Fireflex 240
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Bobby Buggs
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Hit them in league, they are great. 50 swings and you will forget about 240
Hiltz
Built for comfort
That's actually because of an agreement between USSSA and bat manufacturers; only new-stamp 240 bats are allowed as returns. There's a notice of that on Easton's website.
I swung a buddy's Helmer 240, it was absolutely no different from my FF2 10" in either feel or performance.
I mean that's fine, I actually did see that notice later now that you mention it. I was just wondering how these new stamp bats are in terms of performance. My league doesn't test anything or check anything so it doesn't appear that the stamp matters unless it's a senior stamp.
I'm usually not an early adopter. I let other people have the fun first...
I just noticed there is really no talk about the new stamp Eastons on here yet.
Appreciate the replies.
Hiltz
Built for comfort
There are a few reviews on YouTube (Slowpitch Bat Bros, etc) and they all say the same thing; the 240 Eastons start out a little stiffer but still break in and fail compression quickly. If you're not subjected to testing, you won't notice any difference between the 240's and 220's after maybe 100 swings.
TWmccoy
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Probably because Easton's 240 bats fail compression in under 100 swings.
They start low, and go even lower. If you want a 240 bat to use in USSSA Conference events (where they test), you'll probably want something other than Easton.
If your leagues/tournies don't test, swing away.
I honestly wouldn't put it past them...
hitless45
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I wouldn't put it past any manufacture especially easton tho after they banned their own old asa stuff
clementeunknown
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Probably. As long as they pass an initial compression test they don't give a rat's ass what happens afterwards, they got paid already.
Hiltz
Built for comfort
From what I've been watching/reading, the 240's from most manufacturers actually start out with a lower compression and drop just as fast or faster than the 220's. We've been bamboozled.
TWmccoy
3DX Connoisseur
At least with Eastons, I agree. Those 240s test WAAYYY low out of the wrapper and fail super fast.
Bamboozled to the max.
Get a Juno. They start at 300 and take a long time to work down.
clementeunknown
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They still need to get rid of the overstock of 220 bats. We just went full circle to the early 2000s. I miss the days of the Worth Booger, Miken Freak Plus, OG Psychos, Synergy +..............
Hiltz
Built for comfort
I've been looking hard at them and the 27's and 28's are on sale now for $199. Recommended?
TWmccoy
3DX Connoisseur
I very much recommend Juno IF you want a bat that starts fairly high (300) and takes some legit work/BP to get remotely close to 240. From what I'm seeing so far, Junos are the most durable 240 bats out there. You just can't peel the wrapper off and expect instant lightning performance.
Also, $199 is a good deal. At that price I'm tempted to pick up another. Also, with Junos you get to customize your endload. Anything from balanced, to midload, to full ounce endload.
IMO, a Juno at $199 is simply a better buy than any of the 240 Fireflexes.
