So for the most part I swing Demarini no matter what. I think they make great bats and there isnt anything bad to say about them (IMO). However, I have seen some guys hitting the Combat Derby Boys and they seem to be pretty solid bats. So my question is, since I have no experience with them, how do they compare to Demarini in:
Distance: the same, it's determined by the rules, not the manufacturer
Durability: needs to be assessed on a model by model basis. both have made some tanks, and some fragile bats
Power: same as distance
Looks: um? that's YOUR opinion, google images and decide for yourself. or are you one of those guys that buys art to impress other ppl?
Mic comments: this is unfortunately a really silly comparison. of all the questions you've asked, none of them have meaningful answers. if I were you, I'd be more interested if determining what kind of feel you like. 1pc vs 2pc, endload vs balance, long barrel vs short barrel, stiff vs soft/flexy. these are the things that can be changed and are still very difference between bats. finding a bat that 'feels right' gives you confidence at the plate, and that's the only thing you can expect from a bat these days. it's pretty hard to buy a 'dud' from any manufacturer, and it's basically impossible to buy one that's significantly hotter than the competition.
