The Freak 52 is not fair

[rat bastard]

Finally swung this last night, bought off a fellow board bro, 55-60 degrees, winds blowing right to left about 10 mph, hitting Lexum 40/275 balls, swinging last years 26 oz maxload, I'm 6'3" 175 lbs, first hit easily went 300+, no fences, my next hit went well past the 1st hit. The 26 maxload swings pretty smooth, you can feel the end load but it's not overbearing. I did end cap one and it stung pretty good but otherwise if you're a decent hitter, you won't have a problem hitting the sweet spot.

Miken needs to make a duel stamp one of these ASAP. I have no brand loyalty, haven't bought a Miken since my 484 nearly 10 years ago. But damn! If you don't have this in the bag for ASA, get one from the store immediately.

So which one piece Miken utrip would you suggest I try that would be similar to the 52?

 

[Hawkeye92]

Welcome back to Miken my friend!
Lots of guys really like the Psycho line for a one piece bat but their 2 piece sticks are the real deal right now.
DC41 and Freak Black are ridiculous!! I haven't hit one over the fence in 2 years (since u were pitching to me in the HR Derby where I got to swing my OG Freak+) and I've hit 3 out this Spring with my DC41. Feels like cheating the way the ball jumps off the barrel.

 

[single wally]

I had a Freak 52, swung it a lot, great bat. Too bad it's not dual stamp...I'd be surprised if it would not pass Utrip testing.

General comment: seems like all the "52" bats are ASA only, which is a bummer b/c a lot of Utrip leagues have moved to 52s as well.

 

[rat bastard]

Welcome back to Miken my friend!
Lots of guys really like the Psycho line for a one piece bat but their 2 piece sticks are the real deal right now.
DC41 and Freak Black are ridiculous!! I haven't hit one over the fence in 2 years (since u were pitching to me in the HR Derby where I got to swing my OG Freak+) and I've hit 3 out this Spring with my DC41. Feels like cheating the way the ball jumps off the barrel.

Im up in Northbrook tonight with 270' down the lines, should be fun tonight

 

[SoftballDad52]

Which Freak 52? It seems that there are a bunch of them now.

 

[Hawkeye92]

Which Freak 52? It seems that there are a bunch of them now.

Bright green.

 

[rat bastard]

Bright green.

Yup, all green barrel

that DC, is it the new supermax black barrel one?

 

[Hawkeye92]

Yup, all green barrel

that DC, is it the new supermax black barrel one?

AJ & I have last years white one but the black is supposedly just as hot.

Here's a little 2 piece guide:
Basically the same barrel on all 3 bats.
DC41 has 1oz end load.
Freak Black has .5 oz end load.
4 The Fallen is balanced.

 

[jmo1754]

the green freak was the hottest asa bat I swung last year. It was a tank as well.

 

[rat bastard]

the green freak was the hottest asa bat I swung last year. It was a tank as well.

good to hear, I plan on swinging her for a long time, put one easily 325' with the 52/275 off Pekic's pitching last night :bigok:

 

[oilslick58]

the green freak was the hottest asa bat I swung last year. It was a tank as well.

What others did you swing to make the comparision?

 

[Darracq]

AJ & I have last years white one but the black is supposedly just as hot.

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It is if not better. more endloaded also.

 

[killer mike]

Anybody care to chime in on durability for the freak52? I play in leagues that use a 40cor ball to a 52.

 

[bird25]

I had a Freak 52, swung it a lot, great bat. Too bad it's not dual stamp...I'd be surprised if it would not pass Utrip testing.

General comment: seems like all the "52" bats are ASA only, which is a bummer b/c a lot of Utrip leagues have moved to 52s as well.

The st hits them just fine. Of course you would mash with a tree branch.:thumb:

 

[Youcallthemlogs]

52 was nasty when I picked one up to play some asa games last year. Only put about 80 on it but every ball was hissing.

 

[rat bastard]

Mine passed compression testing last night, I was a bit worried

 

[mdsmoke]

how do they do with the 52 275 balls??

 

[single wally]

The st hits them just fine. Of course you would mash with a tree branch.:thumb:

Speak for yourself Sir Mashalot.

Bat does well with any ball.

 

[rat bastard]

how do they do with the 52 275 balls??

seriously kills it, not trying to hype, I was absolutely blown away

 

[BLACK DEATH]

Anyone have the model number ?

 

[alteredzx]

52FKBA - Balanced
52FKMA -supermax

 

[jgerb88]

52FKBA - Balanced
52FKMA -supermax

^^^ these are this years models the model op is referring to is FRK52A.. Its maxloaded

 

[chedched]

Durability was good. I used it in fall ball last year. 40 ish degrees and using .44/375 balls.

 

[BLACK DEATH]

This is the 2016 bat, correct?
How about the all green one, I'm guessing last years model?

 

[chedched]

Im referring to the all green one, the "light sabre" as some have dubbed it.

 

[Hawkeye92]

Finally swung this last night, bought off a fellow board bro, 55-60 degrees, winds blowing right to left about 10 mph, hitting Lexum 40/275 balls, swinging last years 26 oz maxload, I'm 6'3" 175 lbs, first hit easily went 300+, no fences, my next hit went well past the 1st hit. The 26 maxload swings pretty smooth, you can feel the end load but it's not overbearing. I did end cap one and it stung pretty good but otherwise if you're a decent hitter, you won't have a problem hitting the sweet spot.

Miken needs to make a duel stamp one of these ASAP. I have no brand loyalty, haven't bought a Miken since my 484 nearly 10 years ago. But damn! If you don't have this in the bag for ASA, get one from the store immediately.

How's the batt doing Welk? Has the honeymoon worn off or are you still in love ?

 

[FishBrat]

I have the Lightsaber and it's the hottest bat that I've ever picked up. The balls are exploding off of the bat and I am not even swinging that hard. Would like to know how well it can handle 44/375s or if I shuld just stay away from them.

 

[xxmudgexx]

Just in case someone need one of these I'm moving mine ....sweet bat and a few guys on my team swing it and love it ...but I need some Vegas money

 

[Hawkeye92]

Just in case someone need one of these I'm moving mine ....sweet bat and a few guys on my team swing it and love it ...but I need some Vegas money

What size & how much?

 

[xxmudgexx]

What size & how much?

Pm sent !!!!!!