]

Yes, DD tried that bat both off of a pitching machine and off of the tee. Both her RT and her RF outhit that particular bat by approximately 35'. To be fair to the prototype, it wasn't broken in yet as opposed to both Andersons so I really can't make a fair comparison. However, DD found that the Xeno -9 swung very similarly to her RF which is a more balanced bat than the RT. If you are looking for a bat similar to the RT, she said the Mizuno Whiteout was the closest feel to it that she has tried so far. Many have said that the old Easton Stealths are very similar to the swing of an Rt and a very hot bat.

 

[Slappers]

Thanks. It mainly is going to be a practice bat to make her RT last as long as possible. I'll have to keep my eyes open for the mizuno bat.

 

[YOCOACH]

Thanks. It mainly is going to be a practice bat to make her RT last as long as possible. I'll have to keep my eyes open for the mizuno bat.

Don't forget about the Stealths either. You can usually pick them up on the cheap used on ebay and again, from what I've heard, are very similar. Might be worth looking into. The worst that can happen is you turn around and resell it for what you have into it on ebay.

 

[iMlearning]

bat

Maybe try the Easton SCN5b. It's like a -8 and is one of the best ever. You can get them pretty cheap used.

 

[Slappers]

We have a stealth. She has lost faith in it lol......between the ears if you know what I mean.

 

[iMlearning]

stealth

Yes. .. Unfortunately I do

 

[Slappers]

The bat came in yesterday. Interestingly enough, it feels heavier than the RT which I thought was "heavy". I'll be interested in how it performs for curiosities sake. If it doesn't work out I'll go re-stir the pot in the RT replacement thread about metal vs. composite.

kidding...

 

[mogsoftball]

try an older synergy
scn2b or srv5b

 

[Slappers]

DD likes it. Hasn't done anything other than tee work with it though so I can't vouch for performance yet.