I like the sound of the 16's better than previous models. They seem very hot, DD has a 15 LXT that is a great bat, very hot. I will say this - we do a lot of hitting together on the field and she also has a 2008 RT and when hit on the "sweet spot" the RT is as hot if not hotter than the LXT. Totally different bats I know, but I also will hit with each and IMO the RT does have a bit smaller sweet spot but WOW those things are hot bats !! We use it as a BP bat and some in games, good feedback and its a tank. If she can get the ball on the sweet spot on the RT, she can with about any bat on the market. I will say that the RT is not for every hitter - strong end load, different feel need to be fairly strong but good mechanics a must.