Bat similar to SP14B3

[mcia]

Any bats that might be available that are similar to the SP14B3?

 

[4xtra]

The 14B3, 15 and 16 Easton Baker all have the same specs.
13.5 barrel,
IMX composit,
Balanced

The 2017 Baker is TCT composite

They perform well
14Easton B3 ASA
17Baker ASA

 

[ShortYellowBus]

I have a Bomb Squad ASA Baker if you’re interested.

 

[4xtra]

2017?

 

[ShortYellowBus]

2016.

I thought the Baker was the best of the Bomb Squad bunch.

 

[4xtra]

2015.

I thought the Baker was the best of the Bomb Squad bunch.

For the 44's we hit for the 40+ league...
Been rotating Easton's like crazy:

Easton L6 ASA (test around 240ish, EXCELLENT feel and the performance is absolutely unreal AF. webbed up like a mofo....)
(So impressed, might have to get the one you have for sale)
17Easton Baker ASA (Very nice and when you hit the ball, you dont even feel the contact at all. Sweet spot is huge)
Easton B3 ASA- Not bad at all but the bat still has some "cold spots" on the barrel
15Kirby ASA (Very nice, an oz over sticker and is very hot. Has a "hammer throw" feel on that end load)
Ronin ASA/USSSA -Very hot and the scrubs who swing it are hittin HR's (by accident)

by the way...the 16Baker ASA?

Love the paint scheme but I had this bat, broke it in hitting everything and
did NOT like the way the ball came off the bat.
It was VERY webbed up and everything but it was very so-so on performance

 

[ShortYellowBus]

Easton L6 ASA (test around 240ish, EXCELLENT feel and the performance is absolutely unreal AF. webbed up like a mofo....)
(So impressed, might have to get the one you have for sale)
by the way...the 16Baker ASA?

Love the paint scheme but I had this bat, broke it in hitting everything and
did NOT like the way the ball came off the bat.
It was VERY webbed up and everything but it was very so-so on performance

L6 is a good bat. I agree with you.

Yeah, that’s the one. I put one out on the fence about a month ago and people preferred it over the various DeMarini’s. The 40/375 ball and that bat are made for each other.

 

[mcia]

Thank you all for the replies....How does the Ronin ASA/USSSA compare to the Baker's? 2017 or 2018 Ronin? One piece or two piece?

 

[4xtra]

Thank you all for the replies....How does the Ronin ASA/USSSA compare to the Baker's? 2017 or 2018 Ronin? One piece or two piece?

the 18Ronin 2 pc takes a whle to get hot and they stay above 220 much longer than almost all 2018 and 2019 bats.
The bat takes 1500+ swings to get things going but they hit 52's and 44's very well once you get to that point.

The Ronin was not a big seller because of that break in but if you get a
rubber mallet and BP the bat on a regular basis, you will have a solid bat.
Mine is a 27, scales at 28 and has a mid load feel

 

[mcia]

Is it safe to assume the 2017 Ronin would take just as long to break in? How long do the Baker's generally take to break in and where can I find one?

 

[4xtra]

Is it safe to assume the 2017 Ronin would take just as long to break in? How long do the Baker's generally take to break in and where can I find one?

It would take the 17Ronin longer to break in because that is an IMX composite.
The 17Baker ASA (TCT Composite) gets hot around 500 swings.
There are Bakers floating around online and I see them cheap all the time.

Everyone on FB wants a Monsta, Anarchy, or Pure so they have a fire sale
for their older bats, especally the older Eastons.
Many well broken in "old school" bats can hang with the new action out here with far more durability..

 

[mcia]

Thanks for the info. The 17 and 18 Ronin would take just as long as each other to break in?

 

[4xtra]

Thanks for the info. The 17 and 18 Ronin would take just as long as each other to break in?

The 18Ronin about 1500+ swings
The 17Ronin about 2500+

The 18 gets nice ...after some work
If you swung my 18Ronin (2200 swings, test at 235 and webbed up),
you would see what I mean...

It hits everything very well.