Review - 2018 Demarini Omega ASA/USSSA
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Bagz
Bang!!
My 26.5 carbon weighed in at 26.8 with Ds chitty paper thin grip
Choop145
New Member
Oh okay, thanks. That's good to know. Should work just fine for me.
yes, when I ordered it off the web site it had 25oz but the knob says 25.5 and on the scale it is 26 1/4
dunkky
Well-Known Member
Finally swung a O2 phenix 27.5oz. These are my observation compare to O2 carbon.
phenix swung very light. didn't feel like 27.5 at all. felt like 26 to me. endload is no comparison, if you think phenix has a good endload, then don't bother with carbon. it's day and night.
Performance, they are in the same ball park but Carbon is maybe a few feet ahead if well hit. They both hits really well. when lifted good, i was avg about 270-80ish. keep in mind, i am hitting my old beat up 52s mostly in a very hot day.
I really like phenix. it swung very smooth and i think i do prefer alloy handle, no question.
What would be great is, if phenix has carbon endload. that would be my choice.
Looking forward to use both of them in the future!
phenix swung very light. didn't feel like 27.5 at all. felt like 26 to me. endload is no comparison, if you think phenix has a good endload, then don't bother with carbon. it's day and night.
Performance, they are in the same ball park but Carbon is maybe a few feet ahead if well hit. They both hits really well. when lifted good, i was avg about 270-80ish. keep in mind, i am hitting my old beat up 52s mostly in a very hot day.
I really like phenix. it swung very smooth and i think i do prefer alloy handle, no question.
What would be great is, if phenix has carbon endload. that would be my choice.
Looking forward to use both of them in the future!
krunchyfrogg
It's all in the reflexes
So, turns out I effed up big time and swung the bat ONCE, popped out after making bad contact, and had a teammate tell me we were playing in a metal-only league.
Looks like I’ll be looking to trade my 26.5 oz Omega II End Load for a freaking metal bat now. Grrr.
Looks like I’ll be looking to trade my 26.5 oz Omega II End Load for a freaking metal bat now. Grrr.
r8dr_rider
Well-Known Member
Sorry but lmfao!!!! Why a metal only league? Is it the 80s??? Go find a league that is in 2019
Anyways you actually swung the bat and the blue didn’t notice?
krunchyfrogg
It's all in the reflexes
I think it’s funny too. I’m just pissed that I spent the cash when I really don’t have much spare change to go around.
I know I’ll be able to get my money back on here, it’s just annoying.
Blue is clueless. As I said, I didn’t realize this was a metal only league. It’s a local work rec league. I just assumed the locals weren’t serious about softball.
I’ve seen a few composites swung before by opponents and never called it out because I didn’t know. LOL
scottydoesnt
Extra Hitter
I've had my 27oz balanced Omega 2 for a while now and it still can't be beat by anything else, and I just keep coming back to it. I've used it in both usssa and asa, and it works with all balls. I prefer my Anarchy Diablo for asa though now. It's got a ton of hits on it now and no signs of breaking. I still feel like the OG Omega was better after a ton of swings, but the Omega 2 is getting there. For $150, I am tempted to grab a back up.
r8dr_rider
Well-Known Member
I’ve gamed my Phenix EL. It’s pretty solid. I got about 100 BP hits in before game. Sound is nice with good lazers. Can’t wait to see what it does with more hits.
dunkky
Well-Known Member
i had two pick up games tonight, playing utrip. they were using zn classic M. i took my o2 phenix. Jesus, for the first time in my life, I had to worry about hitting the ball out. Even mi**** carried and hit the fence. Normally, that's 270-80ish shot with 52. it was ridiculous. kinda glad i didn't take o2 carbon with me. this O2 just absolutely annihilate the hard balls. I am not sure if i want a bat any hotter than that hitting hard balls. i am totally satisfied with these sticks.
r8dr_rider
Well-Known Member
My Phoenix smacked a few gapers for me last night. Although We lost league championship 24-20, really good back and fought game
CanadianClint
Active Member
Just sold my 27.5 I swing 27 w/.5 or 27 w/1oz and the Omega 27.5 was closer to my 28oz of recoil weighting. Personally going to a 26.5 in the Omega 2
LightsoutLions
Active Member
Thinking about picking up a Carbon but they’re out of the 27 oz. If I was used to comfortably swinging a 28oz RD28 will the 26 Carbon be enough or feel too light?
CanadianClint
Active Member
Well I swing a 27.5 or 27 and it swing more like a 28 with a 1oz endload. Never swing the 26 but take that for what it's worth (sold my 27.5 last week)
4xtra
Player/Coach
I usually swing 28's and 30's and my Carbon is a 26.5oz because the bat is .8 over sticker.
I gotta photo of the scaled weight and will post it later
r8dr_rider
Well-Known Member
Just buy it. I think weight is overrated. 1-2oz???? Just swing away
LightsoutLions
Active Member
Yeah you’re prob right. I managed to find a 27 oz anyway tho but the 26 would likely have been fine, too.
r8dr_rider
Well-Known Member
Sometimes I wish I bought a 28 after hitting a lazer with a 26.
Dan Schneider
The 50's Club
Has anyone swung both models of the Phenix?
Looking to see which one they preferred.
Looking to see which one they preferred.
Dan Schneider
The 50's Club
Phenix: Balanced vs. End-loaded.
r8dr_rider
Well-Known Member
Only the Omega 2 Phoenix end load. Definitely smooth thru the zone
dunkky
Well-Known Member
last night, i hit a laser to the fence with Phenix. We are hitting 52s here. Typically if i hit for a distance, it's more of high lazy ball. It was my first time hitting that long with very low trajectory and high exit speed. it had crazy back spin on it. It burned the out fielder. lol. Oh ****, over my head..
Unfortunately, that was my only hit of the night.
i was swinging 26.5. i am debating whether i should trade my 27.5 carbon for a 26.5. I am getting used to with these lighter bats. I normally swing 27.
Unfortunately, that was my only hit of the night.
i was swinging 26.5. i am debating whether i should trade my 27.5 carbon for a 26.5. I am getting used to with these lighter bats. I normally swing 27.
r8dr_rider
Well-Known Member
Interesting since the only difference is the handle and paint. Thought barrels were the same
Matt kelley
Member
I have a 26 oz end loaded original omega hits all balls very well it’s just too light for me so I don’t use it.
4xtra
Player/Coach
I got that 17OGOmega Balanced and it is the REAL deal...
IT breaks in much faster than the 18..
I may do a review on it...