2018 Branch legit
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4xtra
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This bat is the real deal.
Nice size SS for a 12.5
not whippy at all.
Felt true to weight (27oz)
I used this bat this past weekend in a tournament in South GA and you actually had to be careful not to hit the ball over the fence when the HR limits have been reached..
I do not know about the durability but the bat was tested at 100-150 swings and it passed.
(I hit a middle shot that did not hit the pitcher so the bat was tested)
I do not see how you could be disappointed.
And this is coming from a hardcore Easton fan
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Thanks for the feed back and good to know it came from a easton fan ( Easton fan too)
This bat is the real deal.
Nice size SS for a 12.5
not whippy at all.
Felt true to weight (27oz)
I used this bat this past weekend in a tournament in South GA and you actually had to be careful not to hit the ball over the fence when the HR limits have been reached..
I do not know about the durability but the bat was tested at 100-150 swings and it passed.
(I hit a middle shot that did not hit the pitcher so the bat was tested)
I do not see how you could be disappointed.
And this is coming from a hardcore Easton fan
wizkid2016
Active Member
Glad to see this thread. I’m pulling the trigger on this bat.
HunglowJoe909
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Loving mine. Coming around at around 200-250 hits on it. We put it against a Fireflex otw and the Fireflex I felt was coming off harder. We were using a mixture of classic m’s, evil rocket BP’s, and some random 44/375’s......I really love the feel of this bat, coming from a person who likes big barrel’s..........it keeps opening up more and more every 50 swings. I think it will be right up there with all the other hot new releases.
robertryder80
Member
Hey bud, I was wondering how you like the branch so far? I'm really considering buying one.
Thanks,
Rob
wizkid2016
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http://forums.softballfans.com/threads/new-line-mikens.1447960/#post-18983122
If you like short barrels you won't be disappointed in this bat.
robertryder80
Member
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Man, I got a chance to hit one today.. All I can say is WOW....That thing was straight gas...I actually like it better than my freak 30 from last year...I can't believe there are not more hype on these bats...I will definetly be picking one of these up.
Man, I got a chance to hit one today.. All I can say is WOW....That thing was straight gas...I actually like it better than my freak 30 from last year...I can't believe there are not more hype on these bats...I will definetly be picking one of these up.
wizkid2016
Active Member
Sell me the f30 highlighter . Haha
robertryder80
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wizkid2016
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I had mine out for the second time on Saturday. Was hitting classic m’s for the first time. Bat opened up more and more with each bucket of balls. I’d put 100-150 swings on it before the tournament.
nickolie22
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Any more updates on the Branch?
exccsracer
Scrooge McBase
I love mine. 75 swings and it's fire but already has a rattle. If I had to guess it's a repainted Fulk(which I have as well). They feel identical to me. Pick your color....
clementeunknown
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The Branch and KP23 are the exact same bats with possibly a different endload. The same applied to the Freak 30 and Hallsy from 2017 and Jeff Hall lite and Freak 12. Durability will be hit and miss as with all mass produced products.
Don1952
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I also took advantage of the 20% off at NS and picked up a Worth legit XXL and swung it in the cages Wednesday.This bat seems to hit like me broken in 2015 DC41. I'd be to afraid to use anything harder than the hotdots.