New Bats for 2013

[Softball Daddy]

Not sure what bats to chose from for my daughter who is entering HS as a freshmen.

I have been referred to www.newbats.com

There were so many I to choose from, but I have narrowed it down to the following and was wondering if anyone has opinions about the ones I chose or if they have a strong preference for any of the other bats on the site.

LOUISVILLE SLUGGER FP13X XENO

or

EASTON FP13S1 FS1

Any feedback would be appreciated

 

[lstorie1971]

Is that the Stealth Speed? My daughter loves hers and last year's models are really affordable.

 

[MsDinosaur]

I keep hearing about durability issues with Xenos, so if the choice is between those two, I'd go with the Easton. I think the FS1 is basically the Stealth with a new paint job. Those are good bats. FYI, from my experience the Stealths run a little heavier than sticker.

 

[Ade's Dad]

I keep hearing about durability issues with Xenos, so if the choice is between those two, I'd go with the Easton. I think the FS1 is basically the Stealth with a new paint job. Those are good bats. FYI, from my experience the Stealths run a little heavier than sticker.

My DD has broken two of each so I would say they are about a tie. To the OP,my DD likes the Xeno a little more than the Easton.

 

[nanotech14]

Neither, Xeno durability issues, Easton because of the Olympic vote issue.I Like the CF5 insane, rocketech or miken products, that's my 2cents.

 

[CPSBDad]

DD'a first Xeno lasted almost two years. Second one has alot of pop. BTW, check ebay for the Xeno for a lower price. Make sure they can give you a receipt. Louisville Slugger will require it for warranty purposes.

 

[coach james]

Nano,
What are you referring to about Eastons olympic vote???

 

[Hawks-Ferrigno]

Nano,
What are you referring to about Eastons olympic vote???

Both sports were removed from the 2012 Games in London after a vote in July in Singapore. Each sport needed to garner 53 votes out of 105 delegates to remain part of the games. The softball vote was 52-52 while baseball was 54-50. Jim Easton, of the U.S. abstained from voting due to his financial connection to the sports. Easton Sports has a huge interest in promoting baseball and softball.

 

[JAD]

Not sure if it is true or not, but I heard a rumor that Louisville Slugger is releasing the 2014 Xeno in mid-2013, to try to recover from the OneX recall debacle.....

 

[PA SB Dad]

My preference is that you get the RocketFlex and let us know how your DD likes it. Still waiting for someone to review it!