New Miken Line
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juicebythefoot
Extra Hitter
The Ultra II in the senior category...that looks suspiciously like the og Ultra II. Same paint, no warranty......Could it be?
They have put the "Ultra" name on a couple bats that left much to be desired. The SOULTA and the Ultra750 were mediocre I thought.
I know the og UltraII is illegal except senior leagues. Just wondering if it was going to be the same bat...
They have put the "Ultra" name on a couple bats that left much to be desired. The SOULTA and the Ultra750 were mediocre I thought.
I know the og UltraII is illegal except senior leagues. Just wondering if it was going to be the same bat...
I have to say after seeing the 2015 Psycho, the 25oz will be welcomed by many.
A lot of people liked the bat, but even the 26oz was pretty heavy. I swing the 26 in that bat, meanwhile I swing 28 or 27 in others.
I was pretty surprised to opt for a 26 in a bat. So I can see where the 25 would have a niche and a need.
So, does it seem like the Freak line will be the 2pc we are used to this year and same materials as this year's, and the DC got a new set of material?
A lot of people liked the bat, but even the 26oz was pretty heavy. I swing the 26 in that bat, meanwhile I swing 28 or 27 in others.
I was pretty surprised to opt for a 26 in a bat. So I can see where the 25 would have a niche and a need.
So, does it seem like the Freak line will be the 2pc we are used to this year and same materials as this year's, and the DC got a new set of material?
freeze2104
Average E ringer
It looked like the new freak black(usssa) was the same specs as the new dc-41. The 4 the fallen was the same as last year
louconn
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i dunno, i heard the opposite on the psycho. the og izzy psycho gray/orange broke in way faster than the matte black/orange one. my teammate took the wrapper off the gray/orange og one and on first hit smashed a hr and it had spiralling. yes, ONE hit.
DStandridge
OHIPAL
What's your guys two cents on "first batch" of new bats? Do you still think that is still relevant, or do you believe that's in the past?
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freeze2104
Average E ringer
For Miken I haven't worried about it. It has a warranty and if I've ever had issues I talk to AP (mn rep). He's always taken care of anything I needed.
chrometip78
The Hungarian Barbarian
Hope Miken has finally figured out how to make truly competitive ASA bat. They obviously have USSSA/NSA figured out now and their ASA can get the job done I if you get it right but they aren't forgiving.
You might have a one off.
We have a lot of Psycho lovers around here, and the general consensus here was like I said.
Sounds like your buddy got lucky possible with a true hot 2013.
Hey, if you see a DC like that send it over :bigok:
We have a lot of Psycho lovers around here, and the general consensus here was like I said.
Sounds like your buddy got lucky possible with a true hot 2013.
Hey, if you see a DC like that send it over :bigok:
Miken was very good here on first batch issues not having cost you the warranty if you raised a stink.
Mind you, our Canadian return process is a wee bit different.
I've had to deal with their US office though before, and they were stellar.
Mind you, our Canadian return process is a wee bit different.
I've had to deal with their US office though before, and they were stellar.
DStandridge
OHIPAL
December is when Denny said the new DC41 would be avail. I see SBF are currently taking orders now for the all new 2015 line. But at 329 per, I may hold off for a while.
I've had the pleasure of swinging the new DC 41 here up in Canada and let me tell you the bat is amazing and rest assured you all be impressed!
Using 28oz bat, with hot dots. Average temp. The ball was flying off the bat. I feel as though it is more of a mid load instead of all in the end. Comes through the zone like butter. New knob is fantastic for those who drop fingers, handle is stiff. The sound has a ping to it, but not as much as last years.
Using 28oz bat, with hot dots. Average temp. The ball was flying off the bat. I feel as though it is more of a mid load instead of all in the end. Comes through the zone like butter. New knob is fantastic for those who drop fingers, handle is stiff. The sound has a ping to it, but not as much as last years.
freeze2104
Average E ringer
miken's page has denny crine hitting with it in a bomber tour. not the best vid to see it but you can hear it.
freeze2104
Average E ringer
Facebook. Must have thought it instead of typing it out.
DStandridge
OHIPAL
freeze2104
Average E ringer
New material for the DC-41. It's using the triple matrix core like the new freak black model.
Which means unless they are dropping new fancy names, this is not a repaint like someone posted above.
This can either come out great, or prove to weaken the DC power. Kind of like when the Z2000's gave up on LS2X composite. It was never quite the same bat again.
This can either come out great, or prove to weaken the DC power. Kind of like when the Z2000's gave up on LS2X composite. It was never quite the same bat again.
freeze2104
Average E ringer
A couple people have said they like the feel and the bat is going to be very nice. A buddy of mine said he really liked the new freak 2 piece and he swung mostly psychos.
Yep. Sometimes an attempt to improve the bat for whatever reason actually sets it back.
I wouldn't be surprised if durability and consistency were part of the agenda for the new version. Especially for those who get comp tested, but I am sure issuing returns within 12 months at the rate they did didn't really prove so economical to them either.
At least in this case they're trying to fix the hockey puck of a knob....
I wouldn't be surprised if durability and consistency were part of the agenda for the new version. Especially for those who get comp tested, but I am sure issuing returns within 12 months at the rate they did didn't really prove so economical to them either.
At least in this case they're trying to fix the hockey puck of a knob....
Crine wrote a review on the Miken website. Part of his review stated, "the bat engineers at Miken have found the best combination of durability and performance, while still passing all of the compression tests. You will not be disappointed!!!"
I read on another post the 2014 was failing compression tests after 100 to 200 swings. I hope the new "combination" doesn't set the bat back after reading all the great reviews about the 2014 DC 41.
I read on another post the 2014 was failing compression tests after 100 to 200 swings. I hope the new "combination" doesn't set the bat back after reading all the great reviews about the 2014 DC 41.