What's the best new ASA only for hard balls

lineshot

lineshot

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I'm trying to find an ASA only bat to hit 44/400 balls with. I love my dual stamp Zs but they aren't as good when hitting rocks.
 
vlcmstnaz

vlcmstnaz

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The Damarini Fu Dawg is one the most durable of the ASA only bats. I've only swung it against the 44/375 and 52/300 though, never anything harder.
 
joesmoe2012

joesmoe2012

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I would suggest either the J3a, Mercy or one of the new 2014 Asa Demarini's. Only game status though, no bp.
 
Roundin4

Roundin4

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Exactly....these new bats may smoke the harder balls but they aren't any better than some old ASA greats. And the older stuff will last WAY longer.
 
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wiggie7

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tons of OG eastons selling for under 200... they will last u 10 times as long as the ASA only stuff with those types of balls. i would stay away from ASA only bats and the 44/400
 
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randy10

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Og Eastons or worth may98. Stay away from the triad unless you can afford a new one every couple weeks. They are designed for the 52s but smoke the hard balls just aren't very durable
 
ATL Rookie

ATL Rookie

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ASA Combat Wanted. As durable as anything I have seen from the ASA only stuff.


That said, go with a pre ABI bat if you are hitting those balls consistently. The older bats will last you 5x as long as the new bat, and its replacement.
 
sjury

sjury

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The Mutant you posted would work. I agree, with all the posts...look for an old bat, more durable same pop--- if you go new stamp, easton or worth, the rest will not last the year.
 
NDshotokan

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ATL Rookie said:
ASA Combat Wanted. As durable as anything I have seen from the ASA only stuff.


That said, go with a pre ABI bat if you are hitting those balls consistently. The older bats will last you 5x as long as the new bat, and its replacement.
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oilslick58 said:
Combat Wanted asa only
or any good, well broken in pre abi bat
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The ASA Wanted is the only new bat I've seen that could handle those balls. Better off just getting a Pre-ABI bat like most have said.

FWIW, I BP'ed my ASA Wanted with 44/400's to break it in. It didn't even web until after a few hundred swings.
 
Waggs

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Are you after a bp bat or bat for games? Team bat or just you swinging it? Balanced or endloaded?
 
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tmett57

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fu dawgs they have been durable with harder balls than 44 400 for me got about 1100-1500 swings off 44-525 and balls like that with my 30 fu and my 28 have probably more than that with a mix of softer balls to. After about 200 cuts gamer ready with a ton of life and just get better.
 
lineshot

lineshot

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Waggs said:
Are you after a bp bat or bat for games? Team bat or just you swinging it? Balanced or endloaded?
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I play ASA league that uses hard balls. We could use pre-abi bats but I don't care about durability I just want a straight rocket launcher since some ASA ONLY get hotter than USSSA/pre-abi bats with hard balls.
 
NDshotokan

NDshotokan

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lineshot said:
I play ASA league that uses hard balls. We could use pre-abi bats but I don't care about durability I just want a straight rocket launcher since some ASA ONLY get hotter than USSSA/pre-abi bats with hard balls.
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Then the Wanted or the J3A are your choices. Two hottest bats around, hands down. Just depends which fits your swing best.
 
jasonhud

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For the harder balls, pick up a SCN3, SCX3, or SRV3. You can go wrong with either of these three. If you like a two piece with some flex in the handle, pick up a Demarini Juggy. The SRV3 and juggy can be had at bargain prices at this point. Good luck!
 
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