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| Feb. 16, 2024 1styrsenior 3 posts | Senior Bats 55 yr old looking to buy first senior bat. I’m a contact hitter who can go to all fields. Looking for a bit more pop. Small frame 175 lbs. End loaded vs Balanced? Thanks in advance. |
| Feb. 17, 2024 GMCinCOS 5 posts | best advice is to try and find an event with demo bats so you can try a few. short of that, based on your comments, a balanced bat makes a lot of sense. You'll find that sr bats have more pop than what you were using. I'm a fan of Miken & Worth bats, the MIKE DILL ULTRA GAMER BALANCED SSUSA SENIOR bat is pretty sweet. Good control and ball jumps off the bat. |
| Feb. 18, 2024 ju25 Men's 60 236 posts | What were you swinging before? Senior bats are hotter than other associations, plus we hit a better ball. Older bats take a little longer to break in, but most of the new bats are coming out at 230 or lower and under 200 in 50-100 swings. |
| Feb. 19, 2024 1styrsenior 3 posts | Thanks. I’ve been playing in a coed league with my boys and just using an old Worth Supercell bat 1.20 BPF and end loaded that I have been using for what seems like forever. I had reviewed the Mike Drill, Miken Ultra 2, and the Axe Avenger Pro. Haven’t seen any Demo events but will look. Playing in a 55 and older league and want to get a good bat. |
| Feb. 19, 2024 RDSinNEOHIO Men's 70 31 posts | I'm a contact hitter myself, singles/doubles hitter with shots past the respective infielders. I have three bats in my bag, all balanced. I feel the end loads are for the bigger guys. I have the Suncoast Melee and two Dudley Lightnings from different years. All are 27 ou. balanced. Direct Sports or Smash it Sports...you'll probably pay around $239 or so. |
| Feb. 19, 2024 1styrsenior 3 posts | The Suncoast Melee is on my potential list. I was also thinking 27 ounce. Appreciate the advice. |
| Feb. 20, 2024 NYGNYY 215 posts | I highly recommend you look at Short Porch’s lineup of senior bats and YouTube videos. IMO they are the best out there. |
| Feb. 21, 2024 Darjlov 7 posts | Everyone is different but like GMCinCO$ noted try to find an event that demos several bats. Most avid Senior players have 3 or 4 bats in their bags. A lot of players look for the latest and greatest every year trying to get that edge. However, a good starting point is http://www.seniorsoftballbatreviews.com/. The site posts reviews and videos that will give some idea how a bat feels and handles. |
