Smokin' hot. My son has one, and while it doesn't 'wow' with looks or the sounds (like a Mako or Rawlings), the ball screams off the bat. Nice 'balanced' feel (re: 19 oz CF7 feels lighter than 18 oz. Mako). Without the intimidating 'sound' of a well struck ball when put into play, the defense (at that age) are 'caught off guard' with how quick the ball is on them. They are very durable as well.