Best Bat Available? Help!
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blackbeasst
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nice. too bad none of those threads besides 1 are within the past 2 years. everything else is 4+ years old
RustyShakleford
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then redo the search and only include recent threads. it gives you that option
nice. too bad none of those threads besides 1 are within the past 2 years. everything else is 4+ years old
The point was that you can search just this site, and find several people asking the same question.
For a real answer, since you can use any stamped bat, I'm guessing there is not compression testing. So grab a few well used Worth and Miken bats from the past couple years and use the one that you like better
Country469
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Well when people delete threads about their warranty being denied because it was discovered they used a fake receipt, this is whats left.
RustyShakleford
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all the top bats are good, find the one you like the best. this is the only correct answer
RustyShakleford
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a lot of sites are wrong
If you don't mind me asking, what is your personal opinion?
RustyShakleford
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my opinion is that my opinion doesn't matter. what works for me may not work for you. you need to figure this out on your own. all you're gonna get from a question like this is a list of all the top bats out there
It is not just for me, my entire team will be using it.
RustyShakleford
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that doesn't change the answer
warningtrack24
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Jesus balls.
its not like the guy has the ability to try out 30 bats. He came here for help. This is what the site is for.
RustyShakleford
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asking a generic question gets you nowhere
Thank you! Someone finally gets it! I am new to the bat game, just looking for advice and a general starting guide. I have to purchase one bat for my team, Baden Fire balls being used in the tournament. Can be any USSSA/ASA/NSA approved bat.
Don't make it complicated. Look for a 26oz end-load and a 27oz balanced in the $75-$150 range from the for sale thread. Do a quick search to see what the reviews are like and swing away
warningtrack24
Extra Hitter
If it helps, Most ASA bats these days are for 52/300 balls. So you are looking to find a bat that works well with .44/400.
We might not be able to get you in the right house, but the input here should at least get you in the right zipcode.
Freak platinum maxload USSSA would be a good start. Everyone on the team shouldn't have trouble with a 14" barrel in 26/27. And it would at least be ready to go if everyone BP's it before the tourney.
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RustyShakleford
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in that case, just close your eyes and pick one. it will be as good as any advice in this thread
In my current league, they supply the bats. 3 for the game and both teams use the bats. They want everyone on a level playing field. Out of the 3 available, I use the 34/27 Miken Patriot. New bats are purchased every 2 months or so, for the new season. This is an entirely different league/tournament, which is why I am lost when it comes to bats. Never had to worry about it in the past, since we could not use/bring our own.
Country469
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buy a pure sports integrity imo
Correct, all 10. It is a recreational league/tournament. I am the manager, I will supply the bat.