We use one periodically when DDs swing gets a little long and loopy just to help her get a better feel for what the top half should be doing, then we go back to her regular bat. She HATES when she smacks herself in the back with it on the follow through, lol. I honestly had higher hopes for its usefulness, but it's definitely not the worst $30 I've spent on softball junk...Anyone ever used the rope bat? If so, how did you like it or how did the girls like it? Was it a good hitting tool to invest in? Thanks