I have an old 34 oz. Rawlings I used to swing back when I was in my 20's. Thing feels like swinging a tree trunk now, compared to the 27's I swing now.Can’t sell 30’s here.
I sold a Sunday Swagger and a FuDawg plus a mystery bat, all three shipped for $100 a few months ago.
There’s only like 3 dudes on here who can actually swing them.
Good thing is 28s are cheaper and 30s, if you can find them, are even cheaper than that.and is the rod still in it?
Funny you look at the bulk of the sales here and they're 25's and 26's... almost kind of annoying. Rarely ever see a 28 or 30 and only a few 27's
I have a 35oz SX9 that I use in the cages, sometimes, to loosen up. Very balanced. Swings lighter than 35oz.I have an old 34 oz. Rawlings I used to swing back when I was in my 20's. Thing feels like swinging a tree trunk now, compared to the 27's I swing now.
Please be aware that the heavy bats will definitely alter your mechanics at the plate to compensate for the loss of bat speed.
In other words, you’re going to have to go into your swing sooner to achieve the results you’re looking for. Not only that, you’re putting more stress on your body; biceps, torso, hips and knees.
If you normally swing 27’s, perhaps you should pass on the opportunity to swing 30’s.
If you suddenly start striking out in games, you’ll know why.
Good point. Never thought that might mess up my mechanic. Plus my elbow and knees are not that great.
The new 28’s are seemingly lighter. Smaller barrels?28s are still 28s.
If it doesn’t affect your mechanics, there shouldn’t have to to be an adjustment.
Am I wrong?
If timing isn’t a requisite for good swing mechanics, perhaps I misinterpreted the concept of what is proper swing mechanics.
Teammate had the DC Psycho in a 30 oz. I could absolutely destroy the ball with it, but would be gassed after 10-15 swings with it in BP. Hard to believe 2-3 oz. heavier makes that much of a difference.Some of the 13.5” to 14” long barrel bats in 30oz weights feel about the same.
I really like the 2015 and 2016 long barrel Mikens in 30oz because it feels like a dream when you connect right on the screws.
I didn’t know there was MLB caliber talent here discussing this. If that’s the case, you’re right.
I am not going to discuss this any further.
I assumed it was regular, perhaps overworked, dudes who don’t frequent the steroids shoppes.
Please be aware that the heavy bats will definitely alter your mechanics at the plate to compensate for the loss of bat speed.
In other words, you’re going to have to go into your swing sooner to achieve the results you’re looking for. Not only that, you’re putting more stress on your body; biceps, torso, hips and knees.
If you normally swing 27’s, perhaps you should pass on the opportunity to swing 30’s.
If you suddenly start striking out in games, you’ll know why.
I’ve seen guys the guys on my team pick up unnecessary injuries trying to swing my 30oz bats. Torn bicep, and a horrific ankle injury are the worst I’ve seen. Lower back injuries and knees are more common.
One guy on my team was putting so much effort, his stride was exaggerated by a high leg kick that when his foot touched the ground his ankle separated from its socket; his foot was loosely dangling in the air. He was rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery.
folks, I think what syb is saying is that, if you don't have power to handle 30oz, don't force it cuz it will alter your mechanic. that is a true statement. human body will leverage anything it can to compensate the lack of your power.
think of it as weight lifting. if you force yourself to lift something that's out of your range, it will try to leverage other parts of muscle for extra help instead of your targeted muscle. End result is, you are compromising your form and mechanic.
This has got to be Senior Softball. geezSwinging a 30oz bat.
I’ve seen guys the guys on my team pick up unnecessary injuries trying to swing my 30oz bats. Torn bicep, and a horrific ankle injury are the worst I’ve seen. Lower back injuries and knees are more common.
One guy on my team was putting so much effort, his stride was exaggerated by a high leg kick that when his foot touched the ground his ankle separated from its socket; his foot was loosely dangling in the air. He was rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery.
I asked him why he was kicking so high, he said he couldn’t get the bat head through the zone fast enough, so he had to do it.
He never played softball again.
Injuries that can be prevented are simply frustrating. I was simply speaking from experience. I bring one 30oz bat to bp now.
Thank you for your opinion. I appreciate all your feedback.
I see more 27-30oz bats in senior ball than I do in Utrip, where 27 is apparently too heavy for the kids...they think my 28oz Z's are warmup bats.This has got to be Senior Softball. geez
I blame Monsta for that.
Carl is too cheap to offer bat weights for men.
Oh that is just Carl putting a spin on a business decision.The only reason he makes that garbage in those weights is because he couldn't get them approved at anything heavier, for certain models at least. ****in floating inner pool noodle.
I see more 27-30oz bats in senior ball than I do in Utrip, where 27 is apparently too heavy for the kids...they think my 28oz Z's are warmup bats.
What does 1 or 2 oz really matter in a game where you need to hit a ball that is thrown underhand? I understand my wife couldn’t swing a 28 or 30. But if a grown ass man can’t hit a ball because the bat is 2oz heavier then what he normally swings, then he should find a different sport. I have 26s, 27s and 28s. No 30s yet.