DeMarini King of the Jungle?

[Treysta]

If i swing a 26oz endload miken pt and comfortable with it, should i go with the 25.5 or 26.5? Trying to stay as close to the 26 endload.

 

[SwingTheD206]

26.5

 

[BlueDoober]

Picked up this bat after taking my first “swing” at composite bats w/ a monster dna that didn’t break in until recently.

KTJ is hot right out of the wrapper. Huge sweet spot like advertised. I hit my first home run with the KTJ, although I also had started some isometric swing training prior to this season so your mileage may vary. I wish Id had more coin to buy a second one before they all sold out.

 

[lakeyale13]

I need some educating....what is the mystique around the KTJ!? I'm sure it is a solid ASA bat, but is it that much better than any Miken or Worth I could pick up for ASA?

 

[GTIDUDE]

a question for anyone who has a king of the jungle. Does it swing light or heavy? I'm hoping the 26.5 swings closer to a 27. Thanks!

 

[hitless45]

Don't have one.. want one, heard they swing pretty true to sticker. Lmk if you don't like it

 

[dunkky]

I need some educating....what is the mystique around the KTJ!? I'm sure it is a solid ASA bat, but is it that much better than any Miken or Worth I could pick up for ASA?

i asked that exact same question myself every time there's some type of hype. you will not know until you swing one unfortunately. my answer is more than likely no. sometimes it's all in your head. best reference i can think of is, bat hound review, where he does a side by side review against his mighty DNA.

based on his review, most of ASA ones seem to fly really well about the equal distance once connected right. there's always one of two dud among bunch.

 

[MPT23]

KTJ has made a very strong comeback. All of the sudden everybody wants one now, what gives ?

 

[jkwoody22]

They are sold out now lol

 

[Bagz]

KTJ has made a very strong comeback. All of the sudden everybody wants one now, what gives ?

Because they came down from $285 to $250 and the 19 line is just as hot in the OG and USA models around same price or a tad lower.

 

[MPT23]

Because they came down from $285 to $250 and the 19 line is just as hot in the OG and USA models around same price or a tad lower.

Would never of expected 35 dollars to make such a huge difference.

 

[Bagz]

Would never of expected 35 dollars to make such a huge difference.

It does if your not winning a raffle and haven't seen the bat in live action or bp. It's hard to justify for a nice paint job and an el flipper. Its why HB sold them out as well and not GS having many reps these days is a factor on top if at all and spring finally got here.

 

[Bagz]

If you know repping $5 or $10 makes a big difference on a sale to quite a few believe it or not lol

 

[_brudy]

a question for anyone who has a king of the jungle. Does it swing light or heavy? I'm hoping the 26.5 swings closer to a 27. Thanks!

definitely swings heavier. When I square it up, I absolutely love this barrel. Feels great, 52s FLY off this thing. My only problem with it is the handle, it has the ZnX alloy handle, which is too stiff for me. I prefer flexy stuff (gamer is a Deuce) and I just cant get myself to jive with it. If this bat had a flexy comp handle, it would for sure be my #1 bat still. If you've swung a red Nautali then this is pretty much the same (weight wise).

 

[BOLTMAN21]

Randomly tried one of these yesterday in BP. I actually did a 2nd round with it to make sure it was as good as it felt the first time. It had less than 100 cuts. 26.5 oz. Swung true to specs. Wish I didn't try it, I was supposed to be done buying bats. Mine arrives Wednesday.

 

[jkwoody22]

I’m hoping the nihilist is built off of this so I can pick one up end of season lol

 

[chile]

I’m hoping the nihilist is built off of this so I can pick one up end of season lol

x2

 

[ShortYellowBus]

Randomly tried one of these yesterday in BP. I actually did a 2nd round with it to make sure it was as good as it felt the first time. It had less than 100 cuts. 26.5 oz. Swung true to specs. Wish I didn't try it, I was supposed to be done buying bats. Mine arrives Wednesday.

This happens to me every time.

I’ve got another Iconic coming!

 

[BOLTMAN21]

KTJ is the goods! Have put about 100 on mine with all 52's. No webbing yet. I have way too many bats. If anyone is interested in it PM me.

 

[hitless45]

I have a 26oz NIW KTJ if anyones interested

How many time do u have to be told, you can't sell niw exclusives here

 

[BOLTMAN21]

How many time do u have to be told, you can't sell niw exclusives here

Joke's on you because 26's don't exist!

 

[BOLTMAN21]

a question for anyone who has a king of the jungle. Does it swing light or heavy? I'm hoping the 26.5 swings closer to a 27. Thanks!

My 26.5 swung exactly like....a 26.5. To me anyway.

 

[Committed]

Mine feels light @27.5. Go figure...

 

[ShortYellowBus]

Anything below 30oz feels light. Go figure.

Mine is still all wrapped up. I might start hitting soon to justify the expenditure.

 

[hitless45]

IDK.. one day it feels heavy nxt day it feels lite and the nxt day it feels just rite..

 

[C-DAWG25]

I would to get my hands on a 26.5

 

[ShortYellowBus]

Hit mine yesterday morning. Jesus Christ. Instant gratification! Just about the most idiot-proof bat out there.

I was throwing mostly 52/275 at it. It’s excellent even with the Champro 40/275 ASA ball.

I’m keeping this one...