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2013 Demarini CF5 Review

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This review is for the 2013 Demarini CF5 baseball bat that is available in youth, senior and BBCOR models. It is a 100% composite, double wall, flex handle bat utilizing their half and half technology and a low swing weight … Continue reading →

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Little League Bans Compsosite Bats in Major Division.

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No surprise that Little League has, as of 12/30/10, banned composite bats in their Major League division (9-12 years old). This was just a matter of time. Although they are calling it a moritoriam it is unlikely to ever be … Continue reading →

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Little League Bans Composite Bats in 13 – 18 Year Old Divisons.

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Little League baseball has banned (or suspended) composite bat use in their Junior League (13-14), Senior League (15-16) and Big League (17-18) divisions. It does NOT apply to their Major League (9-12) division which is where most kids play. Their … Continue reading →

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Why Have Composite Baseball Bats Been Banned?

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The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved the NCAA Baseball Rules Committee’s recommendation to remove, at least temporarily, composite bats from NCAA competition. NOTE: This is a ban in college baseball only,  composite bats are still legal in High School … Continue reading →

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2010 Combat Bat Reviews

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Before we review their baseball bats, COMbat (the company) started in 1998 when they began manufacturing softball bats for other brand name companies. COMbat bats were born in the last few years when they decided to put out the same … Continue reading →

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2010 Rawlings Reviews

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Rawlings has introduced a new line of baseball bats for 2010. Their Rush Comp/Gold Lite line lasted only one year before becoming extinct. I’d like to take credit for this as I stated last year that Rawlings is the “Rodney … Continue reading →

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2010 Baseball Bats

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The 2010 models have arrived but, for the most part, it’s a disappointing model year for baseball bats. The only significant changes have come from Rawlings with the introduction of their 5150 series. Louisville and Nike did not make ANY … Continue reading →

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Louisville Slugger TPX Omaha Comp Review

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The Louisville Slugger TPX Omaha Comp is their second tier composite baseball bat (the Triton being their top composite bat). It is a one piece 100% composite bat with a stiff handle. Louisville is wise to offer a two tier … Continue reading →

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Easton Stealth IMX Synergy IMX

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  Easton has been the leader in composite bats for the last several years and will undoubtedly continue this trend with the IMX, their new 100% composite bats for 2009. Easton is extremely smart to their approach in manufacturing baseball … Continue reading →

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Do You Know What a Composite Baseball Bat is?

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The composite baseball bat is here to stay, so know them, live them and love them. Stronger and lighter than high-grade aluminum, they are either made of a graphite-fiber composite material or have an aluminum core with graphite lining. The … Continue reading →

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