Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

2 Real Scouting College Spray Charts | Would You Shift?

Out of pure delight, we got access to two real and professionally made college baseball spray charts. Think you know baseball strategy? Here is your chance. Would you shift for the first, second, both or neither? (Leave a comment below). #1 #2 The answer, by the way, isn’t the same for everyone or every situation. …

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EXCLUSIVE Bat Digest Vendor Bat Deals

As the largest independent bat review site on the internet—or as The New York Times puts it: The Bat Expert—Bat Digest has leveraged our reach, influence and relationships with major vendors to bring legit, exclusive deals to you. As we provide unbiased information to ensure baseball dollars are well spent, we are taking it one …

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VARO Silicone Bat Grip Review

Varo baseball released a new bat grip and it is something we’ve never seen before. It’s like a combination between a Lizard Skin or Vulcan and old fashioned bat tape. It’s made of silicone and therefore stretchy and water resistant. Most unique, the wrap is not sticky. As you wrap it around your bat it …

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BBCOR Swing Weights | Lightest & Heaviest BBCOR

We measured the swing weights of the 2019 and 2018 33-inch BBCOR bats. As a group their swing weight varies no more than 12% total. But, of note, swing weights and scale weights are not well correlated. Definitions of Scale Weight and Swing Weight Scale Weight: What a bat weighs on a scale. (Not to …

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4 Biggest Fastpitch Barrels

As 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. Amazon price check the CF …

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Smart Coach Pocket Radar Review

The Pocket Radar Ball Coach has been on our holiday gift guide for 2 years running. It might be run off the list this year. Not because we stopped liking it (we use it all the time), but because Pocket Radar released a Smart Coach version. This new version has a number of functions that …

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Garmin Impact Bat Swing Sensor Review

We used the Garmin Impact Bat Sensor for several weeks among several different hitters on several different bats. In short, we like it and believe it our favorite bat sensor on the market. Others might have a more robust system for tracking players and team management. But, in terms of a seamless plug and play …

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What To Buy Every Month | 2018 Baseball and Softball Buyer’s Guide

A bit of planning can you save you a lot of money throughout the year on baseball and softball gear. Best Months For Buying What Although amateur baseball will cost you a small fortune, there are a few shortcuts to the craft. The following gives you a schedule for the best time to buy different …

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6 Things You Must Know About Shaved Bats

We did some experimenting. We took two identical bats (the 2018 Easton Ghost X in a USSSA Drop 5) and had one shaved. (That is, we had some of its inners cored out so its barrel was more flexible). Then did a number of tests including two different home run derbies as well as measuring …

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Easton Jaw Guard | C Flaps For Youth

Easton’s Jaw Guard was made popular during the LLWS due to its visibility. And, turns out, it likely saved a kids teeth from very serious injury. We recorded that video, which went viral, and put it on our facebook page. The Easton Jaw Guard was new for the series and will be available in September …

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3+ Baseball Helmet Face Guards

If 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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Backspin Tee Reviews | Does It Really Work?

The backspin tee is a hitting device that hangs a baseball over the plate to reveal the part of the baseball that should be hit. The pro model also puts the ball at an angle like it would if it were being pitched. These are advantages over traditional tees which hold the ball over the …

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Best Batting Tees | The Case for a Top End Tee

There are a number of fantastic options for great batting tees on the market and we’ve tried most of them. As a consensus, Just Bat Reviews writers and players like the Tanner Tee Heavy as its overall best batting tee. However, the Atec T3 tee also received high marks. We discuss our reasoning below as …

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Gifts for Baseball Moms

We've looked long and hard for the best gifts for baseball moms for 2018. And we've spent countless hours at the ball field using things we've bought any number of places---as well as seen other moms figuring it out at the field too. We found at least 7 gifts for the baseball mom in your …

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7 Gifts for Baseball Lovers

We've looked long and hard for the best gifts for baseball lovers for 2018. We found at least 7 you might like too. These range in prices from just a few dollars to several hundred. Also See Gifts For: Dad | Mom | Boyfriend | Players | Coach How We Made Our Best Gifts for Baseball Lovers We recommend all of these …

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13 Gifts for Baseball Boyfriend

We've looked long and hard for the best gifts for baseball boyfriends for 2018. We found at least 13 you might like too. These range in prices from just a few dollars to several hundred. Also See Gifts For: Dad | Mom | Players | Coach | Baseball Lovers How We Made Our Best Gifts for Baseball Dads We recommend all of …

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17 Gifts for Baseball Dads

We've looked long and hard for the best gifts for baseball players for 2018. We found at least 39 you might like too. These range in prices from just a few dollars to several hundred. Also See Gifts For: Moms | Boyfriend | Players | Coach | Baseball Lovers How We Made Our Best Gifts for Baseball Dads We recommend all …

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22 Gifts for Baseball Coach | 2018 Gift Guide

We've looked long and hard for the best gifts for baseball coaches for 2018. Here is what we've found and recommend to any baseball coach. Also See Gifts For: Dad | Mom | Boyfriend | Players | Baseball Lovers We found at least 22 you might like too. These range in prices from just a few dollars to several hundred. We recommend …

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Sunday, November 18, 2018

Friday, November 16, 2018

2019 Marucci CAT Composite Review

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Marucci Buster Posey Metal Review

  Marucci Buster Posey Metal Box Opening Quick NavigationMarucci Buster Posey Metal Box OpeningMarucci Buster Posey Metal Sources2018 Marucci BBCOR Lineup OverviewCAT 7CAT 7 BlackBuster Posey Metal2018 Buster Posey Metal ReviewWhere to Buy the Buster Posey Metal?2018 Marucci Buster Posey Metal Details918 vs 917 Prime ConstructionMarucci Buster Posey RecommendationsBuster Posey Metal Comparable BatsBuster Posey Metal Sizing …

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Marucci CAT 8 OTM Review (On the Money)

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Alex Rodriguez GS25 Marucci Bat Review

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2019 DeMarini Sabatoge USA Bat Review | Drop 11 & Drop 12

      Find the best price on the DeMarini Sabotage. Best Place to Buy     2019 DeMarini Sabotage Comparable Bats     2019 DeMarini Sabotage Recommendations 2019 DeMarini Sabotage Sizing

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2019 DeMarini Voodoo Bat Review | Balanced

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Thursday, November 15, 2018

2017 Easton MAKO Beast Review

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2019 Easton Ghost X Evolution Review

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2019 Louisville Slugger 719 Select Review

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2019 Rawlings 5150 Bat Review

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2019 Louisville Slugger 619 Solo Review

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2019 Axe Avenge Review

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2016 Rawlings Velo Review

[ezcol_1half][su_heading size=”20″ margin=”10″]Overall Recommendations: Video Review Sizing: 2016 RAWLINGS VELO The Single Piece: BBCOR, 2 5/8, 2 1/4 Review The Final Say, For Now

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2017 Rawlings VELO Review

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2018 Rawlings VELO Review

Find this in Stock   2018 Rawlings VELO Construction   2018 Rawlings VELO Recommendations In other words, players who like light swings, hot out of the wrapper aluminum and loud pings from a well known company with a brand name that has proven success will really like the 2018 VELO. As long as you fall into those …

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Wednesday, November 14, 2018

2018 Easton Beast X Reviews

Find this bat in Stock Best Place to Buy the 2018 Easton Beast X   2018 Easton Beast X Recommendations 2017 Z-Core vs 2018 Beast X ​Beast X Sizing   Easton Beast X Comparable Bats   2018 Beast X Sources  

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2017 Rawlings Quatro Fastpitch Bat Review

Price Check the Fastpitch Rawlings Quatro on Amazon [su_heading]2017 Rawlings Quatro Fastpitch Review Data[/su_heading] Model Size Lengths Load Price Quatro Drop 9 30, 31, 32, 33, 34 Heavier Balanced $$$ Quatro Drop 10 33, 34 Balanced $$$ 2017 Fastpitch Quatro Rawlings Article Contents 2017 Fastpitch Quatro Rawlings Recommendations 2017 Fastpitch Quatro Rawlings Sizing 2017 Fastpitch …

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2018 DeMarini CFX Review

  Find this in Stock Why the CFX Name?     DeMarini CFX Review Sources   DeMarini CFX vs DeMarini CF9   DeMarini CFX Recommendations  

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2018 Easton Stealth Hyperlite Fastpitch Review

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2017 Easton Stealh Flex Fastpitch Review

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Tuesday, November 13, 2018

2017 Marucci CAT 7 Connect Review

. 2017 CAT 7 Connect Video Reviews 2017 CAT 7 Connect Comparable Bats 2017 CAT 7 Connect Recommendations 2017 CAT 7 Connect Construction Amazon Price Checks

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2018 Easton Ghost X Hyperlite USABat Review

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BamBooBat Review | Why Use A Bamboo Bat?

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Louisville Slugger Select Maple Wood Youth Baseball Bat Review

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Rawlings Professional Ash Unfinished Bat

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2017 Easton Hyperlite Fastpitch Review

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2018 Louisville Slugger XENO Review

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2019 DeMarini CF Zen Review

We have hit with the Drop 8 and Drop 10 2019 DeMarini CF Zen. Our experience, albeit early in the process, is glowing. The bat feels a lot more like the famed CF8 with a bigger (2 3/4) barrel then that of the 2017 or 2018 CF Zen. We discuss our experience in this 2019 …

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Easton Project 3 ADV Review

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Monday, November 12, 2018

Saturday, November 10, 2018

Cyber Monday Black Friday Something

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2016 Easton MAKO Review

Bat Reviews | Easton Bats The only downside we always harp on with the Easton MAKO is its price point. But any quick perusal of any ball field in America clearly shows there are enough parents and players that don’t let price stop them. Genealogy Sizes Other Bats [/ezcol_1half_end] Recommendations

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2018 Easton Ghost X Review

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2015 DeMarini CF7 Review

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2018 DeMarini CF Zen Review

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Friday, November 9, 2018

Louisville Slugger 915 NCAA Review

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2016 Louisville Slugger 916 Prime Review

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2017 Louisville Slugger Prime 917 Review

After 2 solid hours in the cage with Slugger’s 2017 917 Prime in tow we have a good grasp on its total performance, how it compares to it’s predecessor and what type of hitter will appreciate this bat the most. We’ve also measured it’s swing weight and overall barrel size in relation to its peers as …

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2018 Lousiville Slugger 918 Prime Review

We 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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2019 Louisville Slugger 919 Prime Review

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2015 Marucci CAT 6 Review

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2018 Marucci CAT 7 Review

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Tuesday, November 6, 2018

2018 Rawlings Quatro Review

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2017 Rawlings Quatro Bat Review | Glowstick Bombs

2017 Rawlings Quatro Recommendations 2017 Rawlings Quatro Construction 2017 Rawlings Quatro Video Reviews 2017 Rawlings Quatro Marketing Hype 2017 Rawlings Quatro Comparable Bats 2017 Rawlings Quatro Last Year’s Model 2017 Rawlings Quatro Experience 2017 Rawlings Quatro Sizing  

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Sunday, November 4, 2018

2019 Rawlings Quatro Pro Review

Rawlings 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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Saturday, November 3, 2018

Gifts for Baseball Moms

We've looked long and hard for the best gifts for baseball moms for 2018. And we've spent countless hours at the ball field using things we've bought any number of places---as well as seen other moms figuring it out at the field too. We found at least 7 gifts for the baseball mom in your …

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7 Gifts for Baseball Lovers

We've looked long and hard for the best gifts for baseball lovers for 2018. We found at least 7 you might like too. These range in prices from just a few dollars to several hundred. You might also like our baseball gift guides for Coaches | Players | Boyfriend | Mom | Dads | How We Made …

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13 Gifts for Baseball Boyfriend

We've looked long and hard for the best gifts for baseball boyfriends for 2018. We found at least 13 you might like too. These range in prices from just a few dollars to several hundred. You might also like our baseball gift guides for Coaches | Players | Mom | Dads | Baseball Lovers How We Made …

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17 Gifts for Baseball Dads

We've looked long and hard for the best gifts for baseball players for 2018. We found at least 39 you might like too. These range in prices from just a few dollars to several hundred. You might also like our baseball gift guides for Coaches | Players | Mom | Boyfriend | Baseball Lovers How We …

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22 Gifts for Baseball Coach

We've looked long and hard for the best gifts for baseball coaches for 2018. We found at least 22 you might like too. These range in prices from just a few dollars to several hundred. We recommend all of them and consider them home run presents. We spend hundreds of hours looking for the best …

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Friday, November 2, 2018

39 Gifts for Baseball Players 2018

We’ve looked long and hard for the best gifts for baseball players for 2018. We found at least 39 you might like too. These range in prices from just a few dollars to several hundred. We recommend all of them and consider them home run presents.

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