BOLTMAN21
Manager
I've tried getting rid of my leg kick and can't. It's my timing mechanism and wind up. Also find I generate less power when I slide. Nice cuts here. Keep you posted on how I like my Demon when it arrives Wednesday.
El Diablo and the Demon
- Thread starter chile
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BOLTMAN21
Manager
Unless you specifically ask for feedback or hitting advice everyone should STFU with their swing critique.
chile
Bad Ape
that is what ****s me up with the change...I am not generating enough power but I feel like the swing is smoother and more "controlled" with the slide...not that I need to be the power hitter buuut...
And there you have itUnless you specifically ask for feedback or hitting advice everyone should STFU with their swing critique.
Bobby Buggs
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Dont see much if any flaws in that swing video, Play on.
Normy
Well-Known Member
Purdy!put some hits on this group today...
langleypsu
New Member
How does the Demon feel? I currently have a 17 EST XL and a 17 Flipper USA and I'm thinking of adding the demon to the mix.put some hits on this group today...
chile
Bad Ape
it will feel closer to the flipper barrel-wise. should swing similar as well...anarchy says these are EL'd but it's more midloaded to me.
chile
Bad Ape
pretty happy with the demon out of the wrapper...that whole quick break in deal is pretty accurate. first the diablo, and now the demon. both bats hit very well out of the wrapper and heated up within the first 50 or so cuts. I feel like I hit the diablo a bit better...furthest hits of the day were with the diablo. but either bat is good to go.
struggled a bit today...lots of moonshots, weak lines...really inconsistent bp...the last 30 seconds is probably the few hits of note :/
struggled a bit today...lots of moonshots, weak lines...really inconsistent bp...the last 30 seconds is probably the few hits of note :/
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tonys1
Moderator
So the Demon isn't a repaint of the Nitrous? You're tempting me on the Diablo...
chile
Bad Ape
I guess not...I do prefer the feel of the 1pc Diablo.
chile
Bad Ape
i'd say it's pretty similar...I did a bucket of 20 where I switched bats every 5-6 hits and I didn't feel a difference while hitting...maybe there was but I didn't think so
Bagz
Bang!!
Fixed it.. i meant demon not diablo lol
chile
Bad Ape
they're the same.
Kentzell42
Straight Into Ketosis!
Man I hate being overseas...waiting on bats for two weeks absolutely kills me! Good feedback, Chile.
chile
Bad Ape
I remember that pain all too well, brother.
Kentzell42
Straight Into Ketosis!
Well lucky for me, my prayers have been answered! Walked into my office this morning and my Diablo was delivered!
BOLTMAN21
Manager
For as much as I love a half oz endload, I have loved and hit well with every midload I have ever tried. OG Combat Dirty & LS Stovall are top two that come to mind. Reading that midload part just made me even more stoked for my Demon that arrives today.
chile
Bad Ape
I just don't feel like it's an EL in the sense of how the 18 BB, the Bubba and the Vet feel to me...idk how exactly to put it but I feel like with those the weight is more toward the end and in the anarchies, it's not quite there... I've read people saying "yeah, it (anarchy) has a good EL..." but I'm not feeling that way about it...but that's just my $0.02
Buddy's new demon felt lighter and less endloaded than my Nitrious.
Kentzell42
Straight Into Ketosis!
Got out this morning and put 65 swings on the Diablo...very impressed!
I picked up a 27 I honestly think that the endload is a little more pronounced than the .5 it is advertised. It whips through the zone very effortlessly. It is, however, not as smooth as the 26 oz awakening that I had. That bat took me absolutely no effort to swing. The handle, of course, is very stiff and I am beginning to appreciate the feel of one-piece bats again.
The feedback from swing one was just awesome. It reminded me of how my nitrous took a turn around the 150-200 swing mark. I hit mostly 52's and about 10 44's. Of course, the sound with the 44's was a bit louder and gave more of a crack, but I did not see considerable distance improvement with the 44's. Although advertised for 52s and 44's, I really think this bat (and the Nitrous) shines with 52's.
The barrel did feel slightly soft but it provides great feedback when you square it up and hit it just slightly off the sweetspot. It feels like it needs no break in, in my opinion. For having the same technology as the Nitrous, I feel that bat needed about 200 swings before I was comfortable gaming it. I can take the Diablo out 40 swings ago and be confident.
Like Chile said, I cannot say this is better than the Nitrous...that determination will have to come down to the user and their preference on stiff versus a little flex in the handle and smaller versus longer barrel. If I had to choose this very minute, I would stick with my Nitrous, but that decision is not easy. I think once this gets to 150-200 swings, its going to be an absolute monster. Left my phone in the car today and didn't get a chance to get some live swings, but I will the next go around.
In my opinion, there is NOTHING out there competing with this company right now, and I have hit them all. Again, user preference. But sound, feel, feedback and performance are second to none.
I picked up a 27 I honestly think that the endload is a little more pronounced than the .5 it is advertised. It whips through the zone very effortlessly. It is, however, not as smooth as the 26 oz awakening that I had. That bat took me absolutely no effort to swing. The handle, of course, is very stiff and I am beginning to appreciate the feel of one-piece bats again.
The feedback from swing one was just awesome. It reminded me of how my nitrous took a turn around the 150-200 swing mark. I hit mostly 52's and about 10 44's. Of course, the sound with the 44's was a bit louder and gave more of a crack, but I did not see considerable distance improvement with the 44's. Although advertised for 52s and 44's, I really think this bat (and the Nitrous) shines with 52's.
The barrel did feel slightly soft but it provides great feedback when you square it up and hit it just slightly off the sweetspot. It feels like it needs no break in, in my opinion. For having the same technology as the Nitrous, I feel that bat needed about 200 swings before I was comfortable gaming it. I can take the Diablo out 40 swings ago and be confident.
Like Chile said, I cannot say this is better than the Nitrous...that determination will have to come down to the user and their preference on stiff versus a little flex in the handle and smaller versus longer barrel. If I had to choose this very minute, I would stick with my Nitrous, but that decision is not easy. I think once this gets to 150-200 swings, its going to be an absolute monster. Left my phone in the car today and didn't get a chance to get some live swings, but I will the next go around.
In my opinion, there is NOTHING out there competing with this company right now, and I have hit them all. Again, user preference. But sound, feel, feedback and performance are second to none.
BOLTMAN21
Manager
My Demon was exactly 26 out the box with wrapper on and no grip. To me, feels EL in my hand, swings midloaded through the zone. In my limited game hits tonight with 52/300 I liked it enough to sell my Border Battle Legit and Torch. It just feels right for my swing. Only complaint is the glossy paint scratches easier then most. I had to put clear packing tape over the faint ASA logo to prevent it from scuffing off. Can’t wait to hit some hard balls with it or put more hits on it. Teammates liked it lots as well. Now I want a Diablo too.
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I like the fact that someoe is still making bats that you can hit any ball and not fail compression test or end up in 2 PC's after a week.