For 15 years David Chandler crafted furniture. He took that skill, and his passion for baseball, and built what many believe the best wood bat in the world. If you've heard of Chandler bats its likely because you watch MLB baseball. Many big time player use the Chandler logo maple bat including Bryce Harper, Aaron […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2EngZplWe measured the swing weight of almost every 31/21 drop 10 USSSA 1.15 bat for 2018. Most bats, regardless of their actual weight, fit well within the drop 10 swing weight range. The lightest swinging Rude American was less than 13% lighter than the heaviest swinging Louisville Slugger 518 Select. But, as a group, all […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2CjXJL9We measured the swing weights of 2018 33-inch BBCOR bats. As a group there was no greater than a 12.2% difference between the heaviest and lightest swinging highschool/collegiate bats. Although some bat companies produce a type of swing weight index on their bats, we are unaware of any resource that compiles all the bat swing […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2DvmdOsAt the risk of overstating our position, we submit this series of articles on a bat's actual weight compared to it's swing weight more important than any other on this bat review site. It is useful for both baseball and softball players. Indeed, we'd argue it the most important article on the internet in terms […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2CotH6IIn addition to our 2018 Quatro BBCOR review we write this 2018 Rawlings USABat Quatro Review. We used the 31 and 29-inch USABat version of the 2018 Quatro extensively among different hitters. We measured its barrel size and exit speed as well as compared its swing weight in relation to other bats in the same […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2DxWJQTAxe has been an a war path of licensing deals this off season. A few short weeks ago they announced their agreement with Tucci Lumber to add to their agreement with Victus from last year.. Last week they announced their new relationship with George Springer (to add to their Mookie Betts agreement). Today they announce […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2CqOaIcIn short, we think the Easton Ghost X Hyperlite is the best drop 11 USABat on the market for 2018. We recommend it enthusiastically for the smaller player who needs as much bat speed and barrel as possible AND plays enough games to justify the price. Our hitters liked the feel at contact better than […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2DxWl4TWe get asked one more question more than just about any other when it comes to 2018 USABats. That is, where is the DeMarini CF Zen USABat?The 2018 CF Zen from DeMarini in a USABat version will not be available for retail until early 2018. As such, we know virtually nothing about the 2018 CF […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2CqWtDJThe 2018 Easton Beast X Hybrid is one of, if not our favorite, 2018 USA baseball bat. After hours of hitting, measuring and rating the Beast X Hybrid all our hitters love the feel at contact and results on our Rapsodo exit velocity device. As parents we liked the price, durability and ball flight. More […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2Dvm3qkOur 2018 Easton Ghost X USABat review comes on the heels of hours of hitting, testing, measuring and discussing the bats performance. While most players will be disappointing in the general performance of EVERY USABat (especially compared to previous BPF 1.15 models) the Ghost X in a USABat has the familiar feel, sound and balance […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2CoaIJjNot to be confused by the name, although you could have fooled us, the 2018 DeMarini Voodoo One Balanced is not the 2018 DeMarini Voodoo Balanced USABat. This article is the the single piece 2018 DeMarini USABat Voodoo One Review. The hybrid version (aka just DeMarini Voodoo) is identified by a connective piece between the […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2ColrnkWe measured the swing weight of almost ever 31/21 drop 10 USSSA 1.15 bat for 2018. Most bats, regardless of their actual weight, fit well within the drop 10 swing weight range. The lightest swinging Rude American was less than 13% lighter than the heaviest swinging Louisville Slugger 518 Select. But, as a group, all […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2lgjWPZWe measured the swing weights of 2018 33-inch BBCOR bats. As a group there was no greater than a 12.2% difference between the heaviest and lightest swinging highschool/collegiate bats. Although some bat companies produce a type of swing weight index on their bats, we are unaware of any resource that compiles all the bat swing […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2D9bMjCAt the risk of overstating our position, we submit this series of articles on a bat's actual weight compared to it's swing weight more important than any other on this bat review site. It is useful for both baseball and softball players. Indeed, we'd argue it the most important article on the internet in terms […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2CZjOLRIn addition to our 2018 Quatro BBCOR review we write this 2018 Rawlings USABat Quatro Review. We used the 31 and 29-inch USABat version of the 2018 Quatro extensively among different hitters. We measured its barrel size and exit speed as well as compared its swing weight in relation to other bats in the same […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2BmtlfuAxe has been an a war path of licensing deals this off season. A few short weeks ago they announced their agreement with Tucci Lumber to add to their agreement with Victus from last year.. Last week they announced their new relationship with George Springer (to add to their Mookie Betts agreement). Today they announce […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2BisOPVIn short, we think the Easton Ghost X Hyperlite the best drop 11 USABat on the market for 2018. We recommend it enthusiastically for the smaller player that needs as much bat speed and barrel as possible AND plays enough games to justify the price. Our hitters liked the feel at contact better than any […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2CB4F3cWe get asked one more question more than just about any other when it comes to 2018 USABats. That is, where is the DeMarini CF Zen USABat?The 2018 CF Zen from DeMarini in a USABat version will not be available for retail until early 2018. As such, we know virtually nothing about the 2018 CF […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2nNgUqSThe 2018 Easton Beast X Hybrid is one of, if not our favorite, 2018 USA baseball bat. After hours of hitting, measuring and rating the Beast X Hybrid all our hitters love the feel at contact and results on our Rapsodo exit velocity device. As parents we liked the price, durability and ball flight. More […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2AaKOHbOur 2018 Easton Ghost X USABat review comes on the heels of hours of hitting, testing, measuring and discussing the bats performance. While most players will be disappointing in the general performance of EVERY USABat (especially compared to previous BPF 1.15 models) the Ghost X in a USABat has the familiar feel, sound and balance […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2yTMUNiNot to be confused by the name, although you could have fooled us, the 2018 DeMarini Voodoo One Balanced is not the 2018 DeMarini Voodoo Balanced USABat. This article is the the single piece 2018 DeMarini USABat Voodoo One Review. The hybrid version (aka just DeMarini Voodoo) is identified by a connective piece between the […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2AuK8iTIn short, we like the Voodoo in the 2018 USABat space. Do note, however, we are talking about the USA DeMarini Voodoo NOT the DeMarini Voodoo One. The USABat Voodoo One (that we review here) is a single piece bat. The Voodoo we review here is a much different swing as DeMarini uses a proven […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2Avo1ZUAfter several hundred hits with the USABat 718 Select in both the drop 5 and drop 10 we write this 2018 Slugger USABAt 718 Select Review. Generally, our hitters preferred the two piece design over any single piece bat we tried in the USA baseball bat space. The drop 5, although obviously heavier, felt great […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2jPoD2tWe hit with the 2018 Louisville Slugger 618 in a USAbat just shy of 200 times. 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 […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2igxQR0We hit the 2018 Louisville Slugger USABat lineup hard in cage. We liked the 718 Drop 5 the most of the bunch, but would understand how a smaller player will appreciate the drop 10 718 more. We also loved the light swing of the 618---few drop 11's this year in the USAbat space make this […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2AKFHRITucci made a licensing agreement with Axe bats to create an axe handle Tucci bat. The expectation is this bat will be found in the Tucci line up as well as in the hands of some of the MLB players that swing Tucci. When Marucci Bat aquired Vicuts most had one question: how would the asymmetric […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2AG8feUUnlimited Access to the Working Spread Sheet that Records our 2018 Exit Speed Data: $10 Paypal $10 to admin@justbatreviews.com Paypal your money to admin@justbatreviews with the note: "Bat Speed Access". Within 24 hours you will receive an email with the directions to access the working spreadsheet. This payment is for one user account to access […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2iRxSzyBlack Friday and Cyber Monday are insane days to get deals on softball and baseball gear. There are no less than a dozen legit vendors offering major discounts on gear. We are in touch with each of them and put those deals below.Last Updated 7:44pm MST 11/20/2017 2017 Cyber Monday & Black Friday Baseball & […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2jf39vtIn conjunction with our report on the Little League age changes, and which leagues it effects, below are Little League age charts, calculators, links to division rules and a conversation on cutoff dates. Do note, although Little League is its own organization, at least a few other youth baseball leagues follow their lead on rule […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2AlKfhCIn conjunction with our exit speed bat testing and our barrel size measurements, we weigh bats and compare it to the stated weight. We found that stated bat weight is rarely what a bat actually weighs. Below we measured every bat we have had for testing this year and put them in the table. We […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2hPRvusWe hit extensively with every 2018 USA Baseball bat on the market. In reality, the best bat for any given player will be, just that, individual. There are enough 2018 USABats to fit just about any need. That said, as a general recommendation, we think Easton's Beast X Hybrid in a drop 10 is the […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2j1DyGjAfter days and days of hitting, gathering player feedback, measuring barrel sizes and ball exit speeds, we think the best 2018 BBCOR bat on the market is the 2018 Rawlings Quatro. Players loved the balance and buttery smash on both hits and mishits. It also rated out as the BBCOR bat with one of the […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2yL1cgUTo measure barrel performance, and influence our recommendations for the best bats on the market, we capture the ball flight data from game speed hits on each bat we review. To date, this has occurred over 1,000 times over no less than sixty different bats in the baseball and softball space. Our intent is to […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2huwBkbIf anyone has written more words than we have on the Easton Mako we would be surprised. Yes, that includes even Easton's marketing team. Of the 600+ articles we carry on this site no less than 10% of them surround the idea of the Easton MAKO. The bat has dominated the airwaves as much as […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2zoN4LjIn 2018, Easton moved their premier bat line in both baseball and fastpitch softball to the Easton Ghost. The Easton Ghost replaces the Easton Mako which led the brand in performance and price since 2014. The baseball line of the Ghost is referred to as the Ghost X. That line comes in BBCOR, USABat and […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2hRNxOJWe review every new baseball bat on the market. Granted, the lower end non-performance bats are rarely on the top of our list, but we eventually get to all of them. You can our full index of bat reviews on our home page. Below, is our list of new baseball bats for the 2018 baseball […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2zC5M5oWe have written so many best bat articles it makes our heads spin. But, surprisingly, what we've yet to do is make a list of the world's hottest bats. That is, what bats have known to be the most hot in time and all eternity. In little league we consider the Combat B1 as the […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2zhqfZVWe have spent over 15 hours with the Rapsodo Hitting Monitor. In that time, we have recorded at least 1,000 hits within indoor and outdoor cages, as well as on outdoor fields. Those hits ranged from low end players to high bat speed players and occurred from tee, soft toss, pitching machine and live pitching. […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2A7JGDOFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 11th, 2017Email: admin@justbatreviews.comJUST BAT REVIEWS ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH RAPSODOPartnership Marks a World First as Public Gains Access to Real Performance Data Just Bat Reviews is the #1 online destination for reviews of baseball bats and baseball bat accessories.Bountiful, Utah, United States – November 1st, 2017 – Just Bat Reviews today announced […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2j1t3X1Cheap Bats is a major baseball bat vendor based in Anaheim California. They pride themselves and massive inventory and rock bottom prices on a number models especially in the slow pitch softball space. They also sell a bunch of stuff that is NOT bats. Cheap Bats is a legitimate vendor that can be trusted for […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2ze6IvHIf this is the first time you have set out to buy a baseball bat we suspect you are in for a bit of a learning curve. There are at least a dozen places offering bats online and another legitimate half doze doing so in old fashioned brick and mortar stores. We have bought literally […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2ij1bKhWe used our Rapsodo exit velocities to get a feel for how the Easton Ghost X matched up compared to the Rawlings Quatro in the USABat versions. This comparison of the 31-inch drop 10 bats found a slight, but not significant, advantage to the Ghost X. There were several caveats to the data that we […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2zSCmvKAs a group committed to reviewing every baseball and softball on the planet, our ability to find unique and cost efficient places to pick up bats is deep, efficient and proven. We share some of those tricks, places and tips on how to pick up high quality used baseball and softball bats. Sometimes, if you're […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2gW8ydSAfter hours of real testing, review writing and research---as well as long conversations with major manufacturers and vendors---we think the Rawlings VELO a great "Balanced" Baseball bat. In fastpitch we choose DeMarini's CFX drop 11 and in Slowpitch the Slugger Super Z Balanced. No doubt there are other great bats in the "balanced space" and […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2A0i30bWe took our Rapsodo hitting device and tested pre and post break-in exit speed velocities on a brand new out of the wrapper 2018 Rawlings Quatro in a 31 inch drop 10. We found a slight increase in ball exit speed (1.0 mph faster) after the 200+ swing break in period. Although the exit speed […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2gSaS5tAfter more testing than we can count (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 http://ift.tt/2gLjF9lThe 2018 Mizuno Covert is a two piece hybrid bat in its third year of production. The baseball bat's first year it ran under the name of NightHawk, in 2017 it was referred to as the Covert. And now, for 2018, the bat keeps its name and its entire structure. The only noticeable upgrade from […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2wJBmcjWe have hit with every drop 5 baseball bat on the market since 2014. In the USSSA Bat space we recommend the 2017 DeMarini CF Zen if you in the market for the best one. Our favorite USABat in the drop 5 is the Beast X. We love the smooth smash, proven performance and rocket […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2kBaOIGThe 2018 Maxcor is just like the 2017 version of the same bat. However, the 2018 class comes in an additional sizes---a USAbat drop 5 version. We have spent plenty of time with this soft barreled bat, talked a number of players who have used it, and give our 2018 Mizuno Maxcor Bat review below. […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2xp4cmCEaston continues their two piece hybrid design for the 2018 class in a newly named Easton Beast X Hybrid. This is, for all intents and purposes, the new version of the 2017 Easton Z-Core Hybrid. We took the new Beast X Hybrid for a spin in both the BBCOR and USABat versions. That feedback, combined […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2ytb7v1We have spent a lot of time with the A1010S (A1010S Pro and A1010HS1). These are, effectively, the approved NFHS highschool baseball made by Wilson. But they also come in a PRO version as well as a Blem version. Our favorite for our purposes is the A1010S Blem. And we have found some inexpensive ways […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2koSMJrLast Updated: Tuesday, September 26, 2017Travel ball's only major failure, if we were forced to name one, is the lack of a national title for the best teams in the nation. No doubt, many groups like the Perfect Game, Triple Crown and a number of others run a World Championship in some fashion or another. […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2xECtwNLast Updated: Monday, September 25, 2017We have spent considerable time with the 2017 and 2018 Axe Avenge. Turns out, the 2018 Axe Avenge looks and feels a lot like the 2017 Axe Avenge---with the obvious exception of the new drop 10 in the 2018 line which is one of our favorite big barrel bats for […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2wONYTDLast Updated: Sunday, September 17, 2017With the new USAbat standard hitting the shelves this month we have been asked one question way more than all others. That is, if this new bat standard has handcuffed bat performance, why would anyone spend any significant amount of money on a premium bat when it performs just like […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2xrKOEjLast Updated: Wednesday, September 13, 2017Before you get too excited about the pictures you are about to see, let us point out that barrel size is NOT sweet spot size. And although we are capable, with some pretty simple paper donuts discs of measuring a bats barrel length, measuring the true sweet spot is a […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2x35aDlLast Updated: Tuesday, September 12, 2017Marucci upgraded their Hex Alloy with a new barrel, some more focused balance, and some sizing options in a 2018 version. This is welcome edition to the 2018 line of big barrel bats and delivers a nice middle ground bat for those not quite willing to splurge for a CAT […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2x00TQKLast Updated: Sunday, September 10, 2017 We have written a number of best bat articles, but for whatever reason, we’ve yet to write a best fall ball baseball bat article. Some might argue there shouldn’t be a difference between the best bat for spring ball and the best bat for fall ball. We disagree at least […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2xeXoGULast Updated: Thursday, September 7, 2017As one of only four companies to deliver a USAbat offering on Septmber 1st 2017, Rawlings offers three very serious options that run the range of a high end two piece composite to a simple single piece aluminum. We have reviewed each one of these bat lines individually, but here we […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2xb4nQSLast Updated: Saturday, September 2, 2017If you are trying to decide what company has the most to gain with this new USA Baseball bat standard look no further than Axe Bats. And, as far as we can see, they are doing all in their power to make a serious splash. Consider this, at the USAbat […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2x0QlSXLast Updated: Wednesday, August 30, 2017The 2018 Easton Beast X is the progeny of the 2017 Easton Z-Core line of bats. That is, the Beast X is a line of single piece aluminum bats that come in a light (speed) or heavy (loaded) swing speed. There is a subset of the Beast X that is […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2wjVTGALast Updated: Sunday, August 27, 2017Easton's flagship baseball bat line for 2018 is the Easton Ghost X. The Mako is no longer. We have watched players swing the new Ghost X at length. As well, we spoke to the manufacturer and major vendors about the bat. That information, combined with our extensive experience in evaluating […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2wUkcvdLast Updated: Saturday, August 26, 2017Marucci came out with a new bat for 2018. It is the first performance bat they've released that serves the entry level arena. That is, a sub $199 bat that's meant to meet the performance standard across a good sized barrel. The barrel is comparable to the 2018 CAT 7 […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2xn7YcsLast Updated: Friday, August 18, 2017To cap off our slowpitch softball best bat list, and to support our best USSSA slowpitch bat, we have compiled our notes, the notes of big time players and big time vendors to come up with the best ASA Slowpitch Softball Bat. Although the market for 2018 ASA bats are […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2wZ3poqLast Updated: Thursday, August 17, 2017The 2017 Little League world series brings with it a fresh take on bats like the Little League world has never seen. Easton is still the sponsored bat company no doubt, but the end of a 1.15 BPF era is highlighted by this last tournament with those types of bats. […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2vHqZrlLast Updated: Friday, August 11, 2017The 2018 Rawlings 5150 is a classically designed single piece aluminum bat with enough innovation to consider it a performance bat. We recommend it to the value purchase player and/or the elite hitter who wants a traditional stiff feel with a slightly heavier swinging bat. After hours in the cage and a […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2vu8THDLast Updated: Thursday, August 10, 2017Aside from the color design, there are no considerable differences between the 2018 VELO and the 2017 version, including our opinion that it is a great buy. We used the 2018 BBCOR version of the bat in a few tournaments across several different players with nearly unanimous approval. In fact, the majority, especially those […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2vItcDxLast Updated: Wednesday, August 9, 2017Cage work and a few games with the BBCOR 2018 Combat MAXUM, as well as a couple conversations with major vendors on the bat, put us in a spot to publish a review. On the whole, the bat serves the needs of the single piece composite BBCOR realm. Although not […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2vo0G7JLast Updated: Tuesday, August 8, 2017After a couple of games, several hours in the cage, reading direct user reviews, discussing the bat with the manufacturer and major vendors we put together the following review on the 2018 DeMarini Voodoo Insane. Although the bat does come with a larger barrel then the Balanced Voodoo or One, […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2um7c1FLast Updated: Monday, August 7, 2017Does the kid hitting look familiar? He should. As his face is all over twitter and Instagram for fulling the prophecy of hitting into the trees. Who would have thought we unsuspectingly caught a glimpse of Jayce Blalock hitting against a JBR kid at last years Perfect Game. Here is […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2uijow4Last Updated: Monday, August 7, 2017After a couple of games and several hours in the cage with the 2018 DeMarini Voodoo Balanced we are prepared to deliver some feedback. We recommend the bat to any hitter looking for a top shelf hybrid baseball bat. By our estimation it stands in very small company of top […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2vG8C6pLast Updated: Saturday, August 5, 2017We spent considerable time with the 2018 Rawlings Quatro in both real game work as well as cage time. Our bat has been used with several different types of hitters and their feedback was gathered. That information, combined with our experience of the 2017 Rawlings Quatro, goes into the following 2018 […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2ubzOq3Last Updated: Monday, July 31, 2017Ever wonder if a bat could be bought in the market today and sold at a higher price at a later date? Manufacturer's limit and quit production on a number of bats and the simple economics of it make it possible. In reality, a number of bats can only be […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2uRW6hWLast Updated: Saturday, July 29, 2017DeMarini's 2018 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 that prefer bats with the weight in the end cap. Generally, stronger players that are topped out on swing […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2tMXDo5Last Updated: Wednesday, July 26, 2017We have spent more time with the 2018 Marucci CAT 7 than any other 2018 bat on the market. This is because the CAT 7 from 2018 is the same bat as the 2017 CAT 7. And, we don't mean that in some new paint job but same old bat […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2tZTKLNLast Updated: Monday, July 17, 2017We have now spent considerable time both in the cage and during games with the 2018 DeMarini Voodoo One balanced. The bat is built for a value purchase in the single piece aluminum space for players that want that hot out of the wrapper feel on a light swinging single […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2uARfUHLast Updated: Friday, July 7, 2017Prime Day for Amazon is like Christmas shopping in July. Starting in the evening on the July 10th, Amazon is offering a one day blowout sell. Just Bat Reviews is standing by to update this page for deals in the realm of baseball, softball and other amazing sports deals. From […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2syhXbTLast Updated: Friday, July 7, 2017DeMarini's CF line of baseball bats are, arguably, the most popular bats on the planet. We have hit, and reviewed, every CF series since the CF3. That is, every CF bat in existence since 2011. DeMarini's two piece composite design has made considerable strides over that time. And, considering the […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2uSKTMALast Updated: Monday, July 3, 2017We had an exclusive sneak peak at the Louisville Slugger 518 Omaha. The bat comes with a few upgrades when compared to the 517 Omaha. The 2018 model will serve that same stiff single piece purpose but with an upgraded end cap design and some new alloy additives to create more […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2tiYPjyLast Updated: Saturday, July 1, 2017We took a spin with plate crate, the subscription based monthly box of baseball goodies. You pay just under $30 a month and get over $30 of value shipped to your front door. It includes some knick knacks and useball baseball tools you likely didn't know existed but are probably […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2t2HLzSLast Updated: Tuesday, June 27, 2017Marucci released what we believe to be the most exciting bat for the 2018. At least in terms of aesthetics, it has taken the game to a different level. The bat, with a CAT 7 chassis, is designed to look identical to the wood bat model Buster Posey himself uses. […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2tS94uULast Updated: Monday, June 26, 2017Since 2014 we have been covering the success that collegiate baseball players have been having with their baseball bats. (2015 found there). Now, what bats are used in the 2017 College World Series? We take a closer look at the 8 schools in the big dance and what sticks they […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2s9GeJrLast Updated: Friday, June 23, 2017We had an exclusive sneak peak at the Louisville Slugger 918 Prime Custom bat selector. That insight, coupled with a few conversations with major vendors and the manufacturer, allow us to put together this 2018 Louisville Slugger 918 Prime review. We combine that with our 2017 review of the 917 […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2sL3DxLLast Updated: Monday, June 19, 2017After being named the best 2017 BBCOR baseball bat, the 618 SOLO from Louisville Slugger is BACK! If the bat is anything like last year, and it is, then you can expect a sweet swinging single piece with an extended composite end cap. It is the most balanced bat Slugger […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2rKbuycLast Updated: Monday, June 12, 2017This page keeps track of the upcoming holidays and the most recent and best gifts for the baseball lovers among us. We also have a page specifically dedicated to gifts for baseball players. Father's Day GiftsNational Coach's DayFather's Day Baseball Gift GuideWith Father's day right around the corner, we have put […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2tdKV0JLast Updated: Friday, June 9, 2017We will start where our attorneys tell us we should. That is, by pointing out that "wiffle" ball bats are actually WIFFLE® ball bats. WIFFLE® (all capitals) is the brand name of a product that is, mainly, plastic baseball bats and plastic balls. So, like Kleenex, WIFFLE® balls have become synonymous […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2rdFNZlLast Updated: Friday, June 9, 2017SSK wood bats are known for their fungos. In fact, the SSK is the best wood fungo bat on the market today. Their durable Japanese Poplar wood is a pefect fit for a long bat that needs durability and benefits from being light. In addition to that fungo bat, SSK […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2slJ0KOLast Updated: Thursday, June 8, 2017Another bat small boutique wood bat company trying to get the word out on their craftmaship is Meridian bats. They preach the value of split lumber bats when compared to sawn lumber. Split lumber, they point out, is naturally stronger. We discuss that science below and give our general Meridian […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2rZZS9oLast Updated: Thursday, June 8, 2017If you are big into wood bat brands, and the pros that use them, you'll find that Mizuno wood bats have been around for longer than most. They graced the hands of Pete Rose and Ichiro Suzuki. Today, Mizuno produces a number of great wood and bamboo options that we […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2r0ifaOLast Updated: Wednesday, June 7, 2017If you are convinced of the parity of wood bats these days then the 4 home runs hit by Scooter Gennet in a Reds game Tuesday night is nothing but a highligther. Scooter, if you have been in a coma, was the 17th in history to put four over in […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2rWJk21Last Updated: Wednesday, June 7, 2017Easton dominates the aluminum and composite wood bat space. They also, without surprise, have as serious wood bat offering. In this Easton wood bat reviews article, we highlight some of their best selling wood bats and make some recommendations as to why these bats might be the right fit for […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2qXnkRcLast Updated: Wednesday, June 7, 2017Although much more known for their aluminum and composite baseball and softball bats, DeMarini also makes some wood bats too. And, with a focus in composite maple sticks, many of them are worth your consideration. Here we put our DeMarini wood bat review.Where to Buy DeMarini Wood Bats?If DeMarini does […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2sTf1XgLast Updated: Tuesday, June 6, 2017Mike Trout's Bat is covered elsewhere on the internet. But, here, we discuss the Old Hickory brand of wood bats that have been made famous by none other than Mike Trout. You may also find our best wood bat section review helpful too.Where to Buy Old Hickory BatsSeveral major vendors […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2sQdSj8Last Updated: Tuesday, June 6, 2017Trevor Stocking, one of the bat product managers at Axe Bats, takes some time with JustBatReviews.com and CloseOutBats.com to discuss the arc of Axe Bats.Where to Listen to the BatCastThe Batcast serves a unique place in the market as the only podcast dedicated to baseball and softball equiptment. We cover […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2rxqFJALast Updated: Tuesday, June 6, 2017We have hit with the BamBooBat long enough to make some recommendations. And, generally speaking, we think the bat's soft give on contact, durability and price point should appeal to a lot of players looking for a good value on a wood bat.Where to Buy Bamboo BatsSeveral major vendors carry […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2qXYDIzLast Updated: Monday, June 5, 2017 The youth bat market, as you may have noticed, has recently exploded with a need for light swinging wood bats. Regulations on metal bats and the desire to swing the same stick as the big boys is pushing the trend. The problem with this demand, however, is light swinging […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2rF1bIxLast Updated: Sunday, June 4, 2017We have yet to hit with the 718 from Slugger. It is not yet released to the public and will not be until September of 2017. That said, we have seen enough pictures of the bat, and heard it at a few CWS games, to make a few notes. We […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2rUve28Last Updated: Tuesday, May 30, 2017On the 9th episode of the BatCast we spend some quality time with Ryder Dupuis, bat product manager for Marucci Sports. We talk CAT 7, Hex Connect and a host of Marucci insights otherwise unknown to the podcast and internet space. You can download the full version on iTunes or […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2si2Xi0Last Updated: Monday, May 29, 2017If the summer plan was to see the grave sites of 5 of the best baseball players then, if you lived in Mount Pleasant New York, you could do it in just over 13 hours. Much of that drive is getting to Macon, Georgia to see the mausoleum of Ty […]
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