Softball Newbie Bat Recommendations

[HunterMO]

Agreed on finding a used bat on eBay. At those ages, kids grow so quickly (or quit the sport just as quickly) that the bat never has a chance to get broken in, let alone be broken. I think most on eBay are just trying to recoup some of their money on the bat rather than just letting it sit around and collect dust.

Generally, a quick rub down and a new handle wrap on a used bat will having it look brand new again.

 

[ANNASDAD]

Thoughts on this Miken?

https://www.playitagainsports.com/product/11484-S000217437/used-miken-halo-light-30-12-5-drop-fastpitch-bats

It's a great little bat, just not sure how well the 30" length will work with your DD? I say buy it, if it doesn't work for her right this minute, it will very soon! Definitely not worried about 18oz weight.

 

[ANNASDAD]

Thoughts on this Miken?

https://www.playitagainsports.com/product/11484-S000217437/used-miken-halo-light-30-12-5-drop-fastpitch-bats

And it appears to be in excellent shape! Beat the guy up a little on it and see what he'll do? A new Lizard Skin and your DD will be dealing!

 

[3girls]

As a complete newbie, I saw that style CF6 before and thought it was a baseball bat, not softball. Am I wrong?

It is, my mistake. I looked under fastpitch bats, but didn’t pay attention.

 

[Beastmaster70]

It is, my mistake. I looked under fastpitch bats, but didn’t pay attention.

No worries.

 

[Beastmaster70]

Appreciate all the help. I’ll probably go check out that Miken tomorrow, it’s not too far from me. Still looking in the meantime. Anyone have experience or input on the Louisville Slugger LXT Plus?

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[3girls]

Appreciate all the help. I’ll probably go check out that Miken tomorrow, it’s not too far from me. Still looking in the meantime. Anyone have experience or input on the Louisville Slugger LXT Plus?

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Yes, it’s a very good balanced bat. My daughters have tried everything and they still come back to the LXT.

 

[Beastmaster70]

Yes, it’s a very good balanced bat. My daughters have tried everything and they still come back to the LXT.

Thanks. Same price would you choose that LXT Plus over an LXT X12?

 

[3girls]

Thanks. Same price would you choose that LXT Plus over an LXT X12?

I think they are going to be very close…either one should work.

To be honest, I’m not sure what the differences are. I know we had the plus and it was a good bat. Not sure we had a 12 or not, but they’ve all performed similarly.

 

[rjgarcia76]

Appreciate all the help. I’ll probably go check out that Miken tomorrow, it’s not too far from me. Still looking in the meantime. Anyone have experience or input on the Louisville Slugger LXT Plus?

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LXTs are good bats. My DD always felt like the barrel/sweet spot on the Slugger bats below 30 inches was substantially smaller than the CF line. Others' experience may vary...