Xeno or CF7?

[cbullard]

My DD is going to play select next season. She wants a new bat. She's 11 years old. She's 5'2 about 100-110 lbs. She's currently using a Demerini (sp?) Bustos. I'm thinking of getting her a Xeno or a CF7. Thoughts?

 

[ShortHop]

Here you go. Get her this. $170 shipped. Still an awesome bat. My 16u A ball girlie still swings one. She didn't want the 6 or the 7...nope, swears by CF5. Just got her a new one couple months ago. Save yourself $130 to $180 bucks... They have it in 31/21.

Amazon.com : DeMarini CF5 Fastpitch Softball Bat (-10) : Fast Pitch Softball Bats : Sports & Outdoors

 

[cbullard]

Awesome. Thanks! Her current bat is a drop 13 (31 length 18 ounce). Do you think a 3 ounce jump is ok? She's pretty strong.

 

[SlapHitter]

Yes. She needs somehing heavier than 18 oz. my DD very close in size, uses 32/22 and is a slap hitter.

 

[cbullard]

Appreciate it. So, 31/21 or 32/22?

 

[SlapHitter]

She needs to swing each one, from multiple makers to find the one that feels right. Even if it is in the store, just to feel it. Can she try a friends bat, a heavier one?

There is no right answer..... 31/21, 32/22. It has to feel right for your DD. Since she is using an 18 oz, i would guess a 21 oz would be a big enough jump.

 

[cbullard]

Thanks again. I wonder if she should go up an inch as well. Just to give some room for growth?

 

[cbullard]

Also, I found a CF6 for $175. Is the CF6 a better bat than the CF5?

 

[SlapHitter]

Tough call...you will hear all opinions on this. We went with the 32/22 cf6, DD loves it.

 

[cbullard]

Question

Tough call...you will hear all opinions on this. We went with the 32/22 cf6, DD loves it.

My daughter tested a few bats today. She said they felt great. She said the 22 Oz wasn't heavy at all. So, we're going 32/22. Again, she's coming from a 31/18. I'm wondering if a 33/23 would be ok as well?