First thing i noticed about this composite bamboo is that it well manufactured. The barrel and handle meld beautifully. It is well balanced as I would expect. The real disappointment came when I turned it loose on some batting practice pitching and noticed a bit of a sting even on balls hit squarely on the barrel. The bat felt like it was going to shatter even during well hit line drives. My old ash bats feel way more solid...
This is a very attractive bat and unique enough in construction material that I had to pick it up. Like another reviewer, the vibration when hitting a ball is almost too much to handle. I left the cages with my hands, wrists and arms aching. Ultimately I had to switch over to my aluminum bat, which was much better. In the realm of natural bats, bamboo unfortunately is at the bottom my my list. Give me maple or ash any day.
First thing i noticed about this composite bamboo is that it well manufactured. The barrel and handle meld beautifully. It is well balanced as I would expect. The real disappointment came when I turned it loose on some batting practice pitching and noticed a bit of a sting even on balls hit squarely on the barrel. The bat felt like it was going to shatter even during well hit line drives. My old ash bats feel way more solid...
ReplyDeleteThis is a very attractive bat and unique enough in construction material that I had to pick it up. Like another reviewer, the vibration when hitting a ball is almost too much to handle. I left the cages with my hands, wrists and arms aching. Ultimately I had to switch over to my aluminum bat, which was much better. In the realm of natural bats, bamboo unfortunately is at the bottom my my list. Give me maple or ash any day.
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