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| Jan. 19, 2008 snowed-in_new_yorker Men's 50 15 posts | which ASA bat is better? please vote or give comments Now that the Combat LV (Lady Virus) has been banned for ASA as of 1/7/08, which ASA bat do think is better for distance or for line drives? RIP-IT Senior ASA (slight end-load) RIP-IT REAPER ASA (slight end-load) Demarini Juggenaut ASA (balanced) I used the RIP-IT Senior this morning ( in the gym) with an indoor ball and the 27oz felt pretty nice. I usually swing a 28oz balanced Eaton Synergy2 (also banned this year). I understand the ASA REAPER is a new bat so i was hoping some of you WARM weather players have used it. the other difference is the ~$80 difference in the SENIOR to the REAPER & the JUGGUNANT. is it a case of " you get what you pay for?" thanks for all your comments in advance! |
| Jan. 19, 2008 JMJIT Men's 65 35 posts | I am Currently using a Miken NRG 500 fastpitch 34/26.It took me some time to get used to this bat,i am now hitting the ball hard and deep.And for the Money,its ASA who cares....150 bucks shippind inc. |
| Jan. 19, 2008 softballer Men's 65 594 posts | i'm liking the asa rip-it the more you hit it the better it gets also try the flex's 07-08 models |
| Jan. 19, 2008 mad dog Men's 65 4191 posts | i like the rip-it reaper(haven't hit the asa senior),also the combat anti-virus.the reaper will be my asa bat for this coming yr with the AV as my backup.i also have 4 fast pitch bats(2- 24 oz,1- 25 oz and 1- 26 oz) that will be with me b/c they are lighter and for when or if i get tired and want a lighter bat to swing. |
| Jan. 19, 2008 Smokey20 Men's 55 102 posts | ASA Helmer |
| Jan. 19, 2008 bob g Men's 70 5 posts | I prefer the Miken NRG 500 27 oz. Maxload. I think it's as hot or hotter than the Freak 98. |
| Jan. 19, 2008 apraisr Men's 50 18 posts | i have a black mutant and an easton synergy sxc3 extended, both feel good but the mutant was easier to break in |
| Jan. 20, 2008 Fred Scerra Men's 80 542 posts | I go with the MUT98. I really like that bat. I didn't like the handle at first but now I really like the feel of it. Looking forward to getting a JHMUT98 for this upcoming season. And of course the always popular PST's. |
| Jan. 20, 2008 azsenior 92 posts | In our league the Reaper is the most used ASA bat. Solid feel and great pop. |
| Jan. 20, 2008 koived 41 posts | I love the combat anti-virus, I swung kevin's bat from anaconda sports and loved it. I figured his bat was a special bat, but I bought one from him with a nice discount and it took a little while and my bat is hitting as good as his was. |
| Jan. 20, 2008 snowed-in_new_yorker Men's 50 15 posts | to MAD DOG = whic RIP-IT bat were you refering to? the SENIOR or the REAPER? thanks for your reply I haven't seen many comments on the Demarini Juggunaut bat. I understand the Mutant 98 has more flex than a 1 piece constructed bat? is it noticeable or hard to get used to? for those of you use the Eastom HELMER - is it a balanced or end-loaded bat? anyone have any issues with RIP-IT's 30 day money back guarantee? I may have to wait until mid- April or May to buy a RIP-IT so i can try it outside with real balls. It's a bitch finding softballs in the SNOW! Especially today when its only 10 degrees outside. thanks for everyones help! |
| Jan. 20, 2008 monty25 Men's 60 113 posts | For ASA i use the combat anti virus end load ,the ball jumps off extremely well. took very little break in . now have 2 in my bag . not many people here in ala. use ithem , they like eastons and worth. |
| Jan. 20, 2008 jim16 Men's 65 180 posts | Anti Virus, There is nothing better. |
| Jan. 20, 2008 mad dog Men's 65 4191 posts | i like the rip-it reaper(haven't hit the asa senior),also the combat anti-virus.the reaper will be my asa bat for this coming yr with the AV as my backup.i also have 4 fast pitch bats(2- 24 oz,1- 25 oz and 1- 26 oz) that will be with me b/c they are lighter and for when or if i get tired and want a lighter bat to swing. snowed in,my first sentence from my copied and paste post from above shows the answer to be the reaper,the senior is not legal for any assoc. jim my AV is ok at the moment,but is taking some time to break in,thats why i'll most likely be using the reaper in ASA this yr.i did hit saturday with the kids in tyler and my AV is starting come around(yeah i know it was only 45 degrees and not good for the bat),but its not as good as my reaper as of right now. snow,heard the juggy is not to bad either also the helmer ASA is supposed to be a good bat. |
| Jan. 21, 2008 angus73 Men's 65 100 posts | for ASA i'm using a mutant 98, i'm concerned though about the amount of flex in the handle. I talked to a Miken rep, sence Miken and Worth are buddies, and his comments leaned towards that the flex was to much for a batter with greater bat speed. I do realize that he was trying to sell me a 280 recoil, but I can't help wonder if all my mis- hits are all me. Any comments on the Recoil or the Dictator |
| Jan. 21, 2008 Fred Scerra Men's 80 542 posts | angus73: Maybe that is why I hit better with a 30 oz Mut than I do with a 28 oz. I have less bat speed with the 30 oz but hit more consistent and have better bat speed with the 28.5 JH but not on consistent as with the 30 oz. I do get more distance with the 28.5oz but they are few and far between. |
| Jan. 21, 2008 angus73 Men's 65 100 posts | Fred Sc erra: Do you think there is much difference between the Mutant 98 and the Jeff Hall version ? Also is it me or does these bats seem to lack alot performance when using softer balls ? I mean more than what you might consider normal when using Crapy softballs. |
| Jan. 21, 2008 taits Men's 65 4548 posts | Don't use a good bat on a crappy ball, like cork for instance, use a more solid one. |
