Rawlings Liquidmetal Plasma
Which Metal bat is better?
I'm getting a new bat for the summer. Narrowed it down to Easton Connexion Comp or Rawlings Liquidmetal Plasma Gold. Any ideas on which one is better, or any other bat possibilities????
Composite Baseball Bats, such as the easton stealth composite and Louisville Catalyst, are fairly new to the Baseball scene. They have been used in softball for many years. Early on, there seems to be some mixed reviews on the Composite baseball bats. I believe this is because the baseball world is not fully educated on these bats, and don't realize how to make a composite bat work for them.
To start off with, composite bats have a much longer break-in period than aluminum bats, and hitting jugz balls will not do it. If you plan on breaking in these bats in the cages, you need to use real baseballs. Another common complaint in some reviews is the poor durability of these bats. But, what players and coaches must realize is that they are not just swinging a hunk of metal anymore. Composite bats should not be used in cold weather; temperatures less than 70 degrees they can easily break, as many are finding out. Another common complaint is the cost. Yes, they are expensive, but if broken in correctly and used correctly, you will get so much more out of your bat than the aluminum or hybrids of past years.
There are several Pros and Cons (and misconceptions) about composite bats, but players and coaches need to have the correct information before making a judgment. After I explained the proper break-in and use of composites to a few of our high school players, they were amazed at the difference. At first, the ball will sound like it came off a wooden bat, which was another complaint in many reviews, but with proper effort and care you can break them in to the point where it sounds more like a rifle than wood. Players, coaches and parents need to know what they are buying. Without proper knowledge, they are just buying a $300 or $400 Bat, but with the correct knowledge they could be buying $300 Lightning Rod. Composite bats give a whole lot more forgiveness for the imperfect swing, and have the potential to make the average hitter a clean-up hitter.
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Rawlings YBLMPF105 Plasma Fusion $99.99 3 piece construction 2 1/4 inch youth barrel bat -10.5 length to weight ratio 100% composite handle with Fusion-Flex Technology delivers two times more the flex than comparable aluminum models. Precision-tuned whip action is engineered for use with Liquidmetal and greatly enhances Plasma barrel's trampoline Fusion-Flex Transmitter-Conducts the entergy transfer between the handle and barrel. Up... |
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