wood bat - softball ball ?
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MarlSrSoftball
Into Semi-Retirement Still activebut not League
Totally agree
chrometip78
The Hungarian Barbarian
Another confirming 52cor's, actually makes a wood bat a lot of fun.
Bobby Buggs
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We tested the Evil Bamboom wood bats against the Evil ball in 52s and 44s. 52 was clearly a better match. The reason stadium balls seem to do well is because most of them have a higher c0r which is good. The bad is they also run higher compression which will blow up a wood bat quicker without gaining that much if any additional distance so its not worth using stadium balls.
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The BP Hero
Addicted to Softballfans
Definitely 52's. Night and day difference between a 44 and a 52. Your hands will thank you for choosing the 52 as well.
chrometip78
The Hungarian Barbarian
Local league here has 250' fences and I would love to hit wood but they also use 40/375 balls. It actually hurts to hit the ball with a wood bat, I won't even do it, not fun, just use a cheap composite and hope you keep it in. Other localish league has 300' fences and 52/300 balls, fun to use wood but takes away when there's so much glass out there.
MarlSrSoftball
Into Semi-Retirement Still activebut not League
I prefer the Bamboo (Worth Toxic or Evil Bamboo)
Ballisttic
Star Player
53/600 ultimate evils hit well if you want a better flying ball than 52/300s
MarlSrSoftball
Into Semi-Retirement Still activebut not League
With our lighting the 52's are a lot safer.
Hiltz
Built for comfort
Can't speak from personal experience; I'm a couple years too young to play in said league. But I've watched a few games. It's not too bad actually, but only because the local fields are small (240'-270'). The only guys putting them out regularly are the guys that should be. Big, strong boys with good swings. A lot of the dudes that hit 3 or 4 homeruns per game with composites are hitting 3 or 4 per season in the wood league.
My biggest issue is the number of broken bats. Cool spring/fall games and a miss towards the end of the bat equals a splinter shower with those balls.
SammyJaxxx
Starting Player
I prefer the maple/bamboo combo. The Toxic is the most popular bar in my league. My favorite is the VBB by Viper Bats. It just fits my swing better than the Toxic. I think it has a Bigger sweet spot as well
chrometip78
The Hungarian Barbarian
Is there really a difference in wood bats? I'm a fan of the cheapest in the shape I like but I've never tried a pricey wood bat.
NorCal5150
Rep for GS Sports
Sounds like I need to check out a Toxic. I love my corndog so hearing the Toxic out performs it really makes me want to own one..
NorCal5150
Rep for GS Sports
All my buddies that have corn dogs are straight logs. Most of them are 30-31oz's. I lucked out somehow and got one that is 28oz on the nose. I agree that they are all very stiff though. I for sure need to get my hands on a Toxic though. They sound like fun.