New bat and left handed grip

[canyonjoe]

I'm looking for a new bat for DD 14 years old . Has been using a CF6 DROP 11 (32 Inch) since she is 12. really looking to go 33 drop 10 and looking for advice. She is around 5'3" and very solid. Has HR power to all fields but is generally is more of a gap hitter.

She actually tried a teammates 34-24 (some version of dimarini) the last 3 games this weekend and. She hit it very hard every time up, but said it felt a little heavy. I have no desire to go to 34" but it makes me think the extra 2 ounces to 23 won't be a huge issue.

Also she tried another lefty teammates bat who had a lefty grip on the bat? Is this something you can order or is it really just re-taping the handle?

 

[Eric F]

I have no idea what a "lefty grip" is.

There are a LOT of 33/23 options, and it all comes down to personal preference. Demarini CF8, LS LXT or Xeno, and Easton Mako are all viable top-performers. Be aware that sticker weight and actual weight can vary by more than an ounce, which may have some effect on your choice...http://www.discussfastpitch.com/softball-equipment-product-reviews/20034-bat-weight-database.html


Also, this thread should probably be in the Equipment section.

 

[inde53546]

biggest hits I saw this weekend were from miken freak blacks and a really old rocketech that the entire team just handed to one another.

 

[Eric F]

biggest hits I saw this weekend were from miken freak blacks and a really old rocketech that the entire team just handed to one another.

I would have included the MFB to my list of recommendations, but they are getting really hard to find.

 

[Rambler34]

I'm looking for a new bat for DD 14 years old . Has been using a CF6 DROP 11 (32 Inch) since she is 12. really looking to go 33 drop 10 and looking for advice. She is around 5'3" and very solid. Has HR power to all fields but is generally is more of a gap hitter.

She actually tried a teammates 34-24 (some version of dimarini) the last 3 games this weekend and. She hit it very hard every time up, but said it felt a little heavy. I have no desire to go to 34" but it makes me think the extra 2 ounces to 23 won't be a huge issue.

Also she tried another lefty teammates bat who had a lefty grip on the bat? Is this something you can order or is it really just re-taping the handle?

Actually if it had a "lefty" grip it was probably a CF8 Slapper. The wrap on the grip is reversed. My DD says it actually feels better and the grip has not separated like most of hers do after a lot of use.

 

[canyonjoe]

Actually if it had a "lefty" grip it was probably a CF8 Slapper. The wrap on the grip is reversed. My DD says it actually feels better and the grip has not separated like most of hers do after a lot of use.

That makes sense as the kid is trying to be a slapper. It was just funny because DD said it felt nice and after thinking about it does make a little sense that tape should go the other way on it.

 

[smddad]

I've installed a couple of these ShockGrips. The owners of the bats love them.

https://youtu.be/FdsywMWTvMI