Which bat would you choose for your daughter?

[MightyMO]

If you had to choose 1 bat to make your 14u daughter go from doubles to HR's which bat would you chose and why? I'm trying to get different opinions before I buy her one. Thanks!

18' Easton Ghost
18' Louisville LXT
18' DeMarini CFX
18' Rawlings Quatro

DD has a 17 LXT and just got a Ghost a few weeks ago. She prefers the Ghost but will play in 3 USSSA tourneys this fall so she won't be able to swing it there. She hit with the LXT for quite a while and hasn't ever complained about it but it doesn't seem to have the pop that her 14 LXT or the Ghost have. That being said, she plays with girls who swear by Demarini's but I can't even get her to try one. Everybody has their favorites.

 

[Eric F]

DD has a 17 LXT and just got a Ghost a few weeks ago. She prefers the Ghost but will play in 3 USSSA tourneys this fall so she won't be able to swing it there. She hit with the LXT for quite a while and hasn't ever complained about it but it doesn't seem to have the pop that her 14 LXT or the Ghost have. That being said, she plays with girls who swear by Demarini's but I can't even get her to try one. Everybody has their favorites.

My DD has that feeling towards LS bats. She loves her CF8. Won't swing an LS, even for a test-run.

 

[grcsftbll]

I wouldn't choose any for her. She's 14, take her out to your local sporting goods store and have her try them out. Those bats are all hot and can be used by anyone to hit dingers with a good swing of course. My oldest DD prefers her 14' CF6 and also carries a 16' and 17' LXT in her bag. Why? They were gifts. She works out 4x a week and hits 5 for sure. Guarantee you it's not just her bat. BTW, if you find a gently used CF6 at a good price let me know lol. What does your DD use now?

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I think the last time I picked something softball related for my DD was in 8U. I tried to get her to move from Demarini to LS in 1st year 10U and she was having none of it. lol

 

[Big Nate]

I found a CF6 for $150.....if interested shoot me a message and I'll give you he details!

And another for $115

 

[Jcuevas]

I found a CF6 for $150.....if interested shoot me a message and I'll give you he details!

150? Whaaat? Lol I've been picking them up for $75-$100 around Omaha to Kansas City. Thanks though

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[Big Nate]

150? Whaaat? Lol I've been picking them up for $75-$100 around Omaha to Kansas City. Thanks though

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Gotcha just figured I'd tell you!

 

[JAD]

I would personally go with the Ghost, but bats are very subjective and I would recommend letting your DD hit all 4 before making a decision. Some stores have batting cages where they will let you demo bats or see if any of her teammates will let her take a few swings. My DD always liked the Xeno's, but the Ghost was not out yet. My DD's true love is the old Easton Synergy SCN1B, but it is no longer legal for play. Easton makes a good bat.

 

[Pop time 44]

My daughter prefers her Ghost but will swing a Xeno during USSSA


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[CanOfCorn]

All of the bats you listed are top of the line bats. "Better" will be only a matter of her personal preference.

This! I will say a new bat is like a new putter. If the old one is working then no change is necessary. If her current bat is not working a new one will gaurentee success, for a while. If the ball is coming off the bat well then I would invest in deadlifts, that will turn 2B into HR.

 

[Orange Socks]

150? Whaaat? Lol I've been picking them up for $75-$100 around Omaha to Kansas City. Thanks though

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I have a hardly used CF6 32-10 that is gathering dust in the garage. It has paint nicks from being moved around for the past several years. DD only used in a few games in rec league (LXT ever since), and I used it for some fungo. $75 bucks to whoever wants it.