Combat CR-1 USSSA softball bat
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basilray
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I've never really swung a Combat, but I know they're still loved amongst the old guard
Looks like there's a couple of YT videos out there, but otherwise, your post is the first I've heard about it. If it's a 1pc, I'll probably consider it if it becomes the "it" bat to have.
Looks like there's a couple of YT videos out there, but otherwise, your post is the first I've heard about it. If it's a 1pc, I'll probably consider it if it becomes the "it" bat to have.
etnstudios
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Interesting. Wonder what the actual relationship to Combat is. If it's closer to traditional Combat or the Easton/Miken regular business.
dttruax
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Most likely just an Easton or Miken re-paint.
That's what I assumed until it still passed compression after their session.
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100% sure its not the Combat you remember.
dttruax
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I didn't say it was one of the GOOD miken or eastons lol
DirtBag215
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It’s a Bradley jones signature model. He had a bat with miken already. So it’s probably another Rawlings.
hitless45
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the one review i believe big chief or whatever says/claims it is a new combat tech/model not a remake/repaint from one of the mother company/manufacture, but we all know how all of that goes. regardless of what it is i am a bit intrigued by the review that the other dude did. exit velo speeds were 100ish + pretty consistently supposedly outa wrapper
etnstudios
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And somehow the compression seemed to go up after the hitting session
hitless45
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yes, i forgot about that till i went back to watch it again
jhitman
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I trust the Big Chef and Average Dudes videos with honest reviews. They do reviews on pretty much every bat that is released. I am intrigued and may get one as I need another bat. I did like the old Combats back in the day so I am hoping this one is as good as they say.
jhitman
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I think the release date is tomorrow from what they said.
dttruax
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It's most likely a mish-mash of Rawlings/Worth/Easton parts and tech
Rowengardner_22
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Picked one up at worlds in florida 2 weeks ago dry swung it feels good from what i heard its similar to a bedlam with a stiffer feel
Hiltz
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The original Combats were made by CE Composites in Canada before they were bought out by Rawlings. Since then there have been a few dealer exclusive Combats released, all made in China. No way Rawlings is gonna pay North American wages when they have slave labour camps already set up.
etnstudios
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All true except for some of the last Combats. Remember the crazy sticker on some that was half Canadian, half Chinese?
jhitman
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Let me know when you get swings on it in BP or games to see how you like it. I do have the blue Bedlam and it's a firestick right now. It took a little breaking in, but now it's as good as my APG. I was hoping the 1 piece Bedlam would be discounted soon so I could pick up one of those.
etnstudios
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I wonder if their site is accurate and there is actually only 500 made. Looks like only 26 oz left. Shame
tony2step02
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triple wall composite with stiff handle and a spin tech .
extension of rawlings but its own division. .going to be another run in mid december before christmas
extension of rawlings but its own division. .going to be another run in mid december before christmas
jhitman
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triple wall composite with stiff handle and a spin tech .
Thanks for the info. I need one more bat and I think this will be the one if I can get it before it sells out.
The sound is crazy on the BBCOR bat, it doesn't even sound like an alloy bat, there's almost no pingy tone at all.
I'm glad to see I'm not the only one watching stupid bar reviews, even baseball, on YouTube to pass the time.
Did y'all see the baseball bat bros answer the age old question of are softball bats hotter than baseball bats? I won't ruin it for you, but it's worth a watch.
I've also bought at least three bats since the post above where I said I'm done buying for the year...
Did y'all see the baseball bat bros answer the age old question of are softball bats hotter than baseball bats? I won't ruin it for you, but it's worth a watch.
I've also bought at least three bats since the post above where I said I'm done buying for the year...