2021 Easton Maxum Ultra vs 2021 DeMarini The Goods Single Piece

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We thought going single piece vs single piece would be an interesting take. We think the 2021 Maxum Ultra is an underrated bat. It swings light, has a huge barrel, feels great, and is one of our favorites. In fact, maybe my personal favorite. The single-piece Goods is also a good bat too. Heavier swing than the Maxum, but can do serious damage to the right type of hitter (which is a big guy with a strong swing). Here's the data we talk about in the video. You'll need to download the data if you want to manipulate it to your liking. As we say, lots of ways to slice and dice it. https://ift.tt/2ImYoAP We don't have the time to moderate the comments here. Best way to get in touch is to email us at admin@batdigest.com or you can see us on our other social channels like FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram at @batdigest
November 12, 2020 at 10:20PM

2021 Quatro vs CF 2021 BBCOR 33.30 Cage Side Exit Speeds Reviews

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We take the new 2021 Rawlings Quatro and the DeMarini CF in the Cage for some head to head exit speed tests. The datasheet, as we talk about in the video, can be found here: https://ift.tt/3kojdJ5 Both bats are very similar. Big barrels, light swings, pretty soft connection pieces. Cleary high performers. Here is our full CF Review: https://ift.tt/3nev3XU If you have any comments on the video, please reach out to us on IG, FB @batdigest, or directly by email: admin@batdigest.com.
November 11, 2020 at 08:35PM

Testing Bats like the Pros: An Introduction to Ball Cannon Testing

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It has taken us months to get this up and running, but it's finally ready to go! This is a reasonable approximation of the way that certifications like BBCOR and USSSA test their bats---with a ball cannon. We show you the ins and outs and give a peek at what's to come for our reviews and data collection in the future. We also compare the new Axe Avenge and Marucci CAT 9 Connect in USSSA in a 30/20. This is a work in progress for us and dialing in the ball cannon perfectly takes some time and effort. We are getting better and expect to improve on our data as we continue capturing exit speeds dependent upon barrels only. Have a comment or question, we'd love to hear from you. Send us a note at admin@batdigest.com.
November 9, 2020 at 09:51PM

HitTrax vs Rapsodo - 2021 Black Warstic Bonesaber First Look

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Here we compare Rapsodo and HitTrax. We also see which one is more accurate compared to a high-speed camera. Also, we take a sneak peek at the 2021 Warstic Bonesaber in BLACK. Have any questions or comments on the video? Reach out to us at admin@batdigest.com or check our social channels @batdigest on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
October 7, 2020 at 07:26PM

Best BBCOR Bats for 2021 [So Far]

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The Best 2021 BBCOR Bats [So Far] See more of our write up here: https://ift.tt/3i7OHC9 We have yet to see the full line of 2021 BBCOR bats. COVID has pushed everything back. But, we are getting asked enough about 2021 BBCOR bats we though a video and article [so far] might be appropriate. So, here's our 2021 Best BBCOR bats [So Far]. We hit with the: Cat 9 Cat 9 Connect Bonesaber B5 The Goods Meta Meta PWR Hot Metal (Mizuno) Nox You can see more of the data here: https://ift.tt/2FMYqkb
September 24, 2020 at 07:58AM

Easton B5 vs Easton B5 - Old School vs New School

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here we compare the 2021 Easton B5 vs a 1980/1990 (We can't tell) B5. The BBCOR 2021 is a 33/30 and the Old School B5 is a 32/28. Yes, a drop 4. Weird. But fun. Links: 2021 B5 Review: https://ift.tt/2FGGurf Buy the B5 @ Dicks Sporting Goods: https://ift.tt/2FHaZ0b The Raw Data from The High School Hitters: https://ift.tt/3mzp6p6 These are completely different types of bats--although kind of the same too. The performance/compression on the B5 from days gone by is much lower. We'd love to hear from you on if you have questions or commetns on this video or the B5 in general. Chfeel free to email us at admin@batdigest.com. Or, you can reach out to us on social @batdigest via twitter, facebook or instagram.
September 18, 2020 at 12:58PM

2021 Slugger Meta vs Meta PWR Exit Speeds & Swing Weights

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We took the 2021 Louisville Slugger META PWR and META in head to head exit speeds. We compared both bats on 180 hits from two different hitters. Here's a link to the data from our hitting: https://ift.tt/3mkSC1y The META PWR is one of the heaviest swinging BBCOR bats on the planet. The question is, how does swing weight affect exit speeds. In a cage, it is really hard to tell the difference---because heavy swinging bats almost always win. See our full META PWR Review: https://ift.tt/3hD8nxu See our Full META Review: https://ift.tt/3c1ofIA Buy the META PWR at Slugger.com: https://ift.tt/35BOowI ******Comments***** We don't have the bandwidth to manage YouTube comments. If you have a comment on the video or another question, email us at admin@batdigest.com. Or you can reach us on our other social channels on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @batdigest.
September 14, 2020 at 07:52PM

2021 Easton B5 vs CAT 9 Review

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We take a first look at Easton's new B5 BBCOR bat. We put it head to head in some Daddy Hacks as well as real players. As we talk about in the video, you can download the full set of data here: https://ift.tt/3jKnIxJ As well, see our full review on the Easton B5 and CAT 9 here: Easton B5 Review: https://ift.tt/3blMLnB Marucci CAT 9 Review: https://ift.tt/37pqnr6 Head to Head Bat Results: https://www.justbatreviews.com/vs/  *********Comments*********** We don't possess the bandwidth to monitor YouTube comments. But we'd love to hear from you. If you have any questions about bats or comment on the video, please reach out at admin@batdigest.com. Or, you can find us at our other social channels @batdigest on FaceBook, Instagram, and Twitter.
September 1, 2020 at 12:00AM

Exit Speed Test: The Goods vs CAT Connect vs Victus Nox

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We took the Victus Nox, The DeMarini The Goods and the Marucci CAT Connect (all three Hybrid bats) to the field and to the facility for exit speed and feel ratings. All bats are great, depends on what you want. ********Reviews************* Here are our full write up reviews for these bats. NOX: https://ift.tt/3auMBtz CAT 9: https://ift.tt/37pqnr6 The Goods: https://ift.tt/2DLVHG7 ********Comments********** We turned off comments on our channel because they take too much time to manage and its too difficult to have a real conversation. But, we'd love to hear from you. If you have questions or comments about this video reach out to us at admin@batdigest.com. Or, you can reach us on our other social channels @batdigeset on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
August 23, 2020 at 02:08PM

CAT 9 vs Victus Vandal USSSA Exit Speed Comparison

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We took the USSSA Vandal and CAT 9 into the cage to get some exit speed comparisons with a real 11U player. Here's our results. Victus Vandal (Affiliate): https://shrsl.com/2gcyn Marucci CAT 9: https://shrsl.com/2g729 Our full reviews: https://ift.tt/2YLTkw4 ******Comments****** We don't possess the bandwidth to manage the comments and respond here. So, if you want to get in touch about this review, or have other bat quetsions, please reach out at admin@batdigest.com. Or you can check us on IG and FB @batdigest
August 22, 2020 at 03:35PM

2021 Marucci CAT 9 & CAT Connect Review

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Only a few bats have reached the USSSA upper crust like Marucci's CAT serious of bats. Here, we take a first look at the Marucci CAT 9 and CAT 9 Connect in USSSA. Big fans, as always. These are set to be amazing. Here's where you can find the Marucci CAT 9 on Marucci's site: https://shrsl.com/2fzw4 NOTE: Expect to see them on Marucci's site exclusively on 8.21.2020. Expect to find them everywhere by 8.31.2020. Here is our full review: https://ift.tt/37pqnr6 ******Comments***** We'd love to hear from you about this video or any other question you have about bats. We don't monitor our YouTube comments anymore as it takes too much manpower. But, you can always contact us on our website (batdigest.com) or via DM on our other social channels like Facebook and Instagram. Best, if you want to get a faster and more thoughtful response, try email at admin@batdigest.com.
August 17, 2020 at 01:37AM

The 2021 Victus NOX Review: Go Practice, Stop Watching Videos

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We spent a LOT of time with the 2021 Victus Nox to write this review. Several hitters took hacks and we did some basic exit speeds. In full disclosure, Victus sent us this bat to review. You can more details on our experience on our Victus Nox Review: https://ift.tt/3auMBtz In short, we really like the NOX and think it will do really well in the industry. It was surprisingly light---because we expected an endload. But, its pretty average for 33" BBCOR bats. Also, here's Victus product page to buy (affiliate): https://shrsl.com/2f5qo Amazon has it for sale too (affiliate): https://amzn.to/3g4kcvA *****Comments******* If you have a comment about this video or any other bat type thing feel free to reach out to us directly by email at admin@batidgest.com. You can also try us on our DM's @batdigest on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
August 16, 2020 at 10:23AM

2021 DeMarini The Goods Preview - Review (No Hitting)

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Warning, there is no hitting in this video, just some answers and explanations about the 2021 The Goods. But, the good news, the bat is all but the same for 2021 as it is for 2020. The only differences are the paint job and the price. We discuss them and the history of the Voodoo/Goods barrel in this 2021 DeMarini Goods Preview Review Since DeMarini dropped some information this week about the 2021 The Goods dropping soon, we've been hammered with questions about the 2021 The Goods vs the 2020 The Goods. This video compromises what we know and what we've been able to gather. We've fielded dozens of questions on the 2021 The Goods over the last few days. This video is to answer and explain the 5 things we know about the 2021 The Goods. You can see our written a full review here: https://ift.tt/2DLVHG7 **********Comments************** If you have any specific questions or comments on this video or about bats in general, please reach out to us @batdigest on our social channels: facebook, twitter and instagram. Better yet, if you want a real conversation about bats, try us at admin@Bat Digest
August 9, 2020 at 03:29PM

Facts Don't Lie: The Best DeMarini Voodoo Ever

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After 2400+ hits, we determine the 'best' DeMarini Voodoo ever. You can see the full results as well as the dataset here: https://ift.tt/3ihgb8N We took every BBCOR DeMarini Voodoo since 2011, including the Goods, and we put them in a head to head bracket. The winners were determined by exit speeds after 30 hits v 30 hits with 3 different players. In total, we had over 2400 hits. The winner? The 2016 DeMarini Voodoo Raw. The 2013 had a better total average exit velocity. But, like the electoral college, the Raw had more people win with it. In any event, we learned that BBCOR bats haven't changed much and the Voodoo bats of years gone by are fantastic. We'd recommend all of them at the right price. *********Comments************* Have a thought about our video or want to give some feedback? Maybe you just want to talk bat shop. We don't monitor YouTube comments but reach out to us @batdigest on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. You can also email us at admin@batdigets.com. Thanks for watching.
August 5, 2020 at 07:31PM

Hype Train Battle: Baum Bat vs Slugger Meta vs No Name Bats

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If you ever want to know why you don't see us on the marketing feed of a company's Instagram accounts, here you go. 😂😂😂😂 What do you want us to do? Lie? Make up numbers? Now, let's walk it back a bit. We're sure there are some people out there who can do well with the Baum bat. There's definitely a contingent of hitters that need a wood bat, but don't want it to break. That's where the Baum bat is a great fit. As well, if you're an elite hitter, like DIV I Level kind of player, it might be a good challenge against us normal folks. But, if you're otherwise normal to above-average high school/BBCOR hitter, we think its more than possible you won't like the Baum bat for an in-game bat. BP? Cold Weather? Practice Bat? Sure. Maybe. It will last you forever, no doubt. We'd like to see these bats outperform their peers more than anyone. (Save, maybe the company who makes them). Finding diamonds in the rough is what we do. But, we don't buy hype, never have. We've been doing this too long to be impressed by bats with expert level, adult hitters, taking kid's bats 400+ feet. That does not translate to the normal 14 to 17-year-old BBCOR players around the country. Great hitters can make broomsticks sing. But, normal, every day, average hitter's will prefer two-piece composite, hybrid or single-piece aluminum and composite bats. We bought that RIP-IT bat for $35 on ebay. It's a monster. Don't believe us? Go buy one yourself on this link (affiliate): https://ift.tt/2Xf5Y4L ********Comments************ Have a comment about the video or other general questions? We'd love to hear from you. Hit us up on our social channels @batdigest on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Or, you can always email at admin@batdgiest.com.
July 26, 2020 at 05:00PM

New Guy vs Legend: BBCOR Dirty South DNGR vs META

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We took some hacks with the DNGR from Dirty South and, by request on our @batdigest Instagram account, compared its exit speeds to the Legendary Louisville Slugger Meta. Turns out, results real close. Although the hitter preferred the feel of the 2020 Meta. We also found, surprising, the DNGR has a noticeably heavier swing weight than the META. **********Bat Links************* 2020 Meta BBCOR: https://amzn.to/3hx4eLw (Affiliate) BBCOR DNGR Dirty South Bats: https://ift.tt/2Ed8iT4 ***********Reviews************** 2020 Meta Review: https://ift.tt/2ON4kmb 2020 BBCOR DSB Reviews: https://ift.tt/2CwWavL *********Comments************* Have a comment on the video? We'd love to hear from you. Reach out to us on our social channels @batdigest on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. As well, you can always email us at admin@batdigest.com. We usually respond within a business day. Thanks for watching.
July 23, 2020 at 10:52AM

Warstic Bonesaber Vs Hawk 2 - Daddy Hacks Version

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Here we compare the Warstic Bonesaber vs the Hawk 2 in 33-inch BBCOR. This is another version of Daddy Hacks. Note, some of the numbers in the video might change due if we were to change lengths (like, to the 32-inch). Both bats perform well. The Hawk 2 should be considered end-loaded. The Bonesaber is on the heavier side of balanced (or lighter side of end-loaded). Comparatively, it swings a bit heavier than the Slugger Select PWR. All in all, we liked the Bonesaber better due to the handle and a bit lighter swing weight. It performs as well as any good BBCOR bat out there and, for the right hitter (someone who wants a single piece bat that swings a bit heavier than balanced), could be a great pick. The Hawk 2 is meant for big hitters and has an enload as big as any BBCOR bat. ********Affiliate Links********* Bonesaber: https://ift.tt/3eO2fkl Hawk 2: https://ift.tt/3eO2fkl ********Bat Digest Write-Ups************ Comparison: https://ift.tt/39l61ka Warstic Bonesaber Review: https://ift.tt/2WLs3HC ********Comments************ Got a comment on the video or question about something else? Contact us @batdigest on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. Those are easier to communicate anyways. And, of course, you can always email us at admin@batdigest.com. We usually respond with a couple of days. Thanks for watching.
July 22, 2020 at 09:00AM

The Goods vs Voodoo Balanced - Daddy Hacks

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Here are the Goods vs the Voodoo Balanced in a head to head Daddy Hack edition. Kids we're out having fun, Dad wanted to get some hacks in. Lots of hype over The Goods these days. Solid bat, no doubt. But, make no mistake, the 2020 Voodoo Balanced is just as good. *********Amazon Affiliate Links************ Here are the bats we used in the video. The Goods BBCOR: https://amzn.to/30exZdd Voodoo Balanced BBCOR 2020: https://amzn.to/3ftd50l *********Comments************ If you have a comment on the video, please contact us at admin@batdigest.com. Or you can reach us on our social channels @batdigest on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
July 15, 2020 at 07:15PM

20201 Mizuno PWR CRBN & Hot Metal Cage Side Review

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Here are our 2021 PWR CRBN and 2021 Hot Metal Mizuno BBCOR bat reviews. You can read more about these on our site. *********Amazon Affiliate Links************ Here are the bats we used in the video. Hot Metal BBCOR: https://amzn.to/322dgM4 PWR CRBN BBCOR: https://amzn.to/38IYrQ3 *********Comments************ If you have a comment on the video, please contact us at admin@batdigest.com. Or you can reach us on our social channels @batdigest on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
July 9, 2020 at 06:15PM

BBCOR META vs BESR VOODOOO vs Slugger Prime WOOD

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We've always wondered the actual difference in exit speeds for Wood, BBCOR and BESR bats. This is just one-hitter, but after 30 hits each (25 for the BESR because it broke), here are our results. In short, the results for this particular hitter are different, but not by as much as we would have guessed. Maybe, a +2mph for BESR. This hitter hit BBCOR about 2+ faster than wood. *********Comments************* If you'd like to talk to us about the video or have other bat questions, feel free to reach out to on our Instagram or Facebook @batdigest. You can also email us directly admin@batdigest.com. Moderating the comments on YouTube is a full-time job and, unfortunately, we don't have that amount of time.
July 8, 2020 at 07:00PM

Mizuno B21 Hot Metal Review First look vs Voodoo & B20

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*****Bats in the video and their affiliate links****** 2020 DeMarini Voodoo Balanced: https://amzn.to/3f81pjx 2020 Mizuno B20 Hot Metal: https://amzn.to/31Tmx9k 2021 Mizuno B21 Hot Metal: https://amzn.to/2ZMP9ya ******Video Description********* 2021 BBCOR bats starting to get out. We take a first look with the Mizuno 2021 B21 Hot Metal, which got above average reviews in the 2020 B20 version. We compare the new 2021 B21 Hot Metal to the 2020 Balanced Voodoo and Hot Metal 2020 B20. We measure the results on HitTrax with a single 15U hitter on 30 swings apiece. He finds that his Exit Velos isn't much different between each, and they all feel about the same in terms of swing weight. Bats in the video are 33/30. You can read our reviews on these bats here: https://ift.tt/2NSyqBL *****Have a Comments***** Responding to comments here, our IG account, FB and Twitter as well as directly on our website is more work than we are willing to give it. So, if you have a comment on the video or a question, feel free to email us at admin@batdigest.com or contact us at our IG account: @batdigest. We respond to just about everyone. Thanks for watching!!.
July 7, 2020 at 02:19AM

2020 DeMairni FNX vs 2020 Easton Ghost

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Special thanks to @AudreyHits for taking some hacks with the 2020 Ghost and 2020 FNX. (Audrey Hits Channel: https://ift.tt/2NlMtBO) Want to review bats for this channel? Send an email to admin@batdigest.com and we can work out some details. Currently looking for BBCOR, USSSA, USA and Fastpitch comparisons. Remember, if you are under the age of 18, we will need guardians' permission, signed, before we can work together.
June 21, 2020 at 06:38PM

2021 Louisville Slugger Meta Review in 1 Minute.

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All you need to know about the Louisville Slugger 2021 Meta in 60 seconds. Exit, Compression, Changes. Full Review Here: https://ift.tt/3fzHHNk Slugger Link Here: https://ift.tt/3hDDHx7 Compared to the 2020 Meta: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQzphXitMFY
June 19, 2020 at 02:54PM

2021 Louisville Slugger Meta vs 2020 Louisville Slugger Meta

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We've been hitting the 2020 and 2021 Meta for over a week. Tonight we release our data and video comparing the two. Note: 33" 2021 Meta is available real close to now (Slugger's link is below). The other sizes will be released with the rest of Slugger's BBCOR lineup in October of 2020. We spent a few days hitting with the 2021 and 2020 Slugger Meta in a 33". We compared exit speeds with two different hitters on just about 1,000 hits via HitTrax. That data is found here. You can see our full review on the 2021 Meta here: ******2021 Meta Review******* https://ift.tt/3fzHHNk ******Where to Buy the 2021 Meta******* Directly on Slugger's Site: https://ift.tt/3hDDHx7 ***************************** See our full line of bat reviews here: www.batdigest.com
June 18, 2020 at 10:26AM

Marucci CAT 8 vs CAT Connect - Bat Digest Profile 001

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Here is the 1st in our series of real players, real reviews. This 14U player looking to see if the CAT 8 or CAT Connect is the better fit for him. Swings the USSSA CF Zen in a drop 5, would like get a bit more end load. He doesn't have much time left in USSSA games. All BBCOR from here on out, but this is his last hurrah. Our Review: https://ift.tt/2KrCtog Affiliate CAT 8 Drop 5: https://amzn.to/2YfHsji CAT Connect Drop 5: https://amzn.to/3dS1XJE See our full line of bat reviews here: www.batdigest.com
June 10, 2020 at 05:25PM

Baseball Bat Bros & Bat Digest Live

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Baseball Bat Bros Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUC_sJGtV-oKdTw1s3oazwQ See our full line of bat reviews here: www.batdigest.com
June 5, 2020 at 12:57PM

How a Mike Pitching Machine Works (Overhand MP-4 Pitching Machine Review)

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We review a Mike MP4 pitching machine. Compared to our three wheel hack attack we like it's pitch quality and ball capacity. However, it is heavy, all but immovable and doesn't throw curve balls.
June 4, 2020 at 06:05PM

The Bat Lab

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May 26, 2020 at 04:37PM

Wood vs Aluminum BBCOR Bats

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What’s better: single piece wood or single piece aluminum? 2020 Omaha vs Chandler Wood.
April 12, 2020 at 04:23PM

TRUE Baseball and Bat Digest Live

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April 10, 2020 at 12:46PM

What to do if your BBCOR (Meta) is illegal.

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What to do if you’re Meta is now illegal. Meta v. CF v. Bonesaber. Our recommendations if your 33-Inch Meta is now illegal. 1. 34 or 32 inch Meta: https://amzn.to/2JPNwZ3 2. ADV 360 from Easton: https://amzn.to/3aR6t9D 3. Rawlings Quatro Pro 2019: https://amzn.to/3aTv2mz 4. Wait until later this summer when the 2021 Meta comes out.
April 7, 2020 at 05:17PM

Bat Deals

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April 3, 2020 at 03:05PM

Inflatable Batting Cage Testing and Throwback 2018 Quatro Hitting

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The 2018 Rawlings Quatro Pro BBCOR This is a worthy bat to take into the new inflatable cage! Here's the new set up for our inflatable batting cage. *This is NOT some affiliate link. We are just sharing the information we got and where we bought it. If you do reach out, tell Mars Wen that Bat Digest says hello. Here is where we bought it: https://ift.tt/3dtNOCH
March 25, 2020 at 09:08PM

Pandemic Bats Live

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This was our first run at a live video feed with Mad Max on Closeoutbats. Had more than a couple video feed issues so please be patient with us. We'll do it again tomorrow.
March 25, 2020 at 01:11PM

2020 ADV 1 - Rawlings Threat - Easton Speed Drop 12/13 Review | Cage Side Hitting

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This video and channel are intended for parents to make better purchasing decisions for their sons/daughters bats. Here we go head to head with three bats from the 2020 drop 12/13 USA class. 2020 ADV 1 360 Review 2020 Rawlings Threat Review 2020 Easton Speed Review
January 8, 2020 at 05:28PM