c405 vs c555
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BigBL87
29 oz, you say?
IIRC, C555 is harder and will take more force to flex, but if you can get it to flex it will be very responsive. The C405 is a bit "softer" and easier to flex on a consistent basis for the average hitter and is responsive in its own right. C555 will likely be the more durable of the two.
From experience, I preferred my C405 bats over the C555 bats.
From experience, I preferred my C405 bats over the C555 bats.
angryelf22
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I've tried talking to both, and neither one seemed very responsive...they just sat there... 
Just kidding...what BigBL87 said. I tend to lean to the C405 vs. the C555 given that choice. I've found the CU31 alloy to be very flexible and responsive also...
Just kidding...what BigBL87 said. I tend to lean to the C405 vs. the C555 given that choice. I've found the CU31 alloy to be very flexible and responsive also...
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Pullhitter
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The old TPX bats I used in H.S. had C405 and were pretty good bats
krunchyfrogg
It's all in the reflexes
I'll echo the statements above: C405 is more responsive, but less durable than C555. Why the C555 was introduced at the same time as softer balls began seeing more use is beyond me.
Considering todays prominence in 275 and 375 balls, I'd think C405 > C555.
Considering todays prominence in 275 and 375 balls, I'd think C405 > C555.
LineRich
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Perfect assessment imho...I've always liked C405 better.
JoeG3
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BigShep
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^^^^^ x2 ^^^^
krunchyfrogg
It's all in the reflexes
Yeah, there are C555 DeMarini doublewalled bats.
405 by alot but will dent easy
TWmccoy
3DX Connoisseur
I've tried talking to both, and neither one seemed very responsive...they just sat there...
Just kidding...what BigBL87 said. I tend to lean to the C405 vs. the C555 given that choice. I've found the CU31 alloy to be very flexible and responsive also...[/QUOTE]
Yep. I've hit balls every bit as far with CU31 green ESTs as any c405 bat. I almost like the CU31 better because it's more durable.
EvilE
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What metal is under the composite shell in the 3DX's? C405?I've tried talking to both, and neither one seemed very responsive...they just sat there...
Just kidding...what BigBL87 said. I tend to lean to the C405 vs. the C555 given that choice. I've found the CU31 alloy to be very flexible and responsive also...[/QUOTE]
Yep. I've hit balls every bit as far with CU31 green ESTs as any c405 bat. I almost like the CU31 better because it's more durable.
montgomeryscott
Member
I found that most of the C555 bats I had dented up easier than my C405 bats
andy-rockstar
Living for the Cit-ay
The DDW Classic, remake of the OG DDW, is C555. I'd guess most or all of the DDWs from that time frame were made of C555.
oppo
Coach
Yes, the classic was C555. The demolition was C405. I don't remember beyond that.
jaj23
Eye Baller
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TWmccoy
3DX Connoisseur
andy-rockstar
Living for the Cit-ay
My '99 DWD is C405. It may've been a Wilson/FLI related deal for Demarini.
Panty Dropper
Banned User
The sc555 Zcores I used in high school were crazy hot, much hotter than the air attack and reflex extended c405 models.
Bobby Buggs
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Actually the sickest DDWs were CU31 But you guys were still in High school back then
blakcherry329
Well-Known Member
I don't think durability will matter, nowadays. The balls are softer(no homo), so the denting will be at a minimum. I still use my Carl Rose Special Edition, c405 circa 1990, from time to time. No dents, a few slight waves, but no dents. I would definitely go with c405.
), so the denting will be at a minimum. I still use my Carl Rose Special Edition, c405 circa 1990, from time to time. No dents, a few slight waves, but no dents. I would definitely go with c405.
pimawarrior
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IMO, the Worth Gold EST C555 alloy was one of the best double wall bats around prior to the introduction of composite bats. Dropped some bombs with that baby and had no problem flexing the walls on that bad boy. Still have two in my bat bag
jaj23
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BigBL87
29 oz, you say?
That would make sense, considering their ridiculous durability.
ktown808
The Unknowns
The orange and black one right? If so I agree! I still have mines I bought a longtime ago. Has waves but still hits as far as many composites I used.