Which bat has the least sting LXT, Xeno, or CF8?

[CR1]

Hi, new to the board so if this has been covered already please direct me. I searched with no exact results.

My DD currently uses a Mako Torq and FS3. We are looking to get into a new bat and decided to get either a CF -10 or Xeno/LXT of the same. We can't try them all out currently but are ok with either and one thing she wants is less sting than her current setup. So which ones do you have experience with that are better at vibration damping? Could also wait for the 2017s and may have to based on inventory but it seems not much experience with those yet. Just from research it would seem the 3 piece setup of the LXT would win but not sure.

Thanks!

 

[mj1569]

I would say the LXT than the Xeno. I can't say much about Demarini. If you are switching from Easton your DD would probably like the Xeno out of those 3. Easton's are historically an ounce or more over the listed weight. My DD's 2016 Xeno is not far behind in the weight department.

 

[inde53546]

Miken freak black

 

[KPower]

DD loves her LXT. She has had the 2014 and 2016.

 

[InsidePitch]

DD moved from a Mako to Xeno and liked it. Moved to LXT and loves it.

 

[ANNASDAD]

As far as the least amount of bat sting.......I'd say the LTX because of the 3pc. construction.

 

[JAD]

In theory a two piece composite bat should have less "sting" than a one piece composite. The stiffness of the barrel/handle connection will also weigh into the equation.

 

[djcarter1966]

The bat with the least sting is the one that makes contact with the ball directly on the sweet spot as the ball flies into the gap or over the fence.

as to LXT v Xeno I can't help you out my DD refuses to swing anything other than her DeMarini.

 

[CR1]

Yea, I tried to tell her that if you hit it in the middle it doesn't sting at all and of course the bat that works for her will help hit it in the sweet spot but was interested in what technology may be working better out there.

 

[CoreSoftball20]

Im gonna say the LXT and CF are very smooth bats, then followed by the Xeno.