1. This Board Rocks has been split into two separate forums.

    The Preps Forum section was moved here to stand on its own. All member accounts are the same here as they were at ThisBoardRocks.

    The rest of ThisBoardRocks is located at: CarolinaPanthersForum.com

    Welcome to the new Preps Forum!

    Dismiss Notice

COMPOSITE vs DOUBLE WALL???

Discussion in 'Softball Forum' started by cheeze105, Mar 7, 2007.

Page 1 of 3
  1. Mar 7, 2007 at 6:28 AM #1
    cheeze105

    cheeze105 Moderator Staff Member

    Age:
    70
    Posts:
    3,960
    Likes Received:
    3
    Joined:
    Oct 12, 2003
    Location:
    gastonia, nc
    I've been hearing a lotta hype about the new composite bats that are coming out, so in the interest of our little group here, i ordered one to analize. fiirst, the price was advertised at 270.00 to 290.00 . second, breakin period was 250-300 hits at soft toss- with the specification of no pitching machine balls. Now, the more you hit it, the better it sounded and the farther it went. We've now hit over 500 balls with this, it's gotta be broken in by now, but it doesnt seem to have anymore zip than the double wall bat???? Also have been told that the composite bats are only good for one travel ball season (or two hs seasons) and they go dead?????

    Let me hear your opinions on this and answer these questions in your posts:

    1) is it worth the extra money to swing a bat that is one ounce lighter?
    2) would you spend that exta money for a bat that may only last one year?
    3) how long has your dd's composite bat held up before going dead.

    my only experience with a composite bat was with a deme that lasted only one season when we were 14u.
     
  2. Mar 7, 2007 at 6:41 AM #2
    jfagala

    jfagala Full Access Member

    Age:
    59
    Posts:
    650
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    May 22, 2006
    Location:
    Monroe, nc
    1) seems to be a good bat (Easton that I got from East)
    2) not worth the retail price (East asked $85 for his bat, used 1 HS year, was good deal for me)
    3) have heard 2 seasons also, so this one will tell the tale next season.

    She likes it, but is in love with her Rocket Tech that I got from you. She is using it with faster pitchers since it is lighter. Plus Rocket Tech holds their value. I sell hers every December on Ebay for Christmas, get $125-140, and buy the new one for $249 from Cheeze.

    This is Guru>>:loser: :handbang:
     
  3. Mar 7, 2007 at 12:18 PM #3
    softball nut

    softball nut Full Access Member

    Posts:
    521
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Jan 12, 2004
    Bought DD a used Catalyst last season, so she wouldn't use RT bat in cold weather.The Catalyst is over 2 yrs old, & it will still put em over the fence.I would say half of her HR"s have been with that old Cat. So don't know bout the 2 season life of composite. Both these bats, & the Easton are good bats, but IMO it's who is swinging that bat that makes the ball go.
     
  4. Mar 7, 2007 at 12:42 PM #4
    cheeze105

    cheeze105 Moderator Staff Member

    Age:
    70
    Posts:
    3,960
    Likes Received:
    3
    Joined:
    Oct 12, 2003
    Location:
    gastonia, nc
    totally agree, right tool in the right hands thing!!!!
     
  5. Mar 7, 2007 at 1:07 PM #5
    Softball Guru

    Softball Guru Banned From TBR

    Posts:
    2,667
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Mar 15, 2006
    Location:
    Union County
    I vote Cheeze " Rocket Tech KING "


    JOHN----:kiss:------CanAmMan
     
  6. Mar 7, 2007 at 2:42 PM #6
    Fastpitch247

    Fastpitch247 Junior Member

    Posts:
    26
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Feb 28, 2007
    Rip-It Elite

    Anyone using this bat? Curious how it compares to the RT.
     
  7. Mar 7, 2007 at 2:49 PM #7
    sbfever

    sbfever Junior Member

    Posts:
    15
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Feb 28, 2007
    Location:
    marion,nc
    DD's both have the RT's (05, 06) as well as the catalyst and the synergy. They both agree that the cat wasn't worth the price and the synergy is ok but for the money, Rocket Tech all the way. Both have had consistant out-of-the-park home runs from the RT. So I think it just depends on the girl.
     
    Last edited: Mar 7, 2007
  8. Mar 7, 2007 at 3:04 PM #8
    The Hedgehog

    The Hedgehog Full Access Member

    Posts:
    60
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    May 5, 2006
    Location:
    Fort Mill SC
    I talked to a sales rep for the Rip-It Elite.....he told me straight up the 07 Rocket Tech out hits it.....yes,that's from a Rip-It rep....take it for what it's worth....
    On a personal note, we played a High School here in SC who had about 4 of them (Rip-Its)....They hit some "BBs"...no doubt, but I have also seen BBs off the 07RT.....Of the girls I've talked to, they say the Rip-It "feels lighter", and they feel as though they get to the ball quicker, but several have also told me the RT hits harder????
    I'd say you can't go wrong with either bat?
     
  9. Mar 7, 2007 at 4:05 PM #9
    Softball Guru

    Softball Guru Banned From TBR

    Posts:
    2,667
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Mar 15, 2006
    Location:
    Union County

    OKAY CHEEZE, How much did you pay the HOG ????

    :newsmile60:
     
  10. Mar 7, 2007 at 4:15 PM #10
    The Hedgehog

    The Hedgehog Full Access Member

    Posts:
    60
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    May 5, 2006
    Location:
    Fort Mill SC
    Not a dime B~

    /but I'd be more than happy to give him my address
     
Page 1 of 3

Share This Page