So I want to buy a bat that is a notch heavier than I am swinging now. I am currently hitting a USSSA Primo 27" OZ. Maxload.
I am considering a 28 OZ Primo Maxload or a 27 OZ DC-41 to swing more weight . I have tried a few bats of others, but the thing that destroys logical comparisons is any bat labeled 27 or 28 OZ can be 1/2 oz off in either direction. And many that should by label weight and EL feel similar do not.
Since I can't just walk into a store and swing bats for lack of inventory to make a good decision, I am left wondering if I should get a DC-41 with the 1/2 OZ heavier EL in the same 27 OZ overall bat weight , which gets me a heavier swing weight; or stay with the same maxload EL and move up one OZ to a 28 OZ. bat. I've been unable to swing these bats together to be able to tell. What I would like know from folks who have hit a lot of bats and are familiar with Miken is which method might be best. Going from a 1/2 OZ EL to a full OZ EL, or going from a 27 OZ bat with 1/2 OZ EL to a 28OZ bat with the same EL?
There may be a benefit having a couple of bats with the same EL, but I did like the full EL of the DC-41 I swung and distance was clearly gained and I think speed though the infield too. I am debating now about getting 28 OZ Primo Maxload to keep with my 27 OZ Primo Maxload, or get a 27 OZ DC-41. I am unsure which way (bumping up the EL or the overall bat weight is the way to go. Someone suggested going from a 1/2oz to full OZ EL was like 2 OZ of overall bat weight. No so sure but again without bats to swing I have to guess.
Thanks for any light you could shed on this! What do most players do when they go to a heavier bat.
I thought I had seen a Supermax Primo with a full OZ EL, but I only see 12" barrels with that when I look now that I am ready to buy ; and I know that is too heavy and I want the larger Sweet spot.
I am considering a 28 OZ Primo Maxload or a 27 OZ DC-41 to swing more weight . I have tried a few bats of others, but the thing that destroys logical comparisons is any bat labeled 27 or 28 OZ can be 1/2 oz off in either direction. And many that should by label weight and EL feel similar do not.
Since I can't just walk into a store and swing bats for lack of inventory to make a good decision, I am left wondering if I should get a DC-41 with the 1/2 OZ heavier EL in the same 27 OZ overall bat weight , which gets me a heavier swing weight; or stay with the same maxload EL and move up one OZ to a 28 OZ. bat. I've been unable to swing these bats together to be able to tell. What I would like know from folks who have hit a lot of bats and are familiar with Miken is which method might be best. Going from a 1/2 OZ EL to a full OZ EL, or going from a 27 OZ bat with 1/2 OZ EL to a 28OZ bat with the same EL?
There may be a benefit having a couple of bats with the same EL, but I did like the full EL of the DC-41 I swung and distance was clearly gained and I think speed though the infield too. I am debating now about getting 28 OZ Primo Maxload to keep with my 27 OZ Primo Maxload, or get a 27 OZ DC-41. I am unsure which way (bumping up the EL or the overall bat weight is the way to go. Someone suggested going from a 1/2oz to full OZ EL was like 2 OZ of overall bat weight. No so sure but again without bats to swing I have to guess.
Thanks for any light you could shed on this! What do most players do when they go to a heavier bat.
I thought I had seen a Supermax Primo with a full OZ EL, but I only see 12" barrels with that when I look now that I am ready to buy ; and I know that is too heavy and I want the larger Sweet spot.
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