Any updates on anything new coming out
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BigDawgz
Extra Hitter
I was listening to a podcast where they interviewed Ryan Harvey and he said the sonic plus is getting replaced by the solo z, the new 1 piece endloaded bat he will now swing. Harv said that this bat fits his swing better than any other Z and is his choice.
philphan89
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i wish there were clearer pictures with a description
cky19k
Starting Player
hahaha, he is alittle to intense for sure
BigDawgz
Extra Hitter
Honestly I think it's the same with all the bats this year other than the helmer bat from Easton and the fulk bat from worth. Most of the other bats appear to be repaints. Mizuno is also coming out with the new Robo nighthawk bat. Don't see anything different other than that.
themanmanley
Star Player
Here's a clearer pic...
single wally
Professional Amateur
Year to year, you're probably going to see mostly repaints since bat lines don't get overhauled that frequently. I think what's hurt the LS Z line is that the Utrip Z1K was so damn good, but old stamp and would probably fail new testing, so for those of us who swung the Z1K it's an unfair measuring stick for the Z models that have come out since then.
A little difficult to push new technology when you're tapped out with what you can do in terms of performance. In adhering to the governing organization they are stamped for that is.
Getting to be like golf drivers.
Can't make them any hotter or more forgiving, or they won't pass the test needed to get the stamp. And with bats, it's either g2g outta wrapper but failing comp test early (Mike/Worth), or some break in required and better durability which LS and Easton seem to still cling to.
As for pushing "new" bats it leaves you either with paint to change, dimensions and weight, or like Demarini add gadgets to a bat to fiddle with in terms or removable weights.
I am hoping Solo Z is the rumoured new sonic with less EL. I would love the sonic if the EL was more like the Z lines at 1/2oz. The 1.5oz load I am not so good with.
The Super Z Utrip is a really good bat. But it won't get into the same heat the Freak 12 can push until you are past 400-500 cuts with it. But then the Super Z is likely to continue passing comp test a lot longer.
Getting to be like golf drivers.
Can't make them any hotter or more forgiving, or they won't pass the test needed to get the stamp. And with bats, it's either g2g outta wrapper but failing comp test early (Mike/Worth), or some break in required and better durability which LS and Easton seem to still cling to.
As for pushing "new" bats it leaves you either with paint to change, dimensions and weight, or like Demarini add gadgets to a bat to fiddle with in terms or removable weights.
I am hoping Solo Z is the rumoured new sonic with less EL. I would love the sonic if the EL was more like the Z lines at 1/2oz. The 1.5oz load I am not so good with.
The Super Z Utrip is a really good bat. But it won't get into the same heat the Freak 12 can push until you are past 400-500 cuts with it. But then the Super Z is likely to continue passing comp test a lot longer.
I thought the supply was very low for the ls2x and/or the cost got to be too much for LS so they opted cheaper route
Rallycap
Star Player
Exactly. I won't even bother w/ Louisville if that issue has not been handled
chubbs
Team Sporting Goods
Suppose to be getting the demos mid February here. Excited for those and the Demarini demos coming tomorrow. Just wish we weren't in 10" of snow and 20 degree weather. Also suppose to be an ASA version of the Solo around the corner as well. Would be nice to see a solid 1 piece again from them.
zr27
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its gone, no twisting :thumb:
Rallycap
Star Player
Awesome news
Great news. How did they correct it?
