THE YARD SERIES

The Worth 2Legit Fast-pitch Bat - some love it, others consider it an orange nightmare. Like everything, there are pros and cons to the product. Here’s my take on the model.

Pros: Great pop. When you get a hold of one, the ball jumps off and it feels awesome. The vibrations are smooth and give great feedback. I felt immediate good vibrations- even the ones hit off the end felt better than I had anticipated. This comes in handy on colder days. I like that it was hot right out of the wrapper with little break-in time necessary. That is always nice to have a bat ready to go and feel confident the first time you swing it. The sound is good and the color scheme is great. I’m usually not a fan of the vibrant colors on bats, but this works and has some serious graphics to go along with it.

Cons: The Worth 2Legit is advertised as a -10 but it is the heaviest -10 I have swung. Power hitters love the weight distribution but slappers & balanced hitters need to steer clear. This bat isn’t conducive for your tools that make you productive. Also- there is a little grip ring on the top of the handle that hinders smooth bunt progression. Durability seems to be the main issue with these bats. Reviews are littered with horror stories of these bats not even lasting a month before cracks or busted end caps.  No one wants to pay $300 for a bat that can’t maintain basic structure for a calendar year. Period. If that problem can be fixed, I really think it could compete with the industry leaders.

Overall, the 2Legit is a good bat, but not for everyone. However, no one can make it work if it can’t stay in one piece. Looking forward to structural changes in 2016.


-Hayley Downs 
 

The 2016 Demarini bats are coming in hot this year and they gave us a sneak peak here at Better Baseball and Better Softball. There have been some serious upgrades to the already advanced technology that Demarini is known for. The Paradox + composite barrel is now even more responsive creating a longer sweet spot and optimal performance right out of the wrapper. You won’t have to wait for results on these babies. The new D- Fusion 2.0 handle redirects energy from contact back into the barrel minimizing hand sting and sending back that beautiful vibration you get when you really get a hold of one.

The best part about Demarini bats is that each is designed for a specific type of player. You are always coming into a bat that was literally made for you. The CF8 -8 and CF8 -9 are heavy hitters and designed for maximum pop. The CF8 -10 Insane is made for those athletes who don’t want to compromise explosive power for a lighter swing. You get the best of both worlds with this bat as it swings lighter but distributes the weight out further for maximum pop. An added bonus is that the electric blue color scheme on this bat is phenomenal.

 The old faithful -10 balanced model is back and better than ever. Everything that made this bat great just got greater. The stacked barrel construction gives the lightest walls in the game for a balanced powerful swing.

The LIMITED EDITION CF8 -10 HOPE is structurally identical to the CF8 -10 but with a little social agenda behind it. Proceeds from purchases on this model go toward the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. You can crush softballs and cancer at the same time- the ultimate multi-task. Only making 2,000 of these so get yours quick!

The CF8 -11 is the perfect bat for the younger, less developed athletes who are ready to crush. Players are getting serious about their sport much younger these days and need a bat that packs the same punch as the bigger, heavier models. The color scheme showcases the demeanor of the bat. A serious look with intense graphics and only a little pink to keep the flavor. The designers at Demarini understand that you don’t have to drown a bat in pink to catch a girl’s attention. This is the most popular bat of its kind and in my opinion, the best transition bat in the game.

The most exciting addition to the 2016 line in my opinion is the first ever SLAPPER bat! Modeled after the balanced -10, the 2016 CF8 -10 Slapper is designed specifically for the unique needs of this kind of hitter. The longer barrel measures up to 14” for maximum plate coverage and weight is distributed closer to the hands for unbeatable barrel control. Don’t worry power slappers- this bat has the same explosive pop as the other models so you can keep working those gaps. The best part of the bat is that it is just as versatile as the athletes who swing it. It is made so you can utilize all the tools that make you an effective slapper. I am beyond excited for this bat to hit the field this season.

Needless to say, we are pumped for the 2016 Demarini CF8 line. Theres a reason why some of the greatest players in the game are swinging Demarini. Here at Better Baseball and Better Softball, we are one of the few who can provide demos so come by our store and look for us at tourneys to demo one for yourself. Feel free to leave your own reviews of any of these models below!