After considerable cage time, measuring the bat’s exit speed, barrel size and true swing weight, we put together this 2018 Adidas Aero Burner Comp Review. The felt good on hits and mishits, runs right in the range of a low to moderate swing weight and showed promise on its exit speeds. The bat’s very limited …
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2DPH67OI have been training baseball players since I was a pro player myself. Something like 30 years at this point and I’ve seen big changes in the Youth, High School and College games. Back in the day, we ALL played Little League and were forced to use the very specific 2 ¼” barrel that had …
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2FveKjAWhy write an Atec Pitching Machine Review? Because repetition, pinpoint accuracy, total control of speed, mastery of pitch type...these are areas that coaches typically struggle with when throwing batting practice. Players take their time in the cage serious, so why only allow 75-80% of the pitches thrown at them to be hittable? Atec is the …
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2nkISaCWith the new changes in USA Baseball Bats starting in 2018, we were reminded of this article we wrote in 2015 discussing the difference that BBCOR bats made on the BESR approved college and high school baseball game. (BESR, you may recall, was the standard used in high school and college before BBCOR). Akin to the …
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2Eia15ALooking for a New Year's resolution? Here's one: Try every sunflower seed on this list of best sunflower seeds.What better group of people than serious baseball and softball players to determine what is the best sunflower seed? We ran a user generated poll on this site about bats, gathered over 100,000 votes, to determine the …
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2GnY4vuFeatured Image: From Jason Kendrick's Instagram account. He is the marketing and promotions manager for Miken Sports.Having had the pleasure of playing ball at the college level to the pro level, I have had the opportunity to use many different products related to the game. I have been playing slow-pitch softball at all levels from …
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2nbzg1QBat tape has become a more and more popular accessory used by baseball and softball players. Bat tape is not only a way to accessorize the appearance of the bat, but also can aid in improving the grip and comfort of the batting experience. We are even seeing a greater number of MLB players using …
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2BtrLYqNo matter where you live, youth baseball is quickly becoming a 9-month to an all year sport. Spring baseball, summer leagues, fall leagues, and even indoor baseball have become a very real thing. But when you aren't playing, you still want to keep up your skills for when you are called upon the play baseball. …
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2DyFhMmBy Jim Campanis, Jr.Every successful hitter from Little League to the Major Leagues has three common traits.Good MechanicsSolid Mental ApproachGood TimingThese are the three pillars of great hitters. Without even ONE of these traits, the hitter will struggle.As a former college and pro catcher, I needed to be sure my timing as a hitter was […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2G8I3JQSince the beginning of baseball, wood bats have been used. Today, there are many different species of wood that are used to make bats. Each species has it's own claim as to why it's the best, and it is up to the person that is swinging it to decide which species they think is best. […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2n3dbmdWe've spent at least 2,000 hours of our lives searching for, writing about or testing out the bats that are best for us. In that process, we've learned a few tricks along the way. Many of which we share here when it comes to the question: how to choose the best bat.In a major section […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2mY521zBy Blake MuirIf you are looking for the same baseball bat cross necklaces worn by MLB players then the site called All In Faith is where the products are found. These are the original cross neckalces and we discuss more of their details below. However, these necklaces are not cheap, but they are recommended for […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2DVub5aA Drop 10 Marucci CAT 7 has been on most serious player's short list for quite a while. Marucci, today, officially announced a 2018 version of the slick stick to the delight of many. This runs a 2 3/4 barrel built a lot like the Posey 28 they released a few months previous but is […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2DrnzykBy Jason WilsonEvery year, there seems to be a need for new investments by parents in baseball equipment to support your child and the game they love. You buy your child the hottest new bat (or two), new shiny cleats, batting gloves, a helmet, new fielding glove(s)... the list goes on and on.What type of […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2DMeDQYBy Ian RandlesThere is an abundance of baseball training aids on the market, and the price range varies greatly. It's hard to know what is worth your money and what you're better off passing in favor of saving for another bat. We have tested one of those tools for you, the Power Up Wedge. The […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2BblQXTBy Hadden GrantThe market for custom wood bats is very full. Everywhere you look, there is a new company that you've never heard of. There are many large and established corporations, as well as many small companies that are just starting up. We have looked over many sites and researched wood bats to find the […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2D8UAeABy Jim Campanis, JrAs hitters gain experience, they begin the process of categorizing pitchers into what I call “Buckets of Pitchers”. The size of the buckets represent the amount of experience a hitter has against the various types of pitchers in each bucket. As a private batting coach of primarily high school and younger players, I […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2r8psKvTo compliment our best USA Baseball bats article, we add this useful insight for the budget conscience buyer. After much testing, prodding and measuring we think the best cheap USA Bat on the market today is the Rawlings Machine. Our testers loved the big barrel and relatively lower swing weight for a drop 8. But, […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2muXSBKBy Blake MuirIf you've ever seen a kid behind the plate with sweet customized catcher's gear, you may have wondered where to find it and whether it is worth investing the extra cost into the gear. I have had the pleasure of putting many catchers into middle and high school programs. In the process, I […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2mpYKrcWood USA Bats are legal without a USABat stamp AS LONG AS they are constructed of a single piece of wood. Bats constructed with multiple parts, meaning those we often refer to as composite wood bats, laminated bats and bamboo bats must have a USABat stamp to be legal.Single Wood Piece Bat USA Bat OptionsSingle […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2ARAiUYBy Hadden GrantMaxBat is a wood bat company based in Brooten, MN. The company combines decades of bat making experience with years of playing experience to help provide some of the best wood bats on the market today. Here we take a look at this wood bat company in our Max Bats Review.See all of […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2mssNzwBy Shawn PikeThe day we tested the 2017 Miken Freak 30, we tested the 27oz. bat and found that right out of the wrapper, it had good pop. We used Diamond 375/ 44 core balls, primarily because many of the leagues in our area use this ball. It was an early spring day about 71 […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2D1Q84wBy Jason WilsonOne of the most precious things in a parent’s life is their child. When a child plays any sport, there is a strain put on their growing body. With baseball, one of the greatest strains that occur is with the arm and shoulder. Too many times, youth arms are overused which lead to […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2Er4icpBy Jim Campanis, Jr.I grew up listening to discussions on mechanics and fetching bats for players like Willie Stargell, Dave Parker, Richie Zisk and more. They taught me something that appears lost today with most players. That is, using a different bat based on the pitcher you face makes good sense. As a bat boy […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2CQoRShA bit of planning can you save you a lot of money throughout the year on baseball and softball gear.Best Months For Buying WhatAlthough amateur baseball will cost you a small fortune, there are a few shortcuts to the craft. They include a number of articles and tips you can find within our cheap bats […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2qw48hLOne industry secret to getting serious deals on a big time bat is by finding a blem bat. These bats are just what they sound like. That is, bats which are functional but have some problem that usually entails a cosmetic blemish that occurred in the factory. There are usually NO warranties on these bats […]
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Originally Posted by JustBatReviews.com http://ift.tt/2qw9lWQIn addition to our bat reviews (baseball bats, softball bats) we also run the most visited bat blog on the internet. This includes our articles that discuss the best bats, industry news and a number of other topics that aren't necessarily bat reviews. Outside of the reviews, we put together our list of top 9 […]
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