New Line Mikens
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ShortYellowBus
Well-Known Member
Nope.
wizkid2016
Active Member
I never thought I’d put down my OG F12.
I picked up a F23 and wasn’t impressed until sound started changing and I put about 200 hits on it. My last BP session I did not want to put the F23 down.
F12 developed a rattle last few games last season. I’ll still be gaming it but I’m not worried if it breaks I’ll have the f23 to replace it.
I’ve been really wanting to demo the branch but haven’t found anyone with one yet.
I picked up a F23 and wasn’t impressed until sound started changing and I put about 200 hits on it. My last BP session I did not want to put the F23 down.
F12 developed a rattle last few games last season. I’ll still be gaming it but I’m not worried if it breaks I’ll have the f23 to replace it.
I’ve been really wanting to demo the branch but haven’t found anyone with one yet.
andjayik
Manager
Yep the 20th aniv freak maxload
huntaholic21
Addicted to Softballfans
Sorry I haven’t been paying attention. Does miken have 4 piece bats now?
Jusrah99
Outstanding Bad Mudasuka!
Yea, they’re counting the inner barrel as a pc, and that dumb rubber connection pc as another...
1. Inner Barrel
2. Outer barrel
3. Handle
4. Stupid rubber pc
Technically its a 2pc bat with an inner barrel...
MarlSrSoftball
Into Semi-Retirement Still activebut not League
They did away with the rubber in the 2018 bats. I got confused when I went to the web site. It looks like they make a 2, 3, and 4 piece 20th anniversary bats. There description of their bats on their site is horrible.
WillW3
Starting Player
Definitely still has the rubber piece on the long barrel ASA bats
lukeamdman
Active Member
Some do some don't. For example, Purcell and DC don't.
ShortYellowBus
Well-Known Member
Well, back to the point.
I know there’s a few guys out there with superb 2015 Freak Blacks still in the bag. Which is strange; no one talks about them.
I still have the 2017 Platinum bats and I’ve owned - at one point or another - the various numbered Freaks (12,23,30,52, etc.).
I still use my 30 oz Freak Black ASA, and I have a couple more Freak Black 30 oz’s in the closet waiting.
I haven’t tried the anniversary bats, but I’m sure it’s just new paint. Perhaps a small modification here and there to justify the new price point.
I know there’s a few guys out there with superb 2015 Freak Blacks still in the bag. Which is strange; no one talks about them.
I still have the 2017 Platinum bats and I’ve owned - at one point or another - the various numbered Freaks (12,23,30,52, etc.).
I still use my 30 oz Freak Black ASA, and I have a couple more Freak Black 30 oz’s in the closet waiting.
I haven’t tried the anniversary bats, but I’m sure it’s just new paint. Perhaps a small modification here and there to justify the new price point.
MarlSrSoftball
Into Semi-Retirement Still activebut not League
Pictures on web site aren't the greatest but it looks like the only one with the rubber piece is the 4 piece 14" barrel is the 20 anniversary bat
WillW3
Starting Player
Yeah, and the Worth EST
4xtra
Player/Coach
The Branch is absolutely the real deal.
It is a Classic M killer in the truest sense.....
wizkid2016
Active Member
I ended up buying the branch. I was at the Rawlings outlet on a recent trip and they had a sale going on. Soon as I picked it up I knew I needed it.
I swung it yesterday for the first time. First two pitches were about 325-330 With the wrapper still on. We were hitting 52’s as the temps are still around 55-60 here. I can’t wait to hit classic m balls with this.
4xtra
Player/Coach
Trust me, you will NOT be disappointed.
And that is coming from a hardcore Easton fan..