That's what I've been getting at this whole time....
Just putting it out there.
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That's what I've been getting at this whole time....
dish0005
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This is hilarious....or serious and insanely stupid
HrBump13
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I agree here. I sent in an SRV5 & got back an SP13X2 today, w/ the date code 0812. I have not peeled the grip off yet, but if I got an SY98H w/ some endload, this guy is pretty happy. (Isn't an SY98H better than an SRV5?) I have been told that my league & tourneys will still be hitting the .44 375 balls this coming season. Not an issue from what I can tell. I also believe that adding endload to an existing bat can change the performance to exceed previous standards. Like said before, this is just a return for me so I have no ill feelings about this.
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Lord7
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Is your Fu Dawg better than the 2013 asa eastons????
quick23
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Only thing I can think of on Easton's behalf, is that they labeled the shells 1st, then had to scratch of the '12 model number. Other than that they have been caught w/ their pants down...
HrBump13
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Well as of today I will say yes. It IS better than your Ultra ASA for sure. I have had the chance to swing my FU-DAWG & like it alot @ about 180 hits. I just received my SP13X2 today. It is in the 40s & I doubt I will hit the Easton in those kind of temps. If I had to swing one of them in the first day of spring as they sit in my bag... Yes, I would swing the DAWG. After I get some time w/ the Easton, that may change. But we will see. Here is what my new X2 looks like under the grip:
It looks like they are getting better w/ this, but it is definitely sanded over & flat, then painted over w/ black. On the other hand, I think this 27 oz actually has an endload compared to my last Salvo. I am looking forward to getiing some cuts w/ it.
Lord7
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Well as of today I will say yes. It IS better than your Ultra ASA for sure. I have had the chance to swing my FU-DAWG & like it alot @ about 180 hits. I just received my SP13X2 today. It is in the 40s & I doubt I will hit the Easton in those kind of temps. If I had to swing one of them in the first day of spring as they sit in my bag... Yes, I would swing the DAWG. After I get some time w/ the Easton, that may change. But we will see. Here is what my new X2 looks like under the grip:
It looks like they are getting better w/ this, but it is definitely sanded over & flat, then painted over w/ black. On the other hand, I think this 27 oz actually has an endload compared to my last Salvo. I am looking forward to getiing some cuts w/ it.
Still looks like you can see the red from the sy98h paint scheme up on the handle a bit. I just bought another s2 and x2 because they are so cheap these days.
Question... Has anyone gotten a 26oz xl2 repaint yet? If they are adding.end weight, isn't it gonna be hard to keep a 26 near it's sticker weight?
Easton told me due to the weight im getting in my return, I shouldn't expect it till near February... My return was setup in mid October if that helps...
Easton told me due to the weight im getting in my return, I shouldn't expect it till near February... My return was setup in mid October if that helps...
bekelley10
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i Just received a 26 and 27oz XL2 in the mail and they are both a half ounce heavy
Lord7
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They gave me a february return date and the bat is already at my house so I bet you won't have to wait that long.
tsfingrocks
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My buddy saw this article and sent me these pics
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^^This. I know there were a lot of people upset when the sy98's, st98's, etc. were no longer available as a return in early fall.
HrBump13
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So, when the weather got good on New Year's eve, we swung all of my bats except for the X2. We were hitting .44 375s. Was hitting the ball well. Just could not get any out of the yard. Hit the fence in the air w/ the FU & Ressy several times. I could not resist... I took the last 5 cuts of BP w/ the wrapper still on & no grip installed, (cuz I had to see what the model # was). My first hit w/ it went about 330'. The last 4 were hard shots through the infield as I was trying to stay on top of them. Basically, straight out of the wrapper, no tape, & no GnR installed, the X2 is crazy. It felt like my webbed up, spiraled up SRV5 did. IJS. Lord7, I changed up my Signature as of New Year's Eve. Check it out!
h00paholic
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so which bat did you hit it 330 with?
h00paholic
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seeing all the other pics of the bat and its number. Mine dont have no paint over or scratches on it.
HrBump13
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^^
Yeah, kinda confusing. I caved & swung the SP13X2 for the last 5. That is the one straight in the wrapper that I did that with. For having 0 hits on it & not set up like I would hit any other bat I own, it has pretty good pop.
dmelectric99
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Ya mine looked similar too
LuckyMatthews
#SelfProclaimedEastonGuru
When did you work in Taiwan as a bat maker? I must have missed that week cuz I certainly would have had you sneak me out a few! I have heard the "handles being reused w/different barrels" theory from an Easton rep. IDK, personally, I think the X2 is a SY98H WITH an EL which does make it a different animal all together. As for the S1 Stealths, those handles I can easily see being reused with a different barrel. The handle technology has not changed this year, just the barrels.
At the end of the day, many manufacturers have repainted bats. I had an OG May98 that was green under the orange pint lol. Clearly a booger. I had a SCX3 OG Extended that was green like the CNT+ under the grey paint. These are two examples of USSSA bats that were repainted by the factory as ASA bats and ended up in my hands. If ever a bat line was to be repainted, Easton can do much worse than repainting last years line. Quit crying, they are still the best ASA bats on the market that have been proven.