Feedback on the Freak Black?
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cobraklr96
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from what I've seen and heard.... The black feels like the white dc in terms of EL. Also more than a few sponsored players are using the Freak over the DC. DC has a pretty big EL.
NorCal5150
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Feels identical to the new DC, just with 1/2oz less endload.
mrmarkgarcia
Active Member
FB
It's the Triad3.
It's the Triad3.
milfhunter00
The Veteran
I just hit my ASA version in the cage on Friday. I found it to be a bit stiff (which I have heard others say) at the start. I probably took about 60-70 cuts with it and it started opening up a little bit. Great exit speed, hit some serious lasers, and it felt like the sweet spot will be forgiving, especially in on the hands. Probably another round or two and it'll be gtg. Actually real excited to see what this thing does at full potential.
colossus77
Starting Player
I swung it at a tournament today it hits fire out the wrapper exit speed is ridiculous
The new miken line
Dc41 4tf and black all seem unfair and way too hot. I'm scared they are going to get banned lol
hacker72
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Well he asked about the NSA version... and OUT OF MIKEN's Mouth it is the new model Triad Xtreme. This from one of the top guys in mikens manufacturing department!!
Dan411
Star Player
I've got the 14 DC and the new Freak Black ASA. I can't speak for the Utrip Black, but the ASA is not similar. The barrel is stiffer and needs some work...some, but not much.
milfhunter00
The Veteran
The ASA is hot out of the wrapper in the sweet spot, but a little tight toward the ends. Ones I connected perfectly with were absolute bullets. What I should have said is that it will take a little BP to open up the entire length of the barrel. It takes a bit to get 14 1/2" game ready. Story of my life.
King Hippo
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^^^ Playa Please
DStandridge
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I have a U-Trip that I'll swing tomorrow in some cages. Seems similar to the Black Dc-41, other then the end load of course.
JBT2020
The Veteran
http://forums.softballfans.com/showthread.php?t=1389647
Freak Black demo video, Miken Rep, Jermaine Flythe, (in the video) told me it feels like a DC just less end load, he also said this will be his game for the year
Freak Black demo video, Miken Rep, Jermaine Flythe, (in the video) told me it feels like a DC just less end load, he also said this will be his game for the year
DStandridge
OHIPAL
Placed about 40 cuts on mine w/ Evil BP balls. Seems about 80% game ready already. Balls seems to come off of it quickly, but still has a faint "ping" to it tho. Sweet spot seems right in the middle of the barrel, working towards the end cap slightly.
Overall impressed with it, with the little amount of swings on it.
Overall impressed with it, with the little amount of swings on it.
MICKNICE27
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Just got mine Fri, can't wait to swing it
Daddyfatsacs
Cannon for a right arm
so anyone swung the black and last years triad 3 extreme to compare? or are they really same bat? talking utrip version
JBT2020
The Veteran
Got to swing a 27 freak black and a 27 DC this weekend in the cages. Both have great feel, can definitely notice the end load difference, personally I liked the DC better, but I also prefer the 1 oz endloads. Both hot sticks though. Got a 27 psycho in the mail Saturday, so hoping to swing it Wednesday.
NorCal5150
Rep for GS Sports
I have both and IMO they are not the same bat. The Triad is much stiffer and took much longer to break in. The only thing that feels similar between the the 2 bats is the 1/2oz end load.
ball go far
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dc41 = legit series = freak black = 2 piece psycho = all stupid hot...the sooner everyone knows this the better
NorCal5150
Rep for GS Sports
TRUTH! Just gotta pick your poison as far as what load you prefer. its all a WIN/WIN either way.
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MICKNICE27
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Got a chance to bp it sat, all I gotta say is VERY impressed with it
FULKnSEEDS
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Quoted for truth.