After trying a number of sunglasses made specifically for baseball we like Marucci’s MV108 performance set the best. Others are quite good too, and there is ultimatley little difference. But, Marucci’s were light, ultra comfortable and didn’t get in the way of anything we did—even bat. The budget conscience buyer will like the Ewin EO1 …
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com https://ift.tt/2NXX1pcAfter hitting every fastpitch bat over the last several years it is hard to be blown away by a bat. But, the Mizuno Power Carbon was easily the most underrated fastpitch bat in 2019. It ranks among our favorite fastpitch bats, swings right where we want it to, and recorded some of the best exit …
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com https://ift.tt/2LxGAmJBat Digest Resources Bat Fitting What Size Bat? Aluminum or Composite? Two or One Piece? Bat Weight vs Actual Weight Bat Metrics Exit Speeds USA Bat Swing Weights BBCOR Swing Weights USSSA Swing Weights Swing Weight Calculator Bat Barrel Sizes League Resources USA Bat Information Little League Age Charts League Age Changes Illegal Bat Lists …
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com https://ift.tt/2LYcwgjRawlings looks to improve upon the durability of their flagship bat with the 2019 Rawlings Quatro Pro. The BBCOR version of the bat was our favorite bbcor bat in 2018. The 2018 USA version of the bat was also well received for its performance but questionable on its durability. The 2019 Quatro Pro upgrades the …
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com https://ift.tt/2vfqyTMLet’s put this simply. Since buying baseball and softball gadgetry during the last 10 years NOTHING has been more useful, fun and worth it than our Pocket Radar Ball Radar. There, we said it. And after 2 years of use… The Pocket Radar Ball Coach on our hip and the Stalker Sports 2 gun has …
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com https://ift.tt/2NOTQQBWe hit the 2019 Mizuno Carbon 1 over 300 times with 3 different hitters. (This was the drop 10 Power Carbon). The bat felt stiff at impact, which is how they designed it, had a good barrel, and had a swing weight right in the middle of the 2019 fastpitch bats. For a double barreled …
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com https://ift.tt/2LLs6feDesigning the best team trading pin for your Cooperstown trip is no small task. It requires planning, organization and finding the right fit to represent your team. Below you will find: 5 quick and easy steps to walk you through the process of creating a dream pin for your Cooperstown experience. 9 best pin trading …
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com https://ift.tt/2OfyaOBWe hit with the 2018 Louisville Slugger 618 in a USAbat over 1,000 times this year. Most of those hits came in cages spread out over 4 different players. We found the bat an ultra light swing and a barrel size that, although not ginormous, was big enough to justify its price. The grip, which is …
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com https://ift.tt/2uO98xTAfter hitting with the 2019 Slugger PXT our hitters found it to feel great off a tee. However, smaller hitters struggled during live pitching due to the serious end load on the bat. (This was not the case with the 2018 version of the PXT). The 2019 PXT weighed out as the heaviest swinging 2019 …
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com https://ift.tt/2v2CjfYIf you have seen any MLB games this season you’ve seen a new piece of face guard protection for players. Guys like Mike Trout and Bryce Harper have a new thing on their helmet. It seems like at least half of all hitters are wearing a baseball helmet face guard. Price check the C Flap …
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com https://ift.tt/2FAvFkeAs we measured the barrel sizes of baseball bats, we also measure the size of fastpitch barrels too. We found DeMarini’s CF Zen in the drop 11 (as well as the CF-XD) to have the longest barrels. The smallest of the bunch was Louisville Slugger’s PXT but not by much. This information supplements our awarded …
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com https://ift.tt/2Lh5abBLet us guess, you were watching an MLB game and you noticed some hitter with a thing on his hand. Wait, you asked, What was that on his thumb? Short answer, this: Pro Hitter Thumb Guard
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com https://ift.tt/2JKJAGHDeMarini’s 2018 lineup includes a CF Insane. That is, a two piece composite bat built like the CF ZEN, but with a heavier swing weight. The bat is intended for BBCOR players who prefer bats with the weight in the end cap. Generally, stronger players who have topped out on swing speed and bat control prefer this …
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com https://ift.tt/2uUeeb3DeMarini’s 2018 lineup includes a CF Insane. That is, a two piece composite bat built like the CF ZEN, but with a heavier swing weight. The bat is intended for BBCOR players who prefer bats with the weight in the end cap. Generally, stronger players who have topped out on swing speed and bat control prefer this …
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com https://ift.tt/2mxRk5JThe 2019 version of the Ghost Double Barrel is a USSSA/NSA certified bat. IT DOES NOT WORK FOR NCAA OR HIGH SCHOOL fastpitch. Those looking for the Easton Ghost Double in a ASA/High School/NCAA league should look at the 2018 version of the bat. We hit with, and measured all sorts of items on, the …
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com https://ift.tt/2mBkKjqWe hit with the 918 Prime for an entire season. One of our BBCOR players used the 32/29 during his high school play. He loved the smooth feel on hits and mishits as well as the occasional bursts of power. The balance was right in line for this 2 hole base hitting type player. We …
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com https://ift.tt/2uQrTA4The 2019 version of the Ghost Double Barrel is a USSSA/NSA certified bat. IT DOES NOT WORK FOR NCAA OR HIGH SCHOOL fastpitch. Those looking for the Easton Ghost Double in a ASA/High School/NCAA league should look at the 2018 version of the bat. We hit with, and measured all sorts of items on, the …
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com https://ift.tt/2JIvmG8We hit with the DeMarini CF Insane over 400 times. We used 3 different hitters, tracked the exit speeds and ball carry distance. We also measured the bats barrel size, figured the swing weight and read everything we could on the bat. That data, combined with our extensive experience with fastpitch bats comprises the following …
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com https://ift.tt/2mzbYT7We hit the 2019 CF Zen Fastpitch bat in a drop 10 and drop 9 several hundred times with a few different types of hitters. Exit speed, ball distance and the general feedback from hitters was recorded. As well, we spent considerable time discussing the bat with major vendors and reading any early report online …
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com https://ift.tt/2A88q3VWe hit with the 2019 LXT from Slugger nearly 800 times before writing this review. During that time, we documented exit speeds, barrel sizes and the swing weight of the bat. That data forms all of our fastpitch bat reviews. The LXT is a good fit for the fastpitch player who is serious about fastpitch, …
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com https://ift.tt/2LxmhlfAfter hours of hitting 2019 fastpitch bats we think the 2019 Slugger XENO the best overall fastpitch bat. Our hitters loved the stiff feel on contact, classic sound and middle of the road swing weight. We like the price point, many size and drop options as well as the exit speeds. Although no serious changes between the …
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com https://ift.tt/2IkXsYiWe documented three different hitters with the 2019 Louisville Slugger XENO. Each player hit no less than 80 pitches. Objective metrics like exit speed and ball flight distance were documented. We also paid attention to hand vibration and overall feel. After also reading every review online we could find, we write this 2019 Slugger XENO …
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com https://ift.tt/2O65LKCWe took the swing weight of every high end composite 2019 fastpitch bat. We found that those in the 32/22 have a range swing weight by over 10% depending on the model. However, there is no industry source to report actual swing weights. We fix that here. (You might also like our BBCOR, USA and …
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com https://ift.tt/2zLXTetAfter hitting with the 919 Prime from Slugger in four games and several hundred hits in the cage, among a few different players, this is our 2019 Louisville Slugger 919 Prime Review. Generally, the bat feels much like it did last year. The two piece composite with a smooth connection makes for a great feel …
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com https://ift.tt/2miMIQHThinking of attending the Cooperstown All Star Village and want to know what to expect? You’ve come to the right place! One of our readers spent a week at the tournament and put together 8 essential need to knows before you go. Cooperstown All Star Village Guide The magical age of 12 presents the golden …
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com https://ift.tt/2Jdb5bJAfter more testing than we can quantify (literally thousands of hours writing, researching and testing bats over the last 5 years), we think the Easton Ghost X is the best overall composite baseball bat on the market today. This wins in part because it is offered in every size and model known to man. You …
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com https://ift.tt/2Je1yB1We measured the exit speeds of a BBCOR composite bat pre and post rolling. We found rolling did increase the bat’s average exit velocity but not by much. In our focused test (one bat, one hitter, 20 measured exit speeds) we found an increase of 1 mile per hour and just over 5 feet of …
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com https://ift.tt/2KVhSvlWe took some hacks with the Swingrail, had a few hitters try it out and read every online review we could find about the device. Generally, we think it an above average tool when compared to the number of swing gadgets on the market today. It helps players feel what “keeping their hands inside the …
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com https://ift.tt/2u0ftpsPrime Day for 2018 has been announced as July 16th starting at 3pm EST. It will run through the following day. It is, far and away, the time to get the most perks for signing up for Prime. As well, it is a fabulous time for Prime members to find great deals on just about …
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com https://ift.tt/2IYRf3SThe best youth baseball bat depends, entirely, on what you mean by “Youth Bat”. Are we talking about the top rated USA Baseball Bats or the big barrel bats folks like the most? After extensive hitting and measuring our hits, we’ve written 20 articles dissecting any number of situations for the best youth baseball bat. Scroll …
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