Im not saying you are wrong^^^ about it being the same bat with only a half ounce endload but this years ASA mutant is true to sticker weight, and is one of the more balanced bats I have ever swung. I havent weighed my Triad, but to me it swings considerably heavier. That being said, those are the 2 best "HPS" bats I have tested out of about 12 models. I really like them both.