Bat for 2021 power hitter

[YOCOACH]

Took my dd to hit some balls in the cage trying out new bats. Dd really liked the 2021 lxt and rxt . They didnt have power carbon or mantra. To me it looked like she hit better with the rxt. But she really likes the feel of the lxt. Both bats are 33 -10. Drop 9 is just a bit to heavy for her right now. I was going to purchase the 2020 version of the lxt but I read the 21' has new tech and not just a new paint job. I can get the lxt for $315. I think that's what the guy said. Its 10 percent off all new bats.

Where can I get a good deal on the 2021 lxt?

Demarini and Louisville Slugger are now owned by Wilson. A few years ago, the big name stores/websites were whining about not being able to compete with the smaller stores/dealers offering great prices on their bats since the smaller stores aren't as worried about profits as they are about getting the right bat in the right hands. Wilson's answer was to cut out the small dealers and stores. Thus, if you find anything less than full retail for Demarini or LS, you're doing well. About the only option you have of getting a great price is to find a sales rep and hope he's willing to break a few rules.

 

[CoreSoftball20]

Put it this way...if you buy a Wilson bat for less than retail...better make sure the retail price is on that receipt. Have
a buddy in Washington state and he got chewed out for giving a receipt and retail wasnt on it.
They gave him one warning and that was all he was getting telling him he needs to sell for retail. Wilson def does not like
stores going under to beat the big online stores. So basically, he needs to fake receipts...haha. Has to go in, do the receipt for
retail, then go back in and change to what he really sold it for.

But yet, these big stores can have 1000 reps running around on Facebook selling their stuff breaking mapp and thats ok.
Manufacturers really make the small stores work to survive.

 

[Bpolly2004]

Today I called a couple places near me to look more into the lxt and its pricing. I was told that the lxt is similar to the ghost and GA in terms of durability. So they recommended the rxt instead. The rxt is supposedly better in durability. I want something that has good durability and pop. So now I guess I'm going back to play it again sports to have my dd swing other bats.

 

[Westwind]

Today I called a couple places near me to look more into the lxt and its pricing. I was told that the lxt is similar to the ghost and GA in terms of durability. So they recommended the rxt instead. The rxt is supposedly better in durability. I want something that has good durability and pop. So now I guess I'm going back to play it again sports to have my dd swing other bats.

Sorry, but they are selling you a bat that isn’t selling as well as the LXT.

Some folks here have posted some good things about the newest RXT but I don’t really buy what they told you.

 

[YOCOACH]

Sorry, but they are selling you a bat that isn’t selling as well as the LXT.

Some folks here have posted some good things about the newest RXT but I don’t really buy what they told you.

The latest LXT is hotter than previous LXT offerings. Rumor has it that they've done nothing more than thin the sidewalls down. Whether true or not, IDK, but there are durability issues with it now from others I've talked to.

 

[Westwind]

Interesting!

@YOCOACH do you know anyone using RXT? I have not seen one yet but I’m only around college players these days.

 

[justAdad2]

DD just finished breaking in the her new 2021 RXT. she has been getting some great hits with it. the sound really changed once it was broke in. she is happy with the sound and pop, that is all that matters.

 

[CoreSoftball20]

Sorry, but they are selling you a bat that isn’t selling as well as the LXT.

BINGO

They prob thought they had a fish on the hook and could sell an RXT to you asap.

 

[CoreSoftball20]

The latest LXT is hotter than previous LXT offerings. Rumor has it that they've done nothing more than thin the sidewalls down. Whether true or not, IDK, but there are durability issues with it now from others I've talked to.

Thats nonsense....there are no bats that break except Easton

 

[Bpolly2004]

I've read that the rxt is more durable than the lxt. But as far as new tech the rxt is a blend of zeno and lxt technology. The lxt does have thinner walls.(maybe too thin). I know I can't make a decision really without my dd swinging the different bats first. Each bat hits and feels different.
I've been looking into both the LS xeno and demarini prism and prism+. Which of these bats has a larger sweet spot?
Then Again I have thought about waiting til the 2022 bats come out. When do they come out?