| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| Strike 2 |
Posted - 02/16/2009 : 15:27:47
Which ones are good? And, not so good? |
| 25 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| Alter-Ego |
Posted - 02/05/2010 : 20:46:36
highcheese,
The blue Dynasty was one of my favorites as well. The Exo is as close as I have found. My son had a white one (-8.5), a red one (-8.5), and black one (-5) and they all have still held up like the blue dynasty did.
I missed the opportunity to buy a -5 Blue Dynasty a couple years ago and kick myself for it. He has a tan/green -5 Dynasty but I don't think it was as good as the blue one. |
| Alter-Ego |
Posted - 02/05/2010 : 16:48:59
Whitlow,
Work backwards.
At 14U, they need to be using a -3 full-time.
13U they should be using no lower than a -5. (Can keep a -8/8.5 in the bag just in case they run into a pitcher that is throwing in the 80's)
12U I would not swing anything lighter than a -8/-8.5.
This is just my rule of thumb. Of course the actual course is specific to the individual. |
| highcheese |
Posted - 02/05/2010 : 16:13:18
Guys, is there anything close to the old blue dynasty out there? I bought a new end cap and a new grip for our 29/20 and the thing keeps crushing the ball. the white EXo is still going strong too. just curious. |
| Whitlow |
Posted - 02/04/2010 : 23:12:07
At what age should they go to -5, -8, etc??? I still have my son using -10 at 11U, but he also has a -8. |
| Whitlow |
Posted - 02/04/2010 : 21:36:56
quote:
Originally posted by gasbag
quote:
Originally posted by Cregg
Our kids like the Plasma Gold and for the money its hard to beat Just purchased a 30-25 today.$179.00. Some of the longest shots have been with the plasma gold bats. I noticed that a lot of the East Cobb teams that were in the same tournaments with us were using them.
Cregg
I love the way the ball dances off the Plasma Gold but what I don't like is buying new bats every three weeks ! I've never seen bats deteriorate so quickly. We protect them with sleeves, warm them up so we're not hitting cold and NOTHING protects these rascals and they will only replace them once ! I'm currently looking for something with same pop but lasts longer....any ideas anybody on drop 5's that will last ?
I think your best bet to last is not to get a composite, but buy a half and half like the Demarini Voodoo or an Aluminum bat like the Exo. I know a lot of Aluminum bats are said to dent, but my experience at the -10 composites don't last long at all. they should be much better at -5 though due to the increased thickness. In any case I would carry ab aluminum or half and half for use when it is cold. It is tough to give up the pop of all composite like the CF3 . Combat, etc. though. |
| toprank |
Posted - 02/04/2010 : 14:29:26
I think the problem with warming the bats is the cold balls are what damages the bats. They get harder from the cold weather. If you could warm the balls you probably wouldn't see as much damage to the bats, but I hear they dent even in hot weather. |
| amoore4 |
Posted - 02/04/2010 : 10:36:52
don't count out the Anderson bats. Very good bats with a lot of pop. Used heavily on the west coast |
| fourseam |
Posted - 02/04/2010 : 10:19:16
Anyone know anything about the -5 Combat B1? |
| gasbag |
Posted - 02/03/2010 : 17:11:29
quote:
Originally posted by Cregg
Our kids like the Plasma Gold and for the money its hard to beat Just purchased a 30-25 today.$179.00. Some of the longest shots have been with the plasma gold bats. I noticed that a lot of the East Cobb teams that were in the same tournaments with us were using them.
Cregg
I love the way the ball dances off the Plasma Gold but what I don't like is buying new bats every three weeks ! I've never seen bats deteriorate so quickly. We protect them with sleeves, warm them up so we're not hitting cold and NOTHING protects these rascals and they will only replace them once ! I'm currently looking for something with same pop but lasts longer....any ideas anybody on drop 5's that will last ? |
| Alter-Ego |
Posted - 02/03/2010 : 16:51:29
toprank,
Yea, it sounds like you got a lemon on that Albin. Did you buy it on-line or locally? |
| toprank |
Posted - 02/03/2010 : 12:24:09
I bought my son an Albin (-5) bat and I may have gotten a bad one in the bunch, but it's probably the worst bat I have ever seen. We have used it about 4 times in the cage and once on the field and the clear coat finish is already peeling off. Has a cheap looking end cap and doesn't really have alot of pop or any more than a typical TPX Omaha. The hitting sweet spot is tiny compared to most bats too. Best thing I can say about the bat is the weight feels light for a -5 so it is distributed well through out the bat, but I think the EXO is alot better bat. |
| bigcatsdad |
Posted - 02/24/2009 : 07:53:04
Last year my son loved the stealth comp -5. At 12,13 he used the orange plasma. right now he's using the -3 red exo for high school. He wants a new bat every other week so I really think it's whatever they feel confident with. I will say that the comp and plasma crack quite often, and the voodoo and exo are more durable. |
| CATCHITUP |
Posted - 02/23/2009 : 16:29:01
Has anyone heard of the albin bats? They are supposed to have just as much pop as the exo but no ringing of the hands. There is a device on the knob of the bat to take away the sting. Fairly new bat company, just wondering if anyone has tried it yet? Comes in all sizes,senior and adult. Ithink their web site is albinathletics. |
| Strike 2 |
Posted - 02/20/2009 : 20:54:03
I am in NC. We have to play 60/90 and use -5 2 5/8 in 7th and 8th grade in our county. Rules vary by county though. A neighboring county plays 56/80 (they just moved the mound back 2 ft this year), and are required to use -5 2 5/8. |
| Cregg |
Posted - 02/20/2009 : 15:07:01
Strike 2, what district are you in ?
Our middle school League is in Rome Ga.
Not sure on the 2 3/4 bat here |
| greglomax |
Posted - 02/19/2009 : 23:24:38
Word is Rawlings may be discontinuing the Plasma and replacing it with their new model. I know we are having a hard time getting the -5's. |
| Strike 2 |
Posted - 02/19/2009 : 22:36:56
Cregg,
Let me clarify...I am talking about middle school ball instead of tournament ball. Thanks for the info. |
| Strike 2 |
Posted - 02/19/2009 : 22:33:52
I am starting to see the Rawlings Plasma Gold more often than not. I wonder how the Rawlings Rush Composite Lite Sr League Bat -5 is. The difference in the Plasma Gold and the Rush Lite is: Plasma Gold -5 has 2 3/4 in barrel which cannot be used in our district. We have to use 2 5/8 in barrel -5 which the Rush Lite fits into. |
| Cregg |
Posted - 02/19/2009 : 15:00:47
Our kids like the Plasma Gold and for the money its hard to beat Just purchased a 30-25 today.$179.00. Some of the longest shots have been with the plasma gold bats. I noticed that a lot of the East Cobb teams that were in the same tournaments with us were using them.
Cregg |
| greglomax |
Posted - 02/18/2009 : 10:25:47
jscoda,
I am handing off the baton.  |
| greglomax |
Posted - 02/18/2009 : 10:06:28
I was thinking Scott Pederson was going to pick up the pizza since he started the post about my number entries. |
| jscoda |
Posted - 02/18/2009 : 09:56:56
Omaha has a good drop 5 - blue/gray/white paint. Good bat.
And Greg might be passed by BMoser by spring. It will be a good race. |
| Strike 2 |
Posted - 02/17/2009 : 21:40:08
Thanks greg. I too love the Exo. In fact my 12 is still swinging the white Exo 30/22.5 for one more season. Wow. After we left the blue Dynasty at 10, I haven't had to buy another bat since. My son's buddy is 13 and looking for a -5 for the middle school team. Doing some early research for him, and trying to get a jump on next year for us. I have heard good comments about the black -5 Exo from last year. You can pick that one up for just under $200 on some sites. 30/25 mostly though. I'll have to check out the Voodoo. If it's -3 and swings like a -5, then that may be the route to go. Oh well, I have a year to think about it, and a year of growth in between. BTW, you are approaching the 1000 mark. You buying us pizza when you hit it? |
| greglomax |
Posted - 02/17/2009 : 14:32:56
I love the Exo. I have found no negative with it. I have NEVER seen one dent and I see a lot of really hard balls hit off of them. For me, there is no better bat for the money, but I am a Louisville Slugger person.
I do like the Demarini Voodoo. The -3 actually swings (weight wise) like a -5. If I were a kid transitioning to a -3 and not that big, that would be the bat I would go looking for first.
Just my opinion. You know I very rarely give my opinion on bats. |
| clemsonnun |
Posted - 02/17/2009 : 12:10:42
EXO drop 5 and drop 3 are both great bats |
